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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Balatonfüred Patisserie · Café
Bergmann Cukrászda – Petőfi utca
Family pâtisserie in Balatonfüred on Petőfi utca, since 1992, with the Bergmann tradition dating back to 1939. Caramel-topped French krémes, cakes, homemade ice cream, terrace, own car park.
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Keszthely Bistro · International · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly
Klassz Kultbisztró
Café, tapas bar and cultural meeting place on Keszthely's main square. Hummus, dips, sandwiches, carrot cake, book evenings, quizzes and acoustic music.
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Köveskál Balaton cuisine · Brunch · Local ingredients · Bakery · Seasonal
Kővirág – Étel, Ital, Ágy
Garden restaurant on Köveskál's main street, with white walls and a shady garden. Since 2026 with Budapest's Pan'ni and Artizán team: sourdough breakfast, brunch, seasonal dishes, natural wines.
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Dörgicse Creative Hungarian · Seasonal
Lelkem
Small restaurant on Dörgicse's main street with a walnut-tree garden. Short, weekly-changing seasonal menu, Balaton Uplands wines, specialty coffee and a famously good túrógombóc.
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Balatonlelle Bistro · Home-style cooking · International
Mimi Étterem
A white columned villa with a big garden in Balatonlelle, open all year. Bistro cooking, homemade ravioli, sourdough bread, Konyári wines, an affordable weekday lunch menu.
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Fonyód Dessert workshop · Local ingredients · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Seasonal
MÚÚ Fagyibár & Specialty Coffee
Ice cream bar and specialty café in Fonyódliget, near the station, since 2026. Ice cream from local milk, Bogyoszló poppy seed, Boglár hazelnut, Casino Mocca coffee, dog ice cream.
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Keszthely Asian · Sushi
NemSzomszéd
Small sushi bar in Keszthely's centre, next to Pajti, born from a sushi night that went too well. Freshly rolled maki, tempura, ramen and a mini Asian shop.
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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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Balatonfüred Bistro · Brunch · Seasonal
Perla Bistro
Brunch spot and seasonal bistro next to Füred's Kisfaludy beach, with a terrace facing the lake. Eggs Benedict, full English, pumpkin soup, confit duck, gomolya cheese.
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Balatonkenese BBQ · Bistro · Grill · Home-style cooking · Local ingredients · Creative Hungarian · Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Seasonal
Pörc Bisztró és Delikát
Butcher's shop, deli and bistro in central Balatonkenese, with five generations of tradition. House sausage, ribs and pork belly from the show grill, old Hungarian dishes reimagined.
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Zamárdi Snack bar · Lángos
Sarok Büfé
Seasonal beach kiosk in Zamárdi near Balaton Szíve tér. Cheese and sour cream lángos, hot dogs, burgers, wraps, in a casual beach atmosphere.
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Balatonfüred Bakery · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly
SENZA
Gluten-free pâtisserie, bakery and café in Balatonfüred, on the first floor of the Silver shopping centre. Free-from krémes, Eszterházy, Sacher, wild-sourdough bagels, frozen products.
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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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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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Balatonvilágos Bistro · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Tópart Étterem
Elegant waterfront restaurant in the old-tree park of Balatonvilágos's Tópart Hotel, with an 80-seat terrace. Jácint Varga's seasonal cooking, Balaton fish, duck, open to non-residents.
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Szigliget Farm-to-table · Fine dining · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Villa Kabala
Green Michelin-starred villa on the slope of Kamonkő above Szigliget. Own garden, bakery, coffee roastery and ceramics workshop, three-course lunch, six-course dinner menu, panorama.
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Balatonszemes Street food · Cakes and pastries
Waffalat
Waffle stop in Balatonszemes, next to the Music Pavilion. Pearl-sugar Liège waffles with fruit or chocolate toppings, coffee and lemonade for an afternoon stroll.
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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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