Bestia - Budapest

Pros: nice position near the cathedral, very good food. Cons: when we paid, being strangers and not knowing the place tradition, we didn't know about the tips b... read more Pros: nice position near the cathedral, very good food. Cons: when we paid, being strangers and not knowing the place tradition, we didn't know about the tips being included in the bill. So, we asked them to add 10% on the POS. Very bad from them, they didn't even told us that we had already the tips included, they just took our money. Two times. People with principles would never do such a thing. We left disgusted about the attitude........ Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 5

Located right at the Basilica square, sure it's touristy, and I'm not sure what differentiates this from most other restaurants in the area, but we ate here. It... read more Located right at the Basilica square, sure it's touristy, and I'm not sure what differentiates this from most other restaurants in the area, but we ate here. It was air conditioned when it was steaming hot outside, and the Goulash I ordered two servings was a welcome first meal in Hungary (granted, it was a bit light on the meats and vegetables). Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

After reading the reviews, it was expectedly delicious and expectedly welcoming. The waitress Carla is indeed very friendly, competent and welcoming. Not a bad... read more After reading the reviews, it was expectedly delicious and expectedly welcoming. The waitress Carla is indeed very friendly, competent and welcoming. Not a bad selection of beers and cider. Would recommend a visit. Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

The restaurant is lovely, but the prices are far too high considering its prime location. It would be wiser to spend the same amount at one of Budapest's truly... read more The restaurant is lovely, but the prices are far too high considering its prime location. It would be wiser to spend the same amount at one of Budapest's truly top restaurants. The staff is overly attentive, and they take away your empty drink almost immediately. It feels like they are eager to serve you from the moment you walk in the door.

I have never been disappointed at this restaurant. The food was incredible and the drinks were fantastic. Everything was presented beautifully. The staff was at... read more I have never been disappointed at this restaurant. The food was incredible and the drinks were fantastic. Everything was presented beautifully. The staff was attentive and courteous.