restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
Prague. Would appreciate any help.

Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

"Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]. ..
> I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I
trust
> that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
> Prague. Would appreciate any help.
>
>

You might check out the recommendations on this site.
http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~s....homepage.html

Have a great time on your trip.

Joe in Texas

Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

On Jul 30, 1:10 am, "Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I need recommendationsfor restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
> that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
> Prague. Would appreciate any help.

Now that I think back about it, my dining experience in Prague was
very positive. Most places I ate were pretty good, and I wasnt even
trying that hard.

Ive been googling to try and find the name of this high class place we
ate somewhere up the hill on the castle side of the river, but cant
track it down. The point is, it was very good and very cheap. I
wouldnt worry about trying to find somewhere before you go. Just get
there and ask the natives.

Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

In article <[email protected]>, Catherine
Potter <[email protected]> writes
>I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
>that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
>Prague. Would appreciate any help.

Here are three to get started:
Kampa Park, Mala Strana <http://www.kampagroup.com/en/>
Kogo, Stare Mesto <http://www.kogo.cz/>
French Restaurant, Stare Mesto <http://www.francouzskarestaurace.cz/>

They're all rather pricey, but this one, though not so central, is very
pleasant, has a nice garden and offers great value:
Lavicka, Zizkov <http://www.restaurace-lavicka.cz/>

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On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:51:22 -0700, [email protected] wrote:

>On Jul 30, 1:10 am, "Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I need recommendationsfor restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
>> that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
>> Prague. Would appreciate any help.
>
>Now that I think back about it, my dining experience in Prague was
>very positive. Most places I ate were pretty good, and I wasnt even
>trying that hard.
>
>Ive been googling to try and find the name of this high class place we
>ate somewhere up the hill on the castle side of the river, but cant
>track it down. The point is, it was very good and very cheap. I
>wouldnt worry about trying to find somewhere before you go. Just get
>there and ask the natives.

Best place I ate for value and quality was miles out of town
in a restaurant in a cellar in Zbraslav. But, like Budapest,
it was difficult to find a bad restaurant, particularly if
you get a few blocks away from tourist central. Just wander
around and go by your feeling for the ambiance and watch
where the locals go.

And for heaven's sake don't judge by the prices.




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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

"Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]. ..
>I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
>that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
>Prague. Would appreciate any help.

Prague
http://www.upinkasu.cz/rest_en.html
http://www.restauraceuvejvodu.cz/?page=home&lang=EN
http://www.ufleku.cz/en/
All are excellent

John

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>

"Joe Pessarra" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:Y%[email protected]...
>
> "Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]. ..
>> I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I
> trust
>> that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
>> Prague. Would appreciate any help.
>>

One of the best meals ever was at the Muzeum Restaurant, across the street
from the National Museum, Budapest. Likely you'll need reservations.
Regards, s

Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:

> "Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
> >that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
> >Prague. Would appreciate any help.
> >
> I think it is now more difficult to get a bad meal in Budapest than a
> good one.
>
> Gundel's is still in operation. I am sure you know it is one of the
> pricier options in Budapest, but worth it as a "special". You will
> probably spend more than €100 a head.

They have set lunches for around 30 euro (1995 prices) which we thought
were good value- good if you want to 'try' it but don't want to
completely splash out.

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

"Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote:

>I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
>that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
>Prague. Would appreciate any help.
>
I think it is now more difficult to get a bad meal in Budapest than a
good one.

Gundel's is still in operation. I am sure you know it is one of the
pricier options in Budapest, but worth it as a "special". You will
probably spend more than €100 a head.

Very good, interesting food, stylish service, cool atmosphere: Cafe
Mokka, Sas utca. Prices near Gundel's.

Interesting establishment, good food, lovely room: Bagolyvar, next
door to (and connected with) Gundel's. Much easier on the pocket.

Quality is less assured in places like Raday utca, which is
"restaurant alley" and targets tourists. Cafe Soul is possibly one of
the better options there.

The other restaurant alley is Lizst Ferenc Ter. I have only taken
light snacks there, so cannot comment on quality.

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Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:

> [email protected] (David Horne) wrote:
>
> >Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> "Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I
> >> >trust that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know
> >> >nothing of Prague. Would appreciate any help.
> >> >
> >> I think it is now more difficult to get a bad meal in Budapest than a
> >> good one.
> >>
> >> Gundel's is still in operation. I am sure you know it is one of the
> >> pricier options in Budapest, but worth it as a "special". You will
> >> probably spend more than €100 a head.
> >
> >They have set lunches for around 30 euro (1995 prices) which we thought
> >were good value- good if you want to 'try' it but don't want to
> >completely splash out.
>
> I didn't think of that. When I travel I usually skimp on, or skip,
> lunch and focus on having good dinners.

It wasn't a plan as such- we were at the Széchenyi (I always have to
look that up to spell it!) baths, and it seemed a good place to go. We
were also _very_ casually dressed (in Oscar's case, tank top and
speedos!) which didn't matter, though for people that care about that
kind of thing, people seemed to be dressed smartly on the whole.

I think having lunch at an expensive restaurant can be a good way of
sampling the food. I'm afraid lunch is a very important part of the
holiday for us! As well as breakfast and dinner! :)

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

[email protected] (David Horne) wrote:

>Padraig Breathnach <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> "Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
>> >that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
>> >Prague. Would appreciate any help.
>> >
>> I think it is now more difficult to get a bad meal in Budapest than a
>> good one.
>>
>> Gundel's is still in operation. I am sure you know it is one of the
>> pricier options in Budapest, but worth it as a "special". You will
>> probably spend more than €100 a head.
>
>They have set lunches for around 30 euro (1995 prices) which we thought
>were good value- good if you want to 'try' it but don't want to
>completely splash out.

I didn't think of that. When I travel I usually skimp on, or skip,
lunch and focus on having good dinners.

Another place that does a good dinner (for less than a Gundel's lunch)
is Citadella, near the top of Gellert Hill. And the view when you come
out is breathtaking.

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"Padraig Breathnach" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> [email protected]
>
> <snip>
>
> I didn't think of that. When I travel I usually skimp on, or skip,
> lunch and focus on having good dinners.
>

Interesting. I'm just the opposite. I like big lunches (also to rest the
feet) and eat lightly at dinner (gelato in Italy).

It's cheaper and healthier this way. The only problem is in Britain, where
my husband has stuffed himself at breakfast and is little interested in
lunch.

Marianne

Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

Mimi <[email protected]> wrote:

> "Padraig Breathnach" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > [email protected]
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > I didn't think of that. When I travel I usually skimp on, or skip,
> > lunch and focus on having good dinners.
> >
>
> Interesting. I'm just the opposite. I like big lunches (also to rest the
> feet) and eat lightly at dinner (gelato in Italy).
>
> It's cheaper and healthier this way. The only problem is in Britain, where
> my husband has stuffed himself at breakfast and is little interested in
> lunch.

However, if you don't mind eating before 7pm in a lot of places (which
really means, sitting down before 7) you can often get great deals.

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

"Mimi" <[email protected]> wrote:

>
>"Padraig Breathnach" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected].. .
>> [email protected]
>>
>> <snip>
>>
>> I didn't think of that. When I travel I usually skimp on, or skip,
>> lunch and focus on having good dinners.
>>
>
>Interesting. I'm just the opposite. I like big lunches (also to rest the
>feet) and eat lightly at dinner (gelato in Italy).
>
>It's cheaper and healthier this way. The only problem is in Britain, where
>my husband has stuffed himself at breakfast and is little interested in
>lunch.
>
When travelling, I'm like your husband with breakfasts. If we stay in
a hotel, I favour using one with a buffet breakfast, and if we rent an
apartment, I stock up with breakfast food.

At home, I settle for coffee and toast. We also have our main meal in
the evening at home. It's partly because we do not care to drink wine
early in the day.

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:10:30 -0700, "Mimi" <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> "Padraig Breathnach" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > [email protected]
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > I didn't think of that. When I travel I usually skimp on, or skip,
> > lunch and focus on having good dinners.
> >
>
> Interesting. I'm just the opposite. I like big lunches (also to rest the
> feet) and eat lightly at dinner (gelato in Italy).
>
> It's cheaper and healthier this way. The only problem is in Britain, where
> my husband has stuffed himself at breakfast and is little interested in
> lunch.


I believe that it's healthier. Whether or not it's cheaper depends on
where you are. Unlike the United States, many restaurants in Italy,
and other places in Europe, charge the same prices at lunch or dinner.

But I'm like Padraig. I normally have either a light lunch or none at
all, and a big dinner. The reason is that if I have a big lunch, that
usually finishes me for the rest of the day.

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

Ken Blake <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:10:30 -0700, "Mimi" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >
> > "Padraig Breathnach" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > [email protected]
> > >
> > > <snip>
> > >
> > > I didn't think of that. When I travel I usually skimp on, or skip,
> > > lunch and focus on having good dinners.
> > >
> >
> > Interesting. I'm just the opposite. I like big lunches (also to rest the
> > feet) and eat lightly at dinner (gelato in Italy).
> >
> > It's cheaper and healthier this way. The only problem is in Britain, where
> > my husband has stuffed himself at breakfast and is little interested in
> > lunch.
>
>
> I believe that it's healthier.

Really? I was always taught- breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince,
dinner like a pauper...

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:01:50 +0100, [email protected] (David Horne)
wrote:

> Ken Blake <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:10:30 -0700, "Mimi" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > "Padraig Breathnach" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > [email protected]
> > > >
> > > > <snip>
> > > >
> > > > I didn't think of that. When I travel I usually skimp on, or skip,
> > > > lunch and focus on having good dinners.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Interesting. I'm just the opposite. I like big lunches (also to rest the
> > > feet) and eat lightly at dinner (gelato in Italy).
> > >
> > > It's cheaper and healthier this way. The only problem is in Britain, where
> > > my husband has stuffed himself at breakfast and is little interested in
> > > lunch.
> >
> >
> > I believe that it's healthier.
>
> Really? I was always taught- breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince,
> dinner like a pauper...


Isn't that what she said--that I was agreeing with? "I like big
lunches and eat lightly at dinner."

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On Jul 30, 2:10 am, "Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague andBudapest. I trust
> that Gundel's is still in operation inBudapest, but I know nothing of
> Prague. Would appreciate any help.

Hi Catherine, the restaurant review section of this site is not that
comprehensive but is opinionated and might be useful: www.budacast.hu
Stay tuned! Drew

Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

We never had a bad meal in Prague. I'd try anywhere that looked good from
the street.

George

"Catherine Potter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]. ..
>I need recommendations for restaurants in both Prague and Budapest. I trust
>that Gundel's is still in operation in Budapest, but I know nothing of
>Prague. Would appreciate any help.
>
>

Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

Here is a list of smoke-free restaurants in Budapest
http://www.smokefreeworld.com/hungary.shtml
and in Prague
http://www.smokefreeworld.com/cz.shtml

Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

Jean <[email protected]> wrote:

> Here is a list of smoke-free restaurants in Budapest
[]
> and in Prague
[]

Almost nowhere in other words. Restaurants with separate sections would
be more useful, though in Budapest I suspect that would be rare too...

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

>> Here is a list of smoke-free restaurants in Budapest
> []
>> and in Prague
> []
> Almost nowhere in other words. Restaurants with separate sections would
> be more useful, though in Budapest I suspect that would be rare too...

Has anybody noticed English tourists abroad smoking any more
aggressively in places that still allow smoking in bars?

(Going to Slovakia shortly - tips on how to avoid British stag
parties would be helpful).

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

Jack Campin - bogus address <[email protected]> wrote:

> >> Here is a list of smoke-free restaurants in Budapest
> > []
> >> and in Prague
> > []
> > Almost nowhere in other words. Restaurants with separate sections would
> > be more useful, though in Budapest I suspect that would be rare too...
>
> Has anybody noticed English tourists abroad smoking any more
> aggressively in places that still allow smoking in bars?

Try and avoid places that allow it! I was impressed with Riga on the
last visit in June, and the next place abroad (other than Scotland!)
we're going is Italy, so not a problem inside. But, this time of the
year, we tend to eat/drink outside...

> (Going to Slovakia shortly - tips on how to avoid British stag
> parties would be helpful).

Avoiding the old town in Bratislava will pretty much assure you avoid
them altogether.

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

Jack Campin - bogus address <[email protected]> wrote:

> >> Here is a list of smoke-free restaurants in Budapest
> > []
> >> and in Prague
> > []
> > Almost nowhere in other words. Restaurants with separate sections would
> > be more useful, though in Budapest I suspect that would be rare too...
>
> Has anybody noticed English tourists abroad smoking any more
> aggressively in places that still allow smoking in bars?
>
> (Going to Slovakia shortly - tips on how to avoid British stag
> parties would be helpful).

Oh, another thing- we were in Bratislava this time last year, the
British stag parties will be mostly _outside_ the bars unless it's
raining, along with everyone else...

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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

Make credence recognised that on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:12:26 +0100, Jack
Campin - bogus address <[email protected]> has scripted:

>>> Here is a list of smoke-free restaurants in Budapest
>> []
>>> and in Prague
>> []
>> Almost nowhere in other words. Restaurants with separate sections would
>> be more useful, though in Budapest I suspect that would be rare too...
>
>Has anybody noticed English tourists abroad smoking any more
>aggressively in places that still allow smoking in bars?
>
>(Going to Slovakia shortly - tips on how to avoid British stag
>parties would be helpful).

Avoiding Bratislave will help.

My advice is to head east, as that part is really pretty, and has few
tourists.
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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

In article <1i2aigz.2auyrney9x34N%[email protected]>, "David Horne,
_the_ chancellor (*)" <[email protected]> writes

> this time of the
>year, we tend to eat/drink outside...

In Prague a couple of months ago I found that this is where I
encountered the most smokers and tobacco smoke.
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Re: restaurant in Prague and Budapest
 

congokid <[email protected]> wrote:

> In article <1i2aigz.2auyrney9x34N%[email protected]>, "David Horne,
> _the_ chancellor (*)" <[email protected]> writes
>
> > this time of the
> >year, we tend to eat/drink outside...
>
> In Prague a couple of months ago I found that this is where I
> encountered the most smokers and tobacco smoke.

It's also where you tend to encounter most people surely in hot weather
if there is plenty of outdoor seating?

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