1552 Étterem
The only restaurant inside Eger Castle, with a terrace overlooking the castle courtyard, serving Hungarian classics and Turkish-inspired dishes.
The restaurant takes its name from the 1552 defense of Eger Castle against the Ottoman army. It sits in the castle palace courtyard, with 60 seats on a terrace overlooking the historic fortress. The menu is mainly classic Hungarian dishes, with a Turkish starter platter as well. Common dishes include Eger beef soup, paprika chicken, Bükk Mountain venison, and fried cheese dumplings for dessert. When entering the castle, you need to tell staff at the entrance that you are a restaurant guest. It is a convenient stop for lunch or dinner during a castle visit.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00–22:00; kitchen closes at 21:00
Nearby sights
- Eger Castle
- Kopcsik Marzipan Museum
- Eger Minaret
- Minorite Church of St. Anthony of Padua
- Dobó István Square
- Lyceum of Eger & Specula
- Archbishop's Palace Visitor Centre
- Turkish Bath Eger