Gettó Gulyás

This place was incredible and the highlight of our visit. I recommend booking in advance. From the moment we arrived the staff were so wonderful. It’s a great space - modern clean decor with a touch of quirky old world charm. Seating is available outside on the sidewalk but we definitely preferred the interior seating and atmosphere. The menu was amazing with so many traditional dishes to choose from. Every single dish was not only beautifully presented but tasted superb. If you’re overwhelmed then just ask the staff to recommend a few things- you can’t go wrong. Local Hungarian wines are such great value and absolutely sensational - highly recommend trying one. Dessert was a perfect sweet finish. Wow, what a place! I can’t recommend this place more highly. Absolute must try.

This is a restaurant full of local people, definitely not aim for visitors so we are pretty sure the food is above average. Nevertheless, my friend is from Norway and I am from Taiwan, we probably don't equip with the right palate to appreciate Hungarian cuisine. It was good food but not to the standard of superb.

This place is worth a visit! Perfect for dinner with friends or your date. I had toaster bone marrow for starter. Very smooth and tasty. And then the Rooster testicles for main. This was so good. Go for this dish if you want a local specialty!

Lovely place with authentic food. It’s situated in the heart of Jewish Quarter. Very popular amongst the locals and tourists. Had scrumptious goulash and dessert there and freshly made lemonade. Beautiful set of candles was put on our table. Because this place is so popular the restaurant does not allow you to stay there for more than 2 hrs.

We had an amazing evening at Gettó Gulyás, a renowned Hungarian-Jewish restaurant in Budapest’s Jewish Quarter. The menu offers a beautifully curated selection of local dishes, and the quality is evident in every bite. For starters, we tried oven-roasted bone marrow with garlic toast—rich, well-seasoned, and utterly delicious—and a Hungarian mushroom pancake accompanied by a vivid red paprika sauce and a dollop of sour cream. The attention to detail in plating was delightful. The main dish of pan-fried catfish in red paprika sauce, served alongside a unique bacon-wrapped noodle creation topped with dill, was absolutely outstanding. It stood out as the best dish I’ve had in Budapest so far. My friend’s wild stew with semolina dumplings was equally flavorful and tender—a real highlight. We also sampled the pickled vegetables (savanyúság) served alongside—crisp, tangy and an excellent complement to the stews. Dessert was a house-made sponge cake layered with chocolate and vanilla cream, roasted walnuts, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce—airy, moist, balanced, and irresistibly good. A truly memorable finale. We also had a homemade pear-mint (originally lemongrass) lemonade—refreshing, aromatic, and the best lemonade I’ve tasted in Budapest. Service was exceptional—the waiter was friendly, attentive, and always seemed to know exactly when to check in. It’s no surprise the place was fully booked—advance reservation is absolutely recommended. In summary: Gettó Gulyás offers honest, creative Hungarian cuisine with care in every dish, from starters to dessert. The ambiance is welcoming, the service thoughtful, and the prices reasonable. It was the perfect way to cap off our trip. We’ll definitely return—it’s a true gem in Budapest.

The food was amazing, even though the veal was a little dry which was definitely not something that happens often there. After finishing dessert we were extremely happy. The waiter didn't even want to charge us for dessert to make up for the dry veal. We will definitely come again.

The food was incredible – we had the Gulyás and it was absolutely delicious. The service was definitely among the best we’ve experienced in Budapest, far better than in many other restaurants in the city. The area is full of bars and cool places, which makes this restaurant the perfect spot for dinner before going out. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable and the quality of the food is amazing.

If you love stews, Gettó Gulyás is a must-visit in Budapest. Every stew comes with delicious homemade Hungarian noodles that add the perfect comforting touch. We tried a few appetizers and loved them all—the bone marrow was rich and flavorful, the beef tartare was excellent, and the pear salad with goat cheese was fresh and perfectly balanced. The atmosphere is cozy yet stylish, with plaited walls and a beautiful covered grass wall at the back that gives the space a unique charm. Outdoor seating is limited, so I’d recommend coming early if you want a spot outside. Overall, a great place for traditional Hungarian comfort food in a lovely setting!