Costes Downtown

Costes Downtown is a flagship of Budapest’s contemporary fine dining scene, located on the ground floor of the Prestige Hotel on Vigyázó Ferenc Street in the city centre. Opened in 2015 as a sister venue to the original Costes, which was Hungary’s first Michelin-starred restaurant, Costes Downtown has been listed in the Michelin Guide every year since 2016. The restaurant is known for its young, dynamic team and relaxed yet refined atmosphere, offering an elevated dining experience without the stiffness often associated with fine dining. The kitchen draws heavily on international techniques, with particular inspiration from Japanese, Spanish, and French culinary traditions. Executive Chef Márk Molnár trained at some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens, including the three-Michelin-starred El Bulli in Spain, Taillevent in Paris, and under Japanese master chef Chikara Yamada in Tokyo. His cooking brings these global influences to bear on the highest quality local ingredients: mangalica pork from Hungarian farms, wild game from Nógrád, and seasonal vegetables from producers in the Budapest region. The result is a cuisine that is both internationally minded and locally grounded. The tasting menu changes with the seasons and is consistently praised for its precise execution, vivid flavours, and artistic presentation. Costes Downtown is a must-visit for those seeking a world-class international dining experience in the heart of Hungary.