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I was invited along with a selection of Hungary’s food and wine fraternity to an evening of fine dining at this charming establishment. Two menus to choose from I opted for number one. This consisted of a delicious trout salad, followed by a modern take on the classic gulyás (a cross between a soup and a main course), yummy, and the best was saved till last, a pear cake with the most sumptuous ice cream flavored with thyme. It was so good that the guests were ordering side dishes of the ice cream to savour one more time.

All accompanied by a marvelous selection of wines, craft beers and some cheeky pálinka. If you fancy a cosy nigh out, in a wonderful setting steeped in history, then this is the place to go. To finish off the evening, have a stroll on the side of the Danube and take in the beauty of Budapest.

Words and photos by Russell Skidmore for XpatLoop.com
After an extensive career in advertising - as an Art Director & Creative Director in London, Paris and Budapest for leading agencies - Russel transferred the skills and knowledge gained to the development of his own successful company covering wedding, event, PR and portrait photography: www.russell-skidmore-photography.co.uk