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Crafted with passion, served with love
A Benchmark for European Cuisine in Budapest
Costes Restaurant holds a well-earned place among Budapest's most respected dining addresses. Located on Ráday Street in the heart of the city, it has long been regarded as a standard-bearer for serious European cuisine in Hungary — a reputation now reinforced by its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2025.
The Wine Spectator Recognition
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence is not handed out lightly. It signals a wine list with genuine depth, thoughtful selection, and the kind of pairing potential that elevates a meal rather than simply accompanying it. For a restaurant focused on European cuisine, this distinction speaks to a kitchen and cellar working in genuine harmony — each reinforcing the other.
An Evening Worth Planning
Costes is a dinner destination, the sort of place you book in advance and arrive to with appetite and attention. The Ráday Street address places it within one of Budapest's more animated neighbourhoods, yet the experience inside is one of considered calm — suited to a long evening rather than a quick meal.
For visitors to Budapest seeking European cuisine at a level that draws international recognition, or for locals marking an occasion that deserves more than the ordinary, Costes remains a clear and confident choice.
Recognition