Fonyód A Konyhám Stúdió 365
A distinctive, personal restaurant on the third floor of Fonyód's Balaton Üzletház, serving modern Hungarian dishes with lake views and a frequently praised duck leg.
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Zánka Traditional Hungarian · International · Pizza
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Balatonmáriafürdő Ice cream shop
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Silky chocolate, coffee caramel, rum-soaked plum and crunchy walnut in one irresistible scoop! Balaton Noir, the 2026 Balaton Fagyija winner, was born at Florida Fagyizó in Balatonmáriafürdő. Somodi János's award-winning creations, daring pairings and creamy delights deserve more than a one-scoop visit. The difficult part is choosing which to try first!
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Balatonboglár Bistro · Hungarian · International · Seasonal
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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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Siófok Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
János Vendéglő
A family restaurant with checked tablecloths in Siófok: Hungarian dishes, Balaton wines and a summer garden terrace. A year-round meeting place for a leisurely lunch, including with children or a larger group.
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Balatonfüred Café · Cocktail bar
Karolina Kávéház és Koktélbár
Airy custard slices, silky chocolate cakes, sweets made from grandma's recipes and aromatic coffees, all seasoned with the atmosphere of Balatonfüred's sailing harbour. On Karolina Kávéház's terrace, it is easy to be tempted by one more slice, then lose yourself in a Balaton afternoon over a cooling cocktail.
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Balatonlelle Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Farm-to-table · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal · Vegan-friendly
Kedvesem Bisztró
A grandmother's legacy has grown into a contemporary family bistro built around its own garden and Balaton ingredients.
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Balatonfüred Balaton wines · Pizza
Kredenc Pizza Pont – Balatonfüred
Stone-baked pizza, Balaton wines and leisurely company on Blaha Lujza utca. Formerly known as a Borbisztró, Kredenc is now pizza-focused, with Füred's street scene as much a part of the outing as lunch itself.
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Vászoly Home-style cooking · Hungarian
Kuti-Kerti Restaurant
Home-style Hungarian cooking, homemade cakes and a flower-filled dining room above Vászoly’s spring-fed pond.
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Balatonvilágos Fusion · Oven-baked pizza · Steak
Lavender Terasz
Juicy steaks cooked to perfection, creamy Parmesan risotto, distinctive wines and a delightful Mediterranean garden! At Lavender Terasz in Balatonvilágos, choose your own steak from the ageing fridge, then enjoy dinner at a romantic table beside the fishpond. A place where the first bite tells you the journey was worthwhile.
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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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Fonyód Farm-to-table · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Small plates · Seasonal
Lokal at the Lake
Local ingredients are not a marketing line here but the restaurant's operating principle.
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Badacsony Neapolitan pizza · Cakes and pastries
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Neapolitan pizza, desserts from Sümeg and cocktails at Badacsony Borterasz. Gajár Bence's personal pizzeria can easily turn an afternoon stop into a whole evening out.
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Siófok Restaurant · International
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Soft lamplight, elegantly laid tables, juicy steaks and distinctive gastronomic experiences. Siófok's Opus Étterem has everything for a romantic dinner or a memorable evening, where delicious food, good wines and an intimate atmosphere combine for perfect relaxation.
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Balatonmáriafürdő Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Port Étterem & Panzió
A year-round culinary destination by Balatonmáriafürdő's harbour, with contemporary Hungarian dishes, southern Balaton wines and a strong dessert selection.
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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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Badacsonyörs Café · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Vánkos
A romantic garden, distinctive specialty coffees, freshly prepared breakfasts and homemade cakes in Badacsonyörs. Vánkos's atmospheric stone house and V29 café make one of the Balaton Uplands' most appealing stops: shady trees, delicious bites, local wines and the lovely feeling that finally nothing is urgent.
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