Keszthely Street food
A Szitakötő
Courtyard street food next to Keszthely's Halászcsárda, by the cycle path. Pan-fried Zala dödölle, toasties, soft-serve ice cream, weekend specials, sometimes music in the evening.
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Balatonlelle Balaton cuisine · BBQ · Bistro · Burgers · Home-style cooking · Creative Hungarian · Hungarian · Traditional Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · International · Seasonal
BL YachtClub Étterem
Year-round waterfront restaurant in the Balatonlelle sailing marina, with a sunset terrace. Duck with barley risotto, pork belly ramen, Pitbox burgers, vegetarian and kids' dishes.
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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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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · BBQ · Bistro · Home-style cooking · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Specialty coffee · Seasonal
Csopaki Resti
Small restaurant at Csopak railway station, with Viktor Vázsonyi's joyful cooking. Daily-changing plates: smoker-cooked meat, paprikash with nokedli, spreads, Balaton wines.
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Balatonakali Patisserie · Traditional Hungarian
Fék Kávéház Étterem
Family restaurant, coffee house and pâtisserie in one in Balatonakali, by Route 71. Loaded potato pancakes, Hungarian classics, almond-crusted zander, and cake afterwards.
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Badacsonyörs Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Grill · Seasonal
Folly Arborétum és Étterem
Arboretum, family winery and panoramic restaurant on the hillside above Badacsonyörs, among cedars and cypresses. Own Folly wines, seasonal food, arboretum ticket required.
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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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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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Balatonmáriafürdő Lángos · Street food
Ilia Restaurant & Snack Bar
Family restaurant and lángos kiosk in Balatonmáriafürdő with a colourful terrace. Sit-down à la carte at the front, kiosk in the courtyard, street food, daily menu, dog-friendly.
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Balatonvilágos Fusion · Oven-baked pizza · Steak
Lavender Terasz
Steakhouse with a Mediterranean garden and fishpond in Balatonvilágos, by the M7 exit. Steak picked from the ageing fridge, wood-oven pizza, pink duck breast, a fireplace.
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Fonyód Farm-to-table · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Small plates · Seasonal
Lokal at the Lake
Small-plate restaurant in Fonyódliget, a hundred metres from the beach, with ingredients from within 90 km. Trout "tin", seasonal plates, natural wines, Michelin recommendation.
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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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Gyenesdiás Mediterranean · Neapolitan pizza · International
NABOO Fine Bistro & Bar
Bistro and bar with a bold interior in Gyenesdiás, open all year. Neapolitan pizza, foie gras, pike-perch, pörkölt with green peas, Star Wars-themed cocktails. Also in Gault&Millau 2025.
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Balatonfüred Bakery
Péklány Kézműves Pékség
Artisan bakery in central Balatonfüred on Szent István tér, since 2017. Long-fermented sourdough, pistachio cruffin, grandma's cocoa swirl, coffee.
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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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Keszthely Traditional Hungarian · International
Tompos Étterem
Family restaurant in Keszthely-Zámor near Libás beach, since 2012. Hungarian and international dishes, duck leg, a vegan section, terrace, glazed garden room, live music.
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Csopak Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Víg Molnár Csárda
Michelin-recommended csárda in Csopak next to an old watermill, with a mill wheel and terrace. Hortobágy pancake, fish soup, duck leg, floating island.
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Keszthely Bistro · Beach bistro · Seasonal
Vitorlás Bisztró Keszthely
Seasonal beach bistro on Keszthely's City Beach, with a shady oleander terrace. Whole fried zander, BBQ pork neck, strawberry cream soup, fried semolina pudding, kids' menu.
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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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