Not just wonderful food but great service and the atmosphere with live Hungarian music make for a fantastic evening out! Our mushroom paprika was outstanding and would just say just a bit salty. The Owner came to greet us which was lovely. I cannot think of anything but the word spectacular about the desserts. Our group tried a chestnut puree, a puncs torte (rum cake) and an apple strudel and they were definitely homemade and brought us back to how our parents baked when we were growing up as my Dad was an award-winning baker with his lovely tortes and other baked goods. There are vegetarian and vegan options - you just need to let your Server know about your requirements. Please make it a point to go to this restaurant and they will make you feel as though you have come home for a wonderful meal. The person who I assume does some of the baking, Annamaria Torok, also offers weekend "workshops" at the restaurant for those interested. Her classes as for baked goods as well as main courses. They also have copies of her recipe books there for sale if you want to try to make these sumptuous creations at home. read more

Really nothing but good things to say here about this restaurant. Traditional and modernized dishes. Quaint decor and aesthetic. Lots of seating and nice servers. The breakfast here is excellent. read more

Budapest Restaurant - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We walked into this joint to try out Hungarian food and were fully satisfied. The server was very helpful and recommended the dish. We took the Budapest platter for two and it was very tasty and satisfying. They also have these big old school chilled beer mugs which would make the drinking experience awesome. It's not fancy but it's a very comfortable old school restaurant and I would go there again. read more

Budapest Restaurant - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Omg was not expecting that. Got the hunter schnitzel and dumplings with spicy mushroom sauce. I was not expecting the utter deliciousness of my lunch. It was beautifully seasoned, not overly saucy and they created a return customer. read more

Budapest Restaurant - Hunter Schnitzel with spicy mushroom sauce. Absolutely delicious!!! - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing find!! True value for money for great quality meals. The restaurant has nice ambiance, clean, friendly staff with great service. Food quality is really good and serving size amazed us. We selected chicken schnitzel, it was huge!!! Nicely prepared and presented, delicious. Had chocolate crepes, nicely done, richly filled. This place is definitely worth recommending and to keep in shortlist read more

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Hidden in a plaza this Hungarian restaurant is a great find . The food is delicious and highly recommended. Service was good, Nice place to bring the family , very clean and simple . read more

Love this place! Wish the portions were a little bigger. Tried alot of menu items and they are all good.

It's my first time coming down here and I've heard plenty of positive things from my buddies, and they certainly lived up to my expectation! I got a Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich and my friend got A Wiener Schnitzel Sandwich! The ambience of the place is like we got transported to Budapest, plenty of culture and provides a nice, homey feel. The service was great, our food got to us fairly quickly and came out looking super dressed up! My Chicken sandwich was amazing! It had a great crunch to it, the mustard really elevated the sandwich and all the toppings are a must! The Wiener Schnitzel was a very nice Hungarian sandwich, providing a savory flavor with a high quality result! It's a fantastic place and I believe that we'll be coming back! read more

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We ate at this lovely restaurant November 22, 2025. A charming Hungarian restaurant work live music and great food. Staff was attentive and helpful. Great prices and would recommend the wooden platter for sure. read more

Budapest Restaurant - Wooden platter - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Amazing food, amazing service,amazing location, great atmosphere, what more could you ask for,

Married to a Hungarian guy, we are always in the market for an authentic Hungarian meal. Since the closure of two of our usual places, we decided to try Budapest Restaurant for the first time, over Easter with the family. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could but rounded up. For the most part, most of the popular common dishes was pretty well done. This includes the wooden platter that included a schnitzel, sausage, cabbage roll, cucumber salad, beet salad, nokedly (dumplings), and potatoes. The cabbage rolls could have been more tender, but the flavour was very good. Schnitzel is pretty typical.....and we really enjoyed the goulash and deep fried mushrooms. The restaurant has expanded and there are many more tables. The whole place use some updating and washrooms are alright..... A nice spot to visit! read more

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I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. I ordered beef with perkelt. It was canned. The food was cold. The service was reluctant.

Food: 4.5 Stars Service: 5 Stars Ambience: 4.5 Stars Fill Factor: Stuffed I had not tried Hungarian cuisine until I visited this restaurant so walking in I had no idea what I would be eating or whether I would even enjoy it. Happy to say that it was a very positive experience and I would easily recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to try some Hungarian cuisine. There were quite a few options on the menu so it was a hard decision to choose what to try. I decided to go with the platter for two which came with a variety of different items which is perfect if you want to try a bunch of different things. Everything from the cabbage rolls to schnitzel, rice, and sausage tasted great with our favourite being the beet salad which was unexpected. The one item that was not as good was the porkchop which was I found fairly dry so definitely not something I would order on its own. We also got to try a few pieces of the "dumplings" which the waitress brought us a sample of. In case anyone is interested in knowing the dumplings look kind of like pasta and had a nice chewy texture which I thought was pretty good. Service here was great. The waitresses were super friendly and helpful in helping us decide what to order. As mentioned one of the waitresses even brought us a sample of the dumplings when I asked what they were when we were ordering. It took me by complete surprise but I was really grateful that she did. The staff were also very conversational so it felt very comfortable being in the restaurant. The space is large, bright and clean. In the summer there is seating outdoors but the indoor seating area is spacious as well. The decor is definitely interesting with many plants and different types of what I assume are Hungarian decorations along the walls. All in all, I went from nervous and not knowing what to expect to being completely satisfied with the food and service at Budapest Restaurant. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try some Hungarian cuisine. read more

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There are many things to like about the place: the food, the theming, and the service. We wanted to sample many dishes that are close to authentic as possible, so we ended up ordering the Budapest-platter ($44.95) for two. In the platter, you get 2 sides, a porkchop, 2 slices of Debreceni sausages, 2 types of Schnitzel, and a cabbage roll. There was a good variety of food present in the platter as well as very generous portions. It was listed as good for 2 people, but I believe it can be spread out to even accommodate 3 people. There was a good amount of thought put into the interior's theming. Laminated pictures of sights and attractions of Budapest, Hungary were present at the table to give a good perspective and insight into Hungarian culture. Lastly, I have no complaints, and have only praises to the service we received while dining here. We were attended to dutifully, and we had the best of time dining. read more

Budapest Restaurant - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We tried this place for the first time this week as we were crazing for some good authentic Hungarian food. This place did not disappoint. The platter for 2 is a pile of amazing meats on top of 2 bowls of sides (we chose 2 spaetzle sides), enough to feed 3 people. The Parisian schnitzel was my favorite item. The spaetzle was outstanding. Finally, the braised pork chop had a lovely texture with so much flavor. We will be back for more with a larger group so we can try other dishes. read more

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I probably should have stuck with true Hungarian food, pierogies, cabbage rolls etc but it was lunch and I just wanted a sandwich. Ordered the chicken schnitzel sandwich with all the fixins, ie tomato, fried onion, mayo lettuce. Loved the kinda chewy bun but omg, the chicken was literally pounded down to nothing. Some bites had the crunchy coating and absolutely no chicken. Found the whole thing rather bland. Ordered the home fries with it which were pretty much square fries. Not bad but not home fries. Hubby had the pork paprikash. Found it boring. Asked for hot sauce to perk it up but hated the sweet tasting hot sauce. Had it with rice which had some frozen peas and carrots mixed in. Service was great. No issue there. Next time I'll stick to the pierogies. read more

My Hungarian friend brought me here. I don't know what to order. I let her decide and order it for me.,,the chicken liver dumpling soup is to die for. Food food and reasonable price. Friendly staff, nice place, it's just few steps from Woodbine Stn. read more

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First, let me say that the waiting staff was very understanding and accommodating. At first, we sat outside at one of the sidewalk tables with an umbrella in the middle of each table. It was very sunny and breezy. We decided to sit inside. We were glad that we did as there was live music inside. We did not hear that when we sat outside. With this being said, the music was not loud and you can still have a conversation. The guy was playing his keyboard and sometimes accompanied with singing. I think he was singing in an Eastern European language (Hungarian?...I don't know and did not ask.) and English. It was Sunday evening just in case other Yelpers want to experience their live music. We had the cherry soup, chicken liver soup and chicken noodle soup. The cherry soup was our first. It was a cream based with whole cherries in it. We have never had any soup with cherries before. It was different. None of us at the table dislike it. For me, anything that has cherries will remind me of Tylenol cherry flavored cough syrup as I work with kids. The chicken liver soup was very good. It was not what I thought. I was expecting whole livers and pieces of chicken. It was chicken liver mixed into the dough. So it was chicken liver dumplings in soup. Yum! The chicken noodle soup is chicken noodle soup(no matter who makes it). We had the Hungarian Platter for two. We chose the dumpling and cole slaw for our side dishes. The dumpling was very good. The cole slaw was good. It is vinegar based. The platter came with a cabbage roll. Very good! The Platter is compiled of a Wiener schnitzel, a huge Parisian schnitzel, two pork chops and pieces of baked potatoes as a base. Someone in our party chose the fish and chips. It was alright. The batter is not seasoned. So the taste had to rely on the tartar sauce or ketchup. We had shots of the pear liquor which was excellent. If we are in town again, we would come back. read more

Budapest Restaurant - Hungarian Platter for Two - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We've ordered in from this place a few times, and every single time it's been very tasty. This time, finally got to come inside and try their dinner menu. First of all, the food comes out so quick! Barely have to ever wait for your food. We tried the cabbage roll. It was juicy and tasty. I recommend getting bread with it for all the juicy goodness. The pierogis are a must have. I can easily get two servings for myself. It comes with coleslaw, and sausage (and ofcourse the sour cream as well). We also got a greek salad and a Parisian chicken shnitzel. Can't go wrong with anything on their menu. It's all super tasty. They also do have some draught beers as well. The prices are fairly reasonable as well. read more

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We came for Budapest Schnitzel Platter, but left loving so much more! My family & I wanted to try as much as possible so we shared the Budapest Platter (for 2), Chicken Paprikash, Cucumber salad and some desserts. -The Budapest Platter is definitely a tower of deep-fried porky glory. What I enjoyed the most was the juicy pork chop, cabbage rolls, pickled beets, mashed potato side (had a sour/dill flavour), and the Parisian schnitzel (nicely fried batter coating). Overall, it wasn't the best schnitzels we ever had, since the breading layer separated from the pork easily. -The Chicken Paprikash was DELICIOUS. The meat was fall off the bone and smothered with a creamy paprika sauce. I was surprised that Hungarian dumplings were like gnocchi, but with a pasta-like chew to it. I recommend using the COMPLIMENTARY sour dough bread to scoop up the delicious sauce. -The $3 pickled cucumber salad was really refreshing to have with all the fried/heavier entrees. For dessert, we tried their Russian Cream Cake and Somloi Galuska. Seems like their desserts often involve rum-soaked raisins (although I didn't really taste the alcohol). My favourite was the Somloi Galuska trifle that had layers of sponge cake, whipped cream, & chocolate sauce. The fam loved the Russian Cake, the sponge was soft and the cream wasn't butter-based so it was really light and had just a tad of sweetness! read more

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We ordered some takeout from here today. Totally recommend. Kind of wondering now why it took so long to actually grab some food from this place because it was great. The hubby had the schnitzel. You might wanna call that "big as your head schnitzel". It was a great portion. He had it with the dumplings. We also had the pork paprikash with the dumplings as well. Very generous portions; really tasty and came quickly. And the delivery guy was friendly and followed the instructions to the letter. Give it a spin and enjoy! read more

Budapest Restaurant - Schnitzel - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Wow, this was a great surprise. I had heard about this place opening on the Danforth and feared it would be lost in the Greektown melange of eateries. When I looked closer and saw the address was East of Woodbine my heart skipped a beat. Was it possible that there was a new coomfort food option that had the potential to offer good food at good prices? Well I ordered a traditional Schnitzel with Rice, with a Cucumber Salad, and a piece of "Homemade Apple Strudel". I chose to pickup the order and save myself $10.00 in fees, and made sure to tip the staff directly. I was not disappointed! The schnitzel was crispy and tender; cooked perfectly and served with fluffy rice. The cucumber salad added a nice amount of acidity to to the dish, and I wish there was more of what I am guessing was a beet salad garnish. And don't worry about portion size, I'm not a blogger, and only took a picture of the dish becasue I was amazed at how delicious it looked when I got home and opened the bag. But it speaks for itself. The strudel was defintely HOMEMADE which results in a light and flakey crust bursting with an apple filling that was obviously NOT from a can. The fact that the strudel wasn't a goopy mess of overly sweet sugar syrup with a few pieces of apple thrown in was, AMAZING. I ate half of the dessert and didn't have the senstion of needing to rush out to find some insulin to bring my blood sugar down. The other half will do nicely for breakfast with a coffee. If I had one criticism (and it's difficult to lodge one) it would be, that I wish that the menu would have highlighted sauces on the side with some pictures to accompany. Because as I now look back, I think I would have liked to have tried a gravy or two! That's ok though, I know I'll be ordering from here again, and when this iteration of our lockdowns is done and restaraunts are allowed to open for dine-in, I'll be there too. read more

Budapest Restaurant - Definitely wasn't hungry after this, but next time, I'm ordering a gravy on the side!! - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This unassuming family restaurant on the Danforth is a hidden gem. We went on a Friday night. There was a live musician which added a nice touch. The servers were extremely attentive. We ordered the meat platter for two and it did not disappoint. The portions were huge and the meats were tasty! We've already been a few times since the first visit. That should tell you something. read more

Budapest Restaurant - Platter for two - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Comfortable basic restaurant. Attentive staff got a bit slammed on St.Valentines day but coped really well. Food was basic tasty Hungarian dishes, enjoyed by all in my party. The Budapest will be my "go to" in the neighborhood. Good value for money. They may have evil deserts not on the menu. Ask! read more

Through multiple sources, we've heard lots of people rave about how great this restaurant is. So when our friends were thinking of a location to meet up, Budapest was brought up and we were excited to give it a try. A couple friends easily complied to "go lenient" on their current keto diet and give their "platter for four" a try. We were not disappointed! Look how big that platter is! It was a great way to try various things on their menu. Service was also excellent - the waiter didn't mind the various requests for my friends' kids and were gracious the entire time. It seems relatively small but there is a side wing with extra seating. We went home with take away boxes and declarations of skipping dinner give it a try the next time you're in the area! read more

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I have seen this restaurant previously when it was on Kingston Road and most recently when advertised on Magyar Kepek! The food was absolutely incredible and one of the best goulash soups I have had in years. I come from a Hungarian family and have eaten Goulash for decades both here and in Hungary. This was by far one of, if not the best I have ever had. I ordered the Chicken Paprikash as my main course, which did not disappoint. It tasted just like my grandmother makes! I will be back here in the future and I am truly glad restaurants like this exist. It is good old fashioned home cooking! read more

Last meal in Toronto. I decided to try something new in the area and found Budapest Restaurant, a Hungarian spot that specializes in schnitzels. I dropped in for a late Thursday lunch (around 1:45pm). Surprisingly, the place had a few customers. The inside looks newly renovated and there's two main dining areas. My server was very genuine and checked up on me several times throughout the meal. Just ask her what's good! I stuck with the Hungarian dishes. The menu is split into appetizers, entrees, breakfast, omelettes, sandwiches, burgers and desserts. Seriously, wished I came with someone else to try more things. All the desserts sounded heavenly. - Bread - you get two slices of bread complimentary. Comes with butter. Nothing to write home about. - Beet salad ($3.00) - a side bowl of fresh, sweet shredded beets. Not to mention more than enough for one person. - Wiener schnitzel ($15.95) - traditionally breaded pork cutlet, fried golden. It comes with a choice of rice, home fries, dumplings or mashed potatoes; I went with the dumplings. Fantastic! It also came with pickled cabbage. The schnitzel was hammered to a perfect, lean consistency. Breading was spot on; crunchy but pleasantly light. The piece was massive but somehow I ate it all! It's a tad expensive for lunch but the quality is there. Homey, old school, traditional Hungarian food. read more

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This is my first experience with Hungarian cuisine and it was delicious! I played it safe (I think) and ordered the Parisian Chicken Schnitzel with dumplings. The portion was quite large, but I was compelled to finish it because a) it was tasty and b) I wasn't going straight home after and didn't want to take a to-go bag around town on the subway with me. Also c) it was tasty! It came with a massive, flat and wide piece of chicken that was lightly battered... and only lightly seasoned which I actually didn't mind, because I didn't expect it to taste like it was from a fried chicken joint. It could have come with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes or rice as well, but since as mentioned, this was my first experience with Hungarian food, I wanted to try those cute little dumplings and the gravy that comes with it. It did not disappoint! The dumplings were nice and light and chewy, and the gravy did its job. It also came with a lemon wedge (which I squeezed over my massive piece of chicken for a little zip) and some what I believe was pickled purple cabbage that was sweet and a perfect accompaniment to everything else on the plate. Lovely! I would definitely come back, because their menu has a ton of other tasty-sounding things on it that I'd like to try. :-) read more

Budapest Restaurant - Parisien Schnitzel (chicken) w/ dumplings - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had a Hungarian dinner with cabbage roll stuffed with pork and rice with sauerkraut, sour cream and a side of spaetzle (my first) at Budapest Hungarian Restaurant. Total comfort food! My sisters' schnitzel was unbelievably delicious, generous and came with perhaps the best mashed potatoes I have ever tasted! Restaurant continues around the corner where it will be much warmer. Totally sitting there next time. I will be back! read more

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Schnitzel wth mushroom sauce good. Note it is a spicy tomato mushroom sauce not creamy as u might expect. Goulash soup hugely dissappointing. It tasted like vegtable beef soup. Th fact that it had lots of celery was a non authentic giveaway. Cabbage rolls good but sauce was too thin and oily. The dumplings (spaetzle) were little less than average. Cucumber salad is bread n butter pickles salad, my friend liked this sweet pickled salad. read more

Bright and clean restaurant, good service and authentic Hungarian food at good prices. Large portions too. Highly recommend.

The red glow of this restaurant is a beacon you should follow for a hearty meal of Hungarian comfort food. The inside is small but cosy, with only two lines of tables against the two walls. On a Thursday night, there were two larger groups tucking into goulash and cabbages rolls. I imagine this place gets busy of the weekends. The service is warm and friendly, happy to explain anything or provide recommendations. We split a budapest platter for two, pork paprikash, and a somloi galuska for dessert between the three of us. The budapest platter starts with a large cabbage roll, generously stuffed with meat and doused with a light broth. It was one of the best cabbage rolls I've encountered. The platter itself makes an entrance to the table. Two Debreceni sausages perched on top of a Parisian schnitzel, laying on top of a larger Wiener schnitzel, balanced on top of a port chop, resting of a bed of potatoes with a cup of beet salad and rice on each side. It's like a mini mountain with two knives stabbed through to keep it from toppling over. The presentation is impressive. My favourite from this hill of meat is the Parisian schnitzel with a bite of the beet salad. The batter is lighter and less dense but the pork is still moist. The pork paprikash came with dumplings and a creamy sauce that mixed together perfectly. A great hearty meal even on it's own. The somloi galuska is a their version of a trifle with prominent notes of orange, raisins and plenty of whipped cream on top. A lovely little local restaurant with genuinely great food and warm service. read more

Budapest Restaurant - The meat mountain, aka Budapest platter for two. - Hungarian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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If you're looking for a taste of the old country, you'll be hard-pressed to do better in Toronto (or, frankly, Southern Ontario and a good part of NY state) than Budapest Restaurant. The ambiance is... exactly what it needs to be for the type of spot it is. Service, very warm and accommodating. But the real star of the show; the food! Having visited Hungary on several occasions, with a mother from neighbouring Slovakia (whose cuisine is quite similar to Hungarian), and with a great appetite for Hungarian food, I can honestly say that Budapest is churning out some of the very best representations of the countries beloved national dishes and delicacies. I seriously cannot recommend one dish over another, as they're all fantastic, but my usual go-to's are the goulash soup (the best, most realistic "back home" style I've had anywhere outside of Eastern Europe), the cordon bleu with their awesome mashed potatoes, the hortobagyi palacsinta, the langos with cheese, and of course the somloi galuska, and really so, so, so, much more. The platter for two or four is also fantastic! I can't wait to visit again- my mouth waters just thinking about it. read more

First time dining here and we had a wonderful experience. The food, the staff, all good. Interesting food and presentation - a gem on danforth for sure. I especially loved the decor and all the beautiful plants around the restaurant. Looking in from outside I can see all the nicely cared plants. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Perfect for families and small gatherings. Even a special date night. read more

I've come here twice and both times Budapest did not disappoint. Located in downtown east end, this place focuses on home made, traditional Hungarian meals. The interior is very homey with plenty of seating, however wait times can vary if coming here during peak dinner hours. As for service, their wait staff is attentive and always provides recommendations for those indecisive foodies such as myself. Their prices, portions and quality is reasonable which makes Budapest Restaurant a favorite for many locals and non-locals. As for food, the following is what I have had and would recommend. Wiener schnitzel with dumplings - classic, traditional! Large goolash - hearty and huge. Pork paprikash - Portions are huge and the sauce is delicious/ read more

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Food was great, servings were generous and staff was attentive and informative. Live music was great and not too aloud. Had the perogies, cabage rolls and chicken snitzel. All delicious and comfort food read more

Got the pork goulash via delivery. The only detectable flavourful was salt. I was hoping for caraway and sweet paprika with underpinnings of green pepper, garlic, onions. Nope, just salt. And little sauce. The accompanying mashed potatoes were awful, made with some kind of salted water. The cucumber salad was in a brine too full of sugar, and the cucumber slices were limp and mushy. I have idea why this restaurant gets such high ratings from so many. read more

The food here is mostly breaded, reheated, deep-fried, loaded with starches and salt, premade, and lacking vegetables. Not your grandma's kitchen. The Wiener Schnitzel had some decent meat in it and was chewy. The home fries are deep fried as well. The Chicken Paprikash arrived cold in the middle, the glutinous sauce quite salty. We mostly had to rely on vegetable side orders, and one guest said that the vegetable salad on her plate tasted old. Adding several side orders jacks up the cost, but is necessary for a complete meal. They failed to bring us rye bread that was brought to other tables. Service was a bit absent and I had to go indoors as few times to flag some assistance. I really wonder what servers think their job is. The Hungarian desserts are ok, The custard square was a bit meagre on the custard layer with a fluffy layer of either whip cream or Cool Whip on it. You might prefer a big chunk of custard for the price. Pastry had a nice flake. The Dobos torte was ok but could have arrived frozen from any factory bakery. Far from homemade taste. Of the two the Custard was far less sugary. But it's a nice streetside patio and beer hall vibe to hang out. That's the value. Expensive and subpar Euro food c. For a comparison can also try Hungarian County Style on Bloor West and Polonez on Roncesvalles. read more

It's pretty Good! It competes with my cooking so that is saying a lot :) Easy travel from Yorkville by subway. read more

The place for traditional Hungarian everything! From savoury and filling liver dumpling soup to European style desserts