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KIOSK Budapest

THE KIOSK FEELING

Our Restaurant is located in the heart of Budapest and it has become the embodiment of relaxation, reliability and high-quality gastronomic experience over the years. We have created a meeting point for the community on the Március 15. square, where everyone can catch up, unwind and have a good time. Whether you are professionals, students, couples or a large family with children, Kiosk is for everyone.

THE BEGINNING

Our restaurant is located in the Piarist building since 2013 and prior to this date, it has been a significant gathering point of the City’s life in terms of history and culture. The Piarists originally opened their school here, in 1717 and whoever visits us nowadays, would still enter its former gymnasium. The gigantic height of the ceiling and the constructivist architecture are in perfect harmony with the works of modern hungarian designers and artists, bringing KIOSK to life. The remains of an ancient Turkish bath is still hidden under our kitchen floor to this day and life has been going on continuously between the robust walls ever since. There is not an event that we have been unable to host here and there is no part of the day that we would not fill with life. KIOSK is a word of Turkish origin that literally means a place where you can get everything that is needed for your everyday life and indeed, once you enter, you will get everything you need from delicious food and drinks to an extraordinary experience, love, care as well as a smile.

"Respect the ingredient, the dish, and the person who it is served to."
Kornél Kaszás Executive Chef

NEW ERA

A new era has started in February 2024 as the owner has come to the decision that he would bring Kiosk Budapest and Babel Budapest, his other, Michelin starred restaurant under one management.

Kornél Kaszás Executive Chef is now in charge of the new menu at Kiosk, István Pénzes is responsible for the service side of the operation and Berta Szilágyi oversees the entire Pastry section. At the same time, they will continue managing Babel Budapest.

The entire team works tirelessly on taking Kiosk Budapest to the next level in terms of flavours, ambience and service.

THE FACE BEHIND KIOSK

Hubert Hlatky-Schlichter has been a gastro entrepreneur for over twenty five years now and he is also a devoted philanthropist. The places that he created are all about life affirmation, joy as well as celebration. Hubert believes that success can only be satisfying if it is not harvested alone, therefore he is always striving to share it with others. This is why he created the Helping Angels Foundation as well, through which he carried out numerous charity projects. They often cook free meals for the ones in need in one of his kitchen, but he has also organized several medical team to Malawi, the poorest Country in the world. On top of all this, the founder of KIOSK is very much committed to the idea of not dividing our Society but rather work on uniting it as hatred leads nowhere and love is the way instead.