Chef István Pesti is the only Hungarian chef outside of Budapest, in a countryside restaurant, who has earned two Michelin stars. This exceptional international recognition makes him a key player at Time Out Market Budapest, where he has created a new concept exclusively for the Market. CANTEEN doesn't offer a fine dining experience; instead it brings traditional Hungarian flavours into a modern, urban space. „At my Platán Gourmet restaurant in Tata, I showcase a different side of Hungarian cuisine — it's more abstract and innovative there. However, I've always felt there's a huge demand for traditional Hungarian dishes too — the kind our grandmothers used to cook, evoking childhood memories. I wanted to bring these classic, homemade, high-quality flavours, cooked with heart and memories," explains István Pesti. The CANTEEN menu features popular dishes such as goulash soup, Wiener (veal) schnitzel, and chicken paprikash, with a classic apple pie providing the perfect finish.
Closest stationTake metro line M2 (red) to Blaha Lujza tér — it's the fastest and most direct option. Alternatively, use tram 4 or 6, or buses like 7, 7E, 8E, and 133E, which all stop nearby.
Time Out says
- Address
- CANTEEN by Pesti István
- Corvin Palace
- Blaha Lujza square 1.
- Budapest
- 1085
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