Have a perfect Valentine’s Day in Budapest
With Valentine’s day approaching, those of us trying to impress our partners will face quite a poser. Along with chocolates and a bouquet, we have a few tips on how to express your love with a perfect date.
But beware, there might be others in town with their eye on the same spots, so you’d best reserve tables and seats well in advance.
Breakfast at New York Café
New York Palace turns 130 this year, along with its Café, which is undisputedly among the most enchanting places in Budapest.
The building at 9-11 Erzsébet Körút is known as Anantara New York Palace Hotel since 2020, and the Café is open to hotel guests as well as the general public. Opening time is 8 AM, and it’s best to arrive early and avoid the long cues to have breakfast at this magnificent and exclusive spot.
Lat year, British gastro portal TasteAtlas ranked New York Café among the world’s best dessert places, with special mention to their chocolate cake. The cake comes finely wrapped, and makes an ideal edible gift or souvenir.
Spoiled for choice: a walk in Városliget park
After breakfast, head out to Városliget, where the fun never stops, not even in winter.
One thrilling endevour would be rising above the city by hot-air balloon. This option is only available under suitable weather conditions, which are updated on location.
Some fresh air and cultural insight will definitely perk up your day.
Lunch beside the Parliament
Once you’ve maxed out Városliget, it’s time to turn toward the Parliament.
Not only is the neighborhood worth exploring, there’s also an exceptional restaurant and pastry bistro there called Chef’s Table, or Séf Asztala.
The menu features a range of classical Hungarian dishes, from schnitzel to cottage cheese dumplings, this is the real and authentic deal, rounded off with a toast to love and happiness.
Couples massage or a dip in the pool?
After lunch it’s time once more to get active, and there’s some great options waiting back at New York Palace Hotel. Along with the Café, the luxury spa is also open to the general public.
Here you will find waiting a pool and a 6-person sauna, as well as a steam bath and a range of different treatments and massages, and a relaxation area with refreshments.
Besides relaxing music and ambient lighting and to heighten the romance, children are only allowed to visit the spa area before 3 PM.
If you’re up for a more intimate experience, there is a couples treatment option available. A full body massage followed up with a private jacuzzi session. (Note that advance booking is required for this service.)
Contact us for more information: [email protected] by email or call +3618861659
Dinner at the White Salonban
Following your wellness session, the only thing left to do is amble along to the far end of the hotel building for a sumptuous dinner,.
This is due to the coordinated efforts of András Wolf corporate chef and Zoltán Szűcs executive chef. The à la carte menu features traditional Hungarian dishes and a range of international classics, grilled meats and vegan options too. On top of all that, they have prepared a special Valentine’s Day offer.
Baked sweetpotato with spicy sour cream and caviar
Lobster soup with garlic fried lobster
Lamb loin with lentils, celery and potato gnocchi
Opera cake
Vegetarian option
Beetroots with wasabi
Celery soup with caramellized onion and sunflower seeds
Crispy potato dumplings with spinach, half boild egg and truffle
Opera cake
White Salon offers top class cuisine to Hotel guests as well as the general public. To make your reservation, email [email protected] or call +36 1 886 6111
Én ennél a receptnél egy kis lisztet még adtam a gombócokhoz, hogy jobban összeálljanak.
