Balatonmáriafürdő Italian · Pizzeria
A Pizza Sztori
Neapolitan pizzeria in Balatonmáriafürdő with a wood-fired oven and 24-hour dough. Bresaola Bianco, carbonara pizza, cannoli and the Harcsa Supplì, beach dish of the year.
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Tihany Contemporary Hungarian · Italian · Pizza
Apáti Étterem
Pizzeria and bistro on Tihany's quiet Sajkod side, with terraces facing Bázsa Bay. A serious Italian oven, seasonal dishes, sunsets and Gault&Millau points.
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Balatonfüred Traditional csárda · Hungarian
Baricska Csárda
Csárda dating back to 1811 on Füred's Baricska vineyard, with a vine-arbour terrace and a view of Tihany. Duck leg with cabbage pasta, catfish paprikash, quark dumplings. Reopens in spring.
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Siófok Fish · Hungarian · International
BlueDot Bistro – Hotel Yacht
The bistro of Hotel Yacht in Siófok, next to the sailing marina, with a terrace facing the harbour promenade. Hungarian and international cooking, Balaton wines, cocktails, open to outside guests.
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Hévíz Contemporary Hungarian · Creative Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Brix Bistro
Modern bistro in central Hévíz, in the Bonvital hotel. Reinvented Balaton and Zala flavours: truffle lángos, pumpkin-seed zander, dödölle balls and good cocktails.
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Balatonmáriafürdő Ice cream shop
Florida Fagyizó
Award-winning ice cream parlour in central Balatonmáriafürdő, with János Somodi's ice creams. Balaton Noir (2026 Balaton Ice Cream of the Year), Mézesem, pumpkin almond, vegan flavours.
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Paloznak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Small plates · Seasonal
Homola Borterasz & Borbolt
Panoramic wine terrace on the Paloznak vineyard hill, the Homola winery's own place. Natural-leaning Olaszrizlings, producer cold platters, sun loungers, DJ in the vineyard.
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Siófok Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
János Vendéglő
Checked-tablecloth family restaurant in Siófok since 1997, with a summer garden. Cabernet beef stew with cottage-cheese pasta, catfish paprikash, lepcsánka, Balaton wines.
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Badacsony Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Small plates · Seasonal
Laposa Borterasz
Panoramic wine terrace on the southern slope of Badacsony, halfway to the summit, open all year. Laposa wines in tasting flights, Kéknyelű, Olaszrizling, cheeses, seasonal food.
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Badacsony Neapolitan pizza · Cakes and pastries
Mámor Bar and More
Pizzeria, cake counter and cocktail bar at the Badacsony Borterasz on Római út. Bence Gajár's own workshop: burrata and truffle pizza, Sweetrose cakes, cocktails.
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Keszthely Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian · Retro
Mustár Bisztró
Homestyle daytime bistro in Keszthely on Külső Zsidi út, with a big free car park. Tripe and ham hock stew, giant bone-marrow toast, schnitzel, sandwiches and coffee in the morning.
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Keszthely Neapolitan pizza · Pizza
Piazza di Piccola Napoli
Neapolitan pizzeria and wine bar on Keszthely's pedestrian street, with a terrace under the trees. Wood-oven Bufala and burrata pizza, panuozzo with Parma ham, homemade tiramisu.
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Badacsony Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Small plates · Seasonal
Pláne Badacsony
Badacsony wine bar on Park utca, between the station and the harbour, since 2016. The whole wine region in one place, 0.7 dl tasting pours, Kéknyelű and Olaszrizling flights, wine snacks.
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Balatonföldvár Fish dishes · Traditional Hungarian · International
Platán
Restaurant in the centre of Balatonföldvár since 1992, open all year. Hungarian cooking, fish, pizza and portions so big that two of you will be well fed.
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Szentbékkálla Home-style cooking
Szent Benedek Reggeliző
Courtyard breakfast spot in Szentbékkálla, under trees and sail shades. Egg breakfasts, French toast, fried sausage, pancakes, a hearty start before a Káli Basin outing.
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Szigliget Balaton cuisine · Burgers · Pizza · Street food
Szigliget Várudvar
Food and culture courtyard at the foot of Szigliget castle. Street food, cocktails, a family rest area, summer concerts and theatre performances.
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Szigliget Ice cream shop · Cakes and pastries
Szigligeti Fagylaltozó
Ice cream parlour and café at the foot of Szigliget castle, also known as Várkávézó. Spatula-served, adventurous ice cream, salted pistachio, coffee, cakes and a stove-warmed interior.
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Fine bistro · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Zelna Bisztró
Michelin-recommended wine bistro in central Balatonfüred, the Zelna organic winery's own place. Smoked sturgeon tartare, zander fillet, aranygaluska, wine pairing, terrace.
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Open in winter: 24 places at Lake Balaton from November to March
Restaurants, wine terraces, patisseries and cafés around Lake Balaton that welcome guests outside the season. With opening hours, sources and the date we checked.
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Breakfast and brunch in Balatonfüred: 4 places to try
Four ways to start the day in Balatonfüred: Pazar, Perla, Péklány and SENZA. Checked food options, seasonal details and links to our place guides.
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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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