"Rivalda the stage for the best foods. We will come again and bring guests with us." Imre Kertész
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2003

"One of the most delightful restaurants in one of the most delightful cities of Europe." Peter Munk
Canadian-Hungarian Entrpreneur

"Thanks for a delicious dinner with attentive service." Pál Schmidt
Chairman of the Hungarian Olympic Committee

"Once again, a very congenial evening complimented by delicious food and friendly service." Ronald Halpin
Former Canadian Ambassador to Hungary

"Thank you for an excellent luncheon." Goran Persson
Prime Minister of Sweden

"Thank you for a delightful lunch." Péter Medgyessy
Former Prime Minister of Hungary

"If I ever do an ad campaign about a restaurant, I will definitely come here for the inspiration. Until then, I will come 'only' to eat and captivate my guests. It's really a great feeling when the guest in a restaurant is literally and figuratively in the spotlight!" János Serényi
Managing Director, McCann-Erickson Budapest

"I once had a better meal than this…. but then I woke up!" George Lang
Owner, Café des Artistes, NY, and Gundel Restaurant, Budapest

"Thanks for such a beautiful dining experience. God Bless you and keep you in perfect peace." Harlem Gospel Choir,
Harlem, NY

"Being in the spotlight is so wonderful-since that is my life. But next to that, dining at Rivalda is equally as enjoyable. Art here, or there on the stage-we value this, and we will come again, because we love this just as much." Zsuzsa Nyertes
Stage actress
"Congratulations! With my best creative wishes and compliments on the design!" Adam Tihany, New York
International Restaurant Designer

"Great food, outstanding atmosphere, good music-everything that is Hungarian gastronomy. Thank you-we will come again." György Matolcsy
Former Minister of Economics

"Many thanks for a wonderful dinner with excellent service and food. I hope to visit again." George A. Papandraiou
Leader of the Opposition Party, Hellenic Republic

"Congratulations not just for today, but for all the great dinners." István Szabó
Film Director

"The atmosphere of my younger years-the comfort of today: that's Rivalda." Gábor Görgey
Former Minister of Culture

"Budapest is lucky that it has such a restaurant here. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!" Lazar Berman
Pianist

"What a wonderful spotlight and a wonderful dinner. Thank you for your hospitality and warmth-a real tribute to the restaurant. Thanks for your kindness and welcome, and much luck to you." Nancy Brinker
Former US Ambassador to Hungary