Experience a farm-to-table wine dinner in Tata: Kristály Imperial Hotel pairs cellar selections from grape juice to wines with a chef-crafted menu. February 28, 2026. Tickets $64.90.
when: 2026.02.28., Saturday
where: 2890 Tata, Ady E. utca 22.
An exclusive wine dinner arrives on February 28, 2026, in Tata at the Kristály Imperial Hotel restaurant, pairing the Kristály Imperial Wine Cellar’s selections from grape juice to finished wines, each matched with a harmonized course. Tickets: $64.90 per person. Venue: 2890, Ady Endre Street 22. Winemaker: Csaba Kis.
Farm-to-table flavor journey
Each pairing starts with grape juice, then, after a sip of water, the wine follows so its true notes shine. Chef Norbert Kocsis crafts a plated menu to mirror the terroir and the cellar’s character, while Kis delivers a passionate farm-to-table talk.
The menu and pairings
Ottonel pairing: coconut-battered shrimp with mango curry and apple salad. Rosé pairing: duck tartare with blueberry and shiitake. Chardonnay pairing: cod velouté, grilled pineapple, ham. Merlot pairing: beef short rib, Pommes Duchesse, greengage, carrot. Cabernet pairing: vanilla mousse, miso caramel, blackberry gelée.
Why it’s special
– Unique juice-to-wine tasting format
– Plated menu by Chef Norbert Kocsis
– Farm-to-table insights from winemaker Csaba Kis
Date: 2026.02.28, Tata. Organizers reserve the right to change the time and program.
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Pros
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Family-friendly twist with grape juice poured before each wine, so non-drinkers or teens can still feel included
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Price is reasonable for a multi-course wine-pairing dinner at about $64.90 per person
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Unique juice-to-wine format makes it more engaging than a standard tasting
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Chef-driven, farm-to-table menu sounds inventive and Instagrammable
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Kristály Imperial Hotel is a known local property, so expectations for service and setting are solid
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Tata is close to Budapest (about 1 hour by car), making it an easy day-trip or dinner excursion
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English isn’t required to enjoy the food/wine pairings, and hotel staff in Hungary often have basic English
- Not a household-name destination internationally—Tata is charming but under the radar for U.S. travelers
Cons
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Limited family appeal if your kids are picky eaters; menu leans gourmet/adventurous
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Public transport from Budapest is doable but involves a train plus a short taxi; driving is simpler, but then someone must skip the wine
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Compared with wine dinners in famous regions (Napa, Tuscany, Bordeaux), this has less marquee cachet despite the cool concept
