Dining Near the Royal Castle: Restaurant Options for the Seminar

With the exciting Fireflies Seminar at the stunning Grassalkovich Castle in Gödöllő just around the corner on April 26th, many of you might be planning your evening. Whether you’re looking for a meal between the seminar ending (around 19:00) and the Castle Ball starting (around 20:30), or perhaps a bite afterwards, we’ve compiled a list of local restaurants with their essential details to help you out.

🔥 Important Booking Advice: Saturday evenings in Gödöllő, especially near the Castle, can be very busy. Restaurant capacities are limited. We strongly recommend booking your table AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid disappointment. For groups (often 10 people or more), advance reservations are almost always necessary, and some restaurants might even appreciate a pre-order to ensure smooth service. Don’t wait until the last minute.

Here are some dining options in the vicinity:

Smarni Restaurant

• Cuisine: Gluten-Free Restaurant
• Vibe: Focused on gluten-free options.
• Address: Gödöllő, Szabadság út 4., 2100 Hungary
• Phone: +36 20 270 1239
• Website: http://smarnietterem.hu/
• Booking: Essential! They need advance notice, especially for groups, to prepare the kitchen. Walk-ins are highly discouraged due to potential long waits.
• Hours (Sat): Open until 22:00 (Kitchen likely closes around 21:00).

Erzsébet Sörkert / Restaurant-Pizzeria

• Cuisine: Restaurant & Pizzeria
• Vibe: Likely a casual beer garden/restaurant mix.
• Address: Gödöllő, Táncsics Mihály út 16., 2100 Hungary
• Phone: +36 70 668 8989
• Website: sorkert.hu
• Booking: Highly Recommended. Weekend evenings are typically fully booked. Groups of 10+ often pre-order. Indoor capacity approx. 60.
• Hours (Sat): Open until 23:00 (Kitchen likely closes earlier).

Erzsébet Királyné Restaurant & Café

• Cuisine: Restaurant & Café (Likely Hungarian/International)
• Vibe: Potentially more formal, connected to the Queen Elisabeth theme.
• Address: Gödöllő, Dózsa György út 2., 2100 Hungary
• Phone: +36 28 816 819
• Website: http://www.erzsebetkiralyneetterem.hu/erzsebet-kiralyne-etterem
• Booking: Required. Can handle groups up to ~30 if booked well in advance (staff needs arranging). Difficult for walk-ins.
• Hours (Sat): Open until 22:00 (Kitchen likely closes earlier).

Max Restaurant & Sushi Bar

• Cuisine: Pizza, Sushi, International
• Vibe: Modern mix.
• Address: Gödöllő, Dózsa György út 36., 2100 Hungary
• Phone: +36 20 464 2022
• Website: http://www.pizzamaxcaffe.hu/
• Booking: Recommended. Saturday evenings are busy. Approx. 20-22 tables (inside/outside).
• Hours (Sat): Open until 21:30 (Kitchen closes at 21:00).

Yellow Pub Restaurant

• Cuisine: Restaurant (Likely Pub Fare/International)
• Vibe: Pub atmosphere.
• Address: Gödöllő, Dózsa György út 64., 2100 Hungary
• Phone: +36 70 322 4505
• Website: https://yellow-pub.hu/
• Booking: Recommended. Saturdays are crowded. Indoor capacity approx. 70. Groups 10+ might need to pre-order.
• Hours (Sat): Open until 23:00 (Kitchen closes at 21:30).

Napsugár Étterem

• Cuisine: Traditional Hungarian
• Vibe: Likely classic Hungarian restaurant.
• Address: Gödöllő, Rét u. 1/a, 2100 Hungary (Note: Not directly in the town centre)
• Phone: +36 28 410 416
• Website: http://www.napsugaretterem.hu/
• Booking: Large capacity (150), good for groups but call ahead is practical so they can arrange tables and inform the kitchen.
• Hours (Sat): Open until 21:00 (Kitchen likely closes around 20:00).

Sziget Vendéglő

• Cuisine: Hungarian, Varied Menu
• Vibe: Traditional Inn/Restaurant.
• Address: Gödöllő, Szabadság út 139., 2100 Hungary
• Phone: +36 28 414 262
• Website: https://www.szigetvendeglo.hu/
• Booking: Recommended. Capacity approx. 60 inside + 20 terrace. Notes suggest availability, but booking is always safer.
• Hours (Sat): Kitchen closes at 21:00.

Rub & Roll Villa Gödöllő

• Cuisine: Grill, BBQ, American, Mexican
• Vibe: Villa setting, potentially more upscale casual. Close to the Castle.
• Address: Gödöllő, Táncsics Mihály út 5., 2100 Hungary
• Phone: +36 20 336 5984
• Website: https://rubandroll.hu/villa/kapcsolat
• Booking: Recommended. Large capacity (70 inside, 120 terrace), but likely popular.
• Hours (Sat): Kitchen closes at 22:00.

Lapátos Malátaház

• Cuisine: Modern Street Food, Craft Beers
• Vibe: Premium Pub/Brewpub, popular with locals, potentially lively/sporty.
• Address: Gödöllő, Állomás út 2., 2100 Hungary
• Phone: +36 70 394 7583
• Website: https://lapatos.hu/kapcsolat/
• Booking: Recommended if planning to eat, likely busy.
• Hours (Sat): Open until 01:00 (Kitchen closes earlier, confirm time if eating late).

Please always double-check the opening hours and make your reservations directly with the restaurant of your choice. Contact details are provided above.

We hope this guide helps you plan a wonderful evening in Gödöllő after the seminar. We are incredibly excited to see you all for a fantastic day of learning, networking, and celebrating together at the Castle.

Enjoy your meal! 🍽️