One would expect a restaurant of such renown not to be kid-friendly. But not Gundel. Every Sunday, from 11.30 am to 3.00 pm, the restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat buffet lunch with a welcome drink of sparkling wine or orange juice.

Then, as the little ones are off drawing and colouring between courses, you can choose from an expansive selection of delectable cold and warm dishes and enticing desserts. Both Hungarian and international dishes feature on a menu that is beautifully complemented by live piano music in the background.

Whatever it is doing, it’s doing it right. TripAdvisor is alive with guest opinions bragging about ‘good food, amazing service, [and a] lovely experience’. Named ‘one of the top restaurants in Budapest’, others have described it as ‘a must!’

And its location has bragging rights, too. Nestled in the environs of City Park, a stroll through Hero’s Square and down Andrássy Ave might be just what’s called for after all that Sunday indulgence.

Prices and contact details:

Given the current exchange rates, the buffet is rather attractively ticketed at HUF 7900.- / person (about €25/$28).

Children under 12 get to eat and play for HUF 3950.- / child, while the younger ones, under 4, can eat for free.

Address: 1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4.
Tel: +36 1 889 8111