Tortuga Étterem

The MGallery Hotel Collection is the luxury brand of the Accor hotel group. It includes the five-star Minaro Hotel Tokaj, built in a truly unique location: a former andesite quarry. Even the hotel’s name reflects this heritage, blending mine and oro (gold), as a nod to Tokaj’s golden treasure: aszú wine. Despite having over 100 rooms, the hotel still feels like a boutique stay, and its elegant restaurant, Tortuga, hints at a global culinary outlook. The menu draws inspiration from a surprisingly wide range of exotic cuisines and ingredients, though the execution plays it safe, with no major missteps. The staff is attentive and genuinely eager to please. The sommelier, for example, offered four different wines before pouring the perfect match. The wine list itself is broad and thoughtfully curated, with a strong local focus. There are some playful combinations on the menu, like beef tartare with tuna flakes and sesame. While it was clear that parts of the dish had been pre-mixed ahead of time, the pickled mini veggies and microgreens added a nice touch. The standout dish of our visit was the “Goulash with beef cheek and celery” – a clean, light, flavourful take on the classic, with a generous amount of meat and vegetables, beautifully presented. À la carte options are only available at lunch; both breakfast and dinner are buffet-style. Overall, Tortuga’s kitchen offers visually stunning plates, crafted with artistic flair, and gives off the sense of a team still exploring its creative direction.