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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Beneath a vine pergola, with panoramic views of Lake Balaton and Tihany, crispy duck leg, rich catfish paprikash and soft cinnamon curd-cheese dumplings taste even better. At Balatonfüred's more than 200-year-old Baricska Csárda, the most tempting flavours of Hungarian cooking meet the romance of Balaton summers past.
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Tihany Balaton cuisine · Fish · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
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Tihany Burgers · Fish · Hungarian
Echo Étterem
Golden-brown crisp schnitzel, rich catfish paprikash, fragrant apple pie and a glass of good Balaton wine! Echo Étterem's panoramic terrace in Tihany has breathtaking views of the lake and abbey. A place where Hungarian delights meet a romantic atmosphere, and you would happily stay a little longer after dessert.
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Siófok Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
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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 Traditional csárda · Traditional Hungarian
Koloska Csárda
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Csopak Ice cream shop
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Ice cream made on site using Kő fagyi? recipes in Csopak, beside the beach and cycle path. A garden ice-cream stop connected to Herend's MÁS tészta — with pizza only at advertised events.
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Balatonfüred Brunch · Small plates
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Italian aperitivo and a bottle selection on Füred's Kisfaludy utca: prosecco, cocktails, antipasti and a terrace beneath chestnut trees. The 2026 season has ended; check the next opening separately.
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Nádas Csárda
Checked tablecloths, a shady garden and Hungarian classics: a year-round restaurant in Balatonkenese where a leisurely lunch deserves room for dessert.
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Balatonfüred Bakery · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly
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Szigliget Ice cream shop · Cakes and pastries
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Spatula-served ice cream, adventurous flavour pairings and a coffee break below Szigliget Castle. Also known as Várkávézó, the venue offers a shady terrace and a homely interior for cooler weather — both good reasons to stop.
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