RUMOUR

Tuesday to Saturday, 5pm to 11pm. Tasting menu 39 900/64 900 Ft + wine and service. Book in advance.

RUMOUR BY RÁCZ JENÓ' - A RESTAURANT WITH A UNIQUE CONCEPT

This establishment has made a name for itself thanks to word-of-mouth, the perfect advertisement and a sign that quality is on theagenda. The Rumour restaurant is run by chef Rácz Jenő, who trained withJoël Robuchon inclassical cuisine before spending years perfecting his skills in Shanghai ,where he even won the prestigious Bocuse d'or Asie! Spending the evening there can be compared (with a little exaggeration) to an intimate dinner with a small number of friends, with themost spectacular elements of the preparations taking place in theopen kitchen , in the middle of the "stage". It's a theatrical experience , with everyone sitting at thehuge counter ,watching the show .Each dish has its own story that is played out in the mouth, and a tasting menu, half of which is plant-based, is colorful and introduces you to rare Hungarian ingredients . It'snot for nothing that Rumour has been awarded aMichelin star . Thesommelier willguide you through theextensive list of local and international wines andchampagnes on offer,while the bar on theupper floor, hidden from prying eyes like a speak-easy, matches therestaurant 's gastronomic experience .Zoltan Szabó, the barman, isknown for his avant-gardism. Did you know thathe reclaims ingredients not used in the kitchen to make cocktails ? This is part of therestaurant's zero-waste policy, and the gamble has paid off, as the cocktails on offer at the Mixology bar are delicious, like this gin and pea cocktail , or a whisky, ham and arugula oil cocktail .Surprising onpaper, but a revelation in the glass. The Rumour restaurant and bar are unmistakably unique in Budapest.