Budapest cafe

Wonderful Hungarian food and pastries. Highly recommended!! Goulash was excellent. Schnitzel was very good. Chestnut puree was a little too sweet, but excellent. Espresso was not good, recommend regular coffee. Restaurant has a liquor license, good selection of beers.

I recently visited Budapest Cafe, and it offered a charming and authentic introduction to Hungarian comfort food on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The café has a warm, neighborhood atmosphere that reflects the cozy character of traditional Central European cafés. The space is modest and inviting, making it an ideal setting for a relaxed meal where the focus is on classic recipes and comforting flavors. Hungarian cuisine is known for its use of paprika, slow-cooked meats, and rich stews, and the menu here highlights many of those traditional elements. One of the standout dishes was the goulash, which delivered a deep, savory flavor with a balanced blend of spices and tender pieces of meat. The broth carried the characteristic warmth of paprika without becoming overly heavy, creating a dish t

Being from Texas and find a Hungarian pastry shop in NY city on my way to the Met , was a big surprise. But I was disappointed that they do not carry “ Dobos torta “. I had the coffee roll cake which was very tasty. I wish I could taste more of your delightful food and cakes. I definitely recommend it to sweet tooth people.

An intro into Hungarian food. It’s alright. As a Hungarian it’s disappointing to see words spelled in-authentically and Americanized. It’s not goulash and paprikash. GULYÁS , PAPRIKÁS. Keep it authentic and true. Also I want lángos and more authentic palascinta (there’s too many). It feels like they are catering too much to what they think Americans want and losing the flair of Hungarian food. We have sooo many more/better foods it’s sad to not see it on their menu. I would go back.

The beef goulash and chicken paprikash are very good. The chicken paprikash gives you a huge portion of chicken. The pastry is freshly made. The sauce is low salt but without losing any flavors. perfect for health conscious people. The apple strudel is also to die for. Overall the food quality is amazing