Ruben Étterem

Ali Mirzaei a month ago

Wonderful meal. We had the Szegedi tüzes marhagulyásleves served in the bogrács — rich, properly spicy, and beautifully presented — and the Pecsenye kacsacomb, roasted duck leg with juniper-scented red cabbage and spicy mashed potatoes. Both were excellent. Our host spoke English and was genuinely kind and welcoming, which made the evening even better. Highly recommended if you want real Hungarian cooking. Thank you!

Cheah Soo Hwa a month ago

A Lovely Dinner at Ruben Étterem 🍽️🥂 We stumbled upon Ruben Étterem last night without a reservation and what a pleasant surprise! The food was delicious, the ambiance was great and the restaurant was clean, quiet and comfortable. The professional and attentive service made the evening even more enjoyable. Best of all, the prices were very reasonable for the quality. A wonderful find in Budapest, especially for a spontaneous dinner! Highly recommended. 😊🥰

P G 5 months ago

Had a fantastic experience at Ruben Étterem in Budapest. We visited for lunch without a reservation, and the place was surprisingly quiet — no crowds, which made the atmosphere very relaxed and enjoyable. The service was outstanding from start to finish: attentive, friendly, and professional without being intrusive. We decided to go all-in on traditional Hungarian cuisine, and it did not disappoint. For starters, we had a rich pâté and a classic goulash — both full of flavor and beautifully prepared. For the main course, we chose duck and grilled Camembert, and both dishes were excellent. The duck was perfectly cooked, and the grilled cheese was a great, slightly indulgent addition. To finish, we had a truly Hungarian dessert — easily one of the highlights of the meal. What really stood out was the balance: high-quality food, calm and cozy atmosphere, great service, and very reasonable prices. Also, it didn’t feel overly touristy, which made the experience even better. Highly recommended if you’re looking for authentic Hungarian food in a more relaxed setting.

LC 5 months ago

Very nice restaurant. We ate rabbit and pork knuckle. There was a meat pancake dish for starters that was excellent. Zoli took good care of us. He was friendly and kind. This was our last big meal in Budapest on this trip.

Eloïse Vanhoenacker 5 months ago

This place was recommended to us. It was really tasty, a lot of choices on the menu, everything seemed delicious. The people were super nice. We recommend this place to taste Hungarian food "Grandma's Style", a little bit on the pricey side, but the quantities were good !