Costes Budapest

Costes sits on Ráday Street, positioned just steps from the Great Market Hall and the Hungarian National Museum. It holds a Michelin star and is currently ranked number 26 on La Liste.

The room runs smart and elegant, but the cooking avoids the tired formality often found in this tier of Budapest dining. While its neighbors lean into heavy regional staples, Costes pivots toward international and modern creative techniques. It is the most focused kitchen in the area, trading the expected clatter of the nearby Váci Street tourist trail for a composed, precise experience. Choose this over the nearby bistros if you prefer an ambitious menu to a familiar one.