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Central Cafe & Restaurant 1887, Budapest, Pest

Central Cafe & Restaurant 1887

4.4 (27)
€30 and under
Hungarian
Károlyi utca 9, Budapest, Pest 1053

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
This amazing restaurant and coffeehouse has been the centre of attention for over 125 years of this vibrant capital city. Initially being the stamping ground of most famous intellectuals of the Hungarian literature scene, it has evolved over time into a modern, supercharming Grand Central meeting place for anyone, who wants to indulge in a late back, yet contemporary ambience, where everything is in perfect harmony and where friendly staff pays attention to the smallest detail. The long standing team will make sure that your journey in time will be an experience second to none.
Open every day for breakfast, coffee, lunch and dinner, serving fantastic brunch on the weekends, fresh crispy breads, croissants and an incredible wide selection of pastries.
For those, who are looking for an impeccable evening entertainment, Grand Central Life comes alive every night turning the restaurant into a chic, cosmopolitan place with lots of show elements, live music and surprises.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hungarian, International
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Budapest
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 27 people are saying

Central Cafe & Restaurant 1887 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

27 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Berlin1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Chicken was raw Choices were limited Benedict yolk was solid live violin was a good touch the building is stunning Service was giod and the waiters and waitresses had a big positive smile on their faces Go have a coffee enjoy the atmosphere and leave imho

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  2. CatherineM

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for valentines whilst on a short break in Budapest, lovely restaurant, brilliant service from the staff only thing to food portions are quite small however the food tasted great.

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  3. rkn81

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and lovely food in a beautiful room.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 25, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Servicio un poco lento para tomar la orden

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  5. Lindy

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 23, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, good service, but food was far too salty & inedible. A complimentary dessert was offered as compensation

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place with friendly people.

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  7. CorinaIB

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambience was really good also the service was as expected for a place like this. I did not like the restricted options on the Sunday brunch menu, we had to wait until 15:00 in order to be able to order from the whole menu. Overall it was a nice restaurant with nice live piano music that traveled us to a different era.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    London26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was the best and only decent service in Budapest (better than the four seasons!) delicious food in a beautiful setting - I was only shocked it wasn’t packed.

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  9. mrandmrspip Gold

    New York City76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Old world elegance at its best. This beautiful restaurant is within walking distance of the busy section of Budapest. The service is polite and professional. The food is terrific. The restaurant was packed with diners .

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 20, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were rushed through the meal; treated like a factory and only looking to turn the table to get another seated. There are many more places in Vienna the have better food, service and atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Hungarian, International
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Budapest
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  1. Home
  2. Hungary
  3. Hungary
  4. Central Hungary
  5. Budapest

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