Elysée Bistro & Café

4.4

22 Reviews

€30 and under

Contemporary European

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Innovative
Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining

Elysée Bistro offers tasty meals and great view of the Hungarian Parliament at Kossuth square in the heart of the city. You can relax on our unique terrace at the most beautiful location of Budapest. We are the proud successor of Elysée Cafe, the once legendary coffee house founded in 1931. Our aim is to become the meeting point of gourmets, open to the novelties of gastronomy. We combine typical Hungarian and French bistro meals, always using the freshest ingredients. We await our guests in a friendly, homey atmosphere that combines elements of old-fashioned cafés and modern bistros. We also have live swing&jazz music played on Friday’s nights. We’re open from morning until the evening and offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Daily 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(06 1) 786 4306
Website
http://www.elysee.hu/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bence Farkas

Location
13-15 Kossuth Square, Budapest, Pest 1055
Neighborhood
Budapest
Cross street
Parliament Visitor Centre
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Best way to get to us is walking or by taxi; Metro 2 (red line); tram 2.There are parking lots on the nearby streets as well.
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Sous Vide Chicken Breast, Cheddar Tortilla, Tandori Sauce
4380 ft 15,6 €
Coconut-Curry Fish Ragout, Shrimp, Mussels
5150 ft 18,4 €
Pork Tenderloin, Beetroot Risotto, Goat Cheese
4590 ft 16,4 €
Rosé Duck Breast, Lentil Purée, Bok Choy
4680 ft 16,7 €
Thyme Mascarpone Pappardelle, Roast Beef, Porcini
4590 ft 16,4 €

Desserts & Cakes

Lemon Tart, Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Fruit
1650 ft 5,9 €
Warm Vermicelli-Cottage Cheese Cake, Peach Mousse
1650 ft 5,9 €

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

22 Reviews

j
julia
London
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Over priced, not authentic Spanish food, they are using frozen food, the portions were tiny and the only bottle of rose wine they had they wanted £35 for it which is a rip off. We definitely won’t be going back
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OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was ok. Ambience a little lacking although it was a Thursday evening
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doceyes
VIP
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an excellent restaurant with outdoor seating if you prefer. Beautiful view of the parliament building, which is just a few steps away. The service was outstanding, the ambience was that of a very nice bistro. I ordered a main dish of three different fish, and it was excellent. The service was good. I informed the restaurant through my booking that my date would be having a birthday that day. They brought a piece of cheesecake with a candle in it to her at the conclusion of our meal. Top-notch!
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KarineP
VIP
Hungary
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I have dined/lunched at Élysée several times before, it’s convenient when we have guests who are visiting the Parliament and until now, I had always been pleased with the food and service. This time, I planned a date night with my husband and was happy to return to Élysée. Upon entering, we were vaguely waved to an empty table, given menus and completely forgotten. The tables next to us were served dishes and waited on. After almost 15 minutes, we tried to make eye contact or get one of the waiters’ attention but with no success. The most infuriating part was seeing the staff socialize at the bar, be on their phone and completely ignore us. We stood up to leave and as we were putting our coats on, the barman approached to welcome us !?! I told him it was too late, that we had been in the restaurant for a while and completely ignored. Unfortunately, Élysée will never get my business again.
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Mary
Hungary
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is Beautiful place, nice love music and good food.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great !!
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sirchrismoore
Nashville
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere, good food, and accommodating staff.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wonderful view of Parliament.
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Bogui
Hungary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Nul besoin d'éteindre toutes les lumières pour avoir une ambiance Cosy... Obligé d'allumer la lampe torche de notre smartphone pour voir le contenu de notre assiette ! A part ça, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés tant pour les plats, les coktails et les vins. A bientôt !
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MichelleS
Hungary
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, live music, great service
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FAQs

Elysée Bistro & Café is rated 4.4 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

13-15 Kossuth Square, Budapest, Pest 1055

Additional information

Cross street
Parliament Visitor Centre
Neighborhood
Budapest
Hours of operation
Daily 9:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Best way to get to us is walking or by taxi; Metro 2 (red line); tram 2.There are parking lots on the nearby streets as well.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bence Farkas
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.elysee.hu/
Phone number
(06 1) 786 4306

Elysée Bistro & Café

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Featured Item

Mixed Green Salad

Ham Baked Goat Cheese, Mint and Honey Melon

Foie Gras Terrine, Homemade Brioche, Quince-Dried Apricot Chutney

Mixed Green Salad - Optional Toppings

Salad + Chicken Breast, Caesar Dressing

Salad + Grilled Ewe Cheese, Balsamic Cream, Roasted Seeds

Salad + Crispy Duck Bites, Honey Mustard Dressing

Salad + Red Tuna, Eggs Sous Vide, Citrus Dressing

Soups

Cold Cucumber-Avocado Soup, Cashew Nuts, Raspberries, Feta

Elysée Goulash Soup

White Vegetables Cream Soup, Ham Chips, Cottage Cheese Mezzelune

Main Courses

Sous Vide Chicken Breast, Cheddar Tortilla, Tandori Sauce

Coconut-Curry Fish Ragout, Shrimp, Mussels

Pork Tenderloin, Beetroot Risotto, Goat Cheese

Rosé Duck Breast, Lentil Purée, Bok Choy

Thyme Mascarpone Pappardelle, Roast Beef, Porcini

Desserts & Cakes

Lemon Tart, Raspberry Coulis, Fresh Fruit

Warm Vermicelli-Cottage Cheese Cake, Peach Mousse

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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