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MICHELIN
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4.0
Travelers' Choice 2024
MICHELIN
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PRICE RANGE
$12.00 – $129.00
CUISINES
International
Special Diets
Vegan options
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The Matild Palace Hotel – one of a pair of matching belle époque palaces bult by the Archduchess of Austria – is a grand building in a stunning setting...
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Green Market
French Onion Soup
Confit Onions, Baked Gougére, Gruyére Cheese
Baked Stuffed Cabbage
Vegetarian Stuffing, Pickled Cabbages, Fermented Pepper Sauce
Italian Burrata
Pickled Baked Beetroot, Fig, Port Vine, Pine Nuts
Marine
Grilled Octopus
'Zakuska', Grass Pea, Preserved Grilled Kapia Pepper, Aubergine, Crispy Garlic
Premium Sturgeon Oscietra Caviar
Lemon-Herb Blini, Traditional Accoutrements
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Worldwide-renowned industry leader and trendsetter Master Chef Wolfgang Puck brings the Beverly Hills culinary and social phenomenon Spago to Budapest, igniting the city’s dining scene into a gastronomic epicenter.Located at Váci utca 36., in Matild Palace, Spago by Wolfgang Puck Budapest is the first European outpost of Wolfgang’s flagship restaurant. Maintaining its leading position as one of the pioneers of the gastronomy world, setting trends in culinary arts, service, and style, Spago Budapest caters to a brand new gastronomic culture in the city by blending the chef’s iconic Californian cuisine and his Hungarian team's Magyar culinary skills, traditions and choice of local products.Available year-round, an exquisite outdoor dining and lounging experience, with a rain proof roof, is also available at the Duna street terrace, part of the first Gastro street of Budapest.
PRICE RANGE
$12.00 – $129.00
CUISINES
International
Special Diets
Vegan options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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136 reviews
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Very good
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Peter
London54 contributions
Aug 2021 • friends
Having dined in a couple of WP’s outlets around the globe, his first European outpost did NOT disappoint.
Usually the high-end, more pricey places in Budapest don’t have much to offer other than a normal/casual place, but Spago was REAL let me tell you. True hospitality from the heart. Exactly what I was hoping for, from the cocktails at the bar, to the quality ingredients and beautiful dishes.
Staff well trained and had plenty of attention to detail, which is what is missing from restaurants in this price range in the city.
Special shoutout to Erik the bartender, (I hope I remember the name correct), who made us the most beautiful aperitif drinks prior to dinner. Amazing knowledge.
Will definitely be returning upon my next visit to this beautiful city.
Written August 20, 2021
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erez b
Tel Aviv59 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
From the first moment sitting at this great place you are treated as a Prince . Waiters are very welcome and super professional , smiling, knows all the details of the dishes and service is adequate.
We had the best tuna tartar ever had, smoothing in the mouth, served .
in refined waffle conus and socrunchy, just a dream. Also the dish of the Bursta cheese salat was divine. For main courses we took the fish dishes, no words to describe the celebration of tastes and colourful of the dishes. God inspired the Chef. And for desert a great remarkable Basque cheese cake, couldn't be better finale for a super tasty evening.
Thank you team at the kitchen and on the service. We will come again and again.
.Prices were reasonable for the high quality.
Written August 25, 2021
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TerraExplorator
Budapest570 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
We had a nice dinner, pre booked and asked for a romantic spot, instead we got a table in the terrace area, which was closed off, but as it was winter, the glass walls kept us super cold all evening...
The welcoming from the staff and kitchen is super friendly, professional and very inviting overall. Our waitress was super kind, she kept an eye on us all the time and gave us good recommendations for our dinner.
When wanting to order drinks, a gentleman came over, but turned out he was not the sommelier of the restaurant, just another waiter... well, the recommended wines and cocktails were undrinakble, absolutely not the taste we asked for... after paying so much money, I would say it could have been a top priority for them to change the drinks in such case, but no.
The food was really nice, amazing tastes, very neatly made.
alltogether I enjoyed the time spent there, the place is really beautiful and stylish, the food is delicious, but make sure you order from the real sommelier, you might actually get lucky.
Written June 1, 2022
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Joege58
Budapest102 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
We were a group of eight who had booked a table in the restaurant. One of our common interests is to go out and eat at fine dining restaurants. There is a genuine interest for food and vine and a lot of experience in the group.
We had mad clear with the restaurant that everybody was paying separately. The expectations were high.
But… they placed us in the bar! Not in the restaurant! Half the group sat in a sofa that was too low for the table. For some reason Spago had music, loud music. I have never been at a fine dining restaurant where they play this loud. Of course we asked them to lower the music but they didn’t
We ordered food. In comparison with other fine dining restaurants in Budapest it was overprized average. We ordered starters and mains… The starters didn’t come at the same time, neither did the mains. Another thing was that the staff never once came and asked if everything was ok or if they could do something more for us.
The restaurant had a sommelier. It was impossible to hear what he said so we just ordered a bottle of white vine to our fish dishes at our end of the table. I ordered a Pinot Noir with the dessert. When the waiter came with a bottle to the table it didn’t taste like it. He held the bottle so I couldn’t see the label. I asked to see it and it was a Syrah. The waiter said it was the same. Maybe he believes in it.
And I don’t want to see staff on a restaurant making faces when we ask for the bills.
Written November 17, 2021
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Gabriella B
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • solo
The ambiance is not as good as the quality of the property and the location would suggest. The service is excellent. However, it's what they serve leaves you wondering why you chose this place to eat.
You need to know that I am a fitness freak and don't eat big portions. Yet, I needed four different dishes, including a pizza to stop me thinking about going somewhere else to finish my dinner.
Generally speaking, there seems to be a disconnect between the location, the food they serve and the pricing. There are better choices in Budapest where everything falls into place.
Written September 8, 2022
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Marc
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
Went there for a special occasion and from the very beginning the night was ruined by a very nasty waitress, "Kristina" was her name (black hair skinny young lady).
First I asked to change my table to a better one with a view, we had just arrived the other table was free, so not a big deal but right away I noticed her mumble on her own as she was preparing the table, ok sorry for the extra work but up to here no problem for me.
But then every other time she would serve us she would act as if she was doing us a favor, not helpful at all in any question we asked and she took all our plates away in a rush, I felt like I was eating in a cheap diner.
The best part was when our bottle of water (not placed on the table) vanished after 1 glass, so I told her "I think somebody took it because I only had 1 glass and the person with me was NEVER given any" and her reply was "RELAX its just water, the next one is on the house"... Relax? this is how you speak to customers?
I asked her for advice on dessert and she just had a smug face the all time.
At the end the bill came and I asked if I could pay in Euros, she said yes, so I said "can you tell me how much it is in Euros?" and she looked at me as if I had to make the conversion, then told me one price, I gave her the money and came back with change for a total different amount.
Food was good (not amazing) the desserts where really good however.
The other waiter were very nice, what you would expect in such a place.
So why did I give only 2 stars? Because I work hard for my money and cant afford Wolfgang's restaurants all the time and it was a special occasion, so obviously her whole demeaner really ruined my night. Not to mention that 15% gratuity is mandatory so the rude waitress got 42 euro just to act like a nightmare
Written January 10, 2023
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Matild Palace
Dear GiantMarc,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent dining experience at Spago Budapest. We truly value the input from our esteemed guests as it allows us to continuously improve and refine our services to ensure that we consistently meet the expectations of our valued patrons.
I am deeply saddened to learn that your special occasion was marred by the unpleasant demeanor of our waitress. Please accept our most sincere apologies for the inconvenient service you received. Such behavior is inexcusable and does not align with the exceptional service we strive to offer to all our guests.
I assure you that we take this matter very seriously, and the necessary steps has been taken so that our team understands the importance of treating each guest with the utmost respect and professionalism. We have conducted additional trainings recently to reinforce the significance of attentive and helpful service to avoid any recurrence in the future.
Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to making amends for the shortcomings you experienced. Should you decide to give us another chance, I kindly request that you get in touch with me directly. I will personally take care of your reservation to ensure that your next visit surpasses all expectations and that you are served by the attentive and courteous staff that we are known for.
Thank you for your understanding, and we genuinely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Spago Budapest and leave you with a truly memorable dining experience.
Sincerely,
Uğur Kiremitçioğlu
General Manager
Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck
Written July 27, 2023
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TheCulturedTraveller
London133 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
Located within palatial Matild Palace hotel, Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck is a vibrant bar and expansive and buzzing brasserie and restaurant.
The first European outpost of the famous Austro-American chef’s global culinary empire, Spago Budapest serves excellent contemporary takes on classic Hungarian fare complimented by a superb wine list presided over by affable sommelier Máté Horváth, complete with slick sevice.
Spago Budapest is undoubtedly THE place in the charismatic Hungarian capital to currently be seen on a weekend night and reservations are essential.
Written January 3, 2023
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Matild Palace
Dear TheCulturedTraveller,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Spago Budapest. We are thrilled to know that you enjoyed our vibrant bar and buzzing brasserie, set within the exquisite Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest.
Spago by Wolfgang Puck Budapest is the long-awaited European debut of Puck’s renowned Beverly Hills restaurant, and signifies the chef’s return to his home, to Central Europe. We take immense pride in presenting excellent contemporary takes on classic Hungarian fare. We are delighted that you appreciated our superb wine list.
It warms our hearts to be considered THE place to be seen in the charismatic Hungarian capital on a weekend night. Your appreciation of our establishment and its ambiance means the world to us.
Thank you for choosing Spago Budapest, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable culinary journey.
Warmest regards,
Uğur Kiremitçioğlu
General Manager
Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck
Written July 25, 2023
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Betty G
Kansas City31 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
We really enjoyed our experience and dinner there during February when it was cold, dark and dreary here in Budapest. The decor and atmosphere is warm and inviting. The sun room area is decorated with live olive trees and you can enjoy the sunshine there in the middle of winter.
We are planning to go soon in July when we go back this weekend so I will update!
What we enjoyed very much was the kindly servers we had and the sommelier who knew so much about the Hungarian and French wines available.
The food was served quickly and hot. It was very good!
The bathrooms super clean, which is always a must for me.
Written July 12, 2022
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JadeinCan
Vancouver194 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
Fabulous meal!! As one would expect from a restaurant of this calibre and reputation, the meal was incredible! Creative, delicious and well presented. Wine list was also very good.
The only comment I would make is that the front desk/hostess staff were a little inflexible. We had a seven o’clock reservation, and just got back to the hotel about 6:40 after a full day of sightseeing. I asked if we could move our reservation to 7:30. The hostess quickly said no, and that if we could not make it by then, we would have to give up our reservation. As it was a birthday dinner, we skipped the showers and did a quick change and managed to get downstairs in time. There were 3 tables empty behind us for an hour and a half…so we couldn’t figure out why our reservation could not be moved to a bit later. However our meal was wonderful! I just felt a bit under appreciated as a customer paying a very hefty bill for a 3 course dinner.
Written September 26, 2023
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Matild Palace
Dear JadeinCan,
Thank you for choosing Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck for your special birthday dinner. We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your meal, finding it creative, delicious, and. Your kind words about our cuisine and wine list are truly appreciated.
I must sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with our front desk/hostess staff regarding your reservation time. We deeply value your feedback and understand that flexibility is important, especially on such occasions. Rest assured, we will address this matter with our team to ensure a more accommodating approach in the future.
Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we are grateful for your understanding in adapting to the original reservation time. We hope this experience won't overshadow the fond memories of your birthday celebration at Spago Budapest.
We genuinely appreciate your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional dining experience. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have any further comments or requests.
Warmest Regards,
Dániel Kovacsik
General Manager
Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck
Written October 6, 2023
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Linda C
Chipping Campden104 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
For my husband's birthday I took him to Spago - despite there being many unoccupied tables at 6.30pm we were sat next to a couple that appeared to be ordering just about everything so waiter was more interested in them! Waited quite a while for my glass of wine to be brought to the table. Food was good, and the dessert my husband had was very splendid and totally unique. Feel service needs to be upped especially as they add 14% service charge!!
Written November 7, 2022
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Benamard
Rehovot2731 contributions
Mar 2022 • business
Arrived solo for dinner on a business trip. I loved the decor of the restaurant and the bold choice in music (Guns & Roses and Metallica were both played). I was taken to my seat by the lovely hostess and quickly asked for my drink order by my waiter. I asked for a recommendation and got a cocktail that matched my requests perfectly.
Dinner started with a lovely fresh selection of breads, served with soft butter and duck leg rillette. I could just eat that all day. It was that good.
As my starter I had the trio of foie gras.
I loved the crisp Jerusalem Artichoke chips that accompanies it. Well presented and very well executed.
For mains I had the sautéed duck breast which was perfectly cooked and the sides went well with the dish. Amazing presentation.
Last, while browsing the dessert menu I noticed the dark chocolate soufflé. I have a soft spot for this dish as my mother used to make it for our birthdays when we were young. It reminded me of her very much, so thank you for those memories.
Written March 27, 2022
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Maria D
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
We had a very nice evening at Spago. The hostess who showed us our table paid attention to us all evening, together with the waiters and the sommelier - all made it a very positive experience recommending great food and wine. Very attentive staff. Food was very good and made to perfection in taste and texture, winepoiring was spot on.
After dinner we enjoyd some cocktails in the bar, it was a pleasure to see the bartenders mix and shake and paying attention to the details, very tastefull cocktails.
All this made our visit the perfect night out.
Written October 30, 2022
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ale2milano_italia
Milan310 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
Surely a great mix of ambience and good food.
It is not a gourmet restaurant, it is a place with good and modern vibes, good food that can satisfy different tastes, professional and attentive service,
The location is modern, there is a big bar spot where to drink something before eating.
To me is a great place to spend the night with your dear one or with friends.
We liked the overall experience and will return.
Written September 8, 2022
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Tamas
Budapest2 contributions
Sep 2021 • family
We have had a birthday celebration here. The service was literally dreadful - just to name a few examples: we have ordered aperitifs which arrived 40 minutes late together with both the wine for the appetizers and the wine for the main dish ( a sweet Tokaj and Red wine). Needless to say that you could not enjoy any given all came at the same time… furthermore servers took plates whilst some of us were still eating… if you are thinking about celebrating anything here - my advice is don’t!!!
Written September 19, 2021
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Matild Palace
Dear Stay68337746828,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and constructive feedback following your experience at Spago Budapest. We are sad to hear that the level of service did not live up to your expectations. Your feedback is of great value to us, I will share this comment with the team in hopes of serving you better upon your next visit.
We do hope that you will give us a second chance and will have the opportunity to show you our real level of services.
Sincerely,
Tomas Stoila
General Manager
Spago Budapest
Written February 21, 2022
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Ria Ismail
London138 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
We went to Spago for my birthday dinner and I’m really glad we did. The service was top notch and (although my waiter hadn’t been informed it was my birthday) he clearly treats everyone special. We mentioned that my partner was struggling between the pork and beef mains, and the waiter arranged for an extra side of the beef along with the pork to give us both options.
The beef tratare was the best dish my boyfriend ate on our whole trip. The vegetarian options (especially the mains) could have been a bit more inventive, although I enjoyed the cauliflower steak anyway.
The desert was also a delightful take on traditional somloi galuska.
A really special night in great ambiance and we will be back for more!
Written August 24, 2022
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