Italian Lunch
The Krizia Ristorante (Mozsár u, Pest, Dist VI) might not be the cheapest, but it counts as one of the most authentic of the Italian eateries in town.For that reason, take it as good news that this cozy, true Italian family establishment downtown is trying to lure in new and old clientele alike with a cheap lunch offer. The soups start at Ft490, the lasagna Bolognese is Ft890, and the most expensive dish on this special menu, the grilled salmon escalope with green salad, is Ft990. The prices go as far up as Ft6,600 if you opt for the honey based dishes that include sauted prawns with vegetables honey and white balsamic vinegar. For table reservation call: 331-8711
Sunday lunch
Chez Daniel (Szív u 32, Pest, Dist VI) has been around for a good while now, but its Sunday lunch offer is pretty recent. The French owner and chef celebrates the last warm days of each weekend with a lunch in the restaurant’s small, pleasant courtyard, located in the heart of Pest. For Ft4,200 you can pick and choose a three-course meal from a list of dishes á la French. For more info and table reservations call 302-4039
Buda deals
The Gesztenyés Kert (Chestnut Garden, (Fô u 1, 2092 Budakeszi) boasts a leafy garden, a view onto János-hegy and an atmosphere that the Buda bourgeoisie enjoyed in the old days. The gastronomic reward is a rich á la carte menu of mixed Hungarian andinternational dishes and a varied weekly offer. For more information and table reservation call 06/23 453-720.
01.10.2008