Borkonyha

Contemporary cuisine and wine in the heart of Budapest. Quality ingredients, open-minded creativity, and a close-knit team: this is the recipe behind Borkonyha. 

Located just steps from St. Stephen’s Basilica, Borkonyha doesn’t try to impress with flashiness — instead, it lets the food speak for itself. The restaurant sits somewhere between a French bistro and a modern Hungarian kitchen, where the focus is on natural flavors and elegant simplicity. With a Michelin star to its name, Borkonyha builds its ever-changing menu on top-quality ingredients, ideally sourced fresh each day, and updates its dishes weekly or biweekly. 

A Free Kitchen from Transylvania to Spain

It’s hard to define Head Chef Ákos Sárközi’s style in a single word — and perhaps there’s no need to. Visual presentation is just as important to him as flavor. His inspiration often stems from family recipes and Transylvanian roots, but he’s just as comfortable working with ingredients from French or Italian cuisines. The kitchen philosophy is rooted in freedom and invention, always with a deep respect for culinary tradition. Dishes like Mangalica pork with handmade dumplings or pumpkin soup with camembert reflect this spirit — refined and original, but never flashy for its own sake. 

Team, Wine, and Trust 

Borkonyha’s success isn’t the work of one person alone. Sous chef Csaba Puskás has been with the restaurant since its opening, now playing a key role in shaping the menu. The kitchen’s energy comes from genuine friendships — something diners can sense. The wine list features 200 mostly Hungarian bottles, with 48 available by the glass, offering a rare chance to taste and explore before committing to a full bottle. 

Owners Tamás Horváth and Zoltán Kalocsai envisioned a personal, relaxed dining experience — and Borkonyha brings that vision to life. If you're looking not just to eat well, but to be inspired, this is your place.