New Restaurants in Budapest: September 2026
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This is the September 2026 edition of our new-restaurants list. This month’s openings are on New Restaurants in Budapest.
Budapest’s Food Scene Never Sleeps
The minute you think you’ve got Budapest’s food scene mapped, it opens a dozen new places and makes your list look ancient. Late 2025 into 2026 was a busy stretch, and keeping up is basically a second job.
From an Olympic swimmer couple’s coffee shop to a bistro backed by seven friends, here are eight openings from late 2025 and early 2026 worth your time.
Fair warning: your must-try list is about to get a lot longer.
1. Csupor Specialty Café
Budapest’s specialty coffee scene just got an Olympic upgrade. Csupor, meaning “little cup” in Hungarian, opened in December 2025 in the heart of downtown, and the owners might look familiar if you follow Hungarian swimming. This is the café from Kapás Boglárka, an Olympic swimmer, Olympic bronze medalist and 2019 world champion in the 200m butterfly, and her husband Telegdy Ádám, himself an Olympic swimmer. They traded the pool for the espresso machine.
But here’s the thing: you’re not coming for selfies with a celebrity. You’re coming because the coffee is genuinely excellent. The emphasis here is on quality over fame: specialty beans, precision brewing, and a relaxed atmosphere where the flat white speaks louder than any medal count.
The space itself is clean and minimal, letting the coffee do the talking. Whether you’re grabbing a quick espresso or settling in with a filter coffee and a pastry, Csupor delivers that sweet spot between neighborhood café and specialty destination.
☕ Csupor Specialty Café
- Address: Galamb utca 4, District V (Downtown)
- Hours: Tue-Fri 8:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-17:00 (Mon closed)
- Coffee: 800-1,500 HUF ($3-$5)
- Vibe: Minimalist specialty coffee, Olympic pedigree
- Best for: Coffee purists, morning pick-me-ups
💡 Pro Tip
If you’re lucky, you might catch Kapás Boglárka herself behind the counter. But don’t be that person who asks for a swimming selfie: just order your coffee like a normal human.
2. CELSIUS Budapest
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Asian precision meets Hungarian soul food, CELSIUS has your answer. This new restaurant in the Palace Quarter opened in late 2025 inside the beautifully restored Stühmer chocolate factory building, because apparently, Budapest’s historic industrial spaces are now the hottest restaurant real estate in town.
The concept is sharing plates, which means you’ll actually have to coordinate with your dining companions instead of passive-aggressively eyeing their food. The kitchen balances Asian techniques with Hungarian ingredients: unagi mangalica skewers with spring onions and cilantro, a Hortobágyi-style bao with roasted kapia pepper, and beef cheek with goulash jus.
The space features large communal tables and a contemporary design that says “we’re serious about food but not about making you feel underdressed.” Cocktails are equally inventive: try asking the bartender for something off-menu.
🍽️ CELSIUS Budapest
- Address: Szentkirályi utca 8, District VIII (Palace Quarter)
- Hours: Daily 12:00-23:00
- Plates: 1,790-4,290 HUF, plus a 15% service fee
- Vibe: Asian-Hungarian fusion, sharing concept, industrial-chic
What to order: the two signatures, an Asian beef tartare on French toast with aged cheese (3,990 HUF) and a katsu sando with gochujang mayo (3,790 HUF). For dessert, the menu has a cheesecake with miso caramel and a cottage cheese pie with apricot and calamansi, at 2,790 HUF each.
3. Lazy Lion Budapest
Picture this: you’re wandering near Szabadság tér (Liberty Square), feeling sophisticated, and suddenly you stumble into what looks like a London private members’ club that somehow teleported to Budapest. That’s Lazy Lion, the city’s newest cocktail destination for people who think a well-made drink is worth the premium.
Housed in the stunning Adria Palace, this bar doesn’t just serve cocktails; it performs them. The interior is all high ceilings, geometric patterns, and just enough velvet to make you question whether you should’ve dressed up more. (You probably should’ve, but they’re too polite to say.)
The cocktail menu leans creative without being pretentious: signatures alongside classics, and bartenders happy to build something custom if you point them in a direction. There’s a maritime thread running through it, too: the Adria Palace went up in 1902 for a shipping company, and the bar plays on that heritage with a “journey ticket” menu that sails you from Fiume to Rio. On the nose? A little. Fun? Absolutely.
🍸 Lazy Lion Budapest
- Address: Zoltán utca 18, District V (near Szabadság tér)
- Hours: Wed-Sat 18:00-02:00
- Cocktails: 3,500-5,500 HUF ($11-$18)
- Vibe: Upscale cocktail bar, London-meets-Budapest elegance
💡 Pro Tip
Ask for the “house surprise”: let the bartender create something based on your mood. It’s the fastest way to discover what they’re really capable of.
4. Saboré
Budapest has Italian trattorias on every corner and ramen shops popping up like mushrooms after rain, but a tapas bar that travels the world is rarer. Enter Saboré on Falk Miksa utca, which bills itself as “Tapas del Mundo”.
The concept is straightforward: small plates from around the world, from patatas bravas and ham croquettes to pulled pork tacos, an arepa and crispy pork belly with kimchi, with wine alongside, all from a fully gluten-free kitchen. Meat lovers and vegetarians alike will find plenty to graze on.
What sets Saboré apart is the energy. This isn’t a place for quiet, contemplative dining: it’s designed for laughter, shared plates, and that particular kind of evening where one more glass of wine always seems like a great idea.
🍷 Saboré
- Address: Falk Miksa utca 21, District V (Lipótváros)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 17:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-24:00, Sun 12:00-23:00
- Tapas: 990-8,990 HUF, plus a 12% service charge
- Vibe: World tapas, a fully gluten-free kitchen, lively atmosphere
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Perfect for: A date night that doesn’t take itself too seriously, or a group dinner where everyone’s willing to share (both food and opinions).
5. Susi by Cork
Újlipótváros just got its own sushi destination, and it’s exactly the kind of neighborhood spot the area was missing. Susi by Cork opened in September 2025, bringing an impressive array of creative rolls to Radnóti Miklós utca: think classic maki alongside Instagram-worthy creations that actually taste as good as they look.
The menu goes beyond standard sushi fare. Highlights include the cheesy roll (yes, really, and it works), a mango-salmon combo with a gentle kick, and a surprisingly good sushi dog, which is essentially what happens when Japanese precision meets hot dog convenience. The panna cotta dessert, shaped like a cat, has already become a local favorite for obvious reasons.
The space is compact, so reservations are strongly encouraged, especially on weekends. If you can’t get in, they do takeaway, but half the charm is sitting at the counter and watching the chefs work.
🍣 Susi by Cork
- Address: Radnóti Miklós utca 43, District XIII (Újlipótváros)
- Hours: Daily 11:00-22:00
- Vibe: Neighborhood sushi bar, creative rolls, cozy space
Related: Looking for more sushi in Budapest? Check our guide to Budapest’s best sushi spots.
6. Galamb Vendéglátás
Galamb Vendéglátás is what happens when Takács Gyuri brings together seven friends, among them actors Miller Dávid and Brasch Bence and musician Schwarcz Ádám, opens a bistro and hands the kitchen to chef Piszkor Norbert. It sounds like a fever dream. It actually delivers.
Located next to Károlyi Garden in the heart of Pest, this spot takes traditional Hungarian dishes and gives them the progressive treatment (koji, fermentation, house-made garum) without losing their soul. The white tablecloths and cloth napkins signal that this isn’t your average quick lunch spot, but the atmosphere manages to stay approachable rather than stuffy.
The menu balances comfort and creativity: familiar Hungarian flavors reimagined with modern technique and presentation. It’s the kind of place where locals bring visitors to show off Budapest’s evolving food scene, while still getting their fix of properly executed classics.
🍽️ Galamb Vendéglátás
- Address: Henszlmann Imre utca 9, District V (Downtown)
- Hours: Daily 17:00-23:00 (kitchen until 22:00)
- Plates: 1,800-5,800 HUF
- Vibe: Modern Hungarian, celebrity-backed, white-tablecloth casual
💡 Pro Tip
The terrace opens in spring and overlooks Károlyi Garden, one of Budapest’s most charming hidden parks. Worth timing your visit accordingly.
7. Temporary Budapest
At Sütő utca 2, where Temporary Budapest used to be, Budapest Bakehouse now trades: a bakery and coffee shop in the morning and a Budapest-style pizza bar from the Pizza Művek family later in the day, open daily 7:00-21:00, with pizza from 11:00.
🍕 Budapest Bakehouse, Sütő utca 2
- Address: Sütő utca 2, District V (Downtown, near Deák tér)
- Hours: Daily 07:00-21:00, pizza 11:00-21:00
Related: Want more pizza recommendations? See our guide to Budapest’s best pizzerias.
8. Édes Virágszálam
Csepel might not be the first district that comes to mind for a culinary pilgrimage, but Édes Virágszálam (“My Sweet Flower”) is making a strong case for the trek. This small florist and café in one pairs coffee and homemade pastries with buckets of fresh flowers, in a neighborhood that’s been quietly developing its own food scene.
The pastries here look almost too pretty to eat, a claim that gets tested and fails the moment they land on your table. It’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why you’ve been limiting your Budapest explorations to the usual districts.
🧁 Édes Virágszálam
- Address: Szebeni utca 29, District XXI (Csepel)
- Getting there: H7 HÉV from Boráros tér to Csepel, then a 12-15 minute walk (about 1 km)
- Vibe: Florist and café in one, intimate neighborhood spot
Prices are in HUF, which is what you pay at the counter. Converted at 1 USD = 313 HUF, the ECB rate on 28 August 2026. Rates move, so treat the converted figures as indicative.
Quick Reference: All 8 Places at a Glance
📋 New Places Summary
| Coffee | Csupor (District V) • Édes Virágszálam (Csepel) |
| Dinner | CELSIUS (Asian-Hungarian) • Galamb (Modern Hungarian) • Saboré (world tapas) |
| Sushi | Susi by Cork (Újlipótváros) |
| Pizza | Budapest Bakehouse (Sütő utca 2) |
| Drinks | Lazy Lion (Cocktails, Liberty Square area) |
| Budget Pick | Csupor (coffee 800-1,500 HUF) |
| Splurge Pick | Galamb Vendéglátás (celebrity-chef experience) |
Keep Exploring
Budapest’s restaurant scene moves fast. By the time you’ve tried all eight of these, there’ll be another wave of openings worth tracking. In the meantime, check out our other guides:
- Budapest’s Best Cocktail Bars
- Where to Find Killer Sushi in Budapest
- Budapest’s Best Pizza
- 21+ Hungarian Dishes to Try
- Step Back in Time: Historic Coffee Houses
Hours and prices for Celsius, Saboré, Susi by Cork and Galamb, and the Sütő utca 2 change, checked at celsiusbudapest.hu, sabore.hu, susicork.choiceqr.com, galambvendeglatas.hu and budapestbakehouse.hu, 1 October 2026. Csupor’s hours re-checked July 2026; Lazy Lion’s, Édes Virágszálam’s and the other figures are as published in September. New venues change fast: confirm before a special trip.
Good to know
Which of these places requires reservations?
Definitely book ahead for CELSIUS, Galamb Vendéglátás, and Susi by Cork. Lazy Lion can get busy on weekends but usually accommodates walk-ins. The cafés are first-come, first-served.
Are any of these vegetarian/vegan friendly?
Saboré has solid vegetarian tapas options. CELSIUS offers several plant-based sharing plates. The others lean meat-heavy but can accommodate requests.
What’s the most budget-friendly option?
Csupor for coffee (800-1,500 HUF). For food, the cheapest plate at Saboré is the leche de tigre (tiger’s milk) at 1,290 HUF.
Which one is best for a date night?
Lazy Lion for cocktails, CELSIUS for dinner with its moody-chic atmosphere, or Saboré if you want something more casual and fun.
Is Csepel worth the trip for Édes Virágszálam?
If you’re already exploring beyond central Budapest, absolutely. As a standalone trip? Maybe combine it with Csepel’s other attractions (industrial heritage, Danube walks) to make a half-day of it.
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