Bestia

Restaurants in Budapest District V

4.6 (8,522)

Category	Restaurants
Address	Budapest, Szent István tér 9, 1051
Street	Szent István tér
Area	Budapest District V
Phone	+36 70 333 2163
Google rating	4.6 (8,522)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 4, 2026 · updated Oct 6, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	11:00–24:00
Tuesday	11:00–24:00
Wednesday	11:00–24:00
Thursday	11:00–24:00
Friday	11:00–24:00
Saturday	11:00–24:00
Sunday	11:00–24:00

About Bestia

Hungarian classics, langos, goulash, quality steaks, local craft beers, live music

Bestia is a restaurant in Budapest District V. It is listed at Budapest, Szent István tér 9, 1051, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

Restaurants in Hungary usually open from around 11:00 until about 22:00, while bars and ruin bars stay open much later from Thursday to Saturday. On weekdays many places serve a napi menü, a fixed-price lunch of soup and a main course, typically from 11:00 to 15:00. Book a table for Friday and Saturday evenings and public holidays. Many bills already include a service charge (usually 10–15%); if not, a tip of around 10% is customary but never compulsory. Many restaurants also accept the SZÉP card, the employer-funded leisure card.

Published opening hours: daily, 11:00–24:00. It is open seven days a week. It opens on Sunday too, as many restaurants and cafés in Hungary do. Hours can differ on public holidays and long weekends, so check before you go. The listed phone number is +36 70 333 2163. It is shown in international format with the +36 country code, so it works from Hungary and from abroad alike; within Hungary you can also dial 06 instead of +36. Its website is bestia.hu, where you may find prices, details of what it offers or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 8,522 reviews, a strong result for a restaurant that suggests consistent service.

How Bestia compares with other restaurants in Budapest District V

It has the second-most Google reviews (8,522) of the 31 restaurants listed in Budapest District V.
It usually closes at midnight, later than 20 of the 30 restaurants in Budapest District V that publish their hours.
It shares Szent István tér with 9 other listed businesses.
Nearest other restaurants: Ritual Gyros & Salad (0.1 km), Divino Bazilika (0.1 km), Anna Bistro (0.1 km)

Latest Google reviews

The 8 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Erzsi a month ago

The food was delicious and our waiter was nice and on top of things. The outdoor ambience is relaxing, and I would recommend it over sitting inside. My schnitzel burger was DELICIOUS! 🐈‍⬛🍗

Stephen Michie a month ago

Food, service and atmosphere was amazing. Great location on the square by the Basilica. Live music was fantastic and Karla our server was happy, polite and attentive. Would highly recommend!!

Eli Kostova 2 months ago

We had a great time at Bestia! The service was excellent. We tried their Bestia salad with chicken, greens, and pomegranate - I absolutely loved that the dressing was light and delicious. We also tried their goulash, which was very good, as well as the lángos. We would definitely come back, the location is great, the staff has a wonderful attitude, and there was even live music! 🎶✨

krisztian polyak 3 months ago

We have been coming back here for a long time, but I have to say, we received the best service today from Petra. Martin and Zoli were simply incredibly kind. This dinner was so good, it's hard to put into words! They adored our kids too, so it was an absolute pleasure to be here, and we practically became friends. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to everyone, it's a must-try! And yes, the food is absolutely delicious too!

Janet Perez-Frye 3 months ago

My son (14yo) and I had a lovely lunch at Bestia. The food, atmosphere and service were wonderful. Our waitstaff (Melanie) was very pleasant and engaged with us. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Ilona Chatsikidou 4 months ago

This restaurant is located in a very central area and was extremely busy during our visit. Because of that, the waiters were a little slow in taking our order and bringing the food, but overall they were still polite, friendly, and nice. The food was very good, and the cocktails were also enjoyable. Additionally, there was live music, which created a very romantic and pleasant atmosphere, especially for a couple like us. Overall, despite the waiting time, we had a lovely experience and enjoyed the atmosphere very much.

Änna 4 months ago

A very nice restaurant. The goulash soup was really good and I’d recommend it to anyone. The langos was also outstanding – the sausage in particular was simply delicious. The view directly over the basilica rounds off the experience. It’s definitely worth a visit.

Natalia 7 months ago

Without a doubt, one of the best services I've experienced in Budapest. Clear, fast, and above all, attentive service. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Mushrooms with jalapeño’s sauce were super good. Karla was our waitress, and it's clear she knows her stuff and loves her job. As a personal suggestion, it would be nice to vary the side dishes a bit; four options were potatoes and one was vegetables, so more choices would be interesting. We'll be back.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bestia located?

Bestia is at Budapest, Szent István tér 9, 1051, in Budapest District V. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Bestia?

Bestia is listed as a restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Bestia?

Published hours: daily, 11:00–24:00. Hours can change on public holidays (such as Christmas Eve, Christmas, Easter or 20 August), so call before a special trip.

Is Bestia open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday the hours are 11:00–24:00. Most restaurants and cafés in Hungary open at weekends too.

Can I pay with a SZÉP card?

Many Hungarian restaurants accept the SZÉP card (the OTP, MBH or K&H employee benefit card), but not all, so ask in advance. On weekdays many places also offer a good-value set lunch (napi menü).

Do I need to book a table?

On weekdays it is rarely necessary, but on Friday and Saturday evenings, public holidays and during big events booking helps. The simplest way is to call +36 70 333 2163. Bookings may also be possible via bestia.hu.

How is Bestia rated on Google?

Bestia has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 8,522 reviews.