2026.03.12 (Thursday) – 2026.03.29 (Sunday), multiple cities and venues
DiningCity is back with the 29th National Restaurant Week from March 12–29, 2026, an 18‑day flavor tour featuring about 200 of Hungary’s top restaurants serving special three‑course menus from 6,900 HUF with service included. Premium spots start at 8,900 HUF, and exclusive venues from 10,900 HUF. Bookings open early for DiningCity newsletter readers on February 23, 2026.
This long‑running event brings high‑quality dining within reach: fixed‑price menus, curated dishes, and limited seats that tend to go fast. Many participating restaurants rank in the Top 100 of Hungarian gastronomic lists, and 15 hold international Michelin recommendations, including Bib Gourmand distinctions. Each venue readies its greatest hits and signature specialties at favorable, fixed prices, often with optional add‑ons for even broader selections at a modest extra fee.
Three Courses, Big Range
Expect rare and eye‑catching ingredients beyond the familiar Hungarian Grey cattle: Namibian zebu, mouflon, marrow bones, rabbit leg, pig’s ear, and Burgundy snails. The seafood lineup won’t sit out either—lobster, tiger prawn, yellowtail kingfish, bluefin tuna steak, and even frog legs make appearances. Classics are well covered for traditionalists: truffle, duck liver, and steak tartare in multiple variations. Menus also cater to special diets, keeping with event tradition: gluten‑free, lactose‑free, sugar‑free, vegetarian, and vegan options will be clearly offered.
Global Tastes, Local Heroes
International kitchens shine alongside Hungarian staples. You can book Lebanese, Indian, Japanese, Georgian, Mexican, Moroccan, and more, or opt for time‑honored Hungarian dining rooms. Fusion menus feature prominently, too, for diners chasing something fresh without leaving the comfort zone of balance and technique.
Michelin‑Recommended Lineup
Among the Michelin‑recognized participants: My Kitchen Studio 365 (A Konyhám Stúdió 365) (Fonyód); Bilanx; Costes Downtown; Cut & Barrel; Felix Kitchen & Bar; Góré Restaurant (Góré étterem) (Kisharsány); Iszkor Restaurant (Iszkor étterem) (Mályinka); Little Cricket Restaurant – Food & Room**** (Kistücsök Étterem – Food & Room****) (Balatonszemes); MÁK Restaurant; Moszkva Square Bistro (Moszkvatér Bisztró); Natura Hill (Zebegény); Spago Budapest by Wolfgang Puck; Szaletly Restaurant and Garden (Szaletly Vendéglő és Kert); Textúra Restaurant (Textúra étterem); UMO Restaurant.
How to Book
Reservations are only possible through the event website, where each restaurant’s planned menu is visible at the time of booking. That makes it easy to zero in on the culinary tradition you love—Hungarian, French, Moroccan, American, Italian, Mexican, Asian, or a fusion detour. With a colorful, flavor‑packed spread, meat lovers, vegans, and guests with allergies are all set to find plates they’ll crave. Seats are limited to keep the focus on quality hospitality, so plan ahead and lock in your table between March 12 and March 29, 2026.
