Spanish star chef Dani García opened new restaurant in Budapest and visited a famous market here
Spanish star chef Dani García, who boasts three Michelin stars, opened a new restaurant in the Hungarian capital, extending the colourful gastronomic offer of our magnificent city. BiBo Budapest is the latest member of the world-known Dani García Group. Furthermore, the Spanish star chef was spotted in a Budapest market after the opening of the new restaurant.
Two restaurants opened by Dani García in Budapest
December 2024 saw the opening of the newest members of the Dani García Group, the BiBo Budapest under 11 Apáczai Csere János Street in Budapest’s illustrious 5th district, the heart of the city. According to their website, the BiBo brand offers an unparalleled dining experience and “was born in 2014 from Dani García’s desire to reform the fine dining experience in Marbella. By merging his Andalusian heritage and drawing inspiration from his worldwide endeavours, he offers a casual dining concept that celebrates his personal favourites.”
Furthermore, the place offers an exclusive rooftop bar with a breathtaking panoramic view. Meanwhile, the restaurant offers an exclusive journey by blending “the finest Spanish flavours with the rich essence of Hungarian cuisine.” Click HERE to check out the menu and HERE to check out a video showing the work in BiBo’s kitchen.
In May, Mr García opened the Alelí Italian restaurant in Budapest’s Wekerle Sándor Street, also in the 5th district. The new restaurant opened near the world-known Vörösmarty Square, which hosts one of the most beautiful Christmas markets. The new restaurant is in BDPST Group’s five-star Dorothea Hotel and was opened on 15 May by Dani García. Check out more details about the restaurant in THIS article. The BDPST Group is one of the flagships of István Tiborcz, the son-in-law of PM Viktor Orbán.
Dani García visited the famous Budapest Fény Street Market and created a new dish
After opening the BiBo Budapest, Dani García, accompanied by Zsófi Mautner, a Hungarian food writer, visited the famous Fény Street Market in Budapest’s 2nd district. The concept of the BiBo restaurant brand is blending international and local tastes, so García enjoyed the tour a lot.
According to Turizmus Online, a market is like a library for a creative chef since conversations with local people and learning their stories make the impressions needed to invent something new. They visited the market on a bustling Saturday, meeting and talking with many people.
“I liked that I could discover many local products available only in Hungary and meet such special people whose genuine connection to the land they cultivate was apparent. I think that is why I felt at home among them; even if for a moment it was like I had arrived on another planet,” said Dani García.
The Spanish star chef created his newest dish inspired by the Fény Street Market
In García’s interpretation, fried pizza dough was reborn as “muntanara lángos,” enriched with creamy homemade sour cream and horseradish, mangalica ham and mustard, further enhanced by pickled cucumber, dill, and caper berries.
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