"Gábor Gál shaves Hungarian black truffle over Lillafüred trout in old-town Eger. Book it for a winter first date."
About Trifla Ivó és Konyha
Trifla Ivó és Konyha opened in September 2017 on Szechenyi Istvan utca, the main street that runs through the old town of Eger toward the basilica, in the former home of the Zsalya bistro. The name comes from the local word for truffle, and the kitchen is built around it: black truffle from the surrounding hills, Lillafüred trout, Bükk mushrooms and game. It is a relaxed bistro rather than a formal room, with a barrel-lined terrace and live music at weekends. For the wider picture, see our Eger dining guide.
The Kitchen
Chef Gabor Gal cooks a short Hungarian menu crossed with Neapolitan-style Italian dishes, and the through-line is truffle. You can add four grams of shaved black truffle to almost any plate for about HUF 790, which is the move most regulars make over the pasta or the eggs. The standout local produce is Lillafüred trout and Bükk forest mushrooms, with game appearing in season. Mains run roughly HUF 2,600 to 6,800, which is gentle for cooking of this care, and the wine list leans hard into the Eger region, including the local Bikaver reds. Read our guide to the best fine-dining restaurants worldwide, and compare it with the tasting kitchen at Macok Bistro by the castle.
The Room
The room is small and warm, with truffle-themed touches on the walls and tasteful lighting rather than anything grand. Out front sits a terrace edged with Trifla-labelled barrels, which is where you want to be in warm weather. The sound level is easy on quiet nights and livelier at weekends, when a band plays. Dress is smart-casual, tables are close enough to feel intimate, and the welcome is the unhurried sort you get in a town that runs on wine.
Best for a First Date
Book Trifla for a first date because it gets the basics right: a small, warm room, a short menu you can navigate without studying, and the small theatre of truffle being shaved over your plate at the table. The Eger wine list gives you something to talk about, the bill stays sensible, and the old-town setting near the basilica makes for an easy walk afterwards. Aim for a quieter weeknight if you want to hear each other. See more first-date restaurants.
Not for
Not for a hushed tasting-menu night. The room is small and casual, weekends bring live music, and the kitchen leans hearty Hungarian over delicate, precise plating.
Frequently Asked
Is Trifla Ivó és Konyha worth it?
Yes, especially if you like truffle. Trifla is an old-town Eger bistro built around black truffle, Lillafüred trout and Bükk mushrooms, with mains around HUF 2,600 to 6,800 that make it good value for the quality. It is relaxed rather than formal, the local wine list is a real draw, and the option to shave fresh truffle over almost any dish is the reason most people come back.
What should I order at Trifla?
Order something with truffle. You can add four grams of shaved black truffle to most dishes for about HUF 790, and it works best over the pasta or the eggs. Beyond that, look for Lillafüred trout and Bükk forest mushrooms, which are the local specialities, plus game in season. Pair it with a glass of Eger Bikaver red from the regional list to round out the meal.
Where is Trifla in Eger?
Trifla Ivó és Konyha is on Szechenyi Istvan utca 9, the main pedestrian street that runs through Eger’s old town toward the basilica. It opened in 2017 in the former Zsalya bistro space. The location makes it an easy stop on a walk through the centre, and there is a barrel-lined terrace out front for warmer evenings. See our Eger dining guide for nearby options.
Is Trifla good for a first date?
Yes. The room is small and warm, the menu is short and easy to navigate, and the tableside truffle shaving gives you a bit of theatre to share. The Eger wine list keeps the conversation going and the prices stay reasonable. Pick a quieter weeknight rather than a weekend with live music if you want to talk without raising your voice.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Trifla Ivó és Konyha
Reserve through the Trifla website or by phone. Weekend evenings with live music are the busiest, so book a few days ahead.
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Practical Information
AddressSzechenyi Istvan utca 9, Belvaros, Eger
NeighbourhoodBelvaros (Old Town), Eger
CuisineHungarian / truffle-focused
PriceMains roughly HUF 2,600–6,800; add 4g of black truffle to any dish for about HUF 790
Dress CodeSmart-casual
SeatingCosy bistro room plus a barrel-lined terrace; live music at weekends
ReservationPhone / website
