The Atrium restaurant is within Budapest’ prestigious Corinthia Hotel Budapest. This hotel establishment has long been enjoying a reputation as one of Budapest?s premier destinations, and its restaurant is no less spectacular.

The immediate impressions are amazing: the Atrium is classy, elegant and stylish, with the classic and beautiful European decor dominating over the aesthetically pleasing interior design concept. The service and the staff were perfect. Not only the service was impeccable, but the atrium layout made the experience very pleasing for us. The tables in the dining room were not too close to each other, allowing guests to enjoy their meals while also feeling entitled to some privacy and space. The restaurant offers a vast and prized selection featuring some of the best Hungarian wines, and a menu littered with local gastronomic masterpieces. This is high-end cuisine for a discerning audience of food enthusiasts and fine dining purveyors. The Somelier proposed as wine a very nice Tokaji late havest 2012.
The chef and his team are all about creating great meals by using fresh meals from the freshest, most high-quality ingredients available, sourcing the best local produce and the finest imports. The restaurant particularly focuses on classical Hungarian cooking, bringing a new, fresh wave of creativity to the timeless recipes long regarded as local culinary staples.

As a starter, we ordered an excellent plate of pan-fried scallops served with a fre...