Fausto's — Restaurant in Budapest

We ate there dinner at 22.9.21, a family of 4 people. We reserved a place in advance, but it was to another Fausto restaurant, in Brooklyn NYC….when we arrived to the restaurant we said that we have reservation, but they couldn't find it. But they "arranged" a table for us, after a 20 minutes waiting. We sat in a round table, in a very exclusive atmosphere. They first serve some tasty snakes and bread, like the restaurants in Italy. They also give you "all can you drink" mineral water (all of that costs 1500 FT per person). The dishes are small (e.g. the Ravioli with fish is only 4 units), so I and the kid had to order 2 pasta dishes. My wife ate a salad. The food is served very well designed. You can see the pasta pictures. We had only 1 dessert – Tiramisu, which was very good. We paid ~60,000 FT, including service (the service is good). We couldn't understand why there is no Pizza in the menu. BTW – Fausto himself takes the orders, and gives the bill. In general – It's a good Italian restaurant (Gourmet), but quiet expensive...

I’ve had the privilege of dining in some of the world’s most exclusive, multi-Michelin-starred restaurants — yet this experience was truly something exceptional.

From the very first moment, the design and atmosphere spoke of elegance and intention — warm, elevated, and beautifully composed.

The service was outstanding on every level. The waitstaff were attentive without being intrusive, elegant without pretense — striking that rare balance between presence and subtlety. Every detail was handled with such professionalism and ease, it made the evening feel seamless and effortless.

The food… unforgettable. Each course was a work of art — not only in presentation, but in the complexity and harmony of flavors. Bold yet refined, every bite revealed a new layer.

The sommelier’s choices were impeccable and full of insight, elevating each dish to something almost transcendent.

A remarkable experience from start to finish. Thank you for reminding us what true hospitality and culinary passion...

First of all: the food is excellent and top notch - no negative comments on that! It was my 4th visit here, but this time, some things were not OK: The staff acts very blunt and grumpy: we didn't see a single smile in the entire evening. They are not rude, just rigid, short and apathetic. We didn't feel very welcome. We had the 4-course menu, but the portion sizes were way too small. We still felt a bit hungry after our visit and went for another desert and coffee in the city. In the 4-course menu, the parsnip and beetroot(?) creams were reused in two of the dishes. They appeared in the starter and reappeared in the main course. This is a shame. The staff didn't ask us if we wanted any coffee or digestive...