Best Budapest Restaurants For Valentine’s Day

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.

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 and surprises.

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
• Spíler or
• Sao for tasty Vietnamese treats

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:

• Montelliana Mont Blanc Cuvee Extra Dry

Amuse Bouche

• Pear tataki, fermented winter asparagus, quince (vegan)

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 & Champagne is available every day, strating at 19.30/7.30 pm.

Highlights:

• Sip a glass of sparkling wine to welcome you on 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 a local folk music by a live band accompanied by an impressive dance performance.

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.

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 cozy 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.

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 29 000 HUF/ person between 18.00 – 22.30.

Location & Address:

• Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel Budapest,
• Address: Ó u. 30, Bp 1066 (See on Map)

For a cozy and romantic Valentine’s evening dine in Sessions , a modern bistro-style spot right next to Budapest’s very own Broadway, Nagymező utca . Choose from the regular menu or try the signature dishes created for this occasion.

Options Include:

• Pan-Seared Scallops with carrot puree, citrus oil, and baby carrots for 5 900 HUF,
• Beef Ribeye Steak with onion puree, potatoes, mayo, and red wine sauce for 13 900 HUF,
• Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Chops with broccoli puree, sweet potatoes, and lamb sauce for 12 900 HUF, and
• Strawberry and Rose Petal Panna Cotta with a strawberry biscuit for 3 400 HUF.

Some restaurants dedicate the whole week to all things Love & Romance so you’ll have more dates to choose from besides February 14.

One of the them is Ottimo, the Italian restaurant of the Ritz Carlton Budapest hotel. They’ll await guests with a set Valentine’s day menu of four courses including oysters and other seafood dishes.

And who does romance better than Italians?

Price of The Valentine’s Day 4-Course menu:

• 29 000 HUF/person

Menu:

• Antipasto – Love’s Prelude: Pesce Crudo: Fresh oysters, tuna tataki, seabass ceviche with pistachio and pomegranate, shrimp cocktail, scallop crudo, and green mussels served on crushed ice.
• Primo – Cupid’s Delight: in Risotto al zafferano e Champagne con Aragosta: Slow-cooked Italian Arborio rice with saffron, champagne, and lime caviar, topped with succulent lobster.
• Secondo – Amore’s Embrace: 1. Petto d’Anatra arrosto con ciliegie Amarene: Slow-roasted duck breast with cherry jus, potato Lyonnaise, and green asparagus. 2. Ippoglosso al prosciutto con bisque al’aragosta: Fresh halibut filet wrapped with prosciutto, served with shrimp bisque and baby bok choy.

Address:

• Buda Castle, Csónak u. 1, 1015 (View on Map)

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.

• Seated at table inside the resturant 59 800 HU/couple + 15% service fee. Included are: 5-course gourmet dinner, a glass of champagne, non-alcoholic drinks
• In a private igloo on the terarce: 300 000 HUF/reservation. Included are: Welcome champagne, 5-course Valentine’s Day dinner, a bottle of Philipponnat Champagne “Cuvee 1522” Extra Brut, Non-alcoholic drinks

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

Dinner menu:

Welcome Champagne:

• Philipponnat Royale Réserve

Amuse Bouche:

• Oyster /Kristal/

Starter:

• Smoked duck breast, vegetables, cocoa, bulgur, blood orange, salad leaves, and
• Angus beef tenderloin carpaccio, parmesan, capers, olive oil, truffle

• Zrínyi u. 16, Bp 1051, the street leading up to St. Stephen’s Basilica from the riverbank (View on Map)

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 Felissa serves up just what you’re looking for: 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.

On February 14 they’ll invite you and your loved one to a Wine Tasting starting at 17.00. True Latin tunes provided by Amine Naami guitarist will guarantee a memorable, romantic evening.