Budapest Restaurants Open for Christmas 2025 — Where You Can Still Book a Table

If you're spending Christmas in Budapest, you’ll quickly notice something: most Hungarians stay home with family, so restaurants often close from December 24–26.That also means the places that do stay open usually offer special festive menus — and yes, they can be pricey, because Christmas dining out isn’t a local tradition.

But don’t worry — there are some fantastic options. Here’s your friendly guide to the restaurants that will welcome you during the holidays in 2025, plus what kind of cuisine you can expect from each.

1. Costes Downtown

Cuisine: Modern fine dining, Michelin-starred, contemporary European

Location: 1051 Budapest, Vigyázó Ferenc u. 5

Booking: costesdowntown.hu

A polished and elegant spot perfect for a luxurious Christmas meal. If you’re craving creativity on a plate, this is your place.

2. Costes Ráday

Cuisine: Modern international fine dining

Location: 1092 Budapest, Ráday u. 4

Booking: costesrestaurant.hu

Sophisticated flavors, slow-paced dining, and a warm ambience — great for a festive dinner.

3. MÁK Bistro

Cuisine: Modern Hungarian with Nordic influences

Location: 1051 Budapest, Vigyázó Ferenc u. 4

Booking: mak.hu

A creative twist on local ingredients. Minimalist and stylish — perfect if you want something modern yet rooted in Hungarian flavors.

4. Leo Bistro

Cuisine: Contemporary European with global touches

Location: Clark Ádám Square area (inside Hotel Clark)

Booking: leobudapest.com

On 24 Dec 2025, Leo Bistro offers a pre-paid 3-course Christmas dinner and closes at 23:00.Expect refined plating, beautiful views, and a cozy holiday atmosphere.

5. ARAZ Restaurant

Cuisine: Hungarian & French fusion, buffet-style Christmas dinner

Location: Dohány Street, near the New York Café

Booking: araz.hu

They offer a Christmas Eve buffet dinner on 24 December, with live music and drinks included.25–26 December availability may vary, so checking directly is best.

6. Spago by Wolfgang Puck (Matild Palace)

Cuisine: Upscale Californian–international fusion

Location: Matild Palace, near Erzsébet Bridge

Booking: spagobudapest.com

They offer a special Christmas Eve dinner menu on 24 December

(75,000 HUF per person + service).Information for 25–26 December should be confirmed directly.)

Expect stylish, high-energy dining with serious glamour.

7. KOLLÁZS Brasserie & Bar (Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace)

Cuisine: French brasserie with Central European touches

Location: 1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 5–6

Booking: fourseasons.com/budapest

They serve a 5-course festive dinner on both 24 and 25 December.For 26 December, they often offer festive brunches, which are usually fantastic.

8. Meshuga

Cuisine: Israeli / Middle Eastern

Location: 1065 Budapest, Hajós u. 27 (near the Opera House)

Booking: meshugabp.com/christmas-at-meshuga

Meshuga is offering a special Christmas menu for 2025 with modern Israeli flavors — fun, bold, and a bit unconventional for Christmas, which makes it extra memorable.

Final Thoughts

Christmas dining in Budapest isn’t cheap — simply because it’s not traditional here for locals to eat out during the holidays. Many restaurants close so staff can spend time with their families.

But the places that stay open truly go all out, offering festive menus, creative dishes, and beautiful settings. If you want a special Christmas meal, booking early is a must — some places fill up as early as late November.