Dániel Kovács
Updated: May 28, 2025
Best Goulash in Budapest (according to the Internet)
When it comes to savoring authentic Hungarian goulash, Budapest offers a rich tapestry of culinary experiences that cater to both traditional tastes and modern interpretations. Wandering through the city's vibrant districts, you'll encounter a variety of establishments where this iconic dish is prepared with passion and precision.
In the heart of the Jewish Quarter, Gettó Gulyás stands as a testament to Hungary's culinary heritage. This cozy restaurant serves a goulash soup that's both hearty and flavorful, featuring tender beef, a medley of vegetables, and traditional hand-pinched noodles known as csipetke. The warm ambiance and commitment to authentic recipes make it a favorite among both locals and visitors. ([funzine.hu](https://funzine.hu/en/2024/11/15/gastro/a-guide-to-hungarys-favorite-flavors/))
For those seeking a contemporary twist on classic dishes, Stand25 Bistro offers a refined take on goulash. Helmed by award-winning chefs, this bistro elevates the traditional soup with high-quality ingredients and meticulous preparation, all within a casual yet sophisticated setting. ([welovebudapest.com](https://welovebudapest.com/en/article/2023/11/28/these-are-the-best-goulash-soups-in-budapest))
Another notable spot is KIOSK, situated along the Danube River. This hip riverside restaurant has been a go-to spot for more than 10 years now. Their goulash is a bit more new wave, but just enough that it's not broken down into elements and seasoned beyond recognition. Rich and filling, with a touch of piquancy thanks to the red hot peppers, but it doesn't set your mouth on fire. Generous with high-quality meat, after a meal of goulash at KIOSK you may only have room for dessert, especially if you have some bread with it. ([welovebudapest.com](https://welovebudapest.com/en/article/2023/11/28/these-are-the-best-goulash-soups-in-budapest))
For a more rustic experience, Remma’s offers a goulash that's the real deal – a hearty flavorful dish with quality beef, a rich broth, and perfectly balanced veggies. The goulash here requires a slice of bread just to ensure that not a single drop of it is left to smear on the plate. It's a proper culinary delight. ([welovebudapest.com](https://welovebudapest.com/en/article/2023/11/28/these-are-the-best-goulash-soups-in-budapest))
Exploring Budapest's culinary scene reveals a deep appreciation for goulash, with each establishment adding its unique touch to this beloved dish. Whether you're indulging in a traditional bowl in a historic setting or savoring a modern rendition by the riverside, the city's offerings ensure that every palate is satisfied.
Our Top 10 Best goulash
Bonnie Goulash & Langosh Restaurant
Budapest, Ferenciek tere 5, 1056
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Faaaaantastic sw
Alison
Very friendly, good service, excellent quality food. Good amount of choice. Authentic Hungarian fayre. Just what we needed for an early evening brief visit but I imagine it would be a great atmosphere into the evening. Lots of space
Veronika
It was very good and very tasty
libby
The staff is so nice, and friendly. But to serve Paprikash in Budapsest , that cost 25€, and made with canned mushrooms, it's nothing less than an insult to the costumers. Seriously. That's a shame, very nice staff, nice location, but can't recommand the food. Sorry.
Jane
Everything was great! The food, the service, the atmosphere! We will definitely visit this place again.
Hungarikum Bisztró
Budapest, Steindl Imre u. 13, 1051
Homely dining room with checkered tablecloths for goulash & pork dishes plus live traditional music.
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Janet一姐
餐點、服務、音樂氣氛都很好 演奏洋琴的伯伯很厲害 也會跟客人回應
Darius
The best Hungarian meal in Budapest. Lovely atmosphere with live music on the Dulcimer. The service from Bebet was outstanding! She guided us through the menu with patience and made great recommendations. Highly recommend visiting this restaurant.
JA
Service and food extraordinary. Great dining experience
Berta
Buen sitio para probar los platos típicos húngaros. La camarera muy amable en todo momento. Tienen carta en varios idiomas.
Alessandro
Il servizio meriterebbe 6 o anche 7 stelle! Un esempio: mi cade il coltello, non ho ancora finito di raccoglierlo che la cameriera me ne ha già portato uno pulito. Siamo stati accolti e coccolati dall'inizio alla fine. La titolare e le sue collaboratrici parlano italiano. Ci hanno dato il menù in italiano. Ci hanno offerto un appetizer buonissimo all'inizio e uno shottino di palinka a fine pasto. Cibo di buona qualità e prezzo adeguato alla qualità complessiva percepita. Bravissime! Continuate così!
BESTIA
Budapest, Szent István tér 9, 1051
Cool, industrial-style eatery offering steak, seafood & sandwiches, plus organic wine & craft beer.
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Heinz
Ich habe Filet Million mit Juice und Pommes gegessen. Das war einfach nur fantastisch.
Tal
מסעדה נחמדה, אכלנו שם ארוחת צהריים. שירות מצוין, מנות טעימות. טווח מחירים של 120 ל 140 שח לסועד ללא קינוחים. מנה ראשונה ועיקרית
K
They said the tbone is frozen. Tomahawk is frozen. It was all frozen and not ready to serve. We just ordered ribeye and filet mignon separately. It tasted fine. I was also told none of the wines are available except two hungarian wines. I just took it and it tasted like it was opened for a while and it wasn't good at all :/. Very disappointing. Had a nice view though eating outside Personally will not go back. I'll rather find another place
Roma
Сегодня вечером гуляли по ночному Будапешту и зашли с девушкой выпить по коктейлю , к сожалению не чего из основных блюд не брали но меню разнообразное и большое , что зацепило это просто невероятная атмосфера и приятный персонал , коктейли были хорошие и приятные на вкус .
Ah
Nice place to try good food!
Szaletly
Budapest, Stefánia út 93, 1146
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Krisztina
Születésnapom alkalmából lepett meg férjem ezen a fantasztikus helyen :) A tér és halk, élő zene tökéletesen megágyaztak a kulináris élvezetnek. Az ízek harmonikusan olvadtak össze a szájban . Az a szarvas .. na a valami elképesztő volt . De nekem a pontot az “i” re a csokoládé trió szelet tette fel . Imádtam a ropogós réteget amit egy brutál finom csokis krém fedett el . A kiszolgálás nagyon kedves és nem túl “nyomulós” kedvenc párosításom ;) Köszönjük , ajánlunk titeket ! Hajrá!
d
The cherry soup was awesome as was desert .. but most of all the waitress was a wealth of information on hungarian foods and where to procure them ..
Safa
Une expérience exceptionnelle a Budapest
Berta
Fantasztikus hely. Végig ettük a menüt. Minden finom és a felszolgálás nagyon kedves figyelmes. Jövünk máskor is!
Alex
Just amazing
Budapest Goulash - Langos and GrillBar
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Bernadette
Essen sehr gut. Kellner sehr unfreundlich.
Erika
Gooooood!!!!
paul
Really nice find. Loads of choice and excellent service
Lucie
Excellent tourisme du Québec/Canada
Kordian
Tasty, but too high price - Langosz for 22 euros, Lemonade - a glass for 9 euros, burger 18 euros. In my opinion very expensive. Portions rather small.
N28 Wine and Kitchen
Budapest, Nagymező u. 28, 1065
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Lauri
Great atmosphere and delicious food. If you are in Budapest, you should visit this place :)
Jose
Espectacular la comida, dejarse recomendar, trato Excelente. Alejandro habla español y es muy agradable merecido reconocimiento Michelin
Courtney
High quality, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, top notch service, and a comfortable yet trendy vibe. Each member of the staff was personable and attentive and made the dining experience memorable. We had fantastic meals during our stay in Budapest, the one at N28 Wine & Kitchen was my favorite.
Maximilian
First of all: The N28 is very close to 5 stars, but just a tiny bit short in every category. The location is elegant and stylish, but lacks distinctive elements. And I am sorry but: The playlist was horrible. Service was professional and on point. Lacked the warmth of hospitality. That might be on me though, I sometimes don’t get British humour. My Tatare was excellent. Combining it with fermented melon was a perfect fit. The goulash was of excellent quality, but to me it was a bit light on broth. The mangalica tenderloin was a perfect summarisation of the evening: Very close to a great experience, but just not there. Be it in quality of meat, as well as in the composition of flavours. Still: The N28 is definitely a recommendable place!
Wing
Fantastic restaurant with delicious Hungarian wines and traditional dishes made with a modern twist!
Százéves Étterem
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Sergeevna
Туристический аттракцион с домашней кухней по дорогой цене. Если хотите провести время со старичками, как турист из старых фильмов, вам сюда. Только приготовьте деньги. Официанты довольно назойливые. Туалет , как в поликлинике. В Будапеште полно мест лучше , в вкуснее и интереснее.
BabbaLee
The food was wonderful and the entire experience was memorable. Adam could not have been more helpful. He took so much time going over the wine list and brochure even though he knew I was not ordering wine at lunch. 5 stars for Adam and the lovely restaurant.
Nona
Loved the food. Service was great. Adam went the extra mile helping us with the menu items and gave great suggestions.
John
Adam our waiter was phenomenal! Knew the wine list well and had some great reccomendations.
Accounts
Beautiful dishes, I really enjoyed the meal.
Gettó Gulyás
Budapest, Wesselényi utca 18, 1077
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Nikola
Top restoran sa izvrstnom hranom i uslugom.
Maksym
Чудова тушкована яловичина із тархонею, доволі швидке обслуговування незважаючи на велику кількість відвідувачів. Нам пощастило вхопити столик на двох без попереднього бронювання. Багатьом хто прийшов пізніше так не пощастило, тому раджу бронювати заздалегідь. В чек одразу додають 12% за обслуговування.
Marija
Super domaca hrana , interijer i usluga !
Petra
Zufällig haben wir ins Restaurant hineingeschaut und es für gemütlich befunden. Es hat einfach alles gestimmt. Schöne Stimmung, gutes Essen, freundliche Menschen.
pascal
Service impeccable de la part de Peter. Plats délicieux.Rien à redire , très belle adresse.
Paprika Vendéglő
Budapest, Dózsa György út 72, 1071
Small, rustic restaurant with timber furniture, serving roast wild boar & fried chicken liver.
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Anna
This was our second visit and we were not impressed. It was ok, not bad, but since we have been to Budapest several times already- we know a few better places. The food was ok, the service was mediocre, the interior looks a little dusty and stuffy. We waited long for the waiter to come and take our order, then another 15 minutes to get drinks, and a total 45 min from being seated until getting food served. The goose liver with apple: the apples should be baked and not almost raw. The goulash soup was tasty but not the best we have ever eaten. The chicken leg schnitzel was the best: crispy, juicy. There's not much of an atmosphere here, you wait, you eat and you go.
Cloclo
A faire absolument si vous êtes à Budapest La goulash est à tomber par terre tellement elle est bonne ( la meilleur de Budapest) Prix correct Le personnel très agréable Réservation recommandé
Thomas
The food was really amazing!
Donna
Absolutely beautiful restaurant, which is very popular! Go early to get a table. The food is traditional Hungarian, and set in a traditional setting, with wooden seating. We only looked inside after we had eaten outside (warm evening), but it looked so beautiful that we're eating inside tomorrow if we're lucky enough to get a table again. The food...oh my days...so tasty! Beef medallions with leczo, absolute perfection! Goulash where the beef just melts in your mouth! Traditional small dumplings, very yummy! Croquettes, so tasty, especially with the hot sauce that is on every table - be careful with that, it IS spicy! Portions are amazing - they feed the hungry. Considering how busy they are for just three staff, the staff are chilled out and extremely helpful. Menu is in different languages, including Hungarian, Russian, German, Spanish and English (just ask) but are happy to make recommendations. Hungarian people were happy to wait in the queue with tourists, which shows how good it is. Perfect experience for real Hungarian food, and as a bonus, it's just a short walk from the 70 bus. This is the real deal, not a tourist trap like everywhere else we rejected during the day. Really amazing food and really amazing value for money.
Karsten
Super gemütlich
Goulash Museum Budapest
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Liliana
The goulash was absolutely delicious – perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The atmosphere felt very authentic. On top of that, the service was very friendly, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Definitely worth coming back!!
Amar
We were delightfully served by Louis!! His recommendations and knowledge about Hungarian specialities was phenomenal. Thanks to his hospitality, we enjoyed the time spent here, the overall ambience & the super tasty food. We savoured Crispy Chicken, Hungarian meat pancake with paprikash and Sponge cake with rum chocolate cream for dessert. A must visit during your trip to this part of the city.
Giuseppina
Locale accogliente, cibo molto buono fresco e di qualità personale serio, affidabile e molto simpatico in particolare Luis è stato davvero fantastico. Locale stra consigliato
Dcky
Een keer geluncht met goulash in brood en vandaag avond eten met kip paprika. Beide keren heerlijk gegeten en geweldige bediening. Gezellige sfeer, een aanrader!!
Dylan
Loui was amazing best beef goulash in Budapest would recommend