Costes (restaurant)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Budapest , Hungary |
Key people | Eszter Palagyi (head chef) |
| Products | Fine dining, seasonal tasting menus |
Costes is a distinguished Michelin-starred dining establishment located in Budapest, Hungary. The culinary direction is led by head chef Eszter Palagyi.
Background
In 2010, Costes earned the distinction of being the first restaurant in Hungary to receive a Michelin star. The establishment prioritizes ingredients sourced from local regions, such as duck from Kunság, wines originating in the Tokaj wine region, catfish harvested from Lake Fertő, and pork from the Mangalica breed. Additionally, native truffles are incorporated into the offerings. The menu is seasonally driven, drawing inspiration from the traditional recipes of the head chef's grandmother. In 2018, tasting menus were available at an approximate cost of US$150 per person. In 2015, Costes expanded by launching a second venue named Costes Downtown, which provides a more casual dining environment.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Costes introduced an innovative dining experience by serving meals inside Ferris wheel cabins to ensure proper social distancing. Guests enjoyed private carriages featuring a four-course menu that included dishes such as braised oxtail, duck liver, cured pike perch, prime rib, and poached pear "belle Hélène."