Szántód Bistro · Brunch · Dessert workshop · Bakery · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Seasonal · Vegan-friendly
Bubistró Specialty Coffee
Szántód's tiny, dog-friendly brunch spot, where The BARN coffee takes centre stage.
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Tihany's new blue-and-white beach bistro at Gödrös public beach: freshly fried meat, fish and vegetables, homemade sauces, a large terrace and direct access from the cycle path.
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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · BBQ · Bistro · Home-style cooking · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Specialty coffee · Seasonal
Csopaki Resti
A small restaurant at Csopak station with a big personality, changing plates and Balaton wines.
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Balatonboglár Bistro · Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Gianpiero’s Étterem & Bor
A year-round bistro beneath plane trees in Balatonboglár: Hungarian foundations, seasonal dishes and Balaton wines. The former cocktail bar offers a starting point for both an unhurried lunch and a multi-course dinner.
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Köveskál Balaton cuisine · Brunch · Local ingredients · Bakery · Seasonal
Kővirág – Étel, Ital, Ágy
A garden restaurant in Köveskál, where Kővirág's longstanding charm meets Pan’ni's world of sourdough and brunch.
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Balatonföldvár Fish · Home-style cooking · Hungarian
Kukorica Csárda – Balatonföldvár
A thatched csárda beside road 7, with laid tables and Hungarian cooking. Cauldron-served soup, fish main courses and family lunches define Földvár's Kukorica; come with time and an appetite.
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Tihany Traditional Hungarian · Mediterranean
Lepke Étterem
Wonderful Balaton views, a spacious waterfront terrace and mouth-watering dishes at the foot of the Tihany Peninsula! Beside Gödrös free beach, Lepke Étterem welcomes guests with pike-perch specialities, Hungarian food, pizzas, burgers and Mediterranean delights. A pleasant setting for lunch after swimming or an atmospheric dinner overlooking the lake.
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Zánka Gastropub · Contemporary Hungarian
Neked Főztem Gasztrokocsma – Zánka
A rustic house, a terrace and Hungarian dishes with contemporary presentation: lunch at Zánka's Neked Főztem is an outing in its own right. A short, changing menu, local wines and much-mentioned curd-cheese dumplings await those happy to linger at the gateway to the Káli Basin.
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Balatonfüred Bistro · Brunch · Seasonal
Perla Bistro
Brunch beside Kisfaludy beach, with substantial autumn bistro dishes: Eggs Benedict, confit duck, pistachio salmon and smoked gomolya. A Füred stop accessible without a beach day.
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Siófok Traditional csárda · Hungarian
Piroska Csárda és Fogadó
Piroska Csárda is one of Siófok's atmospheric, traditional Hungarian restaurants, offering rustic surroundings with an oven, substantial Hungarian dishes and an authentic csárda atmosphere. Chicken paprikash, garlic pork neck, curd-cheese pasta and a good somlói dessert: a perfect setting for a leisurely family lunch or pleasant dinner.
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Badacsony Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Small plates · Seasonal
Pláne Badacsony
A cross-section of Badacsony's wine region in a tiny, distinctive wine bar, where every glass comes with a story and a personal recommendation.
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Balatonlelle Traditional csárda · Traditional oven · Traditional Hungarian
Rádpuszta Gasztro Élménybirtok
Crisp oven-roasted ribs, rosemary roast duck, steaming kettle goulash and tempting poppy-seed bread pudding tiramisu to finish! At Rádpuszta Gasztro Élménybirtok in Balatonlelle, Hungarian feasts come with horse shows, an atmospheric wine cellar and a genuine country feel. A place where a delicious lunch can easily become an unforgettable afternoon-long adventure.
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Örvényes American · Brunch · Burgers · Street food
Random Bagel Bar
An Örvényes bagel workshop where generously loaded street food, a cycling stop and a contemporary gallery meet in the same relaxed garden.
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Szentbékkálla Home-style cooking
Szent Benedek Reggeliző
A shady inner courtyard in Szentbékkálla with egg breakfasts, savoury eggy bread and pancakes. An informal breakfast stop to plan before exploring the Káli Basin — not a panoramic estate restaurant.
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Bistro · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Tópart Étterem
An elegant restaurant right on the waterfront, with Varga Jácint's seasonal cooking and one of Balatonvilágos's finest panoramas.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Traditional Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Ypsilon by bobo
Contemporary Hungarian and international cooking with front-row Balaton views at Alsóörs's Ypsilon Yacht Club, led by chefs Szabó Zsolt and Egri Zsombor.
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Zalavár Traditional Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Zsebi Kifőzdéje
Zsebi Kifőzdéje is one of the Kis-Balaton area's appealing food discoveries.
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Four ways to start the day in Balatonfüred: Pazar, Perla, Péklány and SENZA. Checked food options, seasonal details and links to our place guides.
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7 places with a view at Lake Balaton
Wine terraces, a garden and views from Tihany: seven different stops where the Lake Balaton panorama is part of the experience.
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Balatonfüred restaurants for lakeside lunch, brunch, dinner with wine or a meal after a walk. Six checked places and tips for choosing and booking.
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Five Siófok restaurants for a lakeside dinner, Neapolitan pizza, Hungarian lunch, a trip to Töreki or a group meal, with practical booking tips.
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