Best Budapest Restaurants For Valentine’s Day

Guide To Romantic Dining On Lovers’ Day In 2025

Are you searching for the perfect setting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Budapest?

The city has a plethora of restaurants and cafes, many of them organising special Valentine’s Day Dinners on or around February 14.

From cozy bistros serving Hungarian delicacies to elegant fine dining establishments offering international fare, there’s something to every palate.

Whether you prefer a candlelit dinner & cruise on the Danube or a bite in a quaint cafe tucked away in the historic streets of the Castle Disrict, Budapest has it all.

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💘 Valentine’s Day In Gozsdu Court, February 14, 15.00 – 20.00

Gozsdu Udvar, a series of connected courtyards between Király Street and Dob Street is home to around a dozen of restaurants, cafes and bars.

On February 14 most of them will welcome everyone, but especially romantic partners with special Valentine’s menu, drinks and surprises.

The whole courtyard will be decked out in romantic decor complete with a photo wall.

So if you don’t want to decide on one restaurant for a romantic dinner just head for Gozsdu Court and try

  • Jamie Oliver’s Diner for tried and delicious American street food,
  • 2spaghi for some homemade Italian pasta,
  • Vicky’s Barcelona if you’re in the mood for some tapas and fiesta feeling or
  • Meshuga for tasty Israeli treats
  • Jardin Cocktail Bar for delicious cocktails.
restaurants and bars illuminated at night in Gozsdu Court
Gozsdu Court

TIP: If you’d rather just sip a glass of nice wine drop by DiVino it carries a wide selection of wines from all major Hungarian wine growing regions.

Address:

  • Király utca 13. – Dob utca 16., district VII. (On Google Map)

🚢💑Romantic Dinner On The Spoon Boat Restaurant, February 14, 18.00 or 20.15

Dine with a view on a boat anchored at the bank of the Danube in Pest between the Chain bridge and Elizabeth Bridge, ensuring amazing panorama of the castle and other attractions in the Buda side.

After the welcome drink, you’ll be treated to a delicious 5-course dinner.

Welcome Drink:

  • Spoon Préselő Borház Habzó Hárs – 2023, Tokaj🍸

Amuse Bouche

  • Ginger tomato shot, raspberry
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Valentine’s Day Dinner On Spoon Boat Restaurant

Appetizers:

  • Marinated roasted beetroot, goji, coconut or
  • Duckbreast carpaccio, honey, saffron

Main Dishes:

  • Pistachio-crusted fried perch, butter sauce, citrus or
  • Mangalica porchetta, fig and brie cheese galette

Dessert

  • Dark chocolate mousse, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds or
  • Clove pear mousse, roasted pecans (vegan)

Petit fours:

  • Macaron selection

Address:

Price Of The Valentine’s Day Dinner:

  • 58.24 EUR/person + 15% service charge

See more details here!

Note: The Spoon is a standing boat so it won’t take you on a sightseeing river cruise. For that please take a look at the Danube Cruise with Dinner & Champagne or the 4-Course Valentine Dinner with Cruise & Piano Show listed below 👇.

🌹 💕 Valentine’s Day Dinner & Cruise With Live Piano Show, February 14

Date & Time:

  • February 14, 18.30 – 22.30
  • Boarding starts at 18.55

💑From the many dinner cruise organisers we feel that this special Valentine’s dinner cruise by Silverline Cruises offers the best value for the money.

Highlights:

Before the 4-course warm dinner served at your table, a hostess of the evening will welcome you with a

  • 🍓 🍸 Glass of strawberry-infused cocktail,
  • 🌹 A stem of rose and
  • 💗 Heart-shaped bonbon as a present.
a romantic dinner setting on board a cruise ship: 2 glasses of champagne and a red rose, the illuminated Chain Bridge can be seen in the background
Valentine’s Day Cruise With 4-Course Dinner & Gift Package
a couple drinking red wine on a cruise boat and admiring the illuminated Parliament at night
What A Panorama? The Impressive View Of the Floodlit Parliament

Dinner features an appetizer, 2 soup and 4 main course options including Hungarian classics and vegetarian dishes. No dinner is complete without scrumptious desserts, you can choose from two delicious sweet treats to end the meal.

Live piano music and the performance of a talented singer provides extra entertainment during the program. The repertoire will surely include the most popular love songs.

Price Of The Valentine’s Day Dinner & Cruise:

  • 119 EUR/person

🚢🥂 Danube Cruise With Dinner & Welcome Drink, February 14, 19.30

Dinner cruises are essential part of Budapest – no wonder beacuse a river tour on a heated/air-conditioned boat is an excellent program in any season whether it’s a cold winter day or the sweltering heat of the summer.

💝A romantic dinner on a gently swaying boat that takes you on a 1.5-hour sightseeing excursion is a very thoughtful and lovely way to spend the evening of February 14 with your loved one.

Note: The Cruise with Dinner & Drink is available every day, starting at 19.30/7.30 pm.

Highlights:

  • Sip a glass of sparkling wine as a welcome drink when you board the ship
  • You’ll be served a 3-course dinner – you choose what you like from a menu of two Hungarian menus (includes classics like goulash, veal stew, Somlói cake) and a vegetarian menu
  • Admire the captivating night vista of Budapest while you sail past the many historic monuments: the Parliamnet, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, Gellért Hill
  • Enjoy local folk music by a live band accompanied by an impressive dance performance.
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Price Of The Cruise With 3-Course Dinner & Welcome Drink:

  • 80 EUR/person (Likely To Sell Out)

What Travellers Say About This Cruise On GetYourGuide.com?

A trully romantic experience with elegant, professional service and enjoyable live music and folk dance performance

We chose the vegetarian menu and found it very satisfying. While photos inside are challenging, the open deck offers breathtaking views. A must-do to experience Budapest and the Danube’s beauty.

Chiara from Italy, January 13, 2024 – Verified booking – Check more reviews!

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💖 Nightingale Bar Love Notes Gala, February 14, 6 PM – 12.00 AM

Address:

  • Nightingale by Beefbar, W Budapest Hotel,
  • Andrássy út 25, Bp 1061 (View on Map)

Nightingale by Beefbar is an exclusive restaurant within the W Budapest luxury hotel located on Andrássy Blvd. opposite the Opera House.

Nightingale is a new and refreshing spot in the city’s restaurant scene that blends Asian & Mediterranean flavors in a casual Opera-themed setting.

Their menu is made for sharing filled with delicious dishes that are perfect for enjoying with friends, family, or coworkers.

It’s a chic place housed in a former Art-Nouveau palace where you take your girlfriend/boyfriend or spouse to impress and indulge.

On Valentine’s Day Nightingale will host the Love Notes Gala with romance-inspired dishes and cocktail creations (see menu below).

You’ll start with a delightful glass of sparkling wine as a welcome and then you can choose from the menu.

Price:

Minimum consumption is 20 000 HUF/person either between

  • 18.00/6 PM – 20.30/8.30 PM or
  • 20.45/8.45 PM – 24.00/12.00 AM
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Nightingale by Beefbar
a big "W" logo on the terrace of the W Budapest hotel's restaurant
Terrace of the Restaurant

Menu:

  • Scallop Crudo
  • Beef Tataki Carpaccio
  • Yee Sang King Crab Lucky Salad
  • Spicy Sweet and Sour Chicken
  • Wagyu Beef with Yakiniku Sauce
  • Valentine’s Pinky Winky dessert
  • Special Valentine’s Day cocktail

You’ll also get a welcome glass of bubbles and grilled oysters.

Note: They don’t accommodate modifications or cancellations within 72 hours prior to the reserved time.

🏰 Buda Castle: Valentine’s Day Dinner In Aranybástya Restaurant, February 14, 19.00

Address:

Celebrate Love in the heart of the historic Buda Castle at Aranybástya Restaurant!

Aranybástya – opened in 2023 in a refurbished villa – expertly combines history, art and refined gastronomy.

What’s more, you can delight in one of the city’s best panoramic views from the terrace (in winter cozy igloos provide shelter form the cold): on a clear day you can see the Parliament building and other sights in Pest.

In its place stood a Turkish-era fortress, the polygonal Aranybástya (Golden Bastion), which was mostly destroyed during the recapture of the castle in 1686, but its remnants can still be found on the bastion level.

The cuisine features traditional dishes of Hungary and other regions in the Carpathian basin.

Aranybástya is a great palce to savour our gastronomy since they have a Hungaricum menu showcasing local specialties like foie gras, traditional goulash soup, veal paprikash and Dobos cake.

a slightly blurred photo of a young couple holding a glass of champagne and admiring the illuminated view of the Basilica and other sights in pest at the blue hour (possibly from the Aranybástya resturant's terrace)
Stunning Panorama From The Terrace
dinner tables inside a see through igloo on the terrace of Aranybastya (the Parliament can be seen in the background at the golden hour)
Enjoy Dinner & The View From An Igloo

Enjoy a 5-course gourmet Valentine’s Day menu with a breathtaking night panorama of Budapest. Live cimbalom and violin music by members of the award winner Rajkó Ensemble provides enchanting melodies.

Price Of the Valentine’s Day Dinner In Aranybástya:

  • 38 000 HUF + 15% service fee/person. Included are: 5-course gourmet dinner, a glass of champagne, non-alcoholic drinks

You can find more details at the restaurant’s website.

Dinner menu:

Welcome Champagne:

  • Philipponnat Royale Réserve

Amuse Bouche:

  • Wasabi octopus tempura

Starter:

  • Duck liver paté with dark chocolate, with cherries and pepper tuile or
  • Goat cheese with raspberries, capers and pistachios
a young, elegantly dressed couple eating in a restaurant

Soup:

  • Coconut milk vegetable soup with prawns or
  • Vanilla strawberry soup with balsamic vinegar, rhubarb and creme fraiche or
  • Vegan option: Coconut milk vegetable soup with tofu

Main course:

  • Beef wellington with truffle and French mashed potatoes, fried celery with jus and broccolini or
  • Duck duo: Rose duck breast and duck leg strudel with sweet potatoes, orange and coriander salsa or
  • Vegan option: Smoked Jerusalem artichoke with velouté and devil’s food mushrooms

Dessert:

  • Raspberry-mango mille feuille

Not Your Valentine – Spíler Biergarten 1st Birthday Celebration, Buda Castle, Februay 14

If you want to skip the romance this February 14th head to Spíler Biergarten in Buda Castle for their 1st Birthday Bash!

It’s all about celebrating with friends, fantastic beer, and an unforgettable party.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, and live music from the amazing Szomori Fiúk band that will keep the dance floor packed all night long!

Forget the roses and chocolates – this Valentine’s Day is your night to let loose and escape the lovey-dovey scene!

The party starts at 6 PM/18.00.

Address:

💋 Csók Bisztró – Valentine’s Weekend, February 14 – 16, 2025

Valentine’s Day cannot get more enchanting than in Csók Bisztró which means “kiss” in Hungarian. Even better that they dedicate a whole weekend to the romantic occasion.

The place that is also a confectionery and bakery oozes bohemian athmosphere. It’s located on Andrássy Avenue close to Heroes’ Square.

Here’s a what youcan expect at the Valentine’s dinner in Csók:

  • Testarossa sparkling cocktail – (because bubbles are a must on Valentine’s Day).
  • Parma ham & strawberry croissant
  • Beetroot soup with sweet crumble cottage cheese balls
  • Camembert with roasted veggies
  • Pork tenderloin with beetroot gratin

Address:

Dates – Valentine’s Weekend in Csók Bisztró:

  • February 14, Friday: 09.00 – 21.00
  • February 15, Saturday: 10.00 – 21.00
  • February 16, Sunday: 10.00 – 19.00
heart shaped milleMille-Feuille
Valentine’s Dessert Specialty: Lovers’ Mille-Feuille
two glasses of champagne on a purple tabletop

You’ll find more details here.

💃💕 Flamenco Night In Felisa Tapas Bar

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with passion and flavor at Felisa Tapas Bar! Enjoy a captivating flamenco show by Amine Naami and a talented dancer, along with a special Spanish dinner for two.

Venue & Address:

What better way to observe the Day of Love & Romance than soaking up some Mediterranean ambiance in a Spanish-style tapas bar?

You’re lucky because Felisa serves up just what you’re looking for:

  • Passionate flamenco music and dance,
  • Vibrant yet welcoming Spanish atmosphere paired with
  • Tasty Spanish food and drinks.

All these at a very central location right next to the Basilica of Budapest.

Dinner Includes:

  • Red wine chorizo tapas
  • Calamari rings
  • Chicken paella
  • A pitcher of refreshing sangria
someone - possibly a waiter- pooring rose wine into a glass placed on a marble topped table on the terrace of a restaurant, the Basilica is visible in the background
Felisa Tapas Bar at The Basilica
the vaulted interior of Fe.lisa Tapas bar with blue chairs around the tables, black bull's heads lighted from beyond on the back wall
The Interior of the Bar

Price Of The Valentine’s Day Flamenco Night:

  • 33 900 HUF/2 persons

Table reservations can only be made at the following number: +36 30 654 9264

What You’ll Get?

  • Guided tasting of 5 wines lead by an expert sommelier
  • Cheese, ham, and olive plate.
  • Complimentary Cava upon arrival.
  • Live music from 19.00/7 pm
  • An enchanting evening infused with vibrant Latin vibe

Aphrodisiac Valentine’s Dinner at KIOSK

KIOSK is a casual, warehouse-style eatery with a carefully chosen selection of diverse international dishes. It’s next to Elizabeth Bridge in the Pest side so easily accessible either by walk or public transport.

For Valentine’s Day they created a special menu – vegan option included – designed to ignite the senses.

So dazzle your lover with a 3-course meal by candle light and featuring aphrodisiac ingredients.

Dinner Menu:

Amuse bouche

Appetizer:

  • Beetroot, tomato, fennel, violet

Main Course (please choose one):

  • Pike perch, mussels, chard, sea asparagus, smoked buttermilk
  • Beef tenderloin, forest mushrooms, blueberry Vegan:
  • Celery, forest mushrooms, blueberry

Dessert:

  • Sparkling wine, strawberry, white chocolate

Price of the Valentine’s Day Dinner:

  • Classic: 19 900 HUF/person
  • Vegan: 14 900 HUF/person

Address:

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