Borkonyha WineKitchenvsBagolyvar
Both Borkonyha WineKitchen and Bagolyvar are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Borkonyha WineKitchen ranks significantly higher than Bagolyvar. Borkonyha WineKitchen ranks #1 in Budapest with accolades from 6 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Rough Guide.
Borkonyha WineKitchen
Concierge
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Sas Utca 3, Downtown, Budapest 1051, Hungary
From $30/night
Concierge "Close to St. Stephen's Basilica, Borkonyha ("wine kitchen") opened in December 2010 to rave reviews that highlighted its strong Hungarian wine list."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Bustling wine-orientated restaurant close to the Basilica. The fortnightly menu features well-executed dishes with an elaborate modern style and subtle Hungarian influences." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"This sublime restaurant is fronted by a beautiful, gleaming bar stacked high with bottles of Hungarian wine, which gives some indication as to how seriously they take their plonk here."
Frommer's "A must-visit in Budapest for its well-designed wine list and menu, which has some of the finest creative and contemporary Hungarian cuisine in Budapest." Full review
Fodor's "Borkonyha—the “Wine Kitchen”—is the best place in Budapest for carefully assembled, fresh, and innovative Hungarian/French fusion cuisine."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A bustling wine-orientated restaurant close to the Basilica; over 200 wines are available, and around a quarter of them by the glass." Full review
Michelin Guide1 Star
"The kitchen here sources top-class ingredients, treats them with the utmost respect and allows them to shine...wines are key here too: they offer 100 labels, including around a quarter by the glass." Full review
Bagolyvar Frommer's
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Allatkerti ut 2, Budapest 1146, Hungary
From $5/night
Frommer's "Bagolyvár is a budget alternative to Gundel as it has the same owners, but the prices are much more reasonable." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The “Owl Castle”, as the name translates, is an enchanting restaurant found next to the City Park."
Rough Guide "Sister to the Gundel, the “Owl’s Castle” offers traditional Hungarian family-style cooking at far lower prices."
