Kalvín Restaurant & Pension

A pastel blue townhouse plays host to this series of intimate, elegant dining rooms, but many favour a spot in the striking glass-enclosed terrace overlooking the street. The multi-course menu opens with dishes inspired by the chef’s global travels, before moving on to offer refined versions of more local recipes. Beautifully presented, wonderfully flavoured Hungarian produce might include Danube salmon – accompanied by caviar, butter sauce and dill – or aged Mangalitsa ham with white asparagus, morels and chervil. Charming service and an impressive wine cellar add to the experience, as do the

Part of the Platán complex – which also includes a hotel and spa – this charming bistro sits within the same historic castle outbuilding as Two Michelin Starred Platán Gourmet. It has a pleasingly relaxed, contemporary style, and in the corner is a small shop selling desserts and ice cream. In summer you can dine beneath the branches of a 230-year-old sycamore tree on a charming stepped terrace which borders the lake. The concise menu sees robust Hungarian dishes given a refined bistro-style makeover while still staying true to their roots. Service is fittingly warm and chatty.

Located in the pedestrianised streets of the beautiful baroque city of Győr, this long-standing restaurant fits in perfectly thanks to its traditional, low-key elegance. Head past the bistro area at the front to the bright room behind, where they serve a menu which mixes Hungarian, Mediterranean and even some subtle Thai influences. The bright, vibrant dishes come in generous portions, with well-judged flavours – be sure to save room for a comforting dessert such as the gundel or zsabo pancakes. The smart pavement terrace is a hit come summer.

It’s all in the name at this sustainably led restaurant. The climb up the steep, narrow lane to the two-hectare estate results in breathtaking Danube Bend views, which become all the more special at sunset. The kitchen follows a ‘slow food’ ethos; ingredients from their nearby farm and the local area underpin the cooking, and menus evolve twice a day as new produce arrives. Dishes are fresh, unfussy and vibrantly flavoured – come for the ‘Spontaneous Bistro Lunch’ or the tasting menu at dinner. An overnight stay is a must, with the holistic experience also including a sauna and wellness centre

Located in the architecturally striking Scheiblhofer The Resort hotel, this stylish modern restaurant is nestled amid the vineyards. The glass-walled dining area affords stunning views while you savour contemporary cuisine with a Pannonian twist. The menu features dishes such as hamachi sashimi with caviar, apricots, passion fruit, yellow pepper, leche de tigre and maize, or Pannonian pike-perch bisque. The property also boasts a winery, Weingut Scheiblhofer, and wine is also an important part of the experience – the impressive selection naturally includes many of their own making.

Owners Brigi and Bence have created what they feel is their perfect restaurant in Teyföl, whose name translates as ‘sour cream’ – an ingredient used frequently in Hungarian cuisine. The restaurant sits within a characterful period building on a narrow cobbled street in the Old Town, and its bright, modern bistro-style interior provides a complete contrast. Multiple flavours, textures and colours come together in classically based dishes with a well-restrained level of creativity, such as confit chicken pancakes or a gypsy-style roast.

Steeped in tradition, this restaurant in the centre of Podersdorf has been run by the same family for four generations. Their ties to the region are reflected in delicious dishes made with ingredients from the owner's native Burgenland. The handwritten menu features classics such as veal liver and schnitzel, as well as options including pan-fried Arctic char fillet with pak choi and celeriac cream. In summer, the courtyard behind the house is especially inviting, with a spacious gravel terrace shaded by trees. The estate's own wines are well represented on the menu. The establishment also runs