Dear Guest!
When during a casual conversation we decided to begin our journey into the hospitality business, we had no idea how fast the power of thought, and joy of creation would spearhead us forward. So fast that Szaletly would open already in December, 2021! So now, here we are in this beautiful turn of the century milieu, joyfully gazing at the menu that fully reflects all the ideas
that we wanted to convey. We truly believe in Hungarian hospitality and the excellence of Hungarian cuisine.These values we want to proudly represent and promote to you and to the world.
We also believe that the answer to the challenges of the 21st century is to go back to our roots, and to think locally. Using high quality local ingredients selected from Hungarian producers,
we offer our carefully prepared dishes to our guests. We hope you enjoy our menu, and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask our colleagues. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy the Szaletly gastro experience we’ve created for you!
Dániel Szabó Petra Nikoletti Tamás Szalontay
Christmas menu
We would like to inform you that on December 23rd and 26th, we will be serving our special Christmas menu only —
our à la carte menu will not be available on these days.
Please take a look at our festive offering.
AMUSE BOUCHE
Herb butter, thyme powder, sourdough bread (1, 7)
Mulled wine shot or Amaretto grog (alcohol free)
APPETIZERS
Autumn duck liver mousse (GFur)
with quince purée, smoked almonds, and Tokaji jelly 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9
Marinated salmon (GF, LF)
with yuzu mandarin juice, and fennel salad 2, 4, 6
Vegan Waldorf (Vegan, GF, LF)
celery, apple, pecans, tofu mayonnaise and crisps 6, 8, 9, 10
Oriental beef tartare (GF, LF)
with black garlic mayonnaise, and fermented kohlrabi 3, 6, 9, 10
MAIN COURSES
Christmas Lamb Steak (GF) 6, 7
with herbed potato cream and Moroccan orange sauce
Festive Duck Leg Confit (LF) 1, 3, 6
with poppy seed potato dumplings and a plum jus
Oven-Roasted Cauliflower (V, GF,LF) 6, 7, 11
with cauliflower foam, tahini sauce, and burnt butter crouton
Salmon Steak (GF)
with cauliflower purée, foam and roasted cauliflower, served with a citrusy daikon radish relish 4, 7
DESSERTS
Somlói (Hungarian trifle)
made with carefully selected ingredients 1, 3, 6, 7, 8
Honey Custard (LF,GF)
with apricot ice cream, Turkish delight, and citrus jelly 3
Chocolate Cake with Milk Ice Cream
a tribute to chocolate 1, 3, 6, 7
PETIT FOUR
Diós puszedli
3 courses 21.900 HUF + 13% service charge
The menu includes unlimited consumption of Nordaq filtered water.
“I don’t know how others feel, but I honestly can’t remember the last time I ate truly good, authentic Hungarian food in a restaurant — the kind that doesn’t just claim to be Hungarian, but actually brings back real home-style flavors and traditions, presented in a lighter, more effortless way, just as we’d enjoy the iconic dishes of our childhood today.
This experience is possible.
The three owners and long-time friends — former banker Dániel Szabó, interior designer Petra Nikoletti, and Tamás Szalontay, who has been in hospitality since high school — run Szaletly with heart and soul, in a wonderfully fortunate partnership with Executive Chef Dániel Bernát and Restaurant Manager Zsolt Forgó.
A fun fact: the building has operated as a hospitality venue in the 14th district since 1907.”
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!
Szaletly Vendéglő és Kert is a refreshing meeting point at the gateway of Zugló, where everyone can feel at home.
In a light and pleasant atmosphere, we offer modern Hungarian dishes to our guests.
Our guiding principles: fresh and high-quality ingredients, environmental awareness, modern techniques, and respect for tradition.
Our chef, Dániel Bernát, carefully selects ingredients from local producers and prepares them with exceptional attention, ensuring that only the finest dishes reach our guests’ plates.