Tihany Balaton cuisine · Fish · Beach bistro
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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Tapolca Local ingredients
CsupaSzörp
Handmade farm syrups from Tapolca since 2014, a family business of a wine expert and his graphic designer wife. Elderflower, lavender, strawberry-basil, elderflower-hibiscus, double currant, ginger, sugar-free versions, jams, sold in Balaton restaurants and shops.
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Siófok Italian · Pizza · Breakfast and brunch
Egy Csipet Nápoly - Pizza, Pasta & Brunch
Neapolitan pizzeria in Balatonszéplak, with three-day sourdough and a 500-degree oven. Margherita, Diavola, Parma ham, in a relaxed garden setting.
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Fonyód Balaton cuisine · Lángos · Street food
Fonyódi Lángos
Lángos and pancake bar on the Fonyód harbour row since 2001. Freshly fried cheese-and-sour-cream, dill-and-sheep-cheese, stuffed and sweet lángos, pancakes, and a covered terrace next to the ferry pier.
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Balatonboglár Mediterranean · Italian · Pizza
Gianpiero’s Étterem & Bor
Year-round bistro on Boglár's Parti sétány, under the plane trees. A cocktail bar turned restaurant: duck leg, wild boar neck, pizzas, Balaton wines, winter garden.
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Balatonlelle Farm-to-table · Fine bistro · Fish
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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Köveskál Balaton cuisine · Bakery · Breakfast and brunch
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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Siófok Italian
Mandara Café & Lounge
Italian kitchen and café on Siófok’s Szent István sétány, in the Mala Garden Hotel. Pizza, pasta and grill in summer, café and cakes in winter.
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Csopak Ice cream shop
MÁS tölcsér
Ice cream parlour by the Csopak beach and cycle path, using Kő fagyi? recipes and churned on site. A garden with hanging chairs, a sandpit, and occasional pizza from MÁS tészta.
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Balatonlelle Bistro · Traditional Hungarian
Mimi Étterem
Bistro in a white colonnaded villa with a big garden in Balatonlelle, open daily all year. Duck liver mousse, confit duck leg, grey cattle stew with gnocchi, Somlói sponge, Konyári wines.
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Keszthely Asian · Café · Breakfast and brunch
Pajti
All-day bistro and café in central Keszthely next to the market, since 2019. Breakfast until 11, Eggs Benedict, French toast, pad thai, ramen, poke bowl, tacos, sushi, strong vegan options.
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Keszthely Patisserie · Café · Cocktail bar
Pelso Café
A two-storey café on Keszthely's main square, next to the Gothic parish church, with a terrace on the square. Italian coffee, cream cakes, teas from around the world, lemonades and cocktails. Run by the same family for more than twenty years and open all year.
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Zamárdi Lángos · Street food
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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Szigliget Patisserie · Ice cream shop
Szigligeti Fagylaltozó
Ice cream parlour and café at the foot of Szigliget castle, also known as Várkávézó. Spatula-served, adventurous ice cream, salted pistachio, coffee, cakes and a stove-warmed interior.
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Siófok Bistro · Burgers · Street food
Territórium
Premium street food in central Siófok, near the Water Tower, since 2026. Burgers in house-made buns, freshly made pasta, homemade sauces, crispy fried mozzarella.
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Tihany Modern Hungarian
Tihanyi Vinarius
Michelin-recommended modern Hungarian restaurant in an 1822 Tihany abbey press house, with a terrace facing the Inner Lake. Venison with porcini, catfish with csusza, lavender cake.
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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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Open in winter: 30 places at Lake Balaton from November to March
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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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