Teyföl RESTAURANT — Restaurant in Szentendrei járás

It was our first time in this restaurant. We came with an expectation of delicious food, excellent service and inspiring atmosphere. When we entered the restaurant we could barely open the door as it was scratching the floor badly. After several attempts we managed to get inside and were met by a waitress and a fully empty restaurant. We asked if we can sit anywhere and we were given a choice of two small tables. The atmosphere of the restaurant screams expensive and reliable, however the table greeted us with absolute no respect as it was dirty and there were sticky stains. The menu itself is good. We really liked the new waves in the traditional dishes along with the QR code that opens up the bar menu and the information on dog adoption (thats the best part of our experience in the restaurant, respect to the owner). Understanding that the menu is small and well prepared to ensure the quality and taste of the dishes, we had big expectations towards them. While we were waiting for the main dishes, we were served a compliment from the chef - it was tasty, however the ratio of the creme and onions was not well balanced. You could mainly feel the green and marinated onions and not really the rest. Moreover, before serving this type of compliments it is preferable to ask for allergies. Otherwise the compliment should be excluding any types of allergen food. We ordered 2 main dishes - cordon blue and game stew. The cordon blue was great and well balanced. The combination of the garnish and pickles was extremely successful, it’s one of the rare times when i finished not just the meat but the whole garnish as well. However the game stew didnt bring such pleasure. The garnish and the meat didnt get along as both of them were tasteless and didnt have any highlighted taste. The stew itself lacked spices or other vegetables to balance out the neutral flavour of the dish. I would recommend rethinking this position in the menu as it’s clearly not at the same level as the cordon blue and this ruins the experience. As i mentioned before the restaurant was absolutely empty and we were the only guests. Despite this i had to stand up several times and walk to look for the waitress (wanted to get some napkins, salt). In a restaurant that positions itself at this high level, this kind of service is not acceptable. I would understand the lack of attention if the staff was busy with work but sitting by the bar turned back to the tables can hardly be described as work. Lastly, i would recommend to bring the change back to the guests and leave them the decision to give tips if they wished so (especially since the service fee is already included). An idea to the owner - i would be more than happy to leave the change (if i was given this change back) or extra tips that would go to the dog shelter, maybe other guests that share the same view would like and support this idea. All in all, there is a big room for improvement to the level that the restaurant is advertising itself to. The acceptable base is there, but at the moment it’s only at the entry level compared to other Hungarian and worldwide restaurants in the same segment. I wish to come back in a few months and see...

TL;DR: My dining experience at the Teyfol was exceptional. It should be beyond any honest debate that it is absolutely worth the cab ride from Central Budapest and beyond.

Everything was delicious and there is an obvious focus on using ultra high quality local products. Out of six of us, five said it was the overall best meal of our three week trip (my sister in law is the contrarian type).

Unless you are looking for an all-you-can-eat buffet kind of experience, the portion sizes are generous even by American standards. Even more so for a quality and taste-focused fine dining restaurant.  We initially thought it was pricey for a "Hungarian food restaurant," but looking back now and considering how good the food was (and that is to say nothing about the quality of the local ingredients), I think it represents a tremendous value and a fleeting opportunity to eat at a Michellin star level restaurant before it gets discovered.

Final note about the food - after traveling for years with a vegetarian and hearing the endless nagging about how she is treated like an afterthought on fine dining menus that lacked options beyond a dumb salad, or at best some boring veggie pasta/risotto dish, we were really impressed by the two or three really interesting vegan versions of actual Hungarian main dishes.

The service was totally great. Good mix of friendly, attentive/helpful and knowledgeable about their food and wine (in English).

The atmosphere is another thing that took this restaurant to the next level for me. Everything appears thoughtfully designed to create a really warm and inviting vibe that is less pretentious than any restaurant I have ever been to serving such high quality, delicious and creative food. It feels like being a guest at your best friend's house (if your friend was a gifted chef who in a past life was an interior designer).  Come dressed in your favorite t shirt or a suit and you won't feel out of place.

Two final notes:

(1) They won't do substitutions of any sort, so don't ask. I think it is a dish integrity/taste concern from the chef, from what we were explained. But they do offer plenty of dishes to choose from on the menu (another thing that surprised me for such a high quality place), so I don't think anyone with allergies or sensitivities will go hungry. But still, don't be like my sister in law and try to take a build-a-bear approach with the menu.

(2) The raspberry cold brew will knock your socks off (assuming you appreciate cold brew that isn't overly sweet).  It is extraordinary.   Apparently, the somewhat goofy-looking gentleman who greeted us when we came in (maybe the manager or the host) came up with the recipe for his personal consumption and it somehow caught on at the restaurant to make it's way onto the...

Teyföl in Szentendre, which opened in 2023, is an absolute gem. The restaurant boasts a contemporary, charming setting with a lovely sunlit courtyard, where the chef sources some of the herbs and spices used creatively in the kitchen. The menu is compact yet incredibly diverse, featuring a fantastic selection of Hungarian classics.

On a beautiful September day, I started with a plum soup that was simply divine—one of the best and most inventive I’ve ever tasted. It was elegantly presented and flavoured with a hint of anise and Thai basil. The wild boar pörkölt was equally stunning, served with perfectly crispy dödölle and a striking blueberry emulsion that was as visually impressive as it was delicious.

The wine selection is very solid, and the coffee is served in a traditional caffettiera, adding an authentic touch to the experience. A little off the main square of Szentendre, Teyföl is well worth a visit. It’s the perfect spot for a delightful lunch or dinner, with a warm and welcoming team providing impeccable service throughout (congrats and a big thanks to them). Highly...