Medieval Bakery – Elegant Dining in Buda Castle District

Tucked away in a former 13th-century bakery within walking distance of Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church in the Buda Castle District, the historical Medieval Bakery is now an elegant Hungarian dinner venue blending heritage with timeless refinement. The menu reimagines Hungarian and Central European classics with contemporary flair – from veal schnitzel with parsley potatoes and remoulade, to rosemary lamb shank with creamy mash and red wine jus, or pan-fried salmon with spinach risotto. Its intimate interior, with vaulted ceilings and soft candlelight, evokes the warmth of old Buda, while the secluded garden terrace – open from April to October – offers one of the district’s most romantic dining spots with a 13th century wall featured in the garden. Warmly recommended as a special place in the Buda Castle and in Budapest’s culinary and cultural life, where every visit becomes part of its continuing story.

Cuisine: Refined Hungarian & Central European
Opening Days: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:30–23:00
(Closed Monday & Tuesday)
Setting: 13th-century interior, candlelight, and a hidden garden
Best for: Couples, special evenings, cultural travelers, small groups
Price Range: €€€

A Refined Interpretation of Hungarian Classics

The restaurant’s kitchen blends Hungarian and Central European culinary traditions with contemporary flair. Thoughtfully crafted dishes—such as veal schnitzel with parsley potatoes, rosemary-braised lamb shank with creamy mash, and pan-fried salmon with spinach risotto—reflect both heritage and creativity. It’s a warmly recommended dining destination for guests seeking atmosphere, history, and memorable flavours in the heart of the Castle District.

4-Course Dinner With Welcome Drink And Wine Pairing

Welcome Sparkling wine: Kreinbacher Prestige Brut (Méthode Traditionnelle)

Starter

Grilled Octopus with creamy potato puree & smoked paprika or
Burrata Salad with roasted hokkaido pumpkin & honey-mustard dressing or
For 2 people Foie Gras Duo foie gras pâté, foie gras brulée with quince & homemade brioche

Wine pairing based on our sommelier recommendation and the chosen dish (100 ml /glass)

Soup

Venison Goulash Soup with potatoes, vegetables & nipped pasta or
Parsnip Cream Soup with pears, blue cheese & pine nuts

Main Course

• Rosemary Lamb Shank with creamy potato puree, pan fried curly kale & red wine jus or
  Pan Fried Salmon with spinach risotto & confit tomatoes
• Porcini Tagliatelle with creamy porcini sauce, roasted porcini & parmesan cheese
  Wine pairing based on our sommelier recommendation and the chosen dish (100 ml /glass)

Dessert

• Chocolate Lava Cake with orange pumpkin ice cream or
• Tres Leches three milk cake, pistachio ice cream & salted dulce de leche caramel

Wine pairing based on our sommelier recommendation and the chosen dish (100 ml /glass)

• Unlimited filtered water (still and sparkling)
• Budapest Mokka Speciality Coffee
• Dilmah Tea selection

Advent menu price:
HUF 35,700 + 15% service charge / person
Includes: welcome drink, 4-course menu, 3 glasses of wine, water, coffee, tea.

New Year’s Eve menu price:
HUF 38,700 + 15% service charge / person + Midnight sparkling wine