Fricska 2.0
A trendy cellar restaurant offering contemporary Hungarian and European dishes with French and Italian influences. Known for its cozy atmosphere and e...
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Fricska 2.0
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A trendy cellar restaurant offering contemporary Hungarian and European dishes with French and Italian influences. Known for its cozy atmosphere and exceptional value.
Weekday Lunch Steal
Visit on weekdays for a steal of a lunch menu with appealing, unadorned dishes.
Opt for Set Menus
Consider the two- or three-course lunch menu for a fixed price to sample different specialties.
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Cuisine
Contemporary Hungarian & European
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+36 1 951 8821
Address
Budapest, Dob u. 56-58, 1073, Hungary
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Elevated Hungarian Classics
Experience traditional Hungarian dishes reimagined with sophisticated, contemporary flair. A must-try for authentic flavors with an elegant twist.
Cozy Cellar Ambiance
Dine in a charming, intimate cellar setting, offering a cozy and elegant atmosphere perfect for a memorable culinary experience.
Incredible Value Lunch Menu
Enjoy a steal of a weekday lunch menu featuring appealing, unadorned dishes at remarkably low prices. A true hidden gem for quality dining.
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Weekday Lunch Steal
Visit on weekdays for a steal of a lunch menu with appealing, unadorned dishes.
Opt for Set Menus
Consider the two- or three-course lunch menu for a fixed price to sample different specialties.
Vegetarian Options Available
Vegetarian options can be specially prepared upon request, even if not on the regular menu.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during weekdays for better service and a quieter atmosphere. Avoid crowded times.
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Weekday Lunch Steal
Visit on weekdays for a steal of a lunch menu with appealing, unadorned dishes.
Opt for Set Menus
Consider the two- or three-course lunch menu for a fixed price to sample different specialties.
Vegetarian Options Available
Vegetarian options can be specially prepared upon request, even if not on the regular menu.
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during weekdays for better service and a quieter atmosphere. Avoid crowded times.
What Travellers Say
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Fricska 2.0 is praised for its elevated take on Hungarian classics and its cozy cellar atmosphere. Diners frequently highlight the incredible value of the weekday lunch menu and the friendly, knowledgeable service, with many dishes receiving high marks for preparation and flavor. However, some reviews mention inconsistent service during peak hours and occasional disappointments with specific dishes, like the goulash or fish soup.
"Amazing meal. Every dish was tasty, prepared in an attractive but unpretentious way, with excellent service. I’d eat here every week if I didn’t live half a world away.
Duck, lamb, pork, all perfectly cooked, paired with sauces that enhanced the meat. Wines recommended were great. The whole meal was fantastic. Highly recommend."
Sanjay Pamurthy
"We had an amazing experience dining here. The tasting menu includes some classic Hungarian dishes eleveted to a very sophisticated level. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wine options. Although there isn't a vegetarian option for the tasting menu, the staff had no issues in swapping out meat for vegetarian options."
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"The place has a very cozy atmosphere, we went there for the lunch menu. The service was incredibly kind and fast, and we could choose between a two- or three-course menu. On the day we visited, there was no vegetarian option available, but the waitress asked the chef to prepare a special main course for me and organized everything perfectly.
Unfortunately, the dessert didn’t meet our expectations, but every other dish was flawless and absolutely delicious. The experience was definitely worth it, and we would love to return!"
Bernadett Bartók
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fricska 2.0 offers contemporary Hungarian and European cuisine, with French and Italian influences, specializing in elevated classic dishes.
Yes, Fricska 2.0 offers a five-course tasting menu in the evening, which has been praised for its sophisticated take on Hungarian classics.
While not always explicitly on the menu, vegetarian options can be specially prepared upon request, as confirmed by multiple guests.
Visiting during weekdays, especially for lunch, is recommended for the best value and a more relaxed dining experience.
The cozy cellar atmosphere and well-prepared food make it a great spot for a special occasion, though service can be slower when busy.
The restaurant offers well-paired Hungarian wines, available by the glass, which have been recommended as excellent accompaniments to the meals.
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Hunkering down below street level, Fricska 2.0 – reincarnation of the well-known Fricska, which closed during the pandemic – is a bright cellar restaurant specialising in international and contemporary Hungarian flavours (dishes like fisherman’s soup, beef bone marrow and roasted paprika, and forest mushroom risotto). Lunch is a regularly changing, fixed-price two-/three-course menu (I enjoyed a wonderful venison stew, coupled with chunky triangles of fried bread), while in the evening you can choose between a five-course tasting menu or à la carte options. Note it’s closed Sunday to Tuesday.
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Pre-COVID, Fricska was a rare example of casual fine dining in Budapest, elevating Hungarian classics in a spacious underground spot on a quiet street in the Jewish district. Two years after it closed, Fricska 2.0 has reemerged to fill a significant void in the city’s dining scene. The menu is concise and constantly evolving—just a few starters and half a dozen mains—but everything is exemplary, unifying fresh local ingredients with haute cuisine techniques.
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Relatively new to the city’s culinary scene and already popular with both locals and visitors to Budapest, this gastropub in the heart of the Jewish District offers nouvelle Hungarian cuisine with French and Italian elements thrown in for good measure. Found in a cozy cellar, the intimate atmosphere invites guests to relax and enjoy the elegant, tasty, and well-prepared food.
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Fricska 2.0 on the corner of the Grand Boulevard and Dob utca offers French bistro flair, and you are welcome to visit Zöld on Hajós utca if you're looking for sustainable dining. Kpi's Soup & More near Nyugati railway station offers Japanese and Hungarian fusional cuisine, and if you can't decide between Italian or Asian cuisine, Soy&Olive is the place to go. If you like the concept of several cuisines at one table, you can try the Roman pizza, the Taiwanese dishes of 101 Bistro, and the fried meat of Buja Disznó(k) at Oda, which opened in the summer on the site of Czakó Kert.
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The subtitle 'gastropub' is misleading, as this is a contemporary cellar bistro with crisp white décor and a laid-back vibe. The blackboard menu offers appealingly unadorned dishes with Hungarian, French and Italian influences. The homemade pastas are a highlight and the weekday lunch menu is a steal - MICHELIN Guide.
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A new addition to the Budapest dining scene, Fricska mixes Hungarian, French and Italian cuisine, and provides a cosy atmosphere for a tasty culinary experience.
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