Thanskgiving in Budapest?
Aug 6, 2012 | 6:57 am
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Thanskgiving in Budapest?
Taking advantage of the holiday J fares, Thanksgiving this year will be in Budapest for me and some of my family. I'm thinking of trying to find an American-style dinner that night. I know the American Chamber of Commerce hosts a dinner, but I was thinking something more like eating at an expat-operated restaurant might be better. Does anybody have any suggestions?
An alternate option would be Vienna, but Budapest will be better schedule-wise.
Thanks!
An alternate option would be Vienna, but Budapest will be better schedule-wise.
Thanks!
Aug 7, 2012 | 10:30 am
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The restaurant at the Intercontinental hotel is nice, and there are a few next door overlooking the Danube. Alternatively there is TGI Fridays if you want American!
Aug 7, 2012 | 12:46 pm
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Aug 8, 2012 | 6:47 am
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I agree, the Marriott is very nice as well, I've eaten there a few times. The Marriott and Intercontinental are very close to each other. From memory, the Sofitel is quite near and is also of a good standard
Aug 12, 2012 | 3:41 pm
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Thanks for the replies. We may very well end up in one of those hotels, though we'll keep looking for a non-hotel restaurant as well.
Aug 12, 2012 | 9:38 pm
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Aug 13, 2012 | 7:08 pm
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Aug 15, 2012 | 12:39 pm
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Of the three hotels, the Marriott has the best spot on the river - and really is the only one with a resort atmosphere: but, of course, November is not the best month to experience this.
The Intercontinental is on the riverside nearer the Chain Bridge, and the Sofitel is next to it: just one street away from the river.
The Marriott built up a very good culinary reputation by being the first hotel in Budapest to offer a big American-style weekend brunch.
Can't speak from recent experience - but that would be my choice for a Thanksgiving dinner.
The Intercontinental is on the riverside nearer the Chain Bridge, and the Sofitel is next to it: just one street away from the river.
The Marriott built up a very good culinary reputation by being the first hotel in Budapest to offer a big American-style weekend brunch.
Can't speak from recent experience - but that would be my choice for a Thanksgiving dinner.