Wow, what an experience. I am 66 years old and have dined out many, many times and I have never experienced such a rude owner. She is the cook too. We were there on a Sunday night and had a good meal, but what happened next, I couldn't believe. They advertise to be open until 7PM and a couple entered at 5:50. At 6:05 the owner came out of the kitchen and shouted at the couple the kitchen was closed and accused them of just arriving. We vouched for them and told the owner how rude she was. Needless to say the couple left. It is a good place to eat, but don't show up an hour before closing... read more

Very good, and authentic, Hungarian food. Highly recommend the Hortobagyi palacsinta, langos, and cucumber salad. Reminds me of neighborhood restaurants in Budapest. Gracious service as well. read more

I was invited recently by a friend to go to Huszar, and on a Thursday night when the Gypsy Strings perform. I must say before I go further, that it is very important to make reservations on Thursdays night to have a seat, enjoy the performance, and food. The seating is very limited, as the place is very small. However, Iit is an absolutely fun time on Thursdays - I enjoyed listening to the Gypsy String and watching other customers join in singing. Our waitress was wonderful and had gave excellent customer service. Now, the food! I had the Goulash and Hortobágyi Húsos Palacsinta. The Goulash is usually quite familiar to us in the US. It is similar to a beef stew that was filled with much flavor, comfort, and love....so I definitely recommend that. The Palacsinta was good as well, however the chicken is pureed in a crepe so I was a bit shocked with the texture but it was very delicious. And I loaded it up with a lot of sour cream. If you ask for extra Sour Cream, your waiter will LOVE YOU! read more

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First time eating at an Hungarian restaurant and the food was stellar! While visiting for the weekend and staying close by, I saw the pictures folks have posted and my mouth was watering immediately. I started with sharing the fried cheese with rice and a sour creme sauce. The inside of the cheese wasn't hot, which I was hoping for, but the sauce and rice were fantastic. I wouldn't order it again, but I'm glad I tried it. The Chicken Paprikas blew my mind and my belt buckle 2 sizes. Hefty portion, aesthetically pleasing presentation, and overall delicious, not to mention the very reasonable price! Our server was sweet and so was the rest of the staff. read more

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We looked up the info for this restaurant and were excited to try it! The hours said they closed at 7, we made our way in at 5:54pm. We were seated, so we thought we were good to order. They took our drink order and then tended to other guests. There was a man and woman working the front. We waited patiently for our food order to be taken. After about six minutes, other people walked in and were turned away because it was too late. The man that was working walked over and profusely apologized for the wait and took our order. A few seconds later, a woman, who I assume is the cook (?) came out from the back and started yelling at us to get out, that she couldn't serve us. The man and woman (and other patrons!) were defending us saying that we had been there for a bit and that we hadn't just walked in. She continued to yell "what time exactly Did you get here? What time? I can't serve you! You have to leave!" So we just got up and left. This woman is a nightmare . Unclear of how you expect to run a successful business when you treat the staff and patrons the way you do. The other two workers were amazing and kind and I'm sorry that this awful woman ruined our experience and any chance of us ever going there. read more

I stopped by here a couple of Friday nights ago with my wife for dinner. We found out about Huszar from an article in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette which my dad ripped out for me. Having just been to Budapest this past summer my wife and were eager to eat some authentic Hungarian again. The outside of Huszar is quite inconspicuous and I have been past it a number of times since it took over from The Recovery Room and never noticed it was there. The inside isn't that impressive either with a bar on one side of the restaurant and some seating on the other with a little more towards the back. Whenever we walked in we were surprised whenever we were asked whether we had reservations. We did not and so they offered us a hightop table which we declined to sit at the bar. We ended up sitting next to a lady who I think was the owner. She had been to Budapest 44 times and so we both talked about our experiences. For dinner on this evening my wife and I decided to start off by splitting the Rantott Sajt. This was fried cheese accompanied by a Hungarian tartar sauce and some white rice. The fried cheese in the dish was good as the outside was crispy and the inside nice and gooey. While I originally thought that the rice was a weird addition to the dish I soon found out that it played well with the tartar sauce which had a interesting and somewhat sweet flavor. Then for my entree I decided to go with the classic chicken paprikas while my wife went with the Putsza Steak. My entree consisted of stewed chicken with sour cream paprika sauce over top of dumplings. The chicken in my dish had some good flavors with a nice little kick in the finish which I enjoyed. The dumplings (nokedli) were also really good and if you have never had them before they may remind you of very tiny gnocchi. My wife's dish was a pork cutlet that had potato pancake breading on it. I was impressed that the breading really tasted like potato pancakes and that it gave it some nice texture as well. The bottom line for me is that I would head back to Huszar again in the future. It certainly wasn't the healthiest of meals but it was a tasty and is one of the few places in Pittsburgh to get authentic Hungarian food. read more

We finally tried Huszar on a Sunday afternoon in November. We had heard a lot about it from friends and we're not disappointed. The goulash was perfect for a late fall day; the chicken papriskas (with dumplings) made an equally tasty entre; and our son cleaned up his bacon-and-cheese-stuffed pork loin in a hurry. Also recommended: the Hungarian pilsner, Karlovacko, which comes in pint bottles, and the apricot jam-filled crepes for dessert. The service was excellent, the price was fair, and we will certainly be back. read more

I love when old dives are reclaimed! This is some of the best chicken pap in the city. When we went they had a Hungarian band playing and our server was just the sweetest. read more

Delicious food, warm staff, friendly patrons, boisterous music and musicians! Do your research on Hungarian food, so you know what to expect. It isn't a terribly sophisticated palate, but delicious and hearty, especially good on a cold night in winter. Soups, stews and meats abound. The deserts were fabulous. Bull's Blood wine is quote potent and bold, like the name. read more

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My first few experiences eating at this bar/restaurant were positive. The food is well prepared - tasty comfort food. The owners recently brought a chef to the US from Hungary, and he seems very sweet and is obviously talented. The desserts are exceptional. I have had a pleasant relationship with the owners. I am sharing my experience a couple of days ago because it was alarming, and I think it is important for people to know what they could potentially be walking into. My father and I ate dinner here a couple of days ago, three days after the Presidential Inauguration and two days after the Women's March on Washington. We were the only patrons in the bar, and we had a pleasant quiet dinner. As we were finishing and relaxing with another drink, the owner, Judy, began yelling about politics at a volume and with a frenzy that was immediately alarming. This went on for almost five minutes or more, where it was not possible to get a word in to tell her that I was not interested in discussing this, so I signaled to the girl behind the bar to give us our check, we cashed out, and we left. Frankly, I'm not sure what she was trying to accomplish. We had not spoken to her for probably half an hour, we hadn't discussed anything political with her, and we were friendly and engaging when we came in. I personally found her behavior to be incredibly alarming, offensive, and obviously completely unprofessional. Regardless of how I feel about her political perspective, her volume, topic, and unrelenting intensity were very unpleasant, and turned what may have been a pleasant evening into an awful experience. Incidentally, I marched in the Women's March on Washington over the weekend for hours, and I did not experience any kind of interaction - during a massive protest - that was this hostile. I'm sorry, but this was really not ok. read more

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First discovered this spot during the Deutschtown Music Festival last summer. Went back another time recently and had some food that was mind blowing. Hungarian food is some of my favorite so of course I was anxious to chow down. The fried cheese and cheese crepes are so good. I mean melt in your mouth good. Can't wait to get back for more. read more

I really wanted to like this place but I was disappointed. The cucumber salads with sour cream was the best item I had. My Puszta Steak was surprisingly tasteless. It felt like a grease bomb. The Smashed potatoes were much better than the tasteless dumplings. The ambiance is dingy bar. Unlikely to return. The menu looks good but the taste is uneven. read more

Small, family business with great, authentic Hungarian food. I adore chicken paprikas and it didn't disappoint. The sweet sauerkraut was wonderful. It's very small so plan ahead for seating. Local bar type atmosphere but don't let that deter you. Definitely will go back. read more

My daughter and I had never eaten Hungarian food before. We read the menu online and it sounded like things we would like. Of course we read the reviews here on Yelp to make sure it was a good place. At first I was a bit put off by the lack of response to my message on Yelp and Facebook. I have an unlisted phone number and was unable to make a reservation by phone as they don't allow private number calls to go through. We showed up early and were seated right away. I am glad we were earlier than the dinner rush. By the time we left the place was packed! For apps we had the Lángos which wasn't on the menu, and the Taste of Huszar platter. Both were delicious. If you come you must try the Lángos! The table next to us ordered the Hungarian Goulash and it looked and smelled soooo good, if I had a spoon I might have created an incident by tasting it. With such a diverse menu and everything sounding so yummy we decided to order 3 entrees to split and take home some lunch for tomorrow. After much deliberation we narrowed down our choices to Puszta Steak, Bakonyi Pork and Chicken Paprikás. All 3 were wonderful. The potato pancake crust was crisp and the pork was tender. It was perfectly seasoned. I didn't care for the smashed potatoes. The texture was grainy and the flavor seemed a bit odd to me. It may simply be my inexperience with Hungarian food and it might be the cultural inadequacy of my palate. The nokedli dumplings that came with the other two dishes were perfect little bits of heaven. They were soft yet firm, and had a nice chew to them. They held the saucy goodness of the Chicken Paprikás well. The chicken was tender and had taken in the smokey flavor of the paprika. The slow simmered flavor was amazing and had that comforting sensation of someones grandmother's dinner table. The Bakony Pork was great as well with the sliced mushrooms in the gravy being the star of the dish for us. Of course the two desserts I most wanted to try weren't available. The Krémes and Chocolate Torte sounded lovely. Instead I had the Rétes, the apple strudel was good. My daughter had the Palacsinta with Nutella and Cottage Cheese which she ate a little bite of each together and said it made a perfect flavor with both. I don't like Nutella...(I know everyone else in the world loves it don't hate me)I liked the cottage cheese one though. It reminded me of Ricotta crepes. We were stuffed! Thanksgiving diner unbutton your pants and slip into a food coma on the couch stuffed. Our tastebuds were tingling with excitement through the entire meal. We took home 3 to go boxes with enough for two full meals, and a snack. All that for under $100. Service was a bit slow. There was one server/greeter who seemed to be running herself far too hard. In spite of being the only one in the front of the house she didn't forget anything and kept up on our beverage refills. One other lady emerged from the kitchen periodically to buss a table or pick up dishes as they were emptied. Overall I was highly satisfied with the entire experience and will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes. read more

Stopped in on a late afternoon, and waited inside the building for a few minutes before anyone popped in to greet (restaurant was empty). Did not feel welcomed, and the owner was quite rude. Came for the Kremes but they were out, so tried the apple retes (strudel) which was subpar. Pastry dough tasted almost store bought, and the pastry itself was warm in a way it felt warmed up in the microwave. Also $9 for one slice of strudel, which considering the quality would not have agian. read more

A cozy atmosphere with good service and food. Prices are a bit high for what you get, will probably leave a tad hungry unless you order appetizer, entree, and desert. read more

What a surprise. The mushroom paprika's is delightful. We also sampled the daily special which involved lightly-breaded meat with dumplings and sauce. The red cabbage salad is a perfect side as is the cucumber salad. The wine list is extensive. We will definitely be back to try other menu items. The food is well-prepared and absolutely delicious. The waiter was charming and helpful. read more

The food my husband got was pretty flavorless, but the potatoes that came with my meal must have gotten all the salt his meal was missing. I was underwhelmed and disappointed. I enjoyed the desserts though. It's definitely a run-down bar atmosphere. I suppose if you're craving hungarian food, this may be one of your only options in the city, but otherwise, I'd recommend eating elsewhere. read more

Oh my! The food here will surprise you. It is very tasty. Order anything on the menu, it's all good!!! The fried cheese is something you will come back for again and again! All the flavors on our plates were very impressive. Judy, the owner is very pleasant as well as our server. This is going to be a hot spot....my only disappointment, no music playing. We could hear every word of every conversation in there. Some nice Hungarian music maybe? I did notice a juke box on my way out, that needs to change.... read more

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True, authentic Eastern European food. Everything was fantastic but of course very heavy.

Talk about a true hidden gem... this place is a small bar/restaurant with great food and a sweet story to match. It's not really hidden, but don't be fooled by it'd exterior. It just looks like any other bar from the outside, not a fantastic Hungarian restaurant with amazing food and pastries. I had the Chicken paprikas and split the cucumber salad with the BF; he had Gypsy pork loin. We got the cucumber salad with the sour cream and the sauce was so good li wanted to lick the plate. The chicken paprikas was equally as delish. Right across from our table was a big case of the prettiest parties, and needless to say I got about $20 worth. They also has a selection of Hungarian beers and wines, if that's your thing. This place is great for everyone, but for someone with a Hungarian background to meet the owner and hear her story...it really makes it special. read more

Small little joint with a tiny parking lot. Appears clean and the waitstaff was friendly. The special on Thursday night was Schnitzel and it was wonderful. The cucumber salad was spot on. They gave complimentary piece of strudel that was delicious! read more

I had previously been writing a detailed review of this restaurant but have decided that this place will crumble on its own without any help from me. Here are the finer points tho. Food is good, but not great. Server was completely untrained with no knowledge of the menu. It took 45 minutes from the time the first entree hit the table to the last, with many mistakes and errors in between. Our checks took equally long to fix. Despite our continued patience we were not offered anything by the owner, who after a while, quit apologizing out of embarrassment. Also would like to point out that this new business has been open for some time now with only 2 reviews. Normally, I'd expect more especially when I had heard such positive things... read more

Spectacular Hungarian food and wines. The goulash and red wine are delicious and the Hungarian desserts are top notch. Having traveled to Budapest it certainly reminded me of my delicious meals in Hungary. read more

As somebody who knows nothing of Hungarian food, this place was a real delight. The staff are very helpful in explaining the various dishes they offer. I went with one of the owners favorites Hagymás Rostélyos which was a great steak dish. My wife had the chicken paprikas which she didn't like but I thought was good. They have a decent beer selection. Overall a nice place to try something new and authentic in the north side. read more

A small bar/restaurant serving authentic Hungarian food, which is both of high quality and taste. The next time I visit I want to try their beer/wine selections and desserts ! read more

We have enjoyed going here over the past few years. Overall the food is good. We found the desserts extraordinary when the young chef from Hungary was there. He is no longer working there and the selection is slim and not quite as good. The owner can be rude and unfriendly sometimes but we overlooked that. What we cannot overlook is her political rants which we witnessed first hand. Nope, won't be back nor recommend. When you bring your extreme political views into your business you risk losing customers. read more

A cheerful homely place in Northside. I haven't had Hungarian food before, and this was certainly a great introduction. Tried the special yeasted bread (garlicky, cheesy, with lots of sour cream), cucumber salad (refreshing, also with sour cream), mushroom+dumplings (more sour cream, and paprika), pork loin+bacon+potatoes. Oh and coffee. We enjoyed everything we ordered! read more

From start to finish, this small place is amazing. On our second visit, we were warmly welcomed. Actually, we we remembered from our visit 2 months ago. We started off with the fried dough which was very tasty. Every entree has been delicious and delicate. You do have to leave room for desert. They have their own pastry chef. Please make reservations and do not let this place pass you by. read more

Hadn't been since Feb 2020. Recently reopened. Tried a few new things this time. The appetizer platter was pretty good. Nice size portions and variety and not that expensive. The chicken paprikas was enjoyable. Could have used some hot sauce to balance out the sweet paprika flavor covering home made noodles. The gypsy pork was a nice flat cutlet and seasoned well topped with a slice of slab bacon. The wedge potatoes are very good but they give you an entire plate full! Had to take half of them home. The special Langos bread is really good. Only available on weekends. Lightly fried dough topped with cheese and sour cream. Compliments the meal well. The Bakonyi pork is also very tasty. Nice piece of pork cutlet and noodles with a mushroom gravy. For dessert we had the Gundel Palacsinta again. A crepe filled with apricot and minced walnuts topped with hot chocolate syrup. Overall the meal was very enjoyable. It was early and the place was empty except for us. Hopefully things will liven up again and they will have the live musicians come back for a more enjoyable experience. Will definitely go back again someday! People need to get out and try this place so it can stay in business. It would be sad to see it succumb due to lack of patrons because of the recent shutdown. read more

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Food was excellent chicken paprika and potatoe pancake owner was so nice and answered all questions can't wait to go back

Best authentic Hungarian food, reasonably priced and very tasteful. Server was really nice and welcoming, recommended very politely the house specialties without pushing us. Cozy and welcoming place! read more

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Do not recommend! Watery goulash with microscopic bits of meat, overall bland food, mushy microwaved desserts, will not be returning. Note: when you make a reservation your seats may be at the bar. On the positive side, service was good and there was live music. read more

This place is the real deal. My father is Hungarian and I had lots of good Hungarian food growing up. The owner here Judy and her husband Michael run an authentic Hungarian joint here. We had a smattering of appetizers and shared two entrees. Great conversation with Judy who shared her passion for Hungary and her heritage. Great personal story. Do yourself a favor and come here for great authentic comfort food. read more

Seriously good food. Bit of a random spot- but great food and service. This is a go to for us, especially when the weather turns cold and you just want some goulash. read more

I live in an area that is a bit lacking in the ethnic restaurant department, so I was very excited to eat here while visiting. I wasn't disappointed. We started out with the fried cheese and the crepe as starters. Both were exceptional. I could have easily eaten 3 more of the crepes. For my entree, I had the chicken paprikas. Very nicely done. Lastly, we took dessert to go. All the desserts that were available were throughly explained to us. All were delicious, and tasted very European because they weren't super sweet. The service was very friendly and on point. I wish we had this restaurant in our area. read more

Great authentic Hungarian food. Highly recommended. Judy, the owner, is super nice and will give great recommendations. Good is super tasty. read more

Excellent authentic Hungarian cuisine! Great beer (bottled) list too! Everything on the menu is homemade

The broth in the soup with dumplings was exquisite. The dumplings were a little spongy and funny but it was fine overall. The bathroom is quite small and the line would take a while but overall the place was amazing the drink selection was extremely wide ranged. read more

Cheap and abundant. The chicken paprikas was delicious and filling. Drinks were also cheap. The waitress was patient and informative. I will definitely visit every time I'm in town! read more