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Costes RestaurantvsBorkonyha WineKitchen
Both establishments are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Borkonyha WineKitchen ranks slightly better than Costes. Borkonyha WineKitchen comes in at 91 with endorsements from 6 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Costes Restaurant
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Rough Guide
Frommer's
On the Grid Michelin Guide
Raday utca 4., Budapest 1092, Hungary
From $0/night
Concierge "Lined with an array of trendy bars, Pest's Ráday utca is a destination for upscale pub crawls."
DK Eyewitness "Now considered to be one of the best restaurants in Budapest, Costes continues to shine with skilfully executed cuisine and an international flair."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Sophisticated restaurant offering immaculately dressed tables, quality glassware and assured, formal service from an experienced team." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Hungary’s first Michelin-starred restaurant and Budapest dining at its most serious."
Frommer's "To appreciate the full Costes experience—which is quite formal and includes servers wearing white gloves—choose one of the several tasting menus." Full review
On the Grid "A must-see for fans of fine dining and wines (Costes offers more than 300 varieties of Hungarian wines), but make sure to book a table in advance when coming for dinner." Full review
Michelin Guide1 Star
"Elegance and sophistication lead the way at Costes, from the smart décor to the well-orchestrated service" Full review
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Ask for a seat to the front of the main room for a feeling of space, then enjoy the eager anticipation as the sommelier presents an exceptional, mostly Hungarian wine selection.
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
