Fonyód A Konyhám Stúdió 365
Modern Hungarian cooking on the third floor of a Fonyód shopping centre, with an open kitchen and partial lake view. Confit duck leg, túrógombóc, Gabi Szikra's hospitality.
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Balatonfüred Creative Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Balaton Étterem
Restaurant by the Tagore promenade in Balatonfüred since 1894, with a terrace facing the lake. Hungarian classics, zander, duck breast, surprisingly good pizzas and Uplands wines.
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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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Alsóörs Balaton wines · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · International · Pizza · Seasonal
Carpaccio Étterem
Italian trattoria in central Alsóörs for nearly 35 years, in a family house with a garden. Beef carpaccio, seafood pasta, ossobuco, seafood specials on the board, Italian wines.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · Seasonal
Fedélzet Bisztró
Waterfront bistro in the Alsóörs Marina, run by the lifeguard service. Breakfast, daily menu, pea stew with meatballs, baked quark dumplings, with income supporting water rescue.
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Balatonfenyves Balaton cuisine · BBQ · Modern Hungarian
Hubertus Hof Étterem
Steakhouse in a parkland hotel in Balatonfenyves, with its own Nagyberek Angus cattle and 21-day dry ageing. Since 2026 the winner of Séfek séfe, Patrik Mikula, cooks here.
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Balatonalmádi Snack bar · Fish dishes · Traditional Hungarian
Jóbarátok Halsütöde
Old fish fry at the entrance to Balatonalmádi's Budatava beach. Bream, zander, pikeperch, trout fried to order, catfish and mixed fish soup, fermented cucumber.
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Balatonfüred Café · Cocktail bar
Karolina Kávéház és Koktélbár
Family coffee house and cocktail bar by the Füred marina since 2006. Grandma's recipes: méteres kalács, lattice linzer, Karolina krémes, coffee and evening cocktails.
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Balatonlelle Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Farm-to-table · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal · Vegan-friendly
Kedvesem Bisztró
Family bistro on Balatonlelle's Móló promenade since 2009, with its own farm. Balaton zander fillet, venison rillette, a Farm to Table menu, open all year.
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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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Balatonlelle Balaton wines · Bistro · Mediterranean
LIDO Étterem & Borbár
Restaurant and wine bar on the Móló sétány in Balatonlelle, from 8 in the morning. Breakfast, beef cheek, squid-ink pasta with seafood, an almost entirely South Balaton wine list.
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Siófok Modern Italian
Mandara Café & Lounge
Italian food and its own pâtisserie on Siófok's Gold Coast, right by the water. Homemade pasta and seafood in summer, coffee and cakes in winter.
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Zánka Gastropub · Contemporary Hungarian
Neked Főztem Gasztrokocsma – Zánka
Beach kiosk turned gastro pub on Zánka's Fő utca, in a rustic house with a terrace. A short Hungarian menu with modern plating, local wines, baked quark dumplings. Michelin-recommended.
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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 Café · Breakfast and brunch
Pazar Coffee Company
Specialty café and brunch spot on Füred's Aranyhíd promenade, with a sunny terrace. Lucky Cap and Morganti coffee, V60, Eggs Benedict, avocado toast, open all year.
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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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Fonyód Hungarian · Traditional Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Torony Étterem
Family-friendly restaurant in Fonyód near Várhegy, with three shady terraces. Venison in vadas sauce, duck leg with cabbage pasta, fish soup, and some bolder pizzas too.
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Badacsonyörs Café · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Vánkos
Romantic stone-house guesthouse and V29 café in Badacsonyörs, with a shady garden. Specialty coffee, made-to-order sandwiches, cakes, local ingredients, a touch of Provence.
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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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Ideas beyond the menu.
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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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