Savor a downtown Budapest stroll in search of Italian flavors, wrapping up with an authentic pizza tasting at Pizzabar Pomo D’Oro on Arany János Street (Arany János utca), a street that’s practically turned Italian. Expect breezy vibes, friendly chatter, and memorable bites shared by hosts who tell the stories behind the flavors. Take a bite of Budapest’s gastro-pizza—ready?
What’s on the menu
Pinsa tasting lineup:
– Pinsa Margherita: tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte dei Monti, basil
– Pinsa Tonno e Cipolle: tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte dei Monti, tuna, caramelized onions
– Pinsa Salame Piccante: tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte dei Monti, spicy Ventricina salami
Dessert:
– Bigné filled with gianduja (hazelnut chocolate) cream, dipped in hazelnut milk chocolate
Drinks:
– Beer
– Coffee
Food stories on the move
Italian spots now top Budapest’s flavor map, with gelato, espresso, pasta, pizza, and prosecco served at peak quality. Along the route, dig into when and how Hungarian–Italian culinary ties began, where the first Italian restaurant opened, why Italian gelato vendors irked Hungarian confectioners at the turn of the century, how Hungarians learned salami-making from Italians—and then dominated the salami market across the monarchy.
When, where, how
Registration required. Price: $33.50 per person. Duration: 2 hours. Meeting point: 1054 Budapest, Szabadság Square (Szabadság tér) 5, under the Harvest Procession relief—spend 10 minutes here. Second stop: Nádor Street (Nádor utca) 22. If you’re late, you can catch the group at these two spots within the first 20 minutes. Finish: 1051 Budapest, Arany János Street (Arany János utca) 9. Getting there: M3 metro or bus 9 to Arany János Street (Arany János utca); buses 15, 11 to Hercegprímás Street (Hercegprímás utca), then walk.
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