Kitchen & Bar
PAUSE
A mother & son table in the heart of the city, where the day is allowed to slow down.
Váci Utca 63, BudapestHappy Hour
Daily · 15:00 — 17:00
Beers & Wine15% OFF
Cocktails30% OFF
Kitchen & Bar
PAUSE
A mother & son table in the heart of the city, where the day is allowed to slow down.
Váci Utca 63, BudapestDaily · 15:00 — 17:00
A Pause, Worth Staying For.
Everything about visiting us on Váci utca — hours, the menu, the terrace, and a few things first-time guests always ask.
Small plates, many flavours, and dishes placed in the centre of the table. Every plate is meant to be shared, tasted, and enjoyed together, creating an experience that feels as social as it is delicious.
Sharing transforms dinner into something more than a meal—it becomes a conversation. Discover new flavours, pass plates around the table, and enjoy the kind of evening today's guests are truly looking for: something to explore, talk about, and remember together.
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Questions, Answered.
Everything you need to know before visiting Pause Kitchen & Bar.
Traditional Hungarian food, tapas style.
1056 Budapest, Váci street 63.
Every day from 10:30 to 22:00.
Reservations are optional.
Yes.
Groups up to 16 or 18 people.
Yes. We have a spacious and cozy terrace.
Yes, the terrace is heated in winter.
Yes, family friendly.
We have vegetarian and vegan options for a number of our dishes.
We provide all allergen information on our menu.
Yes, we serve Hungarian classics as full meals and tapas-sized variants.
Yes, lángos is one of our signature dishes and we serve traditional Hungarian goulash.
Hungarian wines including white, rosé, red and Tokaj selections.
Yes, we have signature cocktails, classics and non-alcoholic mocktails.
Yes, we accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
You can reserve by phone or through our website.
Yes, please contact us for private events and celebrations.
To relax, enjoy Hungarian-style tapas food, local wines and signature cocktails.
Guest Stories.
Real moments shared by our guests at Pause Kitchen & Bar.
8 months ago
“Stumbled across this lovely restaurant earlier this evening. Zoltán was an excellent host, giving helpful recommendations for menu & local beer choices. Everything was excellent: food, drinks, service, atmosphere & host.”
9 months ago
“The food was DELICIOUS and the service was impeccable. James, our server, was absolutely wonderful — offering recommendations for food, as well as things to do and see in Budapest.”
10 months ago
“A 10/10 experience! Authentic Hungarian dinner in a charming centrally-located spot with a very cozy atmosphere.”
8 months ago
“Stumbled across this lovely restaurant earlier this evening. Zoltán was an excellent host, giving helpful recommendations for menu & local beer choices. Everything was excellent: food, drinks, service, atmosphere & host.”
9 months ago
“The food was DELICIOUS and the service was impeccable. James, our server, was absolutely wonderful — offering recommendations for food, as well as things to do and see in Budapest.”
10 months ago
“A 10/10 experience! Authentic Hungarian dinner in a charming centrally-located spot with a very cozy atmosphere.”
8 months ago
“Stumbled across this lovely restaurant earlier this evening. Zoltán was an excellent host, giving helpful recommendations for menu & local beer choices. Everything was excellent: food, drinks, service, atmosphere & host.”
9 months ago
“The food was DELICIOUS and the service was impeccable. James, our server, was absolutely wonderful — offering recommendations for food, as well as things to do and see in Budapest.”
10 months ago
“A 10/10 experience! Authentic Hungarian dinner in a charming centrally-located spot with a very cozy atmosphere.”
8 months ago
“Stumbled across this lovely restaurant earlier this evening. Zoltán was an excellent host, giving helpful recommendations for menu & local beer choices. Everything was excellent: food, drinks, service, atmosphere & host.”
9 months ago
“The food was DELICIOUS and the service was impeccable. James, our server, was absolutely wonderful — offering recommendations for food, as well as things to do and see in Budapest.”
10 months ago
“A 10/10 experience! Authentic Hungarian dinner in a charming centrally-located spot with a very cozy atmosphere.”
7 months ago
“Pause has innovative craft cocktails, which exude both presentation and taste. A must try in Budapest.”
a year ago
“The food and service was amazing. We had the Hungarian breakfast and it was really good.”
3 weeks ago
“Lovely cappuccino served by friendly staff with perfect music and atmosphere.”
7 months ago
“Pause has innovative craft cocktails, which exude both presentation and taste. A must try in Budapest.”
a year ago
“The food and service was amazing. We had the Hungarian breakfast and it was really good.”
3 weeks ago
“Lovely cappuccino served by friendly staff with perfect music and atmosphere.”
7 months ago
“Pause has innovative craft cocktails, which exude both presentation and taste. A must try in Budapest.”
a year ago
“The food and service was amazing. We had the Hungarian breakfast and it was really good.”
3 weeks ago
“Lovely cappuccino served by friendly staff with perfect music and atmosphere.”
7 months ago
“Pause has innovative craft cocktails, which exude both presentation and taste. A must try in Budapest.”
a year ago
“The food and service was amazing. We had the Hungarian breakfast and it was really good.”
3 weeks ago
“Lovely cappuccino served by friendly staff with perfect music and atmosphere.”
