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BagolyvarvsM. Restaurant
Both restaurants are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, M. Restaurant ranks marginally better than Bagolyvar. M. Restaurant comes in at 80 with accolades from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Bagolyvar
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Allatkerti ut 2, Budapest 1146, Hungary
From $5/night
Frommer's "Bagolyvár is a budget alternative to Gundel as it has the same owners, but the prices are much more reasonable." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The “Owl Castle”, as the name translates, is an enchanting restaurant found next to the City Park."
Rough Guide "Sister to the Gundel, the “Owl’s Castle” offers traditional Hungarian family-style cooking at far lower prices."
M. Restaurant Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Rough Guide
Kertesz 48, Budapest 1073, Hungary
From $12/night
Frommer's "This place has a warm, creative atmosphere to simulate being in someone's home. You can check the website for the week's menu." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This French-influenced bistro, located not far from the Academy of Music, is purposely nondescript." Full review
Rough Guide "Easily missed, this small boho-style French-Hungarian bistro is just the spot for a low-key evening dalliance."
