“Our motto is ‘quality without compromise’, which means masterful tastes, traditional Hungarian flavours, artistic presentation, attention to details, mindful service, pleasant atmosphere, and an informal fine dining experience. We always strive to use local products and the menu changes regularly, according to seasonal ingredients. During the past ten years, we have built great relationships with farmers, growing herbs and vegetables to our needs. We also have meat and fish suppliers, who deliver the freshest ingredients from the country. Luckily there are some small production farms in Hungary, raising animals in a very natural way, so we can work with non-industrial products.”

Water buffalo tartare served in a mini cornetto; steamed buns filled with Hungarian sausage; and traditional goulash served in a mini cauldron.

As the first restaurant in Eastern Europe to have been awarded a Michelin star, Costes has good reason to be proud of what it has accomplished. The Costes team has a strong focus on flawless service and creating a menu favouring dishes with traditional Hungarian ingredients and flavours which they present in their own creative style. Costes uses local products in every area – from the menu and the wine list, to cutlery and ceramic dishes, to the charity it supports.