Osteria Pomo D'oro — Restaurant in Budapest

I usually don’t leave negative reviews, but this time I feel the need to share my experience. My colleagues gifted me a Kóstoló voucher worth 14,900 HUF. It was supposed to be a lovely evening — Kóstoló presents itself as a curated gastronomic experience, where you can choose from many restaurants and enjoy a special tasting menu.

Before our visit, we called the restaurant and checked their page on the Kóstoló website. It clearly stated that there is a dedicated menu for voucher holders, and that guests can choose what they'd like. This gave us the impression of flexibility and a guest-centered experience.

However, upon arrival, we were told we couldn't choose anything — the restaurant would decide what to serve us. This crucial detail was never mentioned on the phone or clearly explained online.

What we received was a meat and cheese platter, a few olives, some sun-dried tomatoes, and a lot of bread. No one asked about dietary preferences or restrictions — whether we eat meat or dairy, whether we’re vegetarian, or lactose intolerant. The decision was made for us, without consideration.

Service was mixed: the waitress who greeted us wasn't very friendly, while the male staff members were polite and attentive. Since we were still hungry, we ordered dinner and cocktails separately. The food we ordered was tasty — no complaints there. But the cocktail was another disappointment: the mint and lime were moldy and dirty. I even placed them on a plate — it was unpleasant and unhygienic.

To make things worse, when we looked at the menu prices later, the total value of what we were served was only around 11,790 HUF — not even close to the 14,900 HUF the voucher was worth (unless they charged a few thousand for the bread?). It left us feeling like the experience wasn’t worth what was paid for — especially for something that was meant to be a gift.

Overall, the idea behind Kóstoló is nice, but in reality, it felt misleading and disappointing. More transparency and care for guests — especially those using a prepaid voucher — would make a...

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