Culture at Aranybástya: new exhibition with works by Réka Schnedarek and Botond Lakatos

Located in the heart of the Buda Castle District, Aranybástya welcomes guests not only with spectacular views and culinary delights, but also with a constantly evolving cultural program. Art exhibitions have become an integral part of the restaurant’s identity.

Whether it’s an evening dinner or a weekend brunch, within Aranybástya of Aranybástya you’ll always encounter fresh voices in contemporary art. This Budapest restaurant welcomes those who wish to combine culinary and visual delights with an exhibition—it is no coincidence that the Aranybástya has come to symbolize the convergence of culture and gastronomy in Budapest.

Art with dinner: tradition and novelty

In recent years, numerous notable exhibitions have been held in Buda within Aranybástya , featuring works by artists such as Anna Orosz, Károly Szikszai, Norbert Bukta, and Erzsébet Vojnich. The restaurant’s exhibitions often address current social or environmental themes, while always striving for a harmonious visual presence that complements rather than overwhelms the space and the dining experience.

These collaborations hold a special place on the Budapest-centered map of contemporary art, as they allow the audience to engage with the artworks in a direct, immersive way—perhaps over a glass of wine or a dessert. This approach has become one of the key values of the Aranybástya .

‍

Inner Gardens – new exhibition at Aranybástya

The latest exhibition will open in the summer of 2025 and once again offers a unique multidisciplinary artistic experience. Titled "Inner Gardens," this is the first joint exhibition by the artist couple Réka Schnedarek and Botond Lakatos, and it will be on view throughout the summer Aranybástya the Aranybástya .

The artists, both graduates of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, are each unique in their own painting style, yet together they create an even more complex, even more intimate universe. 

1. Réka Schnedarek’s paintings capture the fragile beauty of the moment; her favourite themes are the world of gardens and the home, calm and meditative spaces. 
2. Botond Lakatos, in contrast, works with vivid ornamentation and mythical symbols, his works often evoking labyrinth-like imaginary gardens.

“Inner Gardens” is a delicate dialogue between two perspectives, two ways of seeing. What makes this exhibition unique is that the works do not compete with one another but complement each other, creating a kind of quiet balance on the walls. This atmosphere fits perfectly into the Aranybástya exhibition concept: here, we don’t just see and taste, but truly experience art.

Culture beside the plate, an experience for all senses

If you’re looking for a unique restaurant with a panoramic view in Budapest, where contemporary art is not just a backdrop but an integral part of the experience, then Aranybástya is the Aranybástya choice. Art exhibitions in restaurants are becoming increasingly popular, but few places pull it off as harmoniously as this one.

So it's worth taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the Budapest restaurant exhibition and visiting the new exhibition - with a glass of wine in hand and the summer panorama in the background, while letting art and gastronomy come together.

For more information, please visit our website!

‍