Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest has announced the reopening of ÉS Bisztró, one of Budapest’s most popular dining establishments. Over the last weeks, not only was a renovation carried out behind the scenes, but a comprehensive reimagining was also undertaken, encompassing every detail. The restaurant reopened its doors to the public on March 27, 2026. ÉS […]

The first domestic Michelin key hotel ratings are in: 13 establishments have been awarded the keys, considered the most valuable recognition in the hotel industry – the Michelin star of the hotel industry – two of which have earned two keys, while 29 hotels have been included in Michelin's prestigious list of recommended locations, according […]

Budapest has a new restaurant, VIRTU, opened on top of the country's tallest building. Located on the 28th floor of the MOL Campus, this top gastronomic spot not only takes the location and appearance to the highest level, but also offers the best of domestic and regional cuisine in excellent quality, according to a press […]

Fourteen new Hungarian restaurants have received Michelin recommendations this year, and the number of Bib Gourmand and Green Star restaurants has also increased. The new Hungarian edition of the Michelin Guide French restaurant guide now includes 75 restaurants nationwide, making a total of 59 restaurants boasting Michelin recommendations in addition to the two two-star and […]

Not long after Olimpia did so, another legendary restaurant is closing in Budapest: the Hungarian fine dining pioneer Csalogány26 has announced on Facebook that it will no longer open. As the business news site hvg.hu writes, citing the gastronomy journal Magyar Konyha ('Hungarian Kitchen'), the decision was not only influenced by the coronavirus epidemic, there […]

World-renowned Austrian-American chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck has recently opened, in Budapest’s Matild Palace hotel, the first European outpost of his iconic Spago restaurant, which stars as his signature culinary experience. He shares some thoughts with Diplomacy&Trade on how his career has evolved and how the experience accumulated is put to use in the Hungarian […]

InterContinental Budapest’s summer event series titled ‘Live on the Terrace’ is back again this year. Visitors can enjoy live music and culinary treats while sipping cocktails inspired by Hungarian inventions as they take in one of the most beautiful sunset views Budapest can offer. Throughout the summer, Thursdays will be all about Latin rhythms, with […]