Budapest's fanciest and most famous restaurant is also widely consider the country's-and maybe Easter Europe's-best.Reopened to much fanfare in 1992 after restoration by Hungarian-born American restaurateur George Lang,the aristocratic magic of its 1894 debut can still be felt,from the era when Budapest was the Paris of Eastern Europe.The menu is delightfully old-fashioned,with many classic dishes prepared as they were in Gundel's glory days.Some of Hungary's best wines never leave the country,and they can be found on the extensive wine list,the city's most impressive,including a noble Tokay dessert wine,one of many under the Gundelhouse label.Just next door is Gundel's popular sister establishment,Bagolyvar(The Owl's Castle),whose manu is less extensive,less expensive and more homestyle-owner Lang wants visitors and Hungarian diners alike to have a wandering Gypsy violinists,and a cozy down-home alternative.
For those who like exclusivist places,this would be a good choice to spend New Year's Eve.
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