M1 to Kodaly Korund. Open noon-midnight, daily. Garbo's has a slick looking, metallic interior and is already attracting a hip downtown crowd, but the place doesn't take itself too seriously. Though the small downstairs dance floor opens at 10pm with funk and soul DJs, this is also a fine place for lunch or apres-club nosh. Menu includes impressive Hungarian dishes with a nouvelle influence, as well as pastas and bar food.
Service is quick and congenial.
M2 to Blaha Lujza. Open 11am-3am daily. Main course HUF 1500. No credit cards. The talented young performers of the Danubia Youth Orchestra will have an experienced pair of hands at the piano when accomplished soloist Marie-Joseph Jude from France sits in as a guest musician.