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Tamás Széll and Szabina Szulló's two-Michelin-star restaurant, reinterpreting Hungarian dishes such as goulash and Somlói sponge in tasting menus.
Borkonyha Winekitchen
A Michelin-starred wine kitchen near St Stephen's Basilica, pairing modern Hungarian dishes with a long list of Hungarian wines by the glass.
At a glance
- Type
- Modern Hungarian and wine bar
- Area
- Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- borkonyha.hu
Good to know
- Michelin star
- Large Hungarian wine list
- Wines by the glass
- Tasting menu
Why we recommend it
Borkonyha Winekitchen, whose name means wine kitchen in Hungarian, combines a serious restaurant with one of the best introductions to Hungarian wine in the city. It holds one Michelin star and is on Sas utca, a couple of minutes from St Stephen's Basilica, and despite the star it is a place where wine is the starting point of the meal rather than an afterthought.
The wine list runs to around a hundred labels and focuses on Hungary, from well-known producers in Tokaj, Villány and Eger to smaller estates from regions visitors may not have heard of, such as Somló and the volcanic hills around Lake Balaton. A good number are available by the glass, which makes it easy to compare dry Furmint, Kadarka, Kékfrankos and other local grapes in one meal. Sweet Tokaji Aszú is a natural choice with dessert.
The cooking is modern, with subtle Hungarian influences and a focus on top-quality ingredients. The menu changes regularly and is offered as à la carte or as a tasting menu, which is the best way to see the range of the kitchen. The dishes are precise and full of flavour rather than showy, and the Michelin inspectors, who listed it in the 2025 Michelin Guide Hungary, specifically recommend the tasting menu over the à la carte choice.
Borkonyha works well for couples, wine lovers and small groups, and it is a good choice for a celebratory dinner that does not feel stiff. Booking is recommended, particularly for dinner and at weekends, and the restaurant handles reservations itself, so contact it directly by phone or through the official website. It is generally open for dinner during the week and for lunch and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, and closed on Sundays; confirm current times before you go. Smart casual dress is fine.
The restaurant is in District V, between Deák Ferenc tér and St Stephen's Basilica. Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út on metro line M1 and Deák Ferenc tér on M1, M2 and M3 are both within a five-minute walk. After dinner, the floodlit basilica and Szent István tér are just around the corner, and the Danube promenade is about ten minutes away.
Borkonyha Winekitchen FAQs
Does Borkonyha have a Michelin star?
Yes, it holds one Michelin star.
What is special about the wine list?
It focuses on Hungarian wine, with around a hundred labels and many available by the glass.
Do you need to book?
Yes, booking is recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Contact the restaurant directly.
Is there a tasting menu?
Yes, alongside an à la carte menu that changes regularly.
Is it open on Sundays?
It is generally closed on Sundays; check current hours before visiting.
What is the dress code?
Smart casual.
Where is it?
At Sas utca 3, a couple of minutes from St Stephen's Basilica.
What is the nearest metro station?
Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út on M1, or Deák Ferenc tér on M1, M2 and M3.