Botanica

The terrace looks out over gardens deep enough to make you forget there's a world beyond the property. This modern tasting-menu restaurant sits inside a family-run country house about an hour from Budapest, and the multi-course menu traces the chef's Swabian heritage alongside whatever the surrounding region provides. Fermented drinks made from local fruits and vegetables round out the pairing options, for guests who feel the wine list needs more competition.

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