Essência Restaurant - Tiago & Éva

Very nice dinner. Loved the mix of Hungarian and Portuguese influences. The cocktails were perfect, and the infused cod was delicious. We also really enjoyed the lamb. Service was impeccable throughout.

From the sea-inspired welcome, to the octopus with purple gnocchi, the lobster, the cod and finally the exquisite watermelon granita, every dish carried the flavours and aromas of the sea and sunshine. Together, they brought back memories of a beautiful, sun-filled Greek summer from my childhood. Truly unforgettable!!

An unforgettable dining experience — warm, elegant and beautifully refined. Every dish was a celebration of flavour, crafted with exceptional precision and genuine passion. A Michelin-starred experience that truly touched us. Konstantinos and Mary from Greece

I never thought an app would pick a restaurant for me. The app calculated the calories based on the photo. The small bites were low in calories and tasted good. The place is cozy and quiet.

Wonderful!

Our experience at Essência was truly wonderful from beginning to end. Everything was thoughtfully curated, beautifully presented, and full of character. The five-course tasting menu was a fantastic journey through the flavours of both Hungary and Portugal, bringing together two culinary traditions in a way that felt creative, elegant, and completely natural. The wine pairing was equally outstanding, perfectly complementing each dish and adding another layer to the experience. What truly made the evening special, however, was the team. The staff were warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Their hospitality made us feel welcome from the very first moment. Essência is much more than a meal — it is an experience, a beautiful meeting point between two cultures, and a place where food, wine, and hospitality come together perfectly. An unforgettable experience that we would wholeheartedly recommend. We would happily return! 🇭🇺🇵🇹✨

Good food president with a little history. Ties traditional dishes together with new combinations. We chose 7 dishes with non-alcoholic drinks. Each drink was carefully matched to the food we had. They surprised us with small dishes that were not on the menu but fit in perfectly.

The five-course lunch was amazing, starting with the appetizers. The fish dishes were all cooked to perfection. Seemingly simple ingredients, with their skillful seasoning, made you realize how worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant it truly was. After finishing the egg tarts, I really wanted to visit Portugal.

Exceptional Michelin level experience at Essencia. Krisztina, Soma and Soma provided warm, attentive service, and the kitchen crew delivered beautifully executed, memorable dishes. Outstanding from start to finish.

Wow! What an incredible experience! Food was not only like beautifully curated artwork, the flavors came together perfectly. It was such a treat to see the chef and team in action. Talk about wonderful synergy! It truly shows in the meal and how well we were treated. Highly recommend Esencia!

On Saturday we celebrated our son's birthday and our 50th wedding anniversary. We had delicious food and attentive service. It was extremely touching that after paying the bill, the owner Éva took a photo of us, gave it to us on a greeting card, accompanied by a kind line, which card was signed by all the employees there. It was an extremely touching and very thoughtful gesture. Thank you!