Spago Budapest

4 Hands Dinner

Outstanding gastronomic series in the heart of the capital
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4 Hands Dinner

On 8 October, a special series of gastronomic events will kick off at the Michelin-recommended Spago Budapest. István Szántó, the restaurant’s executive chef, will be presenting a four-hands dinner with István Akács, head chef of Pajta restaurant, celebrating the best of Hungarian cuisine.

For this unique occasion the two talented chefs, have jointly created a special multi-course menu that combines the gastronomic philosophies of the two restaurants. The menu is based on local ingredients, combining modern and traditional techniques to offer guests a unique culinary experience. The event promises to be a truly exceptional gastronomic adventure, thanks to the shared passion and commitment to quality food shared by the chefs of Spago Budapest and Pajta. 

October 8, 2024

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A shared menu, a shared passion.
For the evening, István Szántó, Executive Chef of Spago Budapest, and István Akács, Head Chef of Pajta, have crafted a special multi-course menu. Blending their culinary philosophies, the menu features local ingredients and combines modern and traditional techniques for a unique dining experience.

4 Hands Dinner

55.000 HUF per person (including VAT), plus 15% service charge
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A shared menu
a shared Passion

From our Bakery

"Őrségi Kerekperec" - Pretzel

Freshly Baked Flatbread

Pumpkin Seeds Sourdough Roll

with the Bread Selection

Artisan Butter

Grilled Aubergine – Kapia Pepper Dip

Baked Celeriac Cream - Dukkah

Welcome Bites

Fried Porcini, Black Garlic, Pickled Pine Shoots

Fermented Cabbage, Dill

House Cured Salmon Trout, Grapefruit, Crispy Buckwheat

to Start

Confit Duck Liver & Leg Terrine

Quince Compote, Medlar, Almond Sponge

Middle Course

Őrségi Forest Mushroom Tortellini

Pecorino Cheese, Mushroom Infused "Tea"

Main Course

Trio of US Beef and Beetroots from the Charcoal

Fermented Blackberry

Pre-Dessert

Grape - Beaujolais Granita

Dessert

Valrhona Chocolate Mousse

Rosehip, Candied Rosemary, Chestnut Parfait

Surprise Mignardise

István Szántó

Executive Chef, Spago Budapest

Spago Budapest blends Californian, Mediterranean, Asian, and contemporary Hungarian cuisine with a focus on fresh, quality ingredients. Executive Chef István Szántó’s “Four Hands” concept fosters collaboration between Hungarian chefs, starting with István Akács, to elevate the country’s gastronomic scene.

István Akács

Head Chef, Pajta

Pajta Restaurant in Őriszentpéter, led by Chef István Akács, champions Hungarian rural cuisine with a farm-to-table approach using local, seasonal ingredients. Influenced by Michelin-starred Scandinavian experience, Akács blends modern techniques with traditional Hungarian flavors for a unique dining experience reflecting the Őrség region’s beauty.