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La Coppola

Karoly Utca 19 | V distretto, Budapest 1053, Hungary
+3612350425
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Ranked #41 of 1,198 restaurants in Budapest
Price range: 6 AUD - 65 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Description: Siculus coquus et Sicula mensa...that is the Sicilian cook and Sicilian table. According to a Roman saying this is the secret to a healthy life. They came, saw and conquered: the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Angevins, Hapsburgs, the Bourbons...Yes, every one of them! All these people, they left something in Sicily - Trinacria, for example, belonging to Greek mythology, the Gorgon in the middle and the three legs as tips to protect the island. The Arabs, skilled breeders of goats and lambs, and with them their milk, processed caciocavallo, provola pecorino. The testimony of the Saracens from the "sweet tooth" in Sicily is a legacy left by the nuns who handed down the memory, and it is thanks to them that today we have the real dough, cassata and Siculus coquus et Sicula mensa "cannoli". With the succession of all these peoples, Sicily today has a very diverse cultural heritage, that leaves a lasting impression for life, the memories of all those travelers who have had the opportunity and the chance to visit it. Between the oleanders and colorful bougainvillea, under the shade of the thick foliage of olive trees, savoring the delicacies of Sicilian cuisine, including fresh fish of the sea, the warm sun that enriches and gives an unmistakable flavor to fruits and vegetables, sipping her wine noblest, is unforgettable. Equally memorable are the inhabitants of this fantastic island, famous for their warm welcome and availability, full of life, with their kindling a sense of humor, with the inimitable "coppola" placed on their heads, with a joyful noise you preach good appetite. This atmosphere we are ready to offer here in Budapest! "Baciamo le mani!"(kind of typical Sicilian regards) Salvo Sgroi and La Coppola Team
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Description: Siculus coquus et Sicula mensa...that is the Sicilian cook and Sicilian table. According to a Roman saying this is the secret to a healthy life. They came, saw and conquered: the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Angevins, Hapsburgs, the Bourbons...Yes, every one of them! All these people, they left something in Sicily - Trinacria, for example, belonging to Greek mythology, the Gorgon in the middle and the three legs as tips to protect the island. The Arabs, skilled breeders of goats and lambs, and with them their milk, processed caciocavallo, provola pecorino. The testimony of the Saracens from the "sweet tooth" in Sicily is a legacy left by the nuns who handed down the memory, and it is thanks to them that today we have the real dough, cassata and Siculus coquus et Sicula mensa "cannoli". With the succession of all these peoples, Sicily today has a very diverse cultural heritage, that leaves a lasting impression for life, the memories of all those travelers who have had the opportunity and the chance to visit it. Between the oleanders and colorful bougainvillea, under the shade of the thick foliage of olive trees, savoring the delicacies of Sicilian cuisine, including fresh fish of the sea, the warm sun that enriches and gives an unmistakable flavor to fruits and vegetables, sipping her wine noblest, is unforgettable. Equally memorable are the inhabitants of this fantastic island, famous for their warm welcome and availability, full of life, with their kindling a sense of humor, with the inimitable "coppola" placed on their heads, with a joyful noise you preach good appetite. This atmosphere we are ready to offer here in Budapest! "Baciamo le mani!"(kind of typical Sicilian regards) Salvo Sgroi and La Coppola Team
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hertfordshire
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We eat here one evening,the restaurant is clean and spacious with friendly staff. The food was excellent.

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See 2 more reviews by belinaHertfordshire for Budapest
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Americans are pizza snobs. But this isn't bad. Thin crust and a dizzying array of toppings, including proscuitto. Nice mozzarella salad, wonderful grilled veggies and good wines. Music a little loud, with a bit too much Frankie, but still pleasant. Very popular place that fills up as the evening wears on. Nice location close to Egytem Ter. Outside seating on... More

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See 9 more reviews by Louise M for Budapest
London, England, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Fantasically sized portions, very tasty and brilliantly friendly service. They were very understanding with my partners serioud nut allergy and clearly took great care over the preparation. Well worth a visit especially if you want to give "local" cuisine a rest.

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See 5 more reviews by Chris P for Budapest
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26 reviews 26 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

La Coppola is an authentic Sicilian restaurant in Budapest. It has a laid back ambiance with great service. The crowd is a mixture of locals and tourists. The pizza is simply amazing. I started my meal off with the bruschetta with spicy tomato, bits of San Daniele ham and Parmigiano cheese. I also tried the pasta di fagioli and mixed... More

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See 4 more reviews by Kikip7 for Budapest
Manhattan Beach CA USA
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20 reviews 20 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Our meal was the best Italian food we've ever had outside of Italy and topped most of our dining experience in Italy as well. Must disclose that the owner is a friend of a friend, however it was our first time meeting him on the night we dined there. His hands on attention to detail in the front and the... More

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See 2 more reviews by SurfTwiceDaily for Budapest
Helsinki, Finland
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63 reviews 63 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

As a bit tired of ok-hungarian dishes, this is a splendid place for Italian international food and atmosphere. The menu is plentiful with various pizzas, pastas and risottos. And the wine menu is packed with quality Italian wines. Which is a relief - if you know what I mean. Fast but a-bit-rushed service. But overall, excellent. So no wonder the... More

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Ridderkerk, The Netherlands
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Me and my son had a pizza and both were great like you expect to eat in Italy. My wife had meat and this tasted good but it was quite a large meal. La Coppola is not a cheap place to eat but it matches the quality.

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See 5 more reviews by PvE1964 for Budapest
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

the best italian I have ever been to! huge calzones, magic carbonara, homemade lemon sorbet and semifreddo that tasted like happiness! with 2 bottles of water, one glass of wine, one salad and one cappuccino we paid 38?. Some would consider it pricey, but it's the best ratio value for money I've seen lately! lovely interior, and friendly staff. definite... More

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Bergen, Norway
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33 reviews 33 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We were 30 people attending a 3 coursse dinner at the restaurant. The food was OK, but not more, but the service was not so plesant. We were set by the table and there was a lot of stress serving the dishes. The plates were more or less taken from the table before people had ended their course, and next... More

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Salvo S, Owner at La Coppola, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Dear Customer, 70 minutes for 3 courses?????????????? do You call this rush?? Bruschetta (5 minutes) lasagna (10 minutes) panna cotta (5 minutes) 20 minutes all together...and stays still 50 minutes! Our is a restaurant and we should be evaluated on food and not in time service...anyhow nobody sent out from the restaurant...you could have stay as long as You wanted!... More

Oak Park, IL
Top Contributor
194 reviews 194 reviews
142 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

After having had our fill of (admittedly delicious) Eastern European food, this Sicilian restaurant was an oasis for us, and we looked forward to our 7:30 reservation for our fairly large group. Our anticipation was rewarded: The food is just wonderful, the staff helpful. We had several vegetarians among us, who loved the creative and flavorful pasta dishes they ordered;... More

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