Urban Playground Budapest, I loved how the painted sky matched the real thing!
There’s so much more to Budapest that I want to see, and definitely a lot more that I want to do there, so there’s nothing for it, we will just have to go back. Perhaps in the depths of winter to see it in a different light, and experience those spas when they are at their steaming best…
For now, I will leave you with a final selection of photos of this beautiful city, and below that a restaurant that I really recommend you visit should you happen to be in Hungary’s capital.
And after all that sight-seeing, when you’ve worked up an appetite, go here (be warned, it’s advisable to book 4-6 days in advance for dinner!…)!
Bistro Bock is the brainchild of a few people, most notably József Bock who just happens to be a famous wine producer here. Haven’t heard too much about Hungarian wines apart from their much fêted sweet Tokaji? There’s a good reason for that, it’s not produced in massive quantities, and a lot of it is very good. So good, that they like to keep it for themselves! But this is a really good place to try a vast selection, paired exclusively for our meal by our excellent waiter (not that I could partake obviously, but Mr R knows his wines, and is still raving about this place!)…
There isn’t a children’s menu, but that’s not to say they aren’t welcome – as long as they are willing to try some Hungarian influenced dishes. The Small People (taking after their mother) read the dessert section first, and both opted for something slightly lighter in the form of a classic Chicken Soup with dumplings and a huge basket of fresh bread. Part of me wondered whether we would end up helping with this, but in all honesty we didn’t get a look in.
We opted for starters of Salmon Tartare, and followed with melt in your mouth duck on red cabbage with dumplings… It’s not hard to pick out the different tastes that make up Hungarian cuisine, from its Magyar origins and Ottoman and Austrian influences – together it makes for a really good mix.
And the piece de resistance for me (and the Small People – Mr R had eaten so much he couldn’t manage one!)… The dessert – Eszterházy Cake – the lightest walnut sponge with buttercream ever. It’s definitely up there on the list I keep in my head of “Best Desserts I Have Ever Eaten”.
Until next time Budapest, we will be back…
Address: 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet boulevard 43-49.
Opening hours: Monday -Saturday: 12:00 – 24:00, Sunday: Closed.
Reservations: +36 1 321 03 40 / info@bockbisztro.hu
I can’t believe that living in the same city I have never visited your blog before! How cool that you also live in Munich :D
And what a great post about Budapest, such an awesome city. Love your photos!
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Hello fellow Munchener! Likewise! :) Thank you!
I love that urban playground….. and that meal – yum. You do go to the nicest restaurants. Hope your bump is still cooking nicely! X
Thank you! And yes it is indeed, it’s all a bit uncomfortable in this heat, but not too much longer to go! :D xx
I always look forward to seeing your photos ;-)
I love the painted wall in the first picture, it’s so beautiful and not ruined by graffiti!
Aw thank you Cass! :) x
Looks delish! I like the style of the restaurant, looks like the ones we visited in Helsinki – hip and unfussy but fab food.
Put this on your list for your visit Trish, I know you and Doug would love it! :)
So much to see! What an amazing place!
Thanks Crysta! (:
Oh Budapest sounds wonderful Emma, seems like you’ve done a lot of exploring there and the food looks divine. We really must visit!
Thank you for your note earlier, I hope you’re not too uncomfortable in the heat xx
Thank you Charly, go if you get the chance, it’s gorgeous! And yes, just about bearing up! :D xx
I loved Budapest! I’ve visited over Christmas and there was also a Christmas market going on with some delicious brioche like desserts…I’m sure your children would have loved them!
I bet it’s just gorgeous at that time of year! Thanks Anna! :)
I love all of your images. So clear.
I particularly liked the first one where the painted wall blended in with the sky!
Thanks so much Mary! :)
Wow, absolutely stunning. Budapest isn’t somewhere I would have considered going tbh.
We were completely blown away by it! Thanks Andrea! :)
A truly stunning city and now high on my list of must visits thanks to you
Thanks so much Kara! :)
Absolutely stunning pictures, what a fantastic place!
Thank you Erika! :)
That dessert looks incredible! I always check out the desserts first too.
Gorgeous photos Emma, it looks like you all had an amazing time. x
The first page I turn to! Thanks Emma :) x
What a beautiful city, I love that painted sky matching the real sky, just perfect. I can imagine your kids will be so cultured when they are adults as they’ve had such an amazing experiences. Mich x
Thanks so much Mich, I can hope! :) x
Hungarian wine is so so nice. My favourite csarda is set right in a little vineyard near lake Balaton. It’s so full of flavour and so affordable. I don’t think I’ve had better wine anywhere else. We used to bring it home in canisters, haha :D
Now that is a fabulous tip! Thanks Carolin! :)
Such stunning photos! I love the idea of trying out some Hungarian wine – I don’t think I’ve ever tried any.
It’s really different in a good way! Thanks Erica! :)
What an amazing looking city, and I’d love to try the wine. Need to add this to my bucket list too.
Thanks Kizzy, I would really recommend it! :)
Definitely adding Budapest on our bucket list, Emma, and what absolutely gorgeous pictures!xx
Thanks Oana, I think you would really enjoy it! :)
You really do live in the best place with all the fab places close to hand.Now I have George Ezra earworm.
I had that as an earworm for the entire time too! :D Thanks Aly! :)
Wow that food looks absolutely amazing, I love how they make dishes look so lovely, it almost seems a shame to eat it x
Thanks Rachel! :)
Ooh I want to go here !! I live travelling and this place I know would tick all the boxes
I would really recommend it! Thanks Claire! :)
Beautiful photographs, which showcase your obvious love for the place, and the food looks mouthwatering!
Thanks so much Ruthy! :)
why have i never been to budapest? looks amazing and delish! right then on the to do list it goes :)
V, you would LOVE it! As would your camera! :)
Such amazing architecture to see all around Budapest. It would be interesting to see what it is like in winter
I will let you know one day! Thank you! :)
oh, how I love Budapest! Thanks for the restaurant recommendation for the next time we go, which will be November. Great pics!
Make a booking before you go, it’s worth it! Thanks Em :)
What lovely photos, Budapest looks amazing. The food looks amazing too especially the duck and that tasty looking (scrolls back up) Esterházy cake …yummy!
Thank you Anne! :)
Oh that first picture is amazing. The same shade exactly!
Thanks so much Jen! :)
Your photos are wonderful. My parents visited here recently and loved it! I really like the wall that blends into the sky. Lovely.
Thanks Bek! :)
Budapest looks amazing and Bistro Bock’s dessert looks delicious too – I’d have enjoyed that part of the meal most!
Thanks Nadine! :)