Romantic Valentine’s dinner in Tata at Esterházy Restaurant, Kristály Imperial Hotel. Two seatings, live piano by Vili Lévai, curated menus by Chef Norbert Kocsis. Reserve for 02
when: 2026.02.14., Saturday
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On February 14, 2026, celebrate with a candlelit Valentine’s dinner at the Kristály Imperial Hotel’s Esterházy Restaurant in Tata, 2890, 22 Ady Endre Street (Ady E. utca 22). Make the night unforgettable with an exclusive, romantic menu and live piano by Vili Lévai (Lévai Vili). Two seatings: 5:45–7:45 PM and 8:00–10:00 PM. Perfect if you’re still hunting for the right gift—or the right place for your love-filled evening.
Two curated menus by Chef Norbert Kocsis
Menu A:
– Pork knuckle tartare with Camembert and egg salad
– Cream of asparagus soup
– Perch with warm pepper salsa, mashed potatoes, and creamy kohlrabi
– Raspberry-yogurt matcha slice
Menu B:
– Spiced pear compote with aged ham
– Sour cream veal soup with barley dumplings
– Chicken supreme with saffron butter sauce, fondant potatoes, and salad
– Carrot cake with rosemary white chocolate
Price and booking
Price: $41.70 per person. Reserve your table early and toast to love with a romantic dinner in Tata on 02/14/2026.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe if you’re bringing teens or well-behaved kids—no wild party scene, just piano and candles
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Price is a steal at about $41.70 per person for a curated, multi-course dinner with live music
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The Esterházy/Kristály Imperial setting adds old-world charm that feels special without being stuffy
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English not strictly required—menus are simple, staff in hotels/restaurants in Hungary usually manage basic English, and you can point-and-smile your way through
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Easy day-trip combo: Tata is roughly an hour from Budapest by car, and there are direct trains to Tata plus cheap local taxis
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The theme (Valentine’s dinner with live piano) is universal, so you won’t feel out of place as a foreigner
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Compared with Valentine’s prix-fixe dinners in the U.S. or Western Europe, this offers similar ambiance at a fraction of the price
Cons
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Not really designed for little kids—no kids’ menu or entertainment beyond the music, and seatings are fixed
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Tata is lesser-known to U.S. tourists, so you won’t find tons of English-language info or reviews ahead of time
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If you don’t rent a car, late-evening return to Budapest by public transport can be a bit awkward—check train times or plan to stay overnight
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Menu is fixed to two options, so picky eaters or strict dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free) may have limited flexibility
