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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Apáti Étterem in Tihany–Sajkod offers exceptional views, Neapolitan pizzas and seasonal bistro cooking near Bázsai Bay. Opened in 2014, the restaurant stands out for its Italian pizza oven, chef Harmath István's creative Hungarian dishes and its 10.5-point rating in the 2026 Gault&Millau guide. Three terraces, Balaton wines, game dishes, freshly baked chocolate desserts and memorable sunsets on Tihany's quieter side.
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Bistro Sparhelt
The place that proves serious Balaton cooking does not require a waterfront or white tablecloths.
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BL YachtClub Étterem
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Alsóörs Balaton wines · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · International · Pizza · Seasonal
Carpaccio Étterem
Alsóörs's reliable Italian address for almost thirty-five years, with personal hospitality, seafood and a serious wine list.
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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Bistro · International · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
CITRUS46 Beach Bar & Kitchen
A relaxed Csopak beach bar with Mediterranean and international beach cooking, a panoramic terrace, bowls, wraps, Fogas 46° and weekend live music.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · Seasonal
Fedélzet Bisztró
The waterfront bistro at Alsóörs Marina, where lifeguards cook and serve: breakfast, home-style vegetable stews, fish and modern desserts for a good cause.
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Balatonakali Patisserie · Traditional Hungarian
Fék Kávéház Étterem
Crisp, generously topped potato pancakes, almond-coated pike-perch, home-style soups and irresistible cakes in Balatonakali! Beside main road 71, Fék Étterem és Kávéház welcomes guests with Hungarian cooking, a shaded terrace, an atmospheric cellar restaurant and its own cake shop. A place where it is worth saving room for warm strudel after a substantial lunch.
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Badacsonytomaj Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Bistro · Wine terrace · Fish · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Hableány Badacsony
Badacsony's historic meeting place reborn as a modern bistro, wine bar and working Laposa estate headquarters.
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Keszthely Fish dishes · Traditional Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
Halászcsárda
Keszthely's Halászcsárda has been part of Balaton's history since 1934. Commissioned by the Festetics family, the columned-veranda inn beside Helikon beach serves Balaton-style fisherman's soup, pikeperch fillet, crispy fish bites, catfish paprikash and Hungarian specialities. Revived by the Szita family in 2012, the restaurant takes particular pride in its homemade Zala dödölle. Lakeside garden seating, occasional live music and almost a century of hospitality history at one of Keszthely's most historic restaurants.
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Balatonboglár Home-style cooking
Kis Szieszta Étterem és Panzió
Generous home-style lunches, Balaton fish soup, rich pork stew and meat platters for two in Balatonboglár! Kis Szieszta Étterem welcomes summer diners with a family-like atmosphere, varied two-course menus and no service charge. If you fancy a satisfying Hungarian lunch during a day at the beach or an excursion, it is worth getting to know. The restaurant is expected to reopen in June 2027.
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Keszthely Bistro · International · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly
Klassz Kultbisztró
A meeting place on Keszthely's main square, where coffee, shared bites and cultural events come together at the same table. A dog-friendly bistro with a terrace, books and Balaton wines.
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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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Balatonfüred Restaurant · Modern Hungarian
NOON Restaurant & Lounge
Succulent duck breast, fish in silky butter sauce, pistachio sweets and good wine beside Lake Balaton. In Michelin-recommended NOON Restaurant & Lounge's elegant, water-facing setting in Balatonfüred, everything is in place for a romantic dinner whose flavours and atmosphere make you want to stop time.
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Balatonfüred Bakery
Péklány Kézműves Pékség
Crisp-crusted sourdough breads, Belgian-butter cruffins filled with pistachio cream and soft cocoa swirls baked to Grandma's recipe! At Péklány Kézműves Pékség in Balatonfüred, the aroma of fresh pastries alone makes you hungry. Delicious coffee, a few irresistible bites and morning becomes the best part of the day.
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Keszthely Traditional Hungarian · International
Tompos Étterem
A family restaurant in Keszthely's Zámor district, with room for a Hungarian lunch, a thoughtfully presented dinner or a larger group around a shared table. A terrace, varied indoor spaces and the Libás area provide the setting.
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Balatonkenese Traditional Hungarian
Vadkacsa Restaurant and Guesthouse
Hungarian dishes with a contemporary touch, family hospitality and a lakeside setting by Vak Bottyán beach in Balatonkenese.
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Vászoly Artisan cheese
Vászolyi Sajtmanufaktúra
Artisan cheeses, the story of a couple changing careers and Saturday shopping in Vászoly. Come for the world of cheesemaking, not a restaurant lunch.
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