Bona Ventura

Belváros (District V) · Budapest

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Essência Restaurant - Tiago & Éva

World cuisine

A one-MICHELIN-star restaurant run by Portuguese chef Tiago and his Hungarian wife Éva. The five- or seven-course menus let you lean Portuguese, Hungarian or both; mangalica pork and octopus stand out.

Address
Sas utca 17, 1051 Budapest
Hours
Wed 18:00-23:00; Thu-Sat 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00; closed Mon-Tue, Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening · About 2.5 h
Price
Tasting menus from HUF 41,900 per person; beef tartare starter HUF 8,100 (Time Out Budapest, 2026)
Price level
Ft Ft Ft Ft
Diet
Vegetarian dishes

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Lunch Thursday to Saturday is the easier booking
  • Non-alcoholic pairings are offered

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