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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Hévíz Contemporary Hungarian · Creative Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Brix Bistro
Contemporary Hungarian and Zala bistro in central Hévíz, in the Bonvital Hotel, recommended by Gault&Millau, open all year. Potato lángos with truffle cream, pumpkin-seed pikeperch, braised beef cheek, cocktails, covered terrace.
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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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Balatonlelle Patisserie · Dessert workshop · Ice cream shop
Geleta Cukrászda
Family pâtisserie in Balatonlelle on road 7, open all year. Lelle krémes, Ischler, Bíborfehér (Hungary’s Cake 2026), sugar-free Szilvafácska, potato pogácsa, bejgli and panettone in winter.
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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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Balatonfüred Traditional csárda · Traditional Hungarian
Koloska Csárda
Forest csárda in Füred's Koloska Valley, below Tamás-hegy. Cauldron goulash, venison stew with dödölle, roast duck, with the wildlife park and hiking trails a few steps away.
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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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Balatonfüred Restaurant · Modern Hungarian
NOON Restaurant & Lounge
Elegant bistro in the LUA Resort, Balatonfüred, Michelin-recommended every year, open all year for dinner. Chef Attila Nagy's modern Hungarian cooking with French touches: duck liver with cherry, rabbit with chanterelles, lamb, steaks, a big wine list.
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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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Fonyód Balaton wines · Mediterranean · Italian
Rozé Bisztró
Mediterranean bistro right on the Fonyód waterfront, at the Napsugár Club beach, facing Badacsony. Homemade pasta, risottos, wines, sunsets.
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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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Zamárdi Bistro · Burgers · Creative Hungarian
Tiki Beach Bisztró
Beach bistro with colourful chairs in Zamárdi, at the end of Margó Ede sétány. Sour cucumber soup with salmon, burgers, white pizza with burrata, tiki cocktails; beach dish of the year in 2019.
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Keszthely Traditional Hungarian · International
Tompos Étterem
Spacious family restaurant in Keszthely-Zámor since 2012, open all year. St Martin’s goose feast, fish soup with catfish, pikeperch Kárpáti style, braised beef cheek, vegan stuffed pepper, weekday set menu from 2,700 HUF.
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Balatonkenese Traditional Hungarian
Vadkacsa Restaurant and Guesthouse
Restaurant, guesthouse and beach bistro at the Vak Bottyán beach in Balatonkenese, a third-generation family business. Duck rillette, Kenese fish soup with grey catfish, crispy duck leg with dödölle, catfish steak.
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Csopak Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Víg Molnár Csárda
Tavern in the former Csopak water miller's house, beside the original mill wheel, with a thatched roof, big terrace and MICHELIN recommendation. Hortobágy pancake, fish soup in a kettle, crispy duck leg, venison with dödölle, Somlói sponge.
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Zalavár Traditional Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Zsebi Kifőzdéje
Country canteen in Zalavár, next to Kis-Balaton. Homestyle Hungarian lunch, huge portions, cheap daily menu, layered potatoes, chicken ragout, aspic 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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