15 Best Italian Restaurants in Budapest

15 Best Italian Restaurants in Budapest

Budapest is filled with many restaurants each specializing in different cuisines from Greek food, and Hungarian food to Italian food, it has it all. Restaurants that specialize in Italian cuisine are some of the most adorned restaurants in Budapest and attract both locals and tourists.

Locals get to try Italian dishes and explore different tastes and visitors who are Italian get to enjoy dishes that remind them of home. Trattoria Pomo D’Oro has the greatest pasta options with a list of fantastic Italian wines to accompany it while Jerney Italian Bistro is great for pizza.

Il Terzo Cerchio, Trattoria Toscana and Jerney Italian Bistro are some of the few Italian restaurants that serve amazing cuisines. These restaurants vary depending on their location, price level or service. Here is the top 15 Best Italian Restaurant in Budapest.

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1. Trattoria Toscana

Trattoria Toscana is an exceptional Italian restaurant in Budapest with flavourful Italian food. It is one of the oldest Italian-style restaurants in Budapest. To accompany the food, the place has a variety of wines including the finest Italian wine, it could not get any better.

It is located on Danube Promenade a picturesque walkway on the Pest side of the Danube. It is also known for offering quality food and services with a Rustic interior that creates a warm atmosphere suitable for family, couples, friends or children.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Belgrád rkp. 13 – 15, 1056 Hungary

open:sun-wed 12-11pm/ thur-sat 12pm-12am

phone:+36 1 327 0045

website: Trattoria Toscana

2. Jamie Oliver’s Italian Budapest

Jamie Oliver’s Italian Budapest offers delicious meals at affordable prices. As the name suggests the owner of the restaurant, James Oliver is an English chef with a franchise of restaurants. Most of his restaurants in the UK closed down but the one in Budapest is still standing.

It is usually crowded and a reservation is highly recommended. The interior of the place is beautiful and worth an Instagram photo. The Italian restaurant is in a relaxed atmosphere that attracts young people.

The menu has a variety of Italian dishes including spicy salami pizza or different toppings, supreme chicken breast, freshly made portions of pasta, and local Italian wines. One can also get Jaies famous cocktail from the bar.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Szentháromság u. 9-11, 1014 Hungary

open:sun-sat 11:30 am- 11pm

phone:+36 1 800 9212

website:Jamie Oliver’s Italian Budapest

3. Il Terzo Cerchio

Il Terzo Cerchio is located at the heart of Budapest with a snug and homey Italian restaurant with an interior covered with bricks and large windows. After touring the city all day this place serves excellent dishes and drinks to end the day on a good note without going far away from the city.

It is usually crowded and a reservation would be best to avoid waiting in line, especially in the evening. Classic Italian starters range from about 2 150 – 3 950 HUF and a classic Italian Zuppa: Minestrone (1 350 HUF). Main dishes include a range of tasty homemade kinds of pasta between 2 200 – 4 000 HUF or gluten-free and regular pizzas.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Dohány u. 40, 1074 Hungary

open:sun-sat12-11:30pm

phone: +36 1 354 0788

website:Il Terzo Cerchio

4.Riso Ristorante & Terrace

Riso Ristorante & Terrace is located in Budapest and is a bastion for Italian staples and dishes with a full bar. It is a cosy place with great food & wine options. There is a terrace that has comfortable seating with creative decorations.

The restaurant is situated by the bottom of Buda Castle Hill right next to the Bécsi kapu making it a good spot to relax and enjoy a meal or a drink. It serves both local & Italian staples. This includes pizza, meat dishes and homemade pasta.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Lovas út 41, 1012 Hungary

open:sun-sat11:30am-10:30pm

phone: +36 70 383 1121

website:Riso Ristorante & Terrace

5.Jerney Italian Bistro – Olasz Étterem

Jerney Italian Bistro – Olasz Étterem is one of the most popular Italian restaurants. . It is Situated alongside the spectacular Danube Promenade with a view over the river and Castle Hill Jerney Bistro.

It is among the few that serve up pasta made from scratch. It also has delicious dishes on its menu such as pizza or chicken breast and a varied drinks menu.

The ambience is perfect for a night out, with a lovely setting by the river. There is a Terrence where one could sit and relax as boats go by inside or outside, absolutely stunning, especially at night.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Vigadó tér 3, 1051 Hungary

open:sun-fri 11am- 9:30pm

phone:+36 1 618 8660

website:JERNEY ITALIAN BISTRO – OLASZ ÉTTEREM

6.Porcellino Grasso Ristorante

Porcellino Grasso Ristorante is located in the heart of the city surrounded by plenty of trees and specialises in classic Italian using traditional Italian ingredients and modern cooking methods for amazing results. It has been open since 2007 and since then it has continued to uphold its name.

In summer, the terrace is perfect for a relaxing meal but it is usually crowded therefore best to reserve a table to avoid waiting in line. The menu includes Gluten free meals and a children’s menu which includes tomato soup, penne with tomato sauce and parmesan.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Ady Endre u. 19, 1024 Hungary

open:sun-sat12-11pm

phone:+36 1 886 7880

website: PORCELLINO GRASSO RISTORANTE

7. Da Mario’s

Da Mario’s offers simple yet fantastic cuisines and delicacies made with Italian ingredients. The restaurant takes its pizza-making process a little too far by using a wood-fired oven to bake its pizzas.

The Italian pasta is made from scratch and can be delivered to any place within Budapest as per their rules. Locals enjoy dining here and that’s why it has been running for years. It is reliable and is one of the people’s favourites.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Vécsey u. 3, 1054 Hungary

open:sun-fr 11:30am-11pm

phone:+36 1 301 0967

website:DA MARIO

8.Olive di Fragola

Olive di Fragola is located in District XII which was originally an ice cream franchise that evolved. At the moment they serve pizzas, creamy risottos, steaming hot pasta, salads and appetisers.

Their dishes are creative with a little twist. It is a cosy place to stop after a long day of touring Budapest.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Tartsay Vilmos u. 21b, 1126 Hungary

open:sun-thur 11:30am-9pm/ fri-sat 11:30-10pm

phone:+36 20 613 8603

website:OLIVE DI FRAGOLA

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9. Al Dente

Al Dente serves the best Italian classics and regional specialities. The head chef, chef Puglia, is from Bari in southern Italy. As the name suggests the pasta that is cooked is firm to the bite. In contemporary Italian cooking, the term identifies the ideal consistency for pasta and involves a brief cooking time

Everything on the menu is well-cocked from meat, seafood, and vegetarian pasta. The pizza toppings options are absolutely incredible with a variety of options such as salami, mozzarella, and mushrooms while desserts include tiramisu and panna cotta.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Krúdy u 9, 1088 Hungary

open:tue 5-10pm/ wed-fri 9am-3pm, 5-10pm/ 10am-10pm

phone:+36 30 442 3833

website: Al Dente

10. 2Spaghi

2Spaghi is one of the first pasta makers in Budapest and not any kind but the best quality.  It is located 0.5 miles from the Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga). The pasta is made from scratch making it their speciality.

If you are in the mood for something else other than pasta they have a variety of options from their Italian cuisine-based menu. They make guanciale pork, cream-free carbonara, ravioli and homemade pestos served with different Italian sauces. They have a delivery option or takeaway if you are planning to eat somewhere else.

practical information

address:  Budapest Gozsdu Passage, building 5, Dob u. 16, 1072 Hungary

open:sun-sat11am-10:30pm

website:2Spaghi 

11.The Pomo D’Oro

The Pomo D’Oro is one of the famous Italian restaurants in Budapest that serves all sorts of pizzas, pasta, risottos, mains and desserts. Its name gives credit to an important ingredient in Italian cuisine. It is a very cosy and snug restaurant located in the city centre.

The restaurant came up with its paid-for delivery system, delivering within a range of 15 kilometres with an option of a home cook chef to make the dish of your choice in your own kitchen of course at a price.

The head chef, Rosario, prepares a lot of dishes from his own collection of recipes with a combination of traditional Italian ingredients. The creativity of this place is insane from the decorations t the food to the wide variety of wine selections. It truly is an Italian paradise.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Arany János u. 9, 1051 Hungary

open:sun-sat10am-12am

phone:+36 1 302 6473

website:The Pomo D’Oro

12. Ristorante Krizia

Ristorante Krizia is a well-known Italian restaurant with great food located in Budapest, Mozsár. It aims to give creative and traditional aspects of Italian cuisine with different flavours and aromas.

Krizia Restaurant has polite service with a cosy and charming atmosphere. It has a major range of Italian dishes executed to perfection.  Some of the dishes include Homemade fettuccine with porcini mushroom, Risotto with wild mushroom, Truffled foie gras stuffed homemade tortelloni and Homemade pappardelle with duck ragout just to mention a few.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Mozsár u. 12, 1066 Hungary

open:mon-sat 12–3pm, 6:30pm–12am

phone:+36 30 961 5538

website:RISTORANTE KRIZIA

13. Marcello Ristorante e Pizzeria

Marcello Ristorante e Pizzeria is a popular Italian restaurant in the city centre. The atmosphere is perfect and conducive for a family or a date. It serves traditional Italian dishes, including pizza and pasta.

The menu has a variety of options making it perfect for both first-time visitors and longtime residents of the city. The thin-Crust Pizza is baked to Perfection in a Wood-Burning Oven.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Bartók Béla út 40, 1111 Hungary

open:mon-fri 11:30am–10pm/ sat-sun 12-10pm

phone:+36 1 466 6231

website:MARCELLO RISTORANTE E PIZZERIA

14. Akademia Italia

Akademia Italia is a restaurant located in Szent István tér district V next to St. Stephen’s Basilica in the city centre. The first floor is a deli shop with gourmet olive oils, pasta, coffee and wine while the restaurant downstairs has Italian delicacies.

The downstairs part is airy and bright, decorated in shades of white. The food in Akademia is prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from natural farms from reliable suppliers.

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practical information

address:  Budapest, Szent István tér 12, 1051 Hungary

open:sun-thur 10am-11pm/ fri-SAT10AM-11:30PM

website:AKADEMIA ITALIA

15. Millennium da Pippo

Millennium da Pippo is an Italian restaurant located in Andrássy út 76., VI. District. It is a small and cosy family-run business. The dishes are made in a home-style from original ingredients. The main meat and fish dishes range between 2 700 – 5 000 HUF, pizzas: 1 700 – 2 800 HUF, and pasta & risottos: 2 100 – 4 000 HUF.

Budapest has no shortage of wonderful Italian restaurants whether you want to eat out or order from home. They tap into authentic deliciousness from Italian cuisine from Spaghetti, pizza, lasagne, minestrone, risotto and so on.

practical information

address:  Budapest, Andrássy út 76, 1062 Hungary

open:sun-sat12pm-12am

phone:+36 1 374 0880

website: MILLENNIUM DA PIPPO

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