Menza

Frommer's Review

It's not surprising that this restaurant is the brainchild of the same team that started exporting Communist-era shoes to Europe as a kind of nostalgia item. The place, decorated in pastel orange and greens, exudes creativity, which is probably why Hungarian experimental theater's true star Anna-Maria Láng of the Krétakör group once recommended it as her top pick. Run by the youngish entrepreneur Roland Radványi, the decor here is decidedly retro and reminiscent of the '60s or '70s without the accompanying disco beats. The food, on the other hand, is traditional but sumptuous. We started with the clear beef soup with carrots, vegetables, and dumplings (surprisingly not served with horseradish). The appetizers were more exciting: duck liver pâté or the adventuresome bone marrow -- taken right out of the bone in front of you -- served with a salad and garlic toast. For the main course, we tried the exquisite chicken breast with plumbs and red onions, as well as the divine duck breast with cabbage pasta: we recommend both.

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