Authentic Hungarian and European Food at its Finest

Hungarian food is acclaimed for its wonderful flavours worldwide, and in the tradition of the classic Hungarian restaurant, our menu has an enormous range of Hungarian, European and modern fare. Of course you’ll get an amazing Goulash, but you can also look forward to dishes like Stuffed Capsicum, Eye Fillet Budapest and our famous schnitzels.

Our bar features a wonderful range of pálinkas; pure fruit brandies imported from countries including Hungary, Croatia, Montenegro and France. We stock a wide variety of European beers, local and Hungarian wines, and spirits. We also offer BYO wine. So whether you’re up for a quiet drink, or a big night out, you’ll be sure to enjoy yourself.

Our head chef, Viktor Sallay, is a native of Budapest, Hungary. He has over twenty years cooking experience in a variety of cuisines including Hungarian, Russian, Italian and Modern Australian. He was head chef at the Brighton Savoy Hotel. He then ran Melbourne’s most famous Hungarian kitchen at the Newmarket Hotel in St. Kilda which was frequently reviewed and recommended in newspapers and on the radio. Now, together with his partner, David Buchler, he aims to bring to Melbourne an authentic Hungarian menu in a warm, casual and friendly environment.

We offer a discounted Happy Hour every night and wonderful Live Music every Tuesday.

Budapest Restaurant and Palinka Bar
273 Glen Huntly Rd
Elsternwick VIC 3185
Phone: 03 9530 0849
Dinner: from 5pm 7 days a week
Lunch: 12 noon - 2:30pm Sundays
   

HAPPY HOUR

$14.00
SCHNITZELS

CHICKEN LIVERS

GOULASH

JUGS OF BEER

and lots more!

Hungarian Happy Hour

You can enjoy delicious Hungarian food at heavily discounted prices during our Hungarian Happy Hour. Portion sizes are the same as normal, however some restrictions apply with respect to side dishes, ordering times and departure times*. See our menu for full details. Click here.

Our happy hour applies for Take Away orders also, but orders must be placed during the Happy Hour ordering time and picked up before the Happy Hour departure time.

Happy Hour times are as follows:

MON – WED: Order 5pm – 6:30pm, depart restaurant by 7pm

THURSDAY: (Two sittings apply) 5pm - 6:45pm, depart by 7:15pm, then 7:30pm onwards

FRI – SUN : Order 5pm – 6pm, depart restaurant by 6:30pm


HAPPY HOUR CONDITIONS: We cannot guarantee the speed of service and customers staying past the required departure time will be charged full price regardless of what time the food is served. Please ensure you leave by the required departure time if you wish to take advantage of Happy Hour pricing. We do not allow sharing of happy hour meals. Shared meals will be charged full price. On Thursdays, each customer is required to order a minimum of one main meal or spend a minimum of $14.

 

Live Music First and Last Tuesday
of Every Month

   

PLAYING THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

BOHEMIAN NIGHTS

Violinist Ernie Gruner and accordionist/singer Phil Carroll play Gypsy, Klezmer, Middle-Eastern, French, Italian, Russian, jazz and tango music which range from soulful to wild.

Ernie specializes in Jewish music and Phil specializes in Middle-Eastern music. They have worked together with theatre and dance events for Russian, Armenian, Jewish, Turkish, French and Italian and other productions and communities, as well as parties and weddings.

BOHEMIAN NIGHTS are as experienced at concerts as at the European artform of serenading at tables and taking requests as well as creating atmosphere in a street festival.
The duo was originally named Gypsy Nights after a famous duo that entertained in the restaurants and cafes of Budapest in the 1930s.

Find out more at www.erniegruner.com

   

PLAYING THE LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

GOYIM!

Join our crazy street gypsies on the last Tuesday of every month.

Bringing a fresh new take to traditional gypsy music. See Paul on the double bass and Esther on the violin with her jingly gypsy bells strapped to her skirt. They delight young and old with their klezmer, balkan and gypsy tunes.

Find out more at www.myspace.com/goyimstreetgypsys






 

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