Costes Restaurant vs Menza
Both Costes and Menza are endorsed by writers. On balance, Costes ranks slightly better than Menza. Costes ranks #2 in Budapest with accolades from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Costes Restaurant
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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."
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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."
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Menza
2 Liszt Ferenc ter, Budapest 1061, Hungary
From $10 /night
Concierge
"Serves excellent simple cooking at moderate prices."
Fodor's
"Somebody's clever vision of a 1970s-style communist-era cafeteria right in the heart of trendy Liszt Ferenc tér is a big hit."
Insight Guides
"Of the many fashionable bars and restaurants on this leafy square, the retro-style Menza is probably the most stylish."
Rough Guide
"Few places on this lively square merit too much consideration – at least where food is concerned – but Menza is one of them."
Frommer's
"Menu choices are varied, so all diners will be accommodated, plus there is a changing weekly menu."
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