Costes Downtown Étterem - Budapest

Minden finom volt, a felszolgálók pedig kifejezetten figyelmesek és kedvesek. A kacsamájat senkinek sem szabad kihagynia, egyszerűen isteni! Egyetlen apró csalódás a főétel volt: számunkra sajnos kicsit unalmasra sikerült, hiányzott belőle az a bizonyos plusz íz vagy csavar. Ennek ellenére összességében nagyon jó élménnyel távoztunk.

Kivételesen precíz, gyakorlatilag tökéletes kiszolgálás, és hibátlan, fantasztikus fogások. A hangulat ugyanakkor inkább volt gépiesen perfekcicnosta, túl professzionális, mint meleg és hívogató. Bár a személyzet mosolyog, nekem mégis egy őrségváltás jutott eszembe róla.

Régen voltunk ilyen kaliberű étteremben, fantasztikusan éreztük magunkat. Profi és kedves volt a kiszolgálás, az ételekről pedig csak szuperlatívuszokban tudunk beszélni. Köszönjük, hogy a Costes is csatlakozott a kezdeményezéshez.

Overall, I had an enjoyable dining experience at Costes Downtown, and I appreciated the opportunity to visit during Restaurant Week. The food was thoughtfully presented, and I particularly enjoyed the freshly baked bread and herb butter. The main course was also nicely prepared, and the portions throughout the meal were satisfying. There were, however, a few small details that I felt could be improved. During my visit, conversations and laughter among staff members in an area close to my table were occasionally quite noticeable. While I completely understand that staff members need to communicate and that a relaxed working atmosphere is important, a slightly quieter environment would have made the dining experience more comfortable. The pacing at the beginning of the meal also felt a little hurried, as the bread and soup were served almost simultaneously. I would also like to mention one small concern regarding the duck liver course. I noticed a small piece with a texture resembling thin plastic film. I was unable to identify what it was, and it may well have been part of an ingredient, but I thought it would be helpful to mention this observation. Despite these minor concerns, I appreciated the overall experience and felt that the Restaurant Week menu offered good value. As this was my first visit, it was a memorable experience, and I hope these comments can be taken as friendly, constructive feedback. Thank you to the team for the evening!

Costes Downtown offers a beautifully refined dining experience, where attention to detail is felt in every aspect of the meal. The service was impeccable: polished and remarkably attentive, with all the ceremony of fine dining, yet discreet and natural, allowing each table to enjoy its own sense of intimacy. The cuisine was equally thoughtful, with delicate contrasts, beautifully balanced flavours and artistic presentations. Each dish felt carefully composed, with a lovely interplay of colours, shapes and textures. My only reservation concerned the beef neck, which, although flavourful and beautifully presented, could have been more tender and succulent. What I particularly appreciated was the attention given to the tableware. The textured ceramics, subtly mismatched glassware and carefully chosen shapes complemented the food beautifully. Together with the kokedama arrangements, they brought a distinctly Japanese-inspired aesthetic to the experience, where simplicity and harmony felt more expressive than elaborate decoration. Although the architectural setting itself is relatively understated, the thoughtful design and intimate atmosphere give the restaurant a character of its own. A wonderful experience, where cuisine, design and hospitality come together with a rare sense of coherence and effortless elegance.

Különleges, nagyon finom ételek egy barátságos, hangulatos helyen. Külön dícséret az ingyen felszolgált - és rendszeresen utántöltött - víz miatt, ami csak megerősíti, hogy itt az ételek minőségén van a hangsúly.