Rib-sticking Hungarian fare can be intimidating if you aren’t used to dishes like roasted goose liver, Mangalitsa pork chop, and wild boar stew. But if you’re up for the challenge, Kispiac Bistro is a good place in Budapest to acquaint yourself with these hefty protein bombs that used to crowd the dining tables of the local aristocracy. The restaurant sticks to the old recipes, but doing it with high-quality ingredients.

One of the highlights here is the fall-apart tender pork belly with a crunchy crust and a side of baked potatoes and sauerkraut. Kispiac is located in downtown, within Budapest's financial district, meaning that price points cater to well-off office workers and tourists (main dishes are €13-20). Also note that the area gets deserted in the evenings, so come for lunch, rather than dinner.

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