Kollázs Brasserie & Bar

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Collage of Flavours at Gresham Palace

Named after the Hungarian word for "collage," Kollázs Brasserie & Bar is built on the idea that creative combinations — of flavours, textures, cultures — make for a more interesting table. Set inside the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace on Széchenyi István tér, the restaurant looks directly out toward the Chain Bridge and the Danube, a setting that is hard to match anywhere in Budapest.

The Michelin Guide recommends it, and Wine Spectator recognised its cellar with an Award of Excellence in 2023 — recognition that reflects the care given to every element of the experience, not just what's on the plate.

Executive Chef Árpád Győrffy

At the kitchen's helm is Executive Chef Árpád Győrffy, whose stated ambition is to reinvent the modern bistro kitchen in luxury brasserie style. The philosophy is direct: bright colours, bold flavours, authentic French and rustic brasserie dishes with an innovative twist, grounded in high-quality local produce. That balance between French classical technique and Hungarian terroir runs through the entire menu.

What to Eat

The all-day menu reads like a confident contemporary French brasserie should — Escargots de Bourgogne with parsley and garlic butter, Dover Sole à la Meunière, Steak Frites with USDA Prime sirloin and house-made Béarnaise, Lobster Bisque with crème fraîche. A dedicated "Taste Traditional" section brings Hungary to the table without apology: Tokaji Aszú-marinated foie gras terrine with homemade brioche, Chicken Paprika with curd cheese pasta and crackling, traditional Goulash Soup, and the classic Somlói sponge cake. It is one of the more honest expressions of Hungarian-French cooking in the city.

Breakfast deserves equal attention. The morning menu spans a full buffet display, several takes on Eggs Benedict — including one with 18-month aged Mangalica ham and smoked pepper — a Foie Gras Omelette, and the signature Gresham Waffle. Sunday sees a curated three-course brunch format: no buffet, no decision fatigue, just a structured à la carte experience.

The Full Picture

Beyond the restaurant proper, Kollázs operates a bar, a pâtisserie, and outdoor terrace seating overlooking both the Széchenyi square and the bar terrace. The space accommodates private events and live music, and the wine pairing offer — recognised by Wine Spectator — gives the drinks programme the same seriousness as the food. For a contemporary French brasserie in Budapest that also knows its way around a Hungarian kitchen, Kollázs makes a persuasive case.