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A Central European institution, this 100-plus-year-old restaurant is best known for two things: live gypsy music and traditional Hungarian dishes like veal goulash, fruit soup and spicy carp fisherman’s soup (Note: Hungarians have no compunctions about eating carp). For an extra indulgence, order King Matthias’s feast—this enormous multi-course meal doubles as historical nod to the restaurant’s namesake. No matter what you order, top it off with a shot of pálinka (Hungarian fruit brandy), because Mátyás Pince only serves the best.