Personally, I really liked this place. The food is quite solid, but the 5 star really comes from the experience here. It's super homey. The owner (the lady) sat with us and talked to us and all the other diners, making jokes and just generally having a good time. She was very cool. The ambiance is so very nice, very Hungarian. Now the food: I tried the goulash, Lagos, chicken soup, chicken paprikas, and a cherry strudel. Most of the food was excellent. Both the soups were outstanding. Well seasoned. The chicken soup was filled with interesting noodles and was very warm, and the goulash had tender meat and flavorful broth. The langos was pretty interesting and well made too, but not my favorite. It's a street food, like a fried bread with some toppings like sour cream and cheese. It tasted a little bland and a tad oily, but the sour cream was a nice addition. The main course, the chicken paprikas, was also quite good. The chicken was pretty tender, I believe a mix of dark and white meat. The sauce is quite nice, and again the sour cream works really well here. The noodles are also very well made, very authentic. Finally, for dessert, I had the cherry strudel. I absolutely loved it, so much so that I almost forgot to take a picture (ate immediately)! Filled to the brim with cherries, soup, sweet, and perfect. Good size and fair price. Highly recommend. read more

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This place has huge platters with a warm, homey vibe! I came here in a group of 4 and we decided to try 3 entrees and 2 appetizers-- we made the mistake of ordering dishes that ended up being very similar to each other, but I still enjoyed them a lot. For apps we tried the langos ($10) and potato pancake ($12.95). You really can't go wrong with fried dishes here... each dish was so crispy with the toasty aroma that deep fried foods have. Even though they were topped with only 1 ring of red onion, it was the perfect amount to add a zesty kick without overpowering the dish. We got the chicken paprikas ($16.95), stewed beef ($18.95), and puszta steak ($18.95) for entrees. This is when I realized that our dishes were super similar. The chicken paprikas and stewed beef had a similar texture and flavor profile, and were both served with dumplings. The puszta steak was covered with the potato pancake and fried, so it had a very similar vibe to the apps we had earlier. No complaints about the dishes, though-- I'd recommend the chicken paprikas or stewed beef if you enjoy tomatoey, bell pepper-forward flavors. The dumplings were tender and absorbed a lot of the stewy sauce. If you enjoy fried foods, or want to try the potato pancake and an entree but are limited on stomach space/budget, the puszta steak is a perfect choice that will give the same crispy vibe as the potato pancake with an added protein bonus. read more

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As usual great food and great service. The creamy onion soup is great. Also has a potato pancake which was pretty good. We've been here a few times and so far I think that cheese stuffed chicken breast is really good the best. The goulash isn't bad. The paprikash is pretty good. We've had a few other items and all in all very good. We want to try some of their desserts this time but didn't have any. If you look at their dessert case you just want to try one of everything in there! read more

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Disappointed out of towner that came to explore a local eatery and was turned away. Went around 7pm to get some grub and was turned away saying the kitchen was closed. No offer of take out or even a drink just was quickly shown the door. Real shame based on the reviews of the food. Should update your hours if closed at 7 for food when it's a restaurant. Thanks! read more

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Huszar is as traditional as it comes! In the heart of Northside, is this cozy Hungarian bar/restaurant. Reservations are needed because the restaurant only has about 8 table. We were fortunate enough to walk in for a table for 2, but there were several people turned away due to not having enough space and reservations not being made. If you want traditional & authentic Hungarian food, you've found the right place. The restaurant started as a bar, owned by the father of the current owners. Once he passed away, the current owners took over and turned it into a restaurant. The owner graciously sat with us and talked about the restaurant. She even told me that my last name, Kovach, equates to Smith in English. Apparently, it's a popular last name. My grandfather was Hungarian, so it was nice to get a little taste of his culture. The owner and her husband are the only ones that run the restaurant, and they rub a tight ship! My husband & I enjoyed our meals, and here is what we had: Creamed Onion Soup: The soup's name perfectly describes what this soup tastes like. It is creamy and very onion forward. It was delicious but on the lukewarm side when eating it. Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings: This is a popular Hungarian dish, and it was delicious. The chicken was tender, the dumplings soft, and the sauce perfectly flavorful! Creamed Beef with Dumplings: My husband had this dish and he really enjoyed it. It reminded me of a more flavorful pot roast with cut up smaller pieces. Strudel: I decided to take home a piece of Strudel foe dessert. The dough was very soft, and it was surprisingly tasty! Huszar is like a warm hug on a cold day. It's comfort food at its finest, and I'll be back to try some more cuisine! read more

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Home-cooked and warm. I was transported to Eastern Europe, a small hole in the wall vibe. They close the kitchen an hour before closing and they mean it! We had a reservation for 6:45 and we were urged to order quickly, which we obliged. The food came out lightning fast and boy was it delightful. Rich, flavorful, and outstanding. We had the goulash and the chicken paprikas. And we even got an incredible crepe dessert (reminded us of the palachinka when we visited Croatia!) I would highly recommend (but def come well before closing!) read more

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Stumbled in here looking to try something new. Sort of looks like a dive bar upon first glance, but we were warmly greeted by the owner who also walked us through the menu. The food was hearty and delicious, and by the end we felt like we were with old friends. Will definitely return upon any future Pittsburgh visits! read more

Let me see where do I start ... ok if you want to have dinner call and make a reservation seriously not because the place is packed but the opposite they need to know you are coming. We truly truly lucked out walked in on a cold Saturday night saw a few folks at tables as in 2-3 there are and 3 booths. there is bar but I think its just there since this place was something totally different in the olden days now on to the food its so good so savory so yum my bff said to the one and only waitress owner what do you recommend? Chicken paprikash so good so savory served with dumplings that tasted and looked like spaetzel if you know what I mean we also ordered cream of onion soup very cheesy and made a good appetizer to share beef with dumplings also tasty my bff was excited about the kremes dessert on the menu but alas they were not available we were told the pastry chef had left ANYWAY if you want a delicious meal make a reservation while were were sitting and waiting folks did come in and were told sorry no anyway I felt like I won the lottery of Pittsburgh getting a booth and a fresh cooked meal we had a slice apple strudel for dessert I hope next visit they have the kremes Remember maybe 12-18 would fill the place its tiny its on a very unassuming corner in Deutschtown this is a neighborhood that was decimated when they built the interstate reasonable prices our full meal including coffee and soda 60 bucks and worth it read more

The food was amazing and came out very quickly. We had the Bahkonyi and Stewed Beef. The service was good too until it got a little "busy." That is in quotations because even though it was a reasonable number of people coming in, the owner started getting rude with everyone. It was weird because they were not overwhelmed. They were keeping up with no problem, but she felt overwhelmed. She yelled at a group coming in even though they had a reservation. She was very short with other customers and gave one couple only two options to order since the kitchen is "kinda closed at 6," in her words. The hours say they are open until 7 but she refused to seat 2 more sets of customers at 6:15. Then the cook came out and yelled at her in Hungarian. My advice, Hire a high school kid after school to bus tables, wash dishes, and run food during dinner service. Or, if you hate people don't work with the public. I wouldn't come again, I dodged the owner's wrath at customers once and wouldn't risk a second time. It is a shame, the food was outstanding. If you are going to stop in, go early at an off time and make a reservation. If there are more than 4 people already there just leave. That will feel like too many for them. read more

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Make sure you make a reservation. Kitchen is fully closed 7:00 and trust me they won't serve you This is the most home style/homiest places I've eaten at. It's so Mom and Pop. The wife sits out on her couch in the middle of the restaurant and talks to you like your grandchildren. It's awesome. It's set up like the most Eastern European spot with so much Hungarian decor The food itself.... Very bland. Everything needed salt. The goulash broth was good and potatoes in it cooked well. It pains me to say this because the service was arguably the best I've ever had and I loved them so much read more

Huszar - Pork Schnitzel with mushroom gravy - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Small family Hungarian restaurant. We were there about 4:30 pm one day, greeted by friendly couple. The wife told us multiple stories about the restaurant, living in US as Hungarian, etc. Food was excellent- we split a potato pancake; I had chicken Magyar schnitzel and wife had a kielbasa sandwich. Dessert was tart cherry strudel - must get! read more

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We went to this place on a Friday night at the time of our reservation. We were seated immediately. The restaurant was full of Hungarian cultural items such as maps and photos which gave it a nice ethnic vibe. The house was run by an old couple. The lady kept having conversation with the guests that was good. We ordered langos, goolash, stewed beef, and multilayered cake. The langos was better than what I had tasted in Budapest. The goolash was much worse. Other items were mediocre. This place was worth visiting once. read more

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I didn't take any pictures because I had such a wonderful evening. For starters the food was delicious, it felt like you were in someone's house and they were cooking a meal just for you. It was fresh, hot and the taste was on point. The service was fast and everyone was extremely nice. The atmosphere was so relaxing and comforting. We're already planning our next visit. Highly recommended!! read more

I was excited to revisit this neighborhood staple and support local business on a Sunday with my parents, but was turned away at 6:15pm when the hours say 7:00pm closing and there was a full table of diners. Very disappointing. read more

Waitress refused to serve us. Walked in and asked to sit at the bar for drinks and some light food. Waitress said we needed to choose if we were just having drinks or a full meal. We decided we'd just have some beers. Waitress responded that she's not a bartender and that we couldn't stay. read more

The food was good, not out of this world, but good. The woman serving us was a disaster! She yelled at us for coming though we had a reservation. She completely yelled at another table. She told us she's tired and busy. We were afraid to ask for anything like salt and pepper! I wouldn't go back. This is a pub so the atmosphere isn't great with wobbly tables and old chairs. read more

I've driven by this place so many times when I worked in the neighborhood and I finally had a chance to stop by and I regret not finding this place sooner!! We got a few very tasty dishes here and the food is comforting, very flavorful and tastes like home. It's like an elevated home cooking. Not pretentious and totally delicious. The chicken paprikas is excellent. I also loved the Magyar schnitzel with the mushroom sauce and langos was such a tasty appetizer. The service was good, prompt and friendly. We loved the mom n pop feel of the restaurant. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes! read more

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We went for lunch today for my brother's birthday. It's a nice little hidden gem for sure. I had the Chicken Paprikas. The chicken was very tender and full of flavor and the dumplings were perfect. My boyfriend got the schnitzel and said it was great as well. My brother got the ribs that were on special for the day at the recommendation of our servor and oh my gosh they were amazing. Fall off the bone tender and packed full of flavor. If you see that as their special TRY IT. My sister in law got the steak and it was really good too. The service was fast and our server was very nice and was good at recommending dishes since we had never been there before. read more

Huszar - Chicken paprikas - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was great! Appetizers were so good forgot to take pictures. The portions were great. One of the owners Judy greeted us and was very welcoming. I had the steak, the fired onions were piled high and crispy. My mousse cake was delicious and was told it is made fresh! If you go during peak eating hours make sure to make a reservation as there is limited seating. read more

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Absolutely wonderful meal - not quite the same as my Grandmother's recipe, but as close as I've tasted in 20 years! If you love Hungarian/Slovak food, this is the place to be. The owners and staff are friendly, and interested in discussing their food heritage. The nokedli (dumpling or spaetzle to non-natives) are incredible, and it's such a rare treat to find them in a restaurant. The Chicken Paparikish and the Gypsy Pork are both amazing, and the portions are quite large. The rich chicken soup has a deep, hearty stock base which just might contain some anise in addition to celery and onion (unconfirmed). We sat at the bar, and the service was efficient and well-informed, but there's plenty of tables too. Even better, for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, beer, and wine our bill (with tip) was $100. Don't miss one of the most delicious and unique meals in Pittsburgh! read more

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Huszar's has delicious and authentic Hungarian food. Everything is fresh and delicious. The staff is terrific - they are knowledgeable and kind. Great soups along with every meal I've eaten there. read more

Great food...snitzel and gnocchi were great. Potato pancakes were excellent ( not your normal small pancake only) read more

Huszar - Pork Snitzel.(spelling issues) - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A new favorite for my family. My son wanted to try traditional Hungarian food so I looked up the options in the area for a Sunday afternoon. I have to say we were so thrilled with our choice. For a bar and grill set up it really felt more like a traditional family restaurant with a lot of love and care. Clean, inviting, and the food and service were the best we've had in a long time. So grateful there are places like this still around. Thank you Huszar for the hospitality. And by the way, don't leave without getting dessert. It completed our meal perfectly. Wonderful options. read more

Huszar - Puszta Steak - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is a North Side gem! If you want a truly authentic Hungarian, Olde world experience, you must give Huszar a try! The food and service were excellent! Do not skip dessert! Take a look at the pastry case for the most beautiful house made desserts! I ate here numerous times during my time in Pittsburgh. It was one of my final meals the last week before I relocated. Make a reservation so you are not disappointed too! read more

This place honestly was amazing! The best goulash I think I've ever had. Also had the chicken paprikàs which was great. We brought our family of 6 and they were very kind and receptive to having young children. Highly recommend if you like Eastern European cuisine. read more

Huszar - Chicken paprikàs - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was great, the ambiance is perfectly calm and relaxing, and the service was amazing. Cannot recommend this place enough!

We were staying nearby & couldn't pass up authentic Hungarian food. The owner was fantastic with our kids. We enjoyed several dishes & shared several types of crepes for dessert. Recommend reservations on weekends. They seated us early on a weekday without one. Cozy, old world atmosphere is free! read more

I can not believe it took me this long to visit! The grandparent's house vibe was on point and the Hungarian language and history sprawled it's dark wood walls. I got the mushroom paprikas and could not be happier with the memories of watching my grandfather cooking in the kitchen. Our waitress was attentive and just delightful. The cucumber salad was wonderful in its simplicity: cucumber, white wine vinegar, sour cream, and a sweet paprika. I will be back to this place we are most fortunate to have in this city. read more

Huszar - Mushroom Paprikas and Cucumber Salad. - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We arrived late but our waitress let us know that the chicken paprikas and stew beef were our best bets and we were not disappointed. We added a cabbage salad and enjoyed it all. We took apple and cherry strudels home to our hosts and it was a big hit. read more

My favorite restaurant on the North side. Authentic Hungarian cuisine and desserts made in house. The owner is very friendly. They also have a full bar! read more

Huszar - Dessert - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We stopped in early on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised to find a clean and charming little bar and restaurant. We ordered beverages and langosi along with a side of cucumber salad. The food was fresh and nicely garnished with tomato and cucumber. I truly wish we would have had room to try the papricas because it looks delicious. Perhaps next time, we will give it a try. Service was no nonsense and quick and prices were reasonable. read more

We were really excited to try this place out! I had to triple check the reservation address and that we were walking into the right area. The restaurant is really quaint and has a unique dive bar, cool find, kind of feel.  It is an older location with the bar upfront, seating to the side, and booth seating towards the back. We had the opportunity to meet the owner as we walked in.  She was at the front and seemed gruff and really uninviting. She barked out the question if we had reservations and motioned toward the server. To highlight the limited interaction, throughout the meal you could hear her vocally discussing political options. Hey, her place, she can run it how she wants but she was really kind of rude from the moment we walked in.  We were just excited to eat some authentic Hungarian food and the food did not disappoint. (General descriptions from the menu for reference) Everything we ate was good and we would recommend it all!  For an appetizer we did the Hortobágyi Style Meat Crepe (Hortobágyi Húsos Palacsinta) - $9.95. It is a Crepe filled with shredded sautéed chicken with Paprikás sauce Hortobágy Style. My partner had the Bakonyi Pork - $15.95. Bakonyi style pork cutlet came with mushroom gravy sauce served over nokedli (dumplings).  I had the Magyar Schnitzel - $19.95. A Boneless pork loin breaded and pan fried. It was served with nokedli (dumplings) and the mushroom Paprikás. To wrap up the meal we did the Palacsinta - $3.75. A Hungarian Crepes, and we chose the Nutella filling (it is a favorite of mine).  I can not speak highly enough of our server. She was amazing, and provided great service and conversations. COVID precautions and safety were followed (social distancing, limited seating, reservations, etc) were visible.  I recommend trying this location for the food, atmosphere, and excellent server. Definitely something different and something to try. read more

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Great Hungarian Food. Really good Paprikás csirke, and finish it off with Palacsinta.

We had dinner at Huszar Hungarian Restaurant. The restaurant is in a corner tavern on a somewhat run down block adjacent to the expressway. Do not be put off by appearances. The food was excellent. Chicken paprikash and a Hungarian pork schnitzel with great sauce. Side of pickled red cabbage. Sour cherry strudel for dessert. Exceptionally savory food for a cold winter evening. The atmosphere was distinctive. A former dive bar decorated to honor freedom fighters from 1956. We liked it. We were the only guests. We enjoyed hearing the life histories of the proprietor : cook :: wife : husband and the back story on the restaurant. We also appreciated an intense and civil discussion of Hungarian and American politics. Highly recommended! We will stop here again on our drives between Ann Arbor and Washington. read more

We brought my in-laws to Huszar for a birthday dinner, since my FIL was born in Yugoslavia to Austrian parents, so he was excited to eat the food of his childhood. We had the fried bread for an appetizer, which was different but delicious when hot. For entrees we had the stewed beef, paprika chicken, goulash, and lesco on potatoes. The first two are good-sized portions with drop noodles. The goulash is just a bowl of soup. The lesco came with a LOT of delicious potato wedges. We tried the crepes and strudel, but they weren't amazing, as the dough was soft, almost undercooked, rather than crispy. The wines were cheap but drinkable. read more

Huszar - Langos, fried street bread with sour cream and cheese - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In town for the Thanksgiving weekend and found this little gem. The restaurant is tucked into a Northside neighborhood on a corner lot. The interior is half bar and half restaurant. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by probably everyone that was sitting on bar stools at the bar. The vibe was old school working class Pittsburgh. The staff and customers were talking both in English and Hungarian so right away suspected the food would be authentic. When I think Hungarian food, my experience has been flavorful, home style comfort dishes. I was not disappointed. The service was fast, the plates from the appetizer to the main course was fantastic. What a great find. Do yourself a favor and experience the wonderful food and staff at this Northside restaurant. Put Huszar's on your must eat list when you visit Pittsburgh. read more

Huszar - Fall off the bone ribs, smashed potatoes and red cabbage salad. - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Huszar is a Hungarian-American gem! The welcoming bar and restaurant is cozy and modest but inviting. The menu serves up a beautiful assortment of Hungarian and Eastern European treats. The signature dish is chicken paprikas, a serving of chicken and dumplings in a savory paprika sauce. The flavor is rich and delicious! If you haven't tried Hungarian, you're missing out on one of Europe's best cuisines. We finished with a chocolate torte dessert and it was lovely! Don't miss Huszar next time you're in Pittsburgh. read more

Huszar - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Divine and authentic! We came here following a trip to Budapest and enjoyed the place thoroughly. We had the langos, cucumber salad w sour cream, cabbage, schnitzel w mushroom paprikash, and bacon and cheese stuffed pork. Loved the European beer options and everything was super fresh, hot, and FAST! Not in a super great area (parking was challenging) but we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and the place is absolutely worth a visit. Our server was also lovely and professional. 10/10. read more

We really enjoyed the old world food and conversation with a very nice lady who described for us what was her favorites on the menu. They have a great beer selection and the food was fantastic. The pricing was very reasonable as well. We will definitely be going back. read more

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yum yum yum. food is so good. had to dock a star becuase they sometimes have odd hours or close early- but what can you expect with a family run place? always has a locals atmosphere + waitstaff has that friendly Pittsburgh charm. love going here for a warm, filling meal. read more