Robinson Etterem, Varosligeti

Just in the midst off one of the citys' parks in Budapest (of Heroes' Square ) is a fantastic fine dining establishment 'Robinson Etterem'  that you simply have to go to if you're in Budapest. This was the last place we visited to eat on our trip to Budapest. The place itself is pretty much in the heart of the park - with the Szechenyi Thermal Baths and the Zoo only a few minutes walk from eachother.

It was the perfect place to finish the trip - the place, food and atmosphere were truly something else. We popped in for a late afternoon lunch after floating around in the Szechenyi thermal pools and were truly starving. First impressions were great - the decor is cleancut with dark, furnishings and lots of airy space. I loved how the building was situated directly on and overlooking the lake - it'd be lovely in the warmer months (after all, it was only March and there was a slight chill). Upstairs is something else - it has superb clear views of the park, lake and a palace in the background.

The décor of Robinson Etterem is truly enviable.
The dark wooden interior is consistent throughout
with a keen eye for detail. With an
earthy, natural modernistic approach to
décor
The view itself, even on a bad day is
a sight to behold - the view is quite spectacular
with the various surroundings and is a
great place to catch up with family, friends
or the other half in your life.

A truly remarkable restaurant, one not to miss out
when visiting Budapest!

Since it opened in 1989, the restaurant has went from strength to strength and has even had some famous names pass through it - such as Van Damme, Stallone and Arnold Swarzenegger.

In the actual restaurant, the kitchen itself is quite a focal point, based off the centre right as you walk in. Since it is fairly open plan, you can see a lot of food preparation and cooking taking place. One of the positives about this place, among many others I found.

The menu itself is not too extensive, but there is plenty of choice. The price range itself is quite reasonable and on average with the price of a meal in Belfast - around £100 for a meal for two which includes two courses (main and dessert) with drinks and coffee. In HUF (Hungararian Florents) this equates to roughly just under 30,000 HUF.


Robinson Etterem prides itself upon it's steak and it is a highly recommended choice - cooked and somehow seared quite different, to anything I've ever tasted. A dish that would truly not disappoint. I had the prawn linguine, which came in a flavourful, rich but not overpowering sauce.

The desserts like most in Budapest, are extremely light in texture and density but have a sugar kick that'll satisfy any sweet tooth. The caramel floating island was the perfect choice so dessert to end the meal. It had a texture thinner than custard, yet sweeter and somewhat more creamy.



Overall, a meal that was very filling in a great setting with friendly staff.