Balatonszárszó Traditional Hungarian · Mediterranean
Anno Taverna
Old-style restaurant in central Balatonszárszó since 2001, with antique furniture and a shady terrace. Pasta della casa with porcini, beef stew, duck leg, mákos guba.
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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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Fonyód Café · Breakfast and brunch
Cool Cafe
Year-round café in the centre of Fonyód, a few steps from the station. Cappuccino, egg breakfasts, Croque Madame and homemade cakes, dogs welcome.
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Tihany Burgers · Fish · Hungarian
Echo Étterem
Panoramic restaurant on top of Tihany's Echo Hill, with views of Lake Balaton and the abbey. Giant Wiener schnitzel, catfish paprikash with strapačky, duck liver, apple pie.
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Siófok Bistro · Local ingredients · Creative Hungarian · Seasonal
Egy Csipet Nádas
Forest-edge garden restaurant in Siófok-Töreki, next to the nature reserve. Modern Hungarian plates: confit duck leg, zander with saffron risotto. Cash only.
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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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Badacsony Balaton wines · Burgers · Street food
frissTerasz
The Laposa estate's relaxed Badacsony terrace with sun loungers and music. Smash burgers, loaded fries, churros, Laposa wines, DJs at weekends. Seasonal, no bookings.
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Nemesgulács Balaton wines · Bistro · Wine terrace · Cultural pub
Gilvesy b-üzem
Wine bar and bistro in an old concrete plant in Nemesgulács, next to the railway halt. Gilvesy wines, fried chicken sandwiches, croquetas and vinyl nights.
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Balatonszemes Balaton wines · Farm-to-table · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Seasonal
Kistücsök Food & Room
Bib Gourmand Balaton restaurant in Balatonszemes since 1992. Regional flavours menu, venison in vadas sauce, catfish paprikash, floating island, a separate Chef's Room, rooms, open all year.
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Balatonfüred Balaton wines · Pizza
Kredenc Pizza Pont – Balatonfüred
Wine bistro turned pizzeria in Balatonfüred on Blaha Lujza utca, with a street terrace. Stone-baked pizza from 00 flour, Balaton wines, sometimes music.
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Badacsony Patisserie · Dessert workshop · Café · Specialty coffee
La Téne Desszertműhely & Kávéház
Dessert workshop and coffee house in an old post office in Badacsony. Buttery croissant, pistachio swirl and babka, French desserts, specialty coffee, brunch at weekends.
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Köveskál Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Seasonal
Mi a Kő
Restaurant, wine house, guesthouse and gallery in an old Köveskál house. Short seasonal Hungarian menu, chicken Kiev with truffle butter, walnut guba, Káli wines.
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Siófok Restaurant · International
Opus Étterem – Hotel Azúr Prémium
The elegant restaurant of Siófok's Hotel Azúr Prémium, open to non-residents. Buffet starters, mains served at the table, Angus sirloin, truffle pizza, daily desserts.
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Siófok Fish · Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian
Öreg Halász Vendéglő
A carved wooden house with a garden in Siófok, on Zamárdi utca, open all year. Fish dishes, chicken paprikash with dumplings, lamb chops, apple pie, Hungarian wines, a playground.
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Balatonmáriafürdő Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Port Étterem & Panzió
Contemporary Hungarian restaurant by the Balatonmáriafürdő marina, with a Gault&Millau toque. Skin-on zander with beurre blanc, Angus burger, French desserts, southern-shore wines.
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Csopak Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Söptei Pincészet és Étterem
Family cellar restaurant in Csopak on Istenfia utca, with its own Csopak wines and a calm terrace. Seasonal cooking, with a wine recommendation for every dish.
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Spicc Bistro Balatonfüred
Bistro on the Balatonfüred pier where the terrace looks straight onto the lake. Big portions, familiar Hungarian and international dishes, relaxed holiday feel.
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Tagyon Wine terrace · Hungarian · Seasonal
Tagyon Birtok
Wine estate and restaurant in the Nivegy Valley above Zánka, with a pergola terrace and a Balaton panorama. Own Olaszrizling, weekly-changing Hungarian menu, quark dumplings.
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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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