A walk towards the Danube, followed by a table filled with tapas, paella, and Sangria. Looking for a Spanish tapas bar near the Basilica? Zrínyi Street is the perfect place to continue your sightseeing experience with authentic Spanish flavors.
The pedestrian street connecting St. Stephen’s Basilica with the Danube is one of the liveliest spots in Budapest city center, where restaurants and terraces take center stage in the evening. This is where you’ll find Tapas Bar by Felisa at 1051 Budapest, Zrínyi Street 16, a place where Spanish cuisine goes far beyond a few small plates: tapas, paella, Spanish wines, Sangria, and live music come together to complete the evening.
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Tapas in Budapest City Center, Just Steps from St. Stephen’s Basilica
After a long day of sightseeing, you probably don’t want to plan another complicated program or travel across the city just to find a great dinner. One of the biggest advantages of Tapas Bar by Felisa is its location right next to one of Budapest’s most iconic landmarks.
You can reach the restaurant within minutes from St. Stephen’s Basilica, and after dinner, you can continue your evening walk towards the Danube. This way, dinner doesn’t have to be a separate part of your itinerary – it fits naturally into an afternoon or evening spent exploring Budapest city center.
The pedestrian setting of Zrínyi Street makes it particularly suited to this kind of experience. As the terraces fill up and the lights come on in the evening, the daytime sightseeing route gradually transforms into a lively dining destination.
Spanish Tapas in Budapest: The Joy of Sharing
Tapas means much more than simply serving food in small portions. Sharing is at the heart of Spanish tapas culture: several dishes are placed in the middle of the table so everyone can taste them together.
At Felisa, you can discover a variety of classic Spanish flavors. Alongside Patatas Bravas, you can choose from garlic shrimp, crispy squid, Serrano ham, and vegetarian dishes.
If you’re dining as a pair, ordering several different tapas allows you to discover a wide range of flavors during a single dinner. There’s no need to settle on just one dish – exploring different flavors and sharing them is one of the best parts of the evening.
The history and culture of tapas are closely connected to sharing food, spending time together, and conversation. If you’d like to discover even more about Spanish food culture, explore our TapasBlog!
More than Tapas: Paella, Sangria, and Spanish Wines
A Spanish dinner doesn’t necessarily end with tapas. If you’re looking for a more substantial dish to share, paella can become the centerpiece of the table.
Paella naturally fits Felisa’s social dining concept: one generous dish placed in the middle of the table for everyone to enjoy together. Careful preparation, the right rice, and saffron all play an important role in the final result.
You can also choose from a selection of Spanish wines to accompany your meal. Characterful reds pair well with richer tapas, while lighter white wines can complement seafood dishes. And if you want to add even more Mediterranean spirit to your evening, complete your dinner with a Sangria.
You can also pay with a SZÉP card
The city-center location isn’t only convenient for tourists. If you’re a local looking for a Spanish restaurant near St. Stephen’s Basilica, you can also pay with a SZÉP card at Felisa.
This makes it easy to turn an after-work dinner or a get-together with friends into a Spanish evening in the heart of Budapest.
Live music and Late-Night dining on Zrínyi Street
The Felisa experience isn’t only about the food. Live Spanish music nights bring the atmosphere of Mediterranean culture even closer to Budapest.
Spanish melodies, tapas, and the illuminated Basilica nearby create a special backdrop for a date, dinner with friends, or simply an evening when you don’t want to head home straight after the last dish.
The late opening hours fit perfectly with this atmosphere. Guests are welcome until 11:00 PM from Sunday to Wednesday and until midnight from Thursday to Saturday, giving you the opportunity to enjoy Spanish dishes even after a later evening program.
It’s worth booking a table in advance for live music nights and busier weekend evenings, especially if you’d like to sit on the terrace.
A little piece of Spain next to St. Stephen’s Basilica
If you’re looking for tapas in Budapest, one of the biggest attractions of Tapas Bar by Felisa is that you can build an entire evening around your visit. Start at St. Stephen’s Basilica, continue with tapas and paella, choose a Spanish wine or Sangria, and on live music nights, let the music become part of the experience too.
On Zrínyi Street, the atmosphere of Budapest city center and Spanish dining culture can come together in one memorable evening.
Whether you’re discovering the city as a visitor or you’re a Budapest local looking for a new place for a date or dinner with friends, you’re not simply choosing a dish – you’re choosing an entire Spanish evening.
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