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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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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Révfülöp Bistro · Burgers · Modern Hungarian · Pasta
Bisztró 71
Relaxed bistro in the centre of Révfülöp, by Route 71. Homemade pasta, artisan burgers, grilled meats and game, breakfast too. A weekly changing menu, dog-friendly.
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Badacsony Contemporary Hungarian · Creative Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Borbarátok Étterem
Family restaurant, guesthouse and winery at the foot of the hill in Badacsonytomaj, open all year. Grey cattle goulash, sturgeon with Jerusalem artichoke, venison ragout, St Martin’s goose, Fata wines, no service charge.
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Csopak Bakery · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Buborék Csopak
Bakery bistro, bike shop and guesthouse in one building in Csopak, next to the beach. Sourdough bread, pistachio croissant, specialty coffee, and 2024 Alternative Restaurant of the Year.
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Tihany Balaton cuisine · Fish · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
Csíkos Hattyú
Blue-and-white beach bistro on the kiosk row of Tihany's Gödrös free beach, since 2026. Fried-to-order zander, whole fried aubergine, whole fried chicken, homemade sauces.
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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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Balatonudvari Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Bistro · Burgers · Fish · Local ingredients · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
Kalóz Strandbisztró
Beach bistro under the trees of Fövenyes beach, with the Balaton beach dish of the year (Harcsa&Krumpli). Seasonal soups, homemade pasta, burgers, Balaton wines, open in winter too.
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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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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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Badacsony Grill · Creative Hungarian
Mede by Adam Mede
Ádám Mede's own open-fire kitchen in central Badacsony, since 2025. Charcoal-baked bodag, pig's trotter stew, pig's ear with kimchi, steaks, in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Balatonfüred Brunch · Small plates
Mimosa Prosecco Bar
Prosecco bar and bottle shop in Balatonfüred on Kisfaludy utca, with a chestnut-tree terrace. Italian aperitivo, prosecco cocktails, antipasti platters. The 2026 season has ended.
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Balatonfüred Café · Breakfast and brunch
Pazar Coffee Company
Specialty coffee and brunch spot on the Balatonfüred promenade, open every day all year. Lucky Cap coffee, V60 and Chemex, Eggs Benedict and Royal, avocado toast with salmon, Pazar Smash, croissants.
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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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Siófok Traditional csárda · Hungarian
Piroska Csárda és Fogadó
White-towered, brick-vaulted csárda in Siófok on Zamárdi út, with a wood oven. Chicken paprikash with dumplings, catfish steak with cottage-cheese pasta, somlói, occasional live music.
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Kisapáti Balaton wines · Mediterranean
Taberna Infinito
Mediterranean tapas restaurant on Szent György-hegy above Kisapáti, since 2018, with a wide Balaton view and a botanic garden. Cold and hot tapas, mangalica pork, beef cheek, profiteroles. Closed for the 2026 season.
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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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Tihany Mediterranean · Italian · Pizza
Villa Pisky
Italian restaurant right on the shore in Tihany, on the Pisky promenade, with views of the lake and the Abbey, one Gault&Millau toque. Pizza Pisky with pistachio pesto, carbonara, pike-perch with pistachio. Closed in winter.
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Open in winter: 30 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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