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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, International, European, Eastern European, Central European
Special occasions, Romantic, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene
About
Where past and present meet in harmony!
PRICE RANGE
$3 - $32
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
International, European, Eastern European, Central European, Hungarian
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Best Goulash I've ever eaten!! Staff was incredibly professional and kind. My boyfriend had a great vegan dish.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time to write such a nice review, happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially our goulash soup :) Hope you return soon. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed 3 days ago

Had a late lunch, early dinner. Since this would most likely be my only real meal I wanted the good stuff. First ordered 2 different lemonades and still water. First course was the goulash with bread. Would easily have it again. The medium ribeye was...perfectly prepared. The hand poured sauce over it tantalized my taste buds. The tomato salad was good but needed salt. Those desserts….how can you only pick one? Seriously all are worth a try and yes the rest was to go for later. The service was amazing, super accommodating and easy on the eyes. The manager at the end was a sweetheart and made me feel totally valued as a customer. Let me not forget the restroom has extra stuff to freshen up for the ladies. Now that is above and beyond. Last don’t forget to check out the cool ceiling in the restaurant. A must try place to indulge while on vacation in amazing Budapest.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

Dear Rhonda, it's a true delight to read your kind words! Thank you for choosing us and take a time to review our restaurant. I'm so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, hope you return soon! Kind regards, Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895...More

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

This place had the most amazing view overlooking the lake! We had the steak sandwich which was amazing and a great portion size! Highly recommend the cucumber and ginger lemonade also was so nice and refreshing.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our restaurant, I'm happy to read your kind words and recommendation! We're looking forward to your next visit. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Very nice restaurant overlooking an artificial lake which is converted into an ice-skating rink in the winter. The food was tasty. Good live music, Vendelin was very nice and helpful. Would recommend.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our restaurant to your family gathering. It is a true delight to read your words and recommendation, I will pass your greetings to Vendelin, he will be grateful, I'm sure! We are looking forward to your next visit. Városliget...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

perfect place. expensive. the staff were professional and courteous. food was great. view amazing. i recommend

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our restaurant. We are glad that you enjoyed the food and the service. We are looking forward to your next visit. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

This is a great place for spending time together with your other half. Great food, nice view on the lake, everything was perfect. Special thanks to our waiter Adri who made this evening great

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Dear Guest, thank you for your kind words, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. I will pass your special thanks to Adri, we are looking forward to hosting you again. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We celebrated my mom's birthday at this place. The staff was extremely helpfull with hiding and preparing the cake. Dishes and drinks are amazing, service is great and fast even when we were there they had full house . Our family recommends this place for...120%. Will visit more time for sure!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our restaurant again! We are glad that you were content. Looking forward to your next visit, happy birthday to your mother once again! Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed 1 week ago

Absolutely horrendous service. We waited an hour, no food arrived. We called the manager over and she was beyond rude, claimed we hadn’t sat down and ordered at the time when we did and then scoffed and mocked us with a sly little grin as...we asked why the food was taking so long and tried to prove what time we’d ordered. Terrible service, we got ip and left given that the manager made no effort to put it right. AVOID. No nice view can make up for shocking service and rude staff ill equipped to deal with customers.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Guest, We acknowledged that you were not satisfied with our service and would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused. The situation you described must have been annoying and we understand that you’ve felt that there’s extremely long waiting time. As you experienced, the...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Once get over the stunning setting, across the river from Városliget Castle (the river in-front freezes in the Winter and becomes and ice rink the same size as four ice rinks) you are presented with a full colour menu of the dishes on offer along...with the wine pairing should you wish. Great selection and choice. Our waiter, Vendelin, was great, full of knowledge and tips on the Hungarian language, he even gave us a small phrase card along with his amazing service, look him up if get here! Food was excellent and we have booked for lunch tomorrow! By the way the mouse on my shoulder is Remy from Ratatouille, my favourite Disney movie, who has joined our trip to Hungary fresh from Disneyland Paris 😃More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our restaurant, we are glad that you enjoyed the food and the service. It's a true delight to read your words, Vendelin sends his greetings! We wish a nice journey for you and for Remy, we hope you return...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Wonderful location, tasty food, dreamy desserts and most importantly… amazing staff!! Adri made sure we had a great time throughout the evening (she’s super kind and funny) and Feli was really creative when we asked for a specific cocktail which wasn’t even on the menu...- we got an even better version! Thanks again for such a lovely experience!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing our restaurant. It is a true delight to read your words. We are looking forward to your next visit. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I've been here many times. Adri is my favorite waitress in all of Budapest! She's very sweet, funny and helpful! I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone! And maybe try the chameleon gintonic! That's really nice ;)

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time to share your kind review with us. We are glad that you enjoyed our restaurant. We are looking forward to your next visit. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

My first night in Budapest I stumbled in that beautiful and romantic restaurant. Arnold and Adriana treated me like gold from the first beginning. They had life Musik for an hour and the food was breathtaking in combination how they surf and treat you it...becomes a hole experience and I’m so happy to start my journey in such a good place.. The crispy duck was the best I ever had and the Palinka there is a must! They also have amazing desserts how I saw. I booked my next reservation already in 2 days because there is more on the menu I wanna try. Please go and check it out. Lovely greetings from a german Girl AuroraMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Aurora, Thank you for choosing our restaurant, we are glad that you enjoyed the food and the service! We are looking forward to your next visit. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Many thanks to the staff for the service and to the kitchen for the delicious Goulash soup. 😍

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time to review our restaurant. We are glad that you were content. We are looking forward to your next visit. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed August 15, 2023

I had a great experience with my son. The food was amazing, the service great. It was a hot day and we were the only customers sitting on the terrace but Adri offered to start the ventilation and made sure that we are not disturbed...by the blow. And the coffee, one of the best ones I had - thank you Felicia. I definitely recommend this place and looking forward to coming back.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time to share your kind review with us. We are glad that you enjoyed our restaurant. We are looking forward to your next visit. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

Reviewed August 14, 2023

Fantastic place with great castle view, perfect food and very professional staff. For sure we will be back here next time!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ildikó Magicz, General Manager at Varosliget Cafe & Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded August 15, 2023

Dear Guest, Let me thank you for your great review. It was a true delight to read your words. Looking forward to your next visit. Városliget Café & Restaurant 1895 TEAM

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If your dad likes a streak, make sure he doesn't go in the winter, it can get a tad chilly ... although the fun of skating naked on the lake could be entertaining. I'm sure the menu can be made available to you, I don't... More
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Don't go here. Ever. Complete rip-off prices and snooty service. The sooner this place either greatly reduces its prices or closes down, the better. Second-worst place I visited in all of Budapest for food & drink - and I... More
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5