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Apátsági Rege’s multi-level terrace and the Balaton panorama Tihany

Brunch · Pizza · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly

Apátsági Rege Cukrászda

Crisp lavender cream slices, silky vanilla cream, tempting brunches with soft egg yolks and irresistible chocolate desserts! At Apátsági Rege Cukrászda's panoramic terrace in Tihany, all of Balaton stretches out at your feet. Delicious bites, fragrant coffee and breathtaking views make you want to stay all afternoon.

Premium, with exceptional Balaton views, house-made desserts and a substantial brunch selection. For the view · For a date · For breakfast
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Baricska Csárda’s thatched gate, sign and stone-step entrance in Balatonfüred 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.

Moderate Family-friendly · Panoramic views · With a terrace
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Tranquillity and tradition Badacsonytomaj

Contemporary Hungarian · Creative Hungarian · Regional Hungarian

Borbarátok Étterem

Discover Badacsonytomaj's Borbarátok Étterem, where reimagined Hungarian dishes, flavoursome fish, distinctive desserts and wines from the family-owned Fata winery meet! An atmospheric garden terrace, generations of hospitality and an authentic Badacsony feel await for a leisurely lunch or memorable dinner.

Upper mid-range An evening with friends · For a family lunch · Garden seating
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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.

€€ An evening with friends · For a cycling trip · For a glass of wine · For a family lunch · For a food-focused outing · For a special occasion · Cult favourite · With a larger group · For a date · Hidden gem
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Siófok

Bistro · Local ingredients · Creative Hungarian · Seasonal

Egy Csipet Nádas

A forest-edge retreat in Töreki, where modern Hungarian dishes come with a garden, peace and birdsong.

$$$ For a family lunch · For a food-focused outing · For a quiet dinner · For a date · Hidden gem
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