Café Liszt
Belvaros, Budapest
Restaurant in Budapest, Hungary
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Café Liszt is useful as a flexible central Budapest stop, especially for solo downtime or a casual meet-up, but it is not the clearest choice for a serious drinks-led plan. For wine, compare DiVino Wine Bar; for a fuller modern dining experience, Borkonyha Winekitchen or essência are stronger anchors.
About Café Liszt
Café Liszt is a Budapest venue with a smart casual dress code.
Planning Café Liszt in Budapest
For comparison while building a Budapest itinerary, you can also look at Borkonyha Winekitchen or essência, depending on what kind of meal you want.
For broader planning, cross-check Pearl's Budapest restaurants guide and Budapest bars guide. Quick reference: Café Liszt is a Budapest option with smart casual dress.
Planning details
- Location
- Budapest, Hercegprímás u. 5, 1051 Hungary
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- cafeliszt.hu/en
- Phone
- +36 20 438 8824
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic, casually elegant, and relaxed-luxurious, with a bar, lounge, and terrace decorated by signatures of music legends.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Coffee, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegan options, Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2024
Signature Dishes
- eggs Benedict
- eggs Royale
- eggs Florentine
- homemade granola with yoghurt
- French pastries
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Budapest, Hercegprímás u. 5, 1051 Hungary
Planning details
Location
Budapest, Hercegprímás u. 5, 1051 Hungary · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- DiVino Wine Bar, Notable alternative
- Borkonyha Winekitchen, €€€ · Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Parasztkonyha Restaurant, Notable alternative
- essência, €€€€ · Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- The Garden Café & Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Café Liszt compares in Budapest
Café Liszt is the lower-commitment choice in this set: pick it when the plan needs a casual central pause rather than a priced-out modern dining experience. DiVino Wine Bar is the better alternative for a wine-first night, while Borkonyha Winekitchen gives stronger restaurant structure at the €€€ modern-cuisine level.
For a splurge, essência is the clearer choice at €€€€, especially if the occasion needs more ceremony and a defined modern-cuisine identity. Parasztkonyha Restaurant and The Garden Café & Restaurant are better cross-shops when the brief is casual dining rather than a wine bar or high-spend meal.
Decision rule: choose Café Liszt for ease and a relaxed café-style stop; choose DiVino Wine Bar for drinks focus; choose Borkonyha Winekitchen or essência when the meal itself needs to carry the evening.
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Compare Café Liszt
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Café Liszt | Budapest | , | , | No published awards |
| DiVino Wine Bar | Budapest | , | , | No published awards |
| Borkonyha Winekitchen | Budapest | €€€ · Modern Cuisine | €€€ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #8342025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #5242024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Parasztkonyha Restaurant | Budapest | , | , | No published awards |
| essência | Budapest | €€€€ · Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | 2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| The Garden Café & Restaurant | Budapest | , | , | No published awards |
How Café Liszt Budapest compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Café Liszt good for solo dining?
Café Liszt is in Budapest, and the dress code is smart casual. If solo convenience, seating style, or booking requirements matter, check directly with the venue before you go.
What are alternatives to Café Liszt in Budapest?
Other named options to compare include DiVino Wine Bar, Borkonyha Winekitchen, essência, The Garden Café & Restaurant, and Parasztkonyha Restaurant. Choose based on current menus, hours, availability, and the style of outing you want.
