Little Budapest Restaurant / Bar - Westlake Ohio    
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Little Budapest

25124 Center Ridge Rd.
Westlake, Ohio 44145

440.617.0404

Hungarian


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LISTEN TO CONNY AND DEANNA


Priced right and food was fantastic. Just like typical restaurants we visited in Hungary. Schnitzel, Paprikas, Stuffed cabbage, Palascinta, just like Grandma used to make. I wish we could find something similar in AZ. Always go there when in Cleveland. And leftovers are a bonus. Deanna and Conny said it all. Tell Lilly and Annie to dine elsewhere! I wish we had YOU in Kingman.

Review by Dottie from Kingman, AZ posted August 14, 2010

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Taste it before you take it home.


Their Wienerschnitzel is very good. However, when I ordered chicken paprikas to take out, it was horrible. I could not eat it. The only flavor it had was salty, salty, just salty. It is the worst food I have ever had. It did not look good, it tasted even worse. EP Rocky River, Ohio

Review by EP from Rocky River posted May 28, 2010

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Terrible service in Westlake


I visited Little Budapest for the first and last time. It was a terrible experience for me. I was rushed for the entire meal. The Chicken Paprikash was cold and the sauce was watered down. My server was rude and just wanted me out of there. When she gave me the check, she said pay now because we are closing. There were other people eating at the time. I gave her a very small tip and I could hear her yelling in the back about it. Saying that I kept her late and gave her a miserable tip. Which she did deserve. I'm going to call the owner, because if his business is down, I would bet it is because of her. There are no hours posted outside and if I was too late to be served, they should have told me when I walked in.l I work in a manager/customer service role and I would not have a job if I treated people like this,

Review by Beverly Schultz from Westlake posted April 20, 2010

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too delicious


We love having folks with deep accents to enhance the experience. We go back time after time. We love the simple atmosphere---nothing pretentious. Don't come if you are expect fine dining----here it is all about the food. Definitely the best Hungarian food I've had in a restaurant yet. Annie how much do you eat? The plates were fine enough size and it is an exaggeration they are play plates. So sorry you wanted more--- The portions are offered in 2 sizes--did you order small or regular?

Review by Marilyn from Westlake posted March 07, 2010

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Yum, Yum, Yum


What can I say? This is THE place for paprikash and schnitzel! The schnitzel is so tender it melts in your mouth and paprikash gravy....absolutely the BEST I have ever had - I would LOVE to know what the secret is to that gravy! Also...must try the cucumber salad and dumplings w/feta! Outstanding!

Review by Cecelia from Sheffield Lake posted February 03, 2010

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BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!!!


BEST!!!!!!!!!! BEST!!!!!!!!!!! BEST!!!!!!! O I FORGOT SOMETHING, THE BEST!!!!!!!! this restaurant became my favorite place, fantastic food, reasonable prices, and friendly and fast service. THANK YOU!

Review by Frank from Lakewood posted January 02, 2010

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SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!!!!!!


I TRAVEL A LOT IN THE UNITED STATES, FROM NEW YORK TO L.A. FROM CHICAGO TO MIAMI, AND FROM SAN FRANSICO TO DALLAS. MY FAMILY, MY BUSINESS PARTNERS, AND I EAT OUT ON AVERAGE 5 OR 6 TIMES A WEEK. ON MY LIST THIS RESTAURANT IS ONE OF THE BEST IN THE UNITES STATES PERIOD. THE FOOD IS FANTASTIC. SERVICE IS FREINDLY FAST AND VERY PROFESSIONAL, AND THE RESTAURANT IS SO CLEAN YOU CAN EAT ON THE FLOOR. I WENT THERE WITH THREE OTHER PEOPLE AND THE WAIT WAS 25 MIN BECAUSE THE RESTAURANT WAS SO BUSY. IT WAS WORTH IT TO WAIT 25 MINUTES. THE BEST MEAL WHAT I ATE IN A VERY LONG TIME. THE FRESNESS AND THE TASTE OF THE FOOD IS AMAZING. NO ONE CAN COPY THE FOOD. WE WERE SURPISED ABOUT THE PRICES BECAUSE THEY WERE LOW COMARED TO OTHER QUALITY RESTAURANTS. THIS RESTAURANT WORKS ALMOST AS A FAMILY STYLE DINNING WITH THE PRICES. BY THE WAY, I HAVE A MESSAGE TO LILLY AND ANNIE, IF YOU HAVE SOME PROBLEM WITH THE RESTAURANT AND PRICES, YOU SHOULD STAY HOME AND ORDER FROM SOME JUNK CHINESE FAST FOOD PLACE AND DO NOT GO OUT TO EAT BECAUSE FROM YOUR REVIEW, I UNDERSTAND YOU GUYS ARE CHEAP PEOPLE WHO IS LOOKING FOR A FREE MEAL AND CAN NOT AFFORD IT, AND CAN NOT AFFORD THE BEST QUALITY FOOD, SO McDONALD'S AND BURGER KING IS AVALIABLE FOR YOU, BUT PEOPLE LIKE YOU STILL COMPLAIN ABOUT THE FRENCH FRIES. BY THE WAY, WHEN I LANDED FROM THE HOPKINS AIRPORT, I ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY GOOD RESTAURANTS AROUND, AND THEY TOLD ME THE LITTLE BUDAPEST RESTAURANT IN WESTLAKE. I GOT INTO A TAXI, TOLD THE DRIVER I WANTED TO GO TO LITTLE BUDAPEST, THE DRIVER KNEW EXACTLY WHERE THE RESTAURANT WAS WITHOUT ME TELLING THE DRIVER THE ADDRESS. I JUST SAY CONGRATULATIONS AND A LOT OF LUCK TO THIS RESTAURANT IN THE FUTURE, AND THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.

Review by conny from chicago posted January 02, 2010

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WHAT A WONDERFUL DINING EXPERIENCE!!!


I was a fortunate visitor of Little Budapest just last night. I am so thankful that it appeared in the restaurant listing on our GPS. What a wonderful dining experience. The server was the real deal and has only been in the United States for the last sixth months. His heavy, yet intelligible accent truly added to the quaintness of the dining room atmosphere. It was like being transformed from the everyday stresses of life to a mini vacation in Hungary. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. Our party of three marveled at the speed of which our food was prepared and yet it was very fresh with no starchiness of the noodles nor sogginess of the vegetables. No sooner did we ask for an item, and it was on the table in 2-3 minutes. We began the evening with warm, fresh bread and soft butter. For appetizers, we ordered the tender feta cheese dumplings with ham & bacon crumbles, as well as the potato pancakes. Wow, it was delicious. The dumplings were fresh and solid with no sticky texture and the ham & bacon crumbles were good quality. The potato pancakes were golden brown and crisp the way one would expect. Our party of three ordered two entrees to share, yet we all still had some left to take home for the next day. The recommended veal stew with peppers, onions, and sweet peas in a thick gravy sauce tasted marvelous on the cold, dreary, rainy night. The portions of veal were generous and once again, the quality of the meat was exquisite. The Budapest combo plate provided a slice of Wiener schnitzel that was larger than a man's hand, a three inch in diameter cabbage roll with quality ground beef, and chicken paprikash, in addition to flavorful noodles. For dessert, we ordered the cherry strudel and a flaming chocolate/pecan/walnut filled pastry topped with chocolate-vodka syrup. The pecans and walnuts were not visible, yet they were an aromatic palatable delight. All of this for a mere $67.88! I don't know of many restaurants where you could get two appetizers, two dinners to share with three people and still take home leftovers, and two desserts with such quality food product and service. Please consider giving it a try. I know that it is one that I will consider driving the sixty miles for again due to its authenticity and pleasurable atmosphere.

Review by Deanna from Akron, Ohio posted October 16, 2009

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SHOULD HAVE LISTEN TO LILLY;


DONT' WASTE YOUR TIME or MONEY. FOOD WAS SERVED ON PLATES THAT REMINDED ME OF THE SET OF PLAY DISHES I HAD WHEN A WAS A LITTLE GIRL, SO YOU CAN IMAGE THE PORTIONS. THE SERVICE; I FELT LIKE AN UNWANTED HOUSE GUEST. NOT, WHAT I EXPECTED FROM AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE RESTRAURANT IN THE SOUP DU JOUR COLUMN OF THE SUN HERALD NEWSPAPER.

Review by annie from north olmsted posted August 06, 2009

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The Best


This place is the BEST Hungarian restaurant in Cleveland, PERIOD! In response to "Lilly" below. This is a VERY fancy and classy restaurant you don't go into a place and start sharing one plate among people. Have a little class! Thats why they charged you extra. This restaurant has everbody from Cleveland Cavaliers to Judges to police chief's eating at it. They even had the violin player from "Fiddler on the roof" playing in their east side restaurant. Great

Review by Eric from Olmsted Township posted August 02, 2009

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Hungarian Soul Food


Food was plentiful and delicious! Just the right seasonings and the flavor excellent! As a Hungarian/american grew up with Hungarian cooking, met all expectations and then some! A bit pricey, but if you're wanting good home tasting cooking, won't be disappointed.

Review by Magyar Pista from Lorain, Ohio posted March 01, 2009

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RIP OFF: Special of the Day


Don't waste your time for this rip of in Westlake. Supposed special of the day was the combo for $19.99. Once we ordered we were told there was an extra $3.00 "sharing fee" although we got nothing extra for the $3.00. We said ok, Then after we had our bread and drinks waitress came out and said she was wrong and since we were sharing we were NOT entitled to the "special" price so it would actually cost us $25.99. Thus, an EXTRA $6.00 to share!!!!!Food was only mediocre-would NEVER return or recommend!!!!!BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Review by Lilly from Cleveland posted February 08, 2009

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MORE THAN WE EXPECTED


We were a party of four (including one child). The service was great! THe food was remarkable and the prices were quite reasonable. Appetizer of pork, peppers and onions in a tasty tomatoe/garlic sauce--went over quite well. I had saurkraut with pork and peppers (Transylvania Plate), Father got combo (stuffed peppers and Chicken Paprikash) and Wife got Chicken Paprikash. Dumplings were good. Dessert was loaded with liquor! Well-worth another drive to go another time!

Review by GMC from Parma posted May 08, 2008

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Little Hungary in cleveland


Small restraunt in westlake in a strip mall. Service is friendly and the atmosphere is rather informal. The quality of food was pretty good. Most entrees are available in small and regular portions. We ordered two regulars for four adults and that was good for us. Accepted that we are not big eaters. Would recommend if your are on the lookout for e.european cuiine.

Review by Anonymous from westlake posted September 17, 2006

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Northern Ohio Live Magazine


Being inside Little Budapest is like being transported to another country. Polkas fill the air; black-and-white Hungarian street scenes decorate the walls. Best of all is the comfort food that rivals paprikash dinners at Grandma's house. For starters, try the sztrapacska, a plate of tender feta cheese dumplings with ham and bacon crumbles. The Budapest combo plate, with its three sampler entrees, is enough to serve a family (tender, lightly battered Wiener schnitzel stretches across the plate). Plump ground beef-and-rice stuffed cabbage is delicious, as is the creamy portion of boneless chicken paprikash in its customary sour-cream-and-paprika gravy; a side of tarhonya, tiny sauteed noodle balls, is a surprising change from the usual spaetzle dumplings. Desserts are too tempting to pass up: A luscious nine-layer Dobos torte is filled with chocolate cream and topped with caramel, while a flaky piece of apple strudel comes plump and laced with cinnamon.

Review by Northern Ohio Live posted June 03, 2005


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