2026.03.12 (Thursday) – 2026.03.29 (Sunday), multiple cities and venues. From March 12–29, DiningCity rolls out the 29th National Restaurant Week, a nationwide food fest where around 200 top Hungarian restaurants serve special three-course menus starting at $18.98 (service charge included).
Three Courses, Fixed Prices
Dining at truly high-quality places is usually pricey—except during Restaurant Week. Top-category spots start at $18.98, premium venues at $24.49, and exclusive restaurants at $29.96, all-inclusive with service. Some participants offer broader selections for a small surcharge, keeping the value strong. Reservations for DiningCity newsletter readers open as early as February 23, 2026, and all bookings are handled online only. Seats are limited to keep standards high.
200 Restaurants, Michelin Names Included
More than 200 venues are in, many ranked among Hungary’s Top 100. Fifteen carry international Michelin recommendations, including Bib Gourmand honorees. Expect kitchens to bring their A-game with signature and standout dishes, wrapped into wallet-friendly fixed-price menus designed for a wide audience.
Rare Cuts, Sea Gems, and Classics
The lineups go bold. Beyond Hungarian Grey cattle, expect Namibian zebu, mouflon, marrow bones, rabbit thigh, pig’s ear, and Burgundy snail. The sea shows up strong with lobster, tiger prawn, yellow kingfish, red tuna steak—and even frog legs. Traditional indulgences appear in many forms: truffle, duck liver, and beef tartare. Menus will also cater to special diets with gluten-free, lactose-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, true to the event’s inclusive tradition.
World Tour on a Plate
Fans of global flavors can book Lebanese, Indian, Japanese, Georgian, Mexican, and Moroccan kitchens, alongside classic Hungarian houses. The event website lists each restaurant’s planned menu at booking, so diners can lock in exactly what they want—Hungarian, French, Moroccan, American, Italian, Mexican, Asian, or inventive fusion.
Michelin-Recommended Lineup
Among the Michelin-recommended 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 Inn & Garden (Szaletly Vendéglő és Kert); Textúra Restaurant (Textúra étterem); UMO Restaurant.
How to Book
Tables are bookable only via the event website. With quality hospitality the star of the show, capacity is capped, so early reservations are smart. The 18-day flavor trip kicks off March 12—choose your city, scan the menus, and dig into Hungary’s most accessible fine-dining stretch of the year.
