Gay Hussar

  1. Oh dear. Avoid at all costs.
  2. Below expectations.
  3. OK. Met expectations.
  4. I really enjoyed this.
  5. Amazing. Would unreservedly recommend.
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2 Greek Street, London, W1D 4NB

Established for more than 50 years, the Gay Hussar serve a selection of Hungarian dishes at their air conditioned restaurant. They can cater for private parties of up to 22 people upon request.
Nearest Transport
Tottenham Court Road (Underground)

Reviews for Gay Hussar

The big problem with Hungary is that it just isn't very Hungarian any more. I challenge you to find good, solid, traditional Hungarian food within a mile of the center of Budapest. Sure, there's some excellent Italian grub to be had, and of course there are all those awful 'restaurants' along the tourist strip, but where oh where has all the *real* food gone?

To the Gay Hussar. That's where.

Unpretentious and unassuming. Rich, heavy and powerful. You're not going to need a dessert at the Gay Hussar

We came here after a play at the Soho Theatre, just around the corner. Arriving late we found the restaurant to have a fair few empty chairs, a surprise for a Friday night even at nine thirty. I guess the Hussar just isn't very hip.

Service was good. Attentive and helpful and the food came quickly. The restaurant is not large, so I don't imagine they would be over-taxed even with all seats taken.

The food is not fantastic and it is not stunning to look at. There are no diva-chefs prancing in the kitchen here. Still, it is good and there's a lot of it. You can expect to be well fed and experience a few flavours and combinations you might not find elsewhere.

Big hunks of meat attended by rich sauces and simple side-dishes are the name of the game. It's exactly what I wanted but could never find when I was in Hungary. Over there it's all street-cafes and rocket. What do they do in the winter, when the rocket's frozen and the streets are full of snow? I don't know, but I know I would prefer to be eating at the Gay Hussar.

Niamheen at 01/10/08
Sounds wonderful! I could really do with a paprika packed Hungarian stew right now :)

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Love the old school decor. Good ambience, quiet, classy. Hungarian food was good, great selection to choose from. Lovely charming service. Average value, it's a nice place to check out.

this restaurant is an institution a canteen for journos and politicians.

The food has always been average at best. Worth a visit in winter for Goulash , Bortsch or Wiener Schnitzel.

This place is quirky, but excellent. Watch out for the incredibly hot peppers they serve as a free snack. Wines excellent, too - grab a glass (no more) of Tokaji with your dessert. Also, the head waiter is invariably (and usually hilariously) drunk and a 9/10 for Vladamir Putin.

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The Gay Hussar is Europe´s most celebrated Hungarian Restaurant, located in the heart of London´s ´Theatre-land´ in Soho.

For 50 years it has served a traditional Hungarian menu that boasts many national specialities complimented by a selection of the finest Hungarian wines.

The Gay Hussar features dark wood panelling, antiques, book shelves packed with scores of political first editions and walls adorned with a caricature gallery by cartoonist Martin Rowson (featuring many of the UK´s most prominent political figures) all adding to the charm of this unique restaurant.

The Gay Hussar is a destination for any Taste London club member wanting to experience a capsule of London´s history, in a unique environment serving quality food, of generous portions with service that´s second to none.

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