Keszthely Street food
A Szitakötő
Zala-style dödölle, cheese toasties and occasional music in Keszthely's Halászcsárda courtyard. Szita Gábor and Soós István's more informal kitchen, right beside the cycle path.
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Balatonszárszó Traditional Hungarian · Mediterranean
Anno Taverna
Juicy duck leg, creamy house pasta enriched with fragrant porcini and Roquefort, and heavenly poppy-seed bread pudding with mascarpone to finish! Hungarian favourites meet Mediterranean flavours on Anno Taverna's inviting shaded terrace in Balatonszárszó. A place to settle in, eat heartily, talk and stay a little longer.
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Balatonfüred Traditional csárda · Hungarian
Baricska Csárda
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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Balatonfüred Balaton wines · Fine bistro · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Bistro Sparhelt
The place that proves serious Balaton cooking does not require a waterfront or white tablecloths.
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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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Vászoly Home-style cooking · Hungarian · Traditional Hungarian
Cvekedli Restaurant, Vászoly
Home-style Hungarian cooking, signature cabbage pasta and homemade desserts in Vászoly, in the former Zománc premises.
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Paloznak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Small plates · Seasonal
Homola Borterasz & Borbolt
A panoramic terrace among Paloznak's vines, with naturally minded Homola wines, local bites and the musical energy born of Jazzpiknik.
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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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Tihany Brunch · Café · Breakfast and brunch
Kotyogós Kávéterasz
Kotyogós Kávéterasz in Tihany offers leisurely breakfasts, quality coffees and distinctive cakes beside the Inner Lake, away from the village's crowded main street. Opened by Erler Anita and Boros Gábor in 2018, this family café welcomes guests with old moka pots, pastel furniture, a large grassy garden and a homely atmosphere. Nagyfater reggelije, generously filled bagels, lavender iced coffee, homemade cordials and fruity sweets make it a likeable stop in one of Tihany's most peaceful corners.
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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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Balatonfüred Brunch · Small plates
Mimosa Prosecco Bar
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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Keszthely Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Park Vendéglő
Discover Keszthely's Park Vendéglő, where Hungarian cuisine's finest classics, generous portions and an atmospheric, shady garden terrace await! Rich stews, Balaton fish dishes, crisp freshly cooked meats and an affordable weekday lunch menu in a venerable turn-of-the-century villa. A perfect place for a leisurely family lunch or pleasant dinner.
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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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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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Tihany Restaurant · Modern Hungarian
Tihanyi Vinarius
Two-hundred-year-old abbey walls, enchanting views of Tihany's Belső-tó, succulent duck breast and venison with porcini, followed by a tempting lavender-and-chocolate dessert. At Michelin-recommended Tihanyi Vinarius, discover a new face of Hungarian cooking while enjoying Balaton wine on one of the peninsula's most romantic terraces.
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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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Balatonszemes Street food · Cakes and pastries
Waffalat
Liège waffles beside Balatonszemes's Music Pavilion: dough with caramelising pearl sugar, fruity and generously topped versions. A dedicated dessert stop during a southern-shore walk.
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Fine bistro · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Zelna Bisztró
A Michelin-recommended wine bistro in the heart of Balatonfüred, where Zelna's organic wines meet contemporary, seasonal Hungarian dishes.
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Breakfast and brunch in Balatonfüred: 4 places to try
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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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Where to eat in Balatonfüred: 6 restaurants for 6 occasions
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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Where to eat in Siófok: 5 restaurants for 5 occasions
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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