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Cafe KorvsFirkasz
Both Firkasz and Cafe Kor are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cafe Kor ranks slightly better than Firkasz. Cafe Kor comes in at #5 in Budapest with positive reviews from 7 reviews like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Cafe Kor
Concierge
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Sas utca 17, St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest 1051, Hungary
From $0/night
"Kör is one of the perennial best in town."
"It has escaped my imagination why so many travel writers award grandiose praise to this restaurant." Full review
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Request a seat far from the specials to avoid feeling smothered.
"The menu favors fare lighter than is typical in Central Europe: the carpaccio, steamed leg of veal, and grilled ewe-cheese salad receive consistently high marks from the natives." Full review
"Popular bistro-style place, serving good salad plates and Hungarian/European-inspired dishes."
Star
"Top-drawer restaurant a few paces down from Borkonyha, with a very relaxed feel, despite a boxy interior that seems overrun at times."
"The wrought-iron tables, vaulted ceilings, and crisp white tablecloths give this chic bistro a decidedly downtown feel."
Firkasz
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Tatra u. 18., Budapest 1136, Hungary
From $10/night
"The name means scribbler in English; referring to journalists who scribble their notes. Looking around, it is noticeable that the decor matches the name." Full review
"The name means “scribbler”, and this restaurant has a literary, quiet atmosphere, ideal for a sedate dinner after a long day sightseeing."
"Firkász serves decent traditional Hungarian dishes along the lines of crispy roast pork and goose leg with cabbage."
Top choice
"Lovely old mementoes on the walls, great homestyle dishes such as roast goose leg in red wine and Karpati-style pikeperch, a good wine list and nightly piano music." Full review