Fakanál Restaurant, the market restaurant
Find out how we preserve the gastronomic heritage of the Hungarians in the unique architectural setting of the Great Market Hall!
Fakanál Restaurant - Traditional Hungarian flavours in the Great Market Hall
A Spoon Restaurant a Great Market Hall on his gallery, just above the main entrance on Vámház körút. Our cosy environment is made special by the old kitchen utensils and the equipment, so that our guests can experience the intimate atmosphere of the old Hungarian homes.
In our restaurant we have been serving traditional Hungarian cuisine for more than 25 years, prepared every day with fresh ingredients from the Fair Hall - with as much love as if our grandmother had cooked it.
Our virtuoso gypsy orchestra turns every lunchtime into a special experience to make your a gastronomic treat to be remembered forever.
When the Fair closes, the Fakanal opens its doors for private events: for company dinners, partner meetings, team building programmes. This is a unique way for our guests to experience the magic of the "Sleeping Market Hall".
The Fakanál Restaurant in the Central Market Hall of Budapest the only air-conditioned venue, so we offer a comfortable environment in winter and summer classic Hungarian dishes, with generous portions at friendly prices.
Fakanál Bistro - Quick bites with real Hungarian flavours
The Fakanál Bistro, the little brother of the Fakanál Restaurant, is located in the gallery, a few steps from the restaurant for those who want a quick, yet home-style meal while at the market.
Friendly atmosphere, smiling service and traditional Hungarian flavours - just as if the food had come from grandma's kitchen at home.
The Fakanál Bistro is the classic market meal to evoke the spirit of the festival: simple, quick, yet heartfelt.
If a plate of goulash soup, a freshly baked sausage or a a substantial Hungarian meal you're looking for, you're sure to find it here - fresh, homemade, with love.
Bistro opening hours:
Monday: 9:00-17:00
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00-18:00
Saturday: 8:00-15:00
Sunday: closed
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Zoltán Fodor, manager of the Fakanál Restaurant
We offer not only a quick meal while shopping and sightseeing, but also a quality recharge and family experience. A real memory of Budapest that will always be a good memory to think back on.
We believe that each of our employees has a role to play in shaping the image of the country by representing Hungarian hospitality in a worthy manner. We work with the responsibility of being the tourism ambassadors of Budapest.
Our aim is to show all our foreign guests, what Hungarians eat, what they drink and how they have fun.
The flavours of grandmother's kitchen in the Fakanál Restaurant
Do you remember the time you had lunch at your grandmother's? She always cooked family and grandchildren's favourites, with love, care and attention, using fresh ingredients. Remember those inimitable flavours that are like no one else's cooking? Did you admire how every time you cook the same thing, it's always fantastic? Can you still hear his voice, his eyes sparkling, his ladle full in his hand, asking: you want more, can I give you more?
We would like to recreate this experience for you. You will be familiar with the smells, the tastes, the environment. We offer delicious portions, classic dishes and the family atmosphere of the Market restaurant.
Restaurant Fakanál in the gallery of the Great Market Hall
During lunch you can enjoy the pulsating life of the Market Hall from our panoramic gallery: the colourful bustle of vendors and shoppers, the true Hungarian atmosphere of the market.
Our restaurant offers more than just a hearty, home-style lunch: we make a visit to the market a real experience. The historic atmosphere of the Market Hall, the experience of walking under the huge glass dome, the glitter of the Zsolnay roof tiles all contribute to making a meal here one of the most memorable moments of your stay in Budapest.
Experience the special magic of the Central Market Hall in the gallery of the Fakanál Restaurant Budapest - where traditional Hungarian food and classic Hungarian dishes have found a real home!
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Our team, who cook from the heart
Zoltán Fodor
Managing Director
Zoli has been part of the team since 1999 - literally from the beginning. He started as a waiter and now runs the restaurant. He is not only our oldest member, but also the heart and engine without whom the place would not be the same. Chances are you'll still bump into him today, because he's there almost every day, spinning, helping, organising.
Attila Markó-Markech
Chef
Attila joined us as a chef in 2010 and since then he has not only risen through the ranks, but has also won our hearts. He is now the head chef - a master of flavours and a champion of farming. He is responsible for ensuring that the iconic dishes of the Fakanal are served to our guests every day with the same quality.
Ildikó Nánássy-Németh
Sales Director
Lidi joined the Group during her university internship and joined us in 2008. Since then she has been in charge of the events and tourism groups business and is also responsible for our communication. If the Fakanal appears anywhere, it's sure to have his hand in it.
Viktor Váradi
Restaurant manager
Viktor joined us in 2023, but he has already proven himself in other areas of the Group. He is lightning quick with solutions and his sense of humour is legendary in the team. He's the one who keeps things under control and does everything he can to ensure our guests leave satisfied - and return.
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