Take a break from the local food and head to Pata Negra - Pest for a lovely, Spanish fare. The restaurant is quite intimate with yellow lights casting a warm glow on the dining area. The bar faces the seating area and it boasts of a wide range of liquors. At Pata Negra, tapas is their forte and their preparations have quite a patronage that ranges from locals to tourists. For those who are in a dilemma about orders, the amicable staff comes to rescue and they can be trusted upon for their suggestions. The tapas menu is vast and it is sure to please all kinds of palates; whether you are a fan of seafood or an ardent meat lover, Pata Negra - Pest has got it all covered for you.
No one has anything bad to say about Josef Bock, the well-known local wine maker and godfather of Bock Bistro. He sells good wines from other cellars as well as his own. Sitting somewhere between a traditional restaurant and a wine bar, Bock is not only popular for its perfect service and snappy gourmet cuisine but for the unique wine take-away' system. If you like the wines you have chosen for dinner from the list of over 200 bottles, you can bring home most of them at retail price. The winter menu includes specialties like marrowbone and the daily specials always deserves a bit of attention as well. If you are planning a long night, go for some tapas and try local wines by the glass. Don't be shocked when they serve you a pot of goose grease with some onion and paprika upon arrival, it is not a joke, it's the traditional Hungarian snack--taste it!
Always bustling with locals and tourists alike, Padron is one of the more popular culinary destinations of the city. Albeit disarmingly simple, this tapas gem lets their food do all the talking and the dishes stand up to the praises and testimonials of all patrons. Of all the tapas dishes served at Padron, their house speciality-Padrón peppers come the most recommended. Meat-infused tapas like the cured ham and seafood treasures like the garlic-laden prawns also deserve the attention of your palate. Wines best complement the meal, rely on your server for suggestions over pairing.