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Michelin Stars Awarded to Fine Restaurants Outside Budapest for First Time

• 5 Nov 2022 5:55 AM
• Hungary Matters

French restaurant guide Michelin has published its first country-wide selection for Hungary which features restaurants outside Budapest for the first time.

A single Michelin star has been granted to 42 in Esztergom, in northern Hungary, and to Babel, Borkonyha, Costes, Essencia, Rumour and Salt in Budapest.

According to the National Selection of Hungary, Michelin’s anonymous inspectors have awarded two stars to Platán Gourmet in Tata, in central Hungary, and to Stand in Budapest.

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