Hortobágyi Csárda
A roughly 300-year-old inn by the Nine-Arch Bridge in Hortobágy, serving traditional herdsmen's dishes made with local grey cattle, Racka sheep and Mangalica pork.
Located at the Nine-Arch Bridge in the village of Hortobágy, beside the old salt road. It has welcomed travelers for over 300 years, and the building belongs to the national park and houses an exhibition on herders' lives. In 2025, Hungary's national heritage committee met here and listed inns like this as Hungarian national treasures. The menu highlights specialties from the national park: Hortobágy pancakes filled with grey cattle minced meat, grey cattle goulash, Racka lamb stew, Mangalica pork ribs and organic catfish soup. Small portions are priced at 70%. Roma folk music is performed live from Thursday to Sunday. Tour groups are frequent, so food can come slowly in peak season. Dining here after visiting the Nine-Arch Bridge is most convenient.
Opening hours
Seasonal, roughly 11:00 until evening; closed in winter; check the national park's posted hours
Nearby sights
- Hortobágy Great Inn (Nagycsárda)
- Hortobágy Shepherd Museum
- Nine-holed Bridge
- Hortobágy National Park
- Hortobágy Bird Park & Hospital
- Hortobágy Puszta Animal Park
- Máta Stud Farm & Puszta Carriage Tour
- Hortobágy Wildlife Park