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Tucked away on a side street just north of the Hungarian National Museum is a modest little café that won't take a big bite out of your wallet--unlike some of the more famous cafés just a block or so away. And while the selection at Caffé Novo may be smaller, it still offers sandwiches (less than 400 HUF) and salads for a light meal. But more importantly, as the café is part of the Italian Culture Center, it serves an excellent espresso and cappuccino (around 300 HUF). And of course, there's also Italian ice cream and other desserts to complete the meal. Make sure you peruse the Italian books (for sale) in the case that lines one wall topped with posters and the colorful collection of art that covers the other. The friendly staff speaks Italian and some English. So if you're in the neighborhood of the national museum and want a place with quality food at a reasonable price, with a bit of Italian flavor, then make sure you take a stroll down the recently re-vamped Bródy Sándor utca.

For more information visit their website: Istituto Italiano di Cultura