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Ferdinánd Monarchia Étterem
Review
About
Travelers' Choice
2024
It's the first and best czech restaurant of Hungary, located in Budapest. Introducing central european cuisine and environment for our guests with relatable prices and kind service.
Features
CUISINES
Bar, European, Czech, Central European, Hungarian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Location
Terézváros
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 11:30 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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4.2
(210)
Excellent
110
Good
59
Average
28
Poor
7
Terrible
6
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Kopasz T
2 contributions
Feb 2025 • family
What should I say? The red Ferdinand beer is second to none. Prices are medium range in the Budapest level, the place is beautiful, the food is great, portions are designed for hungry males. That means, if you have a starter and a main course, you might not have enough room left for the dessert... Well, you can say that about many restaurants in Budapest, but what really distinguishes this place is the atmosphere, and that is 100 per cent down to the waiters. Very warm welcome, friendly service and I don't mean a plastic "I am friendly so give me big tip" style for stupid Americans. These guys genuinely care if you are happy. You have the feeling that you would happily have a few beers with this man just of the sake of the good crack. I have been coming to this place for years, and the experience is always the same. In addition, there is no commercial radio music, you are able to talk with your companion without trying hard to listen and having to raise your voice. The only annoying thing is the arrival of a loud party of tourist every now and then, who think they can be rude for their money and are not obliged to respect the rules of civilised behaviour. But that is hardly the fault of the place.
In Hungarian: Mit mondjak? A vörös Ferdinánd sör felülmúlhatatlan. Az árak budapesti szinten középkategóriásak, a hely gyönyörű, az ételek nagyszerűek, az adagok éhes férfiakra vannak szabva. Ez azt jelenti, hogy ha előételt és főételt eszel, nem biztos, hogy marad elég helyed a desszertre... Nos, ezt sok budapesti étteremről el lehet mondani, de ami igazán megkülönbözteti ezt a helyet, az a hangulat, és ez 100 százalékban a pincéreken múlik. Nagyon szívélyes fogadtatás, barátságos kiszolgálás, és itt most nem a hülye amerikaiaknak való műanyag „barátságos vagyok, szóval adjatok nagy borravalót” stílusra gondolok. Ezeket őszintén érdekli, hogy az ember jól érzi magát, vagy sem. Az az érzésed, hogy boldogan meginnál pár sört a pincérrer csak a jó társaság kedvéért. Évek óta járok erre a helyre, és az élmény mindig ugyanaz. Ráadásul nincs kereskedelmi rádióból ordító zene a háttérben, tudsz beszélgetni a társaiddal anélkül, hogy erősen próbálnál figyelni vagy felemelnéd a hangodat. Az egyetlen bosszantó dolog, hogy időnként egy-egy hangos turista társaság érkezik, akik azt hiszik, hogy a pénzükért bunkók lehetnek, és nem kötelesek betartani a kulturált viselkedés szabályait. De ez nem az étterem hibája.
Written February 9, 2025
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LoveTravel718855
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • couples
Absolutely authentic Hungarian cellar restaurant! On the recommendation of Bernadette (also 5 points) there was fantastic tartare, delicious Pörkölt and a wonderfully tender lamb neck. Homemade drinks, fresh beer, a great evening!
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Written January 26, 2025
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Maitê M
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
We were there today and were directly greeted from Marcell, he was very nice and welcoming, made us feel very comfortable. We liked the food very much, everything tasted awesome and we were very satisfied with everything. We were actually too full to eat a desert so Marcell suggested us a hungarian schnapps and fit perfectly after dinner. And the beer was really good as well.. we definitely recommend the restaurant and hope to come back soon again.
Written June 5, 2023
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Elizandrichard
84 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
We were referred to this restaurant, and also went because of the decent reviews. However, we found it very disappointing. It may have been the dishes we chose. Regardless, our server noticed that much of our food was left on the plates and we considerately explained the reason. We did not want anything further but to pay and leave. We love traditional European fare, but this certainly didn't meet our expectations.
Written May 8, 2024
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RJN612
Pottsville508 contributions
May 2023 • couples
We had dinner on the last evening of our vacation and we were very pleased. The wait staff was very welcoming and friendly and the restaurant itself has a touch of the old world charm. A nice varied menu was offered and I had the roast duck which was absolutely fantastic. I received a large portion at a very fair price. Desserts were also delicious and the beer nice and cold with flavor. It was a perfect end to our vacation. I highly recommend.
Written May 28, 2023
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Boggle75
London491 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
Service was good and menu very interesting. Ambience is nice if a little rustic.
Let down by problems with cookery and vastly over seasoned pork and beef. I really wanted this to be a find, but it was a modestly expensive (relatively speaking) beerhaus type cellar, with very disappointing food.
Written April 29, 2024
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shareholdersmeeting
86 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
My wife and I visited here for a drink one night and for lunch the next day. Like everywhere we went in Budapest, it proved to be great value (beer <£2 / pt for example).
We had an excellent lunch of sausages and porcini soup to start and cheese noodles with pork stew; duck with red cabbage for main course. A couple of beers, a wine and a coffee later, the bill was <£30.
A special mention for the staff though. When we went in for a drink the evening before we went to lunch, we filled out our passenger locator forms and left a vax certificate on the table when we left. They kept it and gave it to us the next day. they didn't need to do that but we were very pleased they did!
Food is arguably more Czech than Hungarian but outstanding either way.
Written December 1, 2021
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Jose M
Los Angeles78 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
We keep having pleasant surprises. Delicious very authentic local cuisine with a Czech slant. Heat half duck and goulash soup and then a baked cake "drunk" in apricot liquor!!!
Marcel was a wonderful waiter, knowledgeable on the menu and great service
Written March 17, 2024
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Andy R
19 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Wasn't sure about a Czech meal while visiting Budapest. But this beautiful little restaurant was set in a basement the prices looked reasonable. The food me and my wife chose was amazing , the staff were very attentive highly recommend.
Written November 1, 2024
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N Green
Ringwood73 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
We really liked this place. The Czech beer was superb, and complemented the traditional food. I especially liked the goulash soup which can be enlivened with the homemade chilli oil. The service was great. A Czech restaurant in Budapest was a find and a pleasant change.
Written April 28, 2023
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Christopher T
Wakefield114 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Booked Ferdi’s as recent reviews good & liked the fact they served their own beers.
We had pork cheeks (melt in the mouth) & beef with onions & 2 lovely puds. The beers were lovely. Tried the lager & the red. Also tried the local Palinka. Felt it all the way down to my gut. Quince & plum. Prices reasonable. Service was friendly & quick. Would recommend.
Written March 17, 2024
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TownsendTravels
Chicago335 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
The dining room was very comfortable with nice ambience. Food was good, I didn’t like the potato salad that came with the breaded pork cutlet but that is just personal taste. My dining companion had the cottage cheese dumplings and pork stew. She enjoyed it. Service was prompt but not overly friendly. Good medium dark beer.
We would return.
Written October 3, 2022
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skink
Falls Church670 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
I enjoyed my meal at this Czech restaurant in Budapest. The cuisine is very similar to Hungarian food so I am not sure if my pork tenderloin with lecso and potatoes was Czech or Hungarian. In either case it was very filling and unfortunately, I had no room for dessert. Service was prompt and friendly and the food came out relatively quickly so all was good there.
Written July 18, 2022
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Anne
6 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
We had a very nice time at the Ferdinand Restaurant. We wanted to try some Tjech beer and in order to make an informed choice, the nice waiter Marcell gave us a few traditional options to try which was very good. In the end we had a nice starter and main course (could not fit in desert because we were very full)! Would recommend :)
Written August 11, 2021
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AJMids
Redditch382 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
First visited this place 10 years ago just for drinks but this time we had food and it was excellent. The service and quality of the food and drink makes this place worth visiting.
Nicely out of the way and with seating outside and lovely decor inside, will visit again if I return to Budapest.
Written July 7, 2022
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