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Hours
Wed
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
MICHELIN
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Food and ambience
Local cuisine, European, Central European, Hungarian, Contemporary, Eastern European
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Business meetings
MICHELIN Guide's Point of View
Rustic charm abounds at this laid-back restaurant, from the décor to the vaulted brick ceiling. Seasonality is key here and Chef János takes time to vi...
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About
MÁK is a Michelin Guide recommended fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Budapest, celebrated for its innovative approach to Hungarian cuisine. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the menu features a blend of traditional flavours and modern culinary techniques. The ambiance is stylish yet welcoming, making it an ideal spot for both casual dining and special occasions. MÁK also offers a carefully curated selection of wines to complement its dishes, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all guests.
PRICE RANGE
₹6,644.00 – ₹10,631.00
CUISINES
European, Contemporary, Eastern European, Central European, Hungarian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Mák Restaurant
1. Magical flavour combinations
"Dear Chef and MÁK Team, I am truly grateful for you! "
bal_zsm795
2. Excelent Dining Experience
"Rustic interior with sophisticated food and professional service!"
Navigator07698919796
3. One of the best in Budapest!
"Wonderfully creative food in a nice space."
WillieO
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4.5
1,062 reviews
Excellent
701
Very good
205
Average
67
Poor
66
Terrible
23
Elod F
17 contributions
Favourite Review
Oct 2024 • couples
Absolutely perfect. Not just the food was amazing, but the hospitality as well. The waitress and the sommelier was knowledgeable and made our evening.
Written 11 October 2024
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Bright27
London48 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
We visited as a couple for dinner on early January and had the best meal we've had in Budapest so far. The atmosphere is modern and cool, the staff extremely friendly and the sommelier was so helpful and keen to ensure that we tried the Hungarian wines we would like the most. The wine list by the glass was extensive, and the bottle list was wide and good value too. The food was inventive and delicious - we had the five course tasting and wished we'd had the seven course menu! There were amuses bouche and petits fours, and we left full and happy. The onglet in particular was tender and had amazing flavour - and the seaweed amuse bouche was a standout for me. Definitely go if you can!
Written 8 January 2020
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Abigail Jones
London14 contributions
Dec 2019 • couples
Without trying to sound like a pretentious idiot, our plan is to have a fine dining experience in each city we visit. This restaurant did not disappoint! Hungarians may not be renowned for their humour and customer service, however they were superb. The 5 course tasting menu was plenty - and we would recommend the wine tastings (local) which really brought out the flavour in the dishes. Previously a Michelin starred restaurant, we would absolutely recommend this to someone seeking a local Hungarian fine dining experience that doesn’t break the bank!
Written 1 January 2020
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aviava
40 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I really loved my lunch at Mak; I had salmon with fermented cucumber and polenta, and a chocolate-plum-hay dessert. Really interesting concept, wonderful execution, superb quality bistro food. Clearly a lot of thought and inspiration goes into the conception of the menu. 4 stars only because of the uneven quality of service: some servers were excellent and very professional, others should definitely put a bit more effort into being more cheerful and kind. These little things go a long way, and would definitely be welcome to improve the atmosphere and make the restaurant a really hip and cool place.
Written 21 February 2020
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Sky K
London47 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
We had the business lunch option with three courses. The food was at the standard that would be expected at a fine dining restaurant but I was especially impressed with the dessert which was an oat crumble with blackberry mousse and honey icecream. The highlight for us however was the wine selection and the sommelier's expertise and willingness to assist. We described the types of wines we wanted including flavour palates and the sommerlier delivered exactly what we wanted.
The interior of the restaurant felt warm and welcoming and the whole vibe of the restaurant felt easygoing despite the food being fine dining.
Written 6 January 2020
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Vegemitelover
Singapore620 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We had an awesome meal for lunch at Mak. We tried the two course lunch menu (mackerel, risotto for me) and it was excellent. Definitely worth trying out.
The service however was slow. We did arrive later (managed to get a walk in table) and it was nearly full but thinning out. One particular waitress was really unfriendly all through service and also spoilt our lunch.
Written 7 February 2020
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Luca A
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • none
With a friend I was in Mak two Tuesdays ago. We had the 7 courses way with wine: if you go for dancing then live everything until the end! What can I say: EXCELLENT. My best : the cabbage "millefoglie" served with the beef onglet, the perch and the desserts all (the plum pickle with the chocolate is orgasmic!!!!!). Like italian I've some problems with some type of wines: in Mak I've discovered how fantastically the hungarian Tokaj matches with smoked fresh water fishes. I cook for working so I know a bit what I'm speaking about. The staff all was perfect and very kind, I was so enthusiastic in the end I wanted to marry straight one of the ladies....I reccomend the place without doubts. Luca A.
Written 5 February 2020
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IrishinMoscow
Moscow4 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Visited Mák over the weekend. Chose the 5 course with the wine pairing. We are both pescatarians and they tailored the menu for our dietary needs. The food was delicious as were the wines. Gorgeous staff, who looked after us without being intrusive. Highly recommend!!
Written 19 February 2020
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Ted P
New York City2 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
We had the 5 course menu with wine pairing, everything was amazing. The wine complimented the food great and they talked about the wine so that you actually understands. Our friend had a birthday and they placed a candle in the cake.
Price was really good for the experience that you got. Will be back
Written 8 March 2020
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Steve Haston
Falkirk1 contribution
Mar 2020 • none
What a great little restaurant!! The staff were very friendly and attentive and the food was fantastic. This restaurant is a must visit if you're in Budapest and we would highly recommend the tasting menu. Thanks guys for a really great night :)
Written 4 March 2020
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Guanjin77
Mainz719 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Mak is a gem of a casual fine dining spot nestled on the Pest side of the Danube River, just a stone's throw from the iconic Széchenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest. Its interior, with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, strikes a perfect balance between maintaining the building's historic allure and offering a modern, relaxed dining atmosphere. The service was exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring a delightful experience.The restaurant serves both sparkling and still filtered water, constantly refilled throughout our meal. As for beverages, I opted for the local wine pairing, while my husband enjoyed a selection of homemade juices and fermented drinks. Both choices were outstanding and reasonably priced.The menu focuses on regional ingredients transformed into dishes that are both flavorful and light. Accommodating my request for a pescatarian option was effortlessly handled. We were impressed by the presentation and the dishes' well-balanced flavors, finding the cuisine to be inventive yet approachable.Our dining experience was further enhanced by a selection of delicious local spirits to round off the meal. We appreciated the restaurant's commitment to showcasing local cuisine and ingredients with a modern flair.
Written 5 April 2024
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Dave S
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
Myself and my husband had an absolutely amazing experience on Friday 17th June. We had the 12 course tasting menu accompanied by the wine pairing. Each course was described beautifully by very knowledgable staff, and the wine expertly paired, enhancing each course. The flavours were amazing and it was a truly superb dining experience in very relaxed, informal surroundings. We would highly recommend it.
Written 27 June 2022
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Lucy B
77 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
We thoroughly enjopyed the 12 course tasting menu with wine pairing. The food looked and tasted amazing, but what we most enjoyed was the friendly and informative discussions with the sommelier regarding the choice of wines - this made the evening for us. Excellent value given the quality - this is the place to splash out for your best meal in Budapest.
Written 14 March 2022
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managementMAK
Dear.Lucy, thank you so much for this amazing review. The gentleman who served you is not only our sommelier but also our restaurant manager, Balazs who will be extremely pleased to read your very kind words. Quality (not too pushy) entertaining as well as serving amazing food is his passion just like it is for all of us. So by appreciating our work you made our day and we thank you for that. We can’t wait to see such wonderful guests again in MÁK restaurant as soon as possible :)
Written 20 March 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
matt
Streatley3 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
Had a fantastic dinner here, food was outstanding! A fantastic gourmet experience, while remaining unpretentious. The menu felt crafted to the time of year , and showed off Hungarian food fantastically!
Alongside this , the wine pairings were excellent. The sommelier was fantastic in explaining and discussing the wines and their origin. It was a fantastic touch that all the wines were Hungarian , providing a interesting journey through the world of Hungarian wine!
Overall, we had a fantastic experience, our only wish would have been for the courses to be brought out slower, we felt the early courses were slightly rushed. Other than this , I can’t recommend this restaurant enough!
Written 17 June 2022
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Lisbeth E
Otterup151 contributions
May 2022 • friends
The food was delicious, but the service was a slight problem, as they didn't come ask if we wanted more to drink, and for the person who had the winemenu, it was quite a question, if they remembered the next glass. The servers were nice and polite though.
The bigger problem was, that they didn't have in stock, the items mentioned on the drinksmenu or online. A group of us wanted the juicemenu, but that did not exist and we asked for a Hendricks and tonic as it was on the menu, but they came with a different gin, and didn't have any Hendricks at all.
The chairs were very uncomfortable
Written 6 June 2022
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