Hungary’s Culinary Scene Shines with New Michelin Recognitions

In December at an awards gala, the world’s most prestigious gastronomic guide will once again announce which restaurants will be awarded the accolade as newcomers and which will retain their prestigious Michelin accolades.

Currently, 70 domestic culinary establishments across the country boast one of the globally recognized award categories, and 26 domestic hotels have now been listed as recommended by the prestigious guide. A printed publication covering the full range of domestic hospitality will be published early next year, reports Turizmus.com.

The first Michelin star in Hungary arrived in Budapest in 2010, and the first stand-alone Hungarian guide was published in 2022, putting the country’s culinary offer on the gastronomic map of the world.

Today, nine Michelin-starred restaurants mark the explosive development of creative, quality Hungarian gastronomic workshops. As an important milestone of the gastronomic revolution, the stars are also reaching beyond the capital, with one of the two Hungarian 2-star restaurants located in the countryside.

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Restaurants with two Michelin stars:

Platán Gourmet, Tata (northern Hungary)
Stand, Budapest

Those who received one Michelin star:

Babel, Budapest
Borkonyha Winekitchen, Budapest
Costes, Budapest
essência, Budapest
Rumour, Budapest
Salt, Budapest
42, Esztergom (northern Hungary)

The authoritative gastronomic guide and the downloadable Michelin app are also drawing attention to a number of restaurants across the country that have received other Michelin accolades. Contrary to popular belief, the restaurants recommended in the guide are not just fine dining.

From luxury restaurants to trendy bistros and quality family restaurants offering local flavors, they offer a wide range of culinary experiences at a variety of price points.

For example, the recommended restaurants marked with the plate symbol can be found in 55 locations across the country, offering quality at affordable prices.

They can also choose from six local Bib Gourmand restaurants that represent excellent value for money. Furthermore, the Green Michelin star for ethical and environmentally friendly restaurants has so far been awarded to four local establishments.

This brings the total number of Michelin-awarded restaurants in the country to 70, which is now attracting attention from around the world.

“International research shows that quality gastronomy is one of the most important factors influencing travel. Michelin awards are therefore a major advantage in attracting gastronomic tourists. Travelers are increasingly looking for experiences. And one of the most important of these is excellent cuisine, which can entice guests to discover something new or even to return,” stressed Olivér Csendes, CEO of Visit Hungary.

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In addition, the Michelin awards are also important because they motivate new generations of young chefs across the country and show them that it is worth planning their career in this country.

Michelin’s national selection is a major pull factor for the entire domestic gastronomy, and a guide for domestic producers committed to quality.

The Michelin Guide has recently added recommended accommodation to its palette. Over a quarter of a century of domestic and foreign establishments have now earned the label. The quality of the tourism sector has improved in recent years, with 11 Michelin-recommended hotels in Hungary now offering Michelin-recommended or Michelin-starred restaurants.

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