BUDAPEST · HUNGARY
Budapest’s best.
A guide to the 10 best dining experiences in Budapest right now: the ones worth your time, what to expect from each, and the price you pay.
A 90-minute Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live folk music, a dance show, Hungarian buffet dinner, and night views of major landmarks.
“A Must do, an excellent opportunity to see all the places to visit from the Danube river at night...all lightned up!”
90-minute Budapest Danube dinner cruise on the Gróf Széchenyi paddle steamer with Prosecco, goulash soup, live music, and night-lit landmarks.
“Great entertainment and tasty food!Many thanks team🫶🤝🤝🤝”
Candlelit Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live music, a 4-course meal, and top night views of Parliament and the bridges.
“Really enjoyed this trip. Such a beautiful evening for our trip. Was so mild out and no rain. Food was good but small portions so don’t be expecting a huge banquet. We had some delay with our main course but other thank that the staff were so polite and lovely. As we were boarding I…”
Budapest by night on the Danube: 1.5-hour cruise with Hungarian folk dances, live music, and an unlimited buffet dinner for $93.
“Our dinner cruise in Budapest was our very first experience in the city, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions we made! It’s the perfect way to see all the main attractions beautifully lit up along the river — like having the whole city in the palm of your hand. The food was…”
Budapest Danube candlelit dinner cruise with live music, 4-course dinner, and welcome drink, plus 2.5 hours of night views.
“Well organized. Food selection and preparation were excellent. The staff was professional and timely.”
2.5-hour Danube dinner cruise on the River Diva with live music, unlimited drinks, and chef-made dinner plus Parliament and bridge views.
“WOW just WOW, Absolutely phenomenal evening, the best money I've ever spent on holiday. From start to finish this was a great evening of music , food and drink all served up by 2 great waiters Andrtand Joe .....great value for money and highly highly recommended”
A 2-hour Budapest Danube dinner cruise with welcome Prosecco, a 4-course meal, and live music plus folk dance or piano as the city lights up.
“The food and entertainment were both great!! I read the reviews about the mediocre food before coming on and prepared myself not to expect much but the food was flavorful, hot, and overall delicious! Dancers were great and loved the crowd participation.”
2-hour Budapest Danube dinner cruise: 4-course meal, prosecco, and live Hungarian folk music and dance with illuminated Buda and Pest.
“Highlight of our weekend trip. Food was very tasty (had the Hungarian menu) and piping hot. Music and dancing absolutely fantastic. 2 hours sailing up and down the Danube taking in all the sights lit up at night. Drinks very reasonably priced which was a pleasant surprise.”
Medieval dinner in Budapest with a welcome shot, 0.5L beer, huge steak menus, and a sword-and-dance show. 3 hours.
“Fantastic the food was good and the entertainment was fantastic overall a great experience.”
A 2-hour Danube sunset cruise with a 4-course dinner, welcome prosecco, and live music and dancing plus major Budapest landmarks.
“Excellent arrangements. Very organised. Great food. Night views from the cruise was just wow. Very entertaining musics and sings. Francis looked after very well. Overall an excellent experience. I will definitely recommend this dinner cruise when visiting Budapest.”
