18 Most Affordable Michelin Restaurants in Budapest

The growth of tourism has transformed Budapest into a capital of not only culture but also cuisine. Thanks to the affordable prices, anyone can enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants featured in the prestigious Michelin Guide.

There are many affordable Michelin restaurants in Budapest, making upscale dining accessible to everyone. Lunch and dinner, two key moments of our day, are celebrated exquisitely in the Hungarian capital. The city is filled with a large number of eateries and cafes, many of which are furnished with attention to even the smallest details. With the boom in tourism, the demand for high-quality food has also transformed the culinary landscape.

Budapest boasts more than 25 restaurants featured in the Michelin guide, including 4 with prestigious stars. Eating well is not only possible but also affordable. For this reason, you should try one of the city’s culinary gems nestled along the banks of the Danube. Innovation, sophistication, and tradition often blend together, with Hungarian food reimagined by masters of culinary art.

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Price note: The following list shows average prices for a main course and one drink per person. Prices do not include wines and tips.

Quality labels:  Gourmand Green Star Michelin Star

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Gourmand – Restaurants with this label are selected for their excellent value for money.
Green Star – Restaurants with this label are part of the Michelin Guide and are awarded for their sustainability.
Michelin Star – Restaurants with this label are part of the Michelin Guide and are awarded up to 3 stars for their exceptional quality.

Affordable Michelin restaurants in Budapest under 25 euros

Umo

Average price: 5 300 HUF / € 14

Location: Budapest, Ponty u. 1, 1011 Hungary

Website: umorestaurant.hu

The Stand 25 restaurant in the Hold Street Market in Budapest
The Stand 25 restaurant in the Hold Street Market in Budapest.

Aszú Étterem

Average price: 6 000 HUF / € 16

Location: Budapest, Sas u 4, 1051 Hungary

Website: aszuetterem.hu

Rutin

Average price: 6 900 HUF / € 18

Location: Budaörs, Budapesti út 51, 2040 Hungary

Website: rutinbudaors.hu

Vendéglő a KisBíróhoz

Average price: 6 900 HUF / € 18

Location: Budapest, Szarvas Gábor út 8/d, 1125 Hungary

Website: vendegloakisbirohoz.hu

Petrus Restaurant

Average price: 7 200 HUF / € 19

Location: Budapest, Ferenc tér 2-3, 1094 Hungary

Website: petrusrestaurant.hu

An artistic dish served at Csalogány 26, one of the most affordable Michelin restaurants in Budapest.
One of the artist’s dishes at Csalogány 26. © Krista | Flickr

Baltazár Grill

Average price: 7 700 HUF / € 20

Location: Budapest, Országház u. 31, 1014 Hungary

Website: baltazarbudapest.com

St. Andrea

Average price: 7 800 HUF / € 21

Location: Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 78, 1055 Hungary

Website: standrearestaurant.hu

Stand25 Bisztró

Average price: 8 100 HUF / € 22

Location: Budapest, Attila út 10, 1013 Hungary

Website: stand25.hu

Mák Bistro

Average price: 8 100 HUF / € 22

Location: Budapest, Vigyázó Ferenc u. 4, 1051 Hungary

Website: mak.hu

Hoppá! Bistro

Average price: 8 500 HUF / € 23

Location: Budapest, Október 6. u. 15, 1051 Hungary

Website: hoppabistro.hu

essênciao 1 Michelin Star

Average price: 8 900 HUF / € 24

Location: Budapest, Sas u 17, 1051 Hungary

Website: essenciarestaurant.hu

Affordable Michelin restaurants in Budapest under 30 euros

Arany Kaviármain hall in Budapest.
The interior of the Arany Kaviár restaurant. © Wei-Te Wong | Flickr

Borkonyha Winekitchen 1 Michelin Star

Average price: 9 400 HUF / € 25

Location: Budapest, Sas u 3, 1051 Hungary

Website: borkonyha.hu

Textúra

Average price: 10 000 HUF / € 27

Location: Budapest, Sas u 6, 1051 Hungary

Website: texturaetterem.hu

Dish at the Michelin-starred restaurant Borkonyha Winekitchen
Borkonyha Winekitchen. The class of a starred restaurant at an affordable price.

Fausto’s

Average price: 10 600 HUF / € 28

Location: Budapest, Dohány u. 5, 1072 Hungary

Website: fausto.hu

Other great cheap Michelin restaurants in Budapest

Spago by Wolfgang Puck

Average price: 12 600 HUF / € 33

Location: Budapest, Váci u 36, 1056 Hungary

Website: spagobudapest.com

FELIX Kitchen & Bar

Average price: 14 100 HUF / € 38

Location: Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 9, 1013 Hungary

Website: felixbudapest.com

Arany Kaviár Étterem

Average price: 17 750 HUF / € 47

Location: Budapest, Ostrom u. 19, 1015 Hungary

Website: aranykaviar.hu

Gourmet pasta dish at Fausto's restaurant in Budapest.
Even a pasta dish can be sophisticated at Fausto’s restaurant. © wxvivian | Flickr

Costes Downtown 1 Michelin Star

Average price: 21 000 HUF / € 56

Location: Budapest, Vigyázó Ferenc u. 5, 1051 Hungary

Website: costesdowntown.hu

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