Lecsó

A True Classic of Hungarian Cuisine

Lecsó is one of the beloved staples of traditional Hungarian cuisine. It’s usually served as a main dish and comes in countless variations — from egg-based to rice-infused — but all versions share the same essential trio of ingredients: onions, Hungarian green peppers (TV paprika), and tomatoes. Thanks to the seasonal nature of the vegetables, lecsó is most often enjoyed from spring through late autumn.

It’s not only served on its own, though! Many hearty Hungarian dishes use lecsó as a flavorful topping — think pork chops, liver, or spicy sausages with lecsó poured generously over rice or potatoes.

At Lecsó Hungarian Restaurant, you’ll find this iconic dish on our menu every day, from early spring to late autumn. We serve it in many forms: with sausage, rice, zucchini, chicken-stuffed, or alongside grilled pork loin… Simple and homey, yet endlessly versatile.