An unassuming street in the heart of Budapest plays host to Stand – a chic, discreet, marble-tiled restaurant which sits surrounded by shops, eateries and apartments. 60km outside the capital, meanwhile, you’ll find Platán Gourmet, which occupies a barrel-vaulted cellar in a peaceful spot beneath Tata Castle.
Both restaurants were awarded Two Michelin Stars in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Hungary and are therefore united by their world-class cooking, but each also has its own personality and story to tell. There are plenty of contrasts to be found between the two, from the city to the country location; from a big, buzzy interior to a small and intimate space; and from somewhere for a chic meal out to a destination dining experience where you can also stay the night.
We spent time with Tamás Széll of Stand and István Pesti of Platán Gourmet to find out more about the look and feel of these unique restaurants.
Celebrating Female Chefs
To celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th March, along with Women's History Month, we asked some of our female MICHELIN Guide chefs about their experiences and dreams, as well as their advice for those hoping to follow in their footsteps.

Celebrating Women with Sally Abé
The Chef-Director of The Pem in London explains the significance of the restaurant's name and how she has succeeded in a male-dominated environment.

7 Female Chefs on Their Culinary Adventures
Theses powerhouses prove women rule the MICHELIN world.

Conejo Negro's Alycia Wahn Spotlights Creole, Caribbean and Latin American Flavors
Female mentors and role models in her youth inspired her to have the courage to cook delicious meals.