Archive for January, 2017
Below average Belgian food: Restaurant L’Esprit de Sel Brasserie (18. December 2016)
The restaurant was recommended to me so I decided to give it a try – but frankly speaking, it was quite a disappointment. I went for the “monthly menu” (EUR 34.00) which started with a “lobster bisque with Irish whiskey”. The bisque was too watery and tasted like sea much more than actual lobster. At […]
Christmas Party @ The Dolder Grand (16. December 2016)
As a starter of this year’s Christmas dinner, “tuna with pesto, a falafel like ball, and marinaded salmon tartar” was served. The salmon tartar was exquisite, the falafel a bit too dry for my personal gusto, and the tuna was rich but a bit too salty. Next in line was a “soup served with a […]
Perfect for a meaty lunch: Restaurant Palavrion (16. December 2016)
If you are up for a meaty lunch, then the Restaurant Palavrion is the perfect place for that intention. I started with a “roast beef – thinly cut beef steak with tuna sauce, capers, onions, and grilled vegetables” (CHF 19.95). While the tuna sauce creates kind of a ‘vitello tonato’ experience, it actually is quite […]
Good lunch deal but doesn’t make you feel comfortable: ZONA Budapest (15. December 2016)
The ZONA used to be among the best restaurants in Budapest – I was told. But also, I was informed that the chef has changed twice in the last year. And I don’t know if that is also true for the rest of the staff but it was definitely the place I felt least welcome […]
Close to perfect dishes but over-caring service: Restaurant Costes (14. December 2016)
The ‘Costes’ is the first Hungarian restaurant which has received a Michelin star in 2010. And they managed to keep it throughout the entire time – and I must admit, for a reason. It wasn’t entirely intuitive to me as I think there are a couple of things one could do better but overall, it […]
Great lunch offering in cozy atmosphere: St. Andrea Wine & Gourmet Bar (14. December 2016)
The St. Andrea Wine & Gourmet Bar is located kind of at the other end of the inner city so you have to walk quite a bit until you arrive there (from the river). But they offer a nice “lunch menu with three courses incl. a beverage” (3’200 HUF). You are free to pick from […]
Decent breakfast selection but not as stylish as you’d expect: L19 Restaurant @ Lánchíd 19 Design Hotel Budapest (14. December 2016)
The breakfast selection at the Lánchíd 19 Design hotel is rather limited but absolutely okay. You find kind of everything ranging from vegetables to cereals to cold cuts and various cheeses as well as crumbled egg and bacon. And, if you want you can order your egg dish with the waiters. The selection of juices […]
Lovely view over Budapest: High Note SkyBar @ Aria Hotel Budapest (13. December 2016)
The High Note Sky Bar is a roof top bar located on the top of the Aria Hotel. When you enter the main entrance, the elevator is in the back left corner (not immediately visible). What you get up there is nothing special in terms of atmosphere of the actual place (rather standard) but the […]
