Fonyód A Konyhám Stúdió 365
A distinctive, personal restaurant on the third floor of Fonyód's Balaton Üzletház, serving modern Hungarian dishes with lake views and a frequently praised duck leg.
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Balatonfüred Traditional csárda · Hungarian
Baricska Csárda
Beneath a vine pergola, with panoramic views of Lake Balaton and Tihany, crispy duck leg, rich catfish paprikash and soft cinnamon curd-cheese dumplings taste even better. At Balatonfüred's more than 200-year-old Baricska Csárda, the most tempting flavours of Hungarian cooking meet the romance of Balaton summers past.
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Szántód Bistro · Brunch · Dessert workshop · Bakery · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Seasonal · Vegan-friendly
Bubistró Specialty Coffee
Szántód's tiny, dog-friendly brunch spot, where The BARN coffee takes centre stage.
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Csopak Bakery · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Buborék Csopak
Buborék Csopak is more than a bakery: sourdough breads, French butter pastries, the celebrated pistachio croissant, substantial brunch dishes and speciality coffee meet in a distinctive cycling hub. Opened in 2021 and named Dining Guide Alternative Restaurant of the Year in 2024, the bakery-bistro is complemented by a bicycle shop, workshop, hire service and modern accommodation. Thoughtful design, a covered terrace and memorable breakfasts near Csopak beach.
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Siófok BBQ and grill · Burgers
Déli Part Woodfired BBQ
Smoky aromas, fall-apart pulled pork, juicy brisket and outrageously loaded burgers! At Siófok's Déli Part Woodfired BBQ, fire and meat take centre stage in an irresistibly relaxed setting. Grab your burger with both hands, enjoy the BBQ to the final bite and start wondering when you can return.
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Tihany Burgers · Fish · Hungarian
Echo Étterem
Golden-brown crisp schnitzel, rich catfish paprikash, fragrant apple pie and a glass of good Balaton wine! Echo Étterem's panoramic terrace in Tihany has breathtaking views of the lake and abbey. A place where Hungarian delights meet a romantic atmosphere, and you would happily stay a little longer after dessert.
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Balatonboglár Bistro · Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Gianpiero’s Étterem & Bor
A year-round bistro beneath plane trees in Balatonboglár: Hungarian foundations, seasonal dishes and Balaton wines. The former cocktail bar offers a starting point for both an unhurried lunch and a multi-course dinner.
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Balatonudvari Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Bistro · Burgers · Fish · Local ingredients · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
Kalóz Strandbisztró
Award-winning catfish street food, seasonal dishes and Balaton wines right beneath the trees of Fövenyes beach.
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Balatonföldvár Fish · Home-style cooking · Hungarian
Kukorica Csárda – Balatonföldvár
A thatched csárda beside road 7, with laid tables and Hungarian cooking. Cauldron-served soup, fish main courses and family lunches define Földvár's Kukorica; come with time and an appetite.
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Csopak Ice cream shop
MÁS tölcsér
Ice cream made on site using Kő fagyi? recipes in Csopak, beside the beach and cycle path. A garden ice-cream stop connected to Herend's MÁS tészta — with pizza only at advertised events.
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Keszthely Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian · Retro
Mustár Bisztró
Home-style Hungarian flavours, rich stews, crisp freshly cooked meats and substantial daily menus in Keszthely! Mustár Bisztró welcomes you with fresh breakfasts, varied lunches, good prices and convenient free parking. An excellent choice for a truly delicious, hearty lunch near Balaton.
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Badacsonytördemic Bistro · Wine bar · Traditional restaurant
Nefelejcs Borbisztró
At Nefelejcs Borbisztró in Badacsonytördemic, Sike Balázs’s distinctive Badacsony wines meet seasonal bistro cooking. In a historic restaurant building revived in 2021, Mangalica rillette, grilled pike-perch, wild boar pörkölt with porcini and creative Hungarian desserts are served alongside carefully chosen SKIZO and Sike Balázs Pincéje wines. Velényi Réka and Sike Balázs welcome guests with a cosy, shady garden, wine tastings and cultural events. Wine, food and friendship at the foot of Badacsony.
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Zánka Gastropub · Contemporary Hungarian
Neked Főztem Gasztrokocsma – Zánka
A rustic house, a terrace and Hungarian dishes with contemporary presentation: lunch at Zánka's Neked Főztem is an outing in its own right. A short, changing menu, local wines and much-mentioned curd-cheese dumplings await those happy to linger at the gateway to the Káli Basin.
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Balatonmáriafürdő Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Port Étterem & Panzió
A year-round culinary destination by Balatonmáriafürdő's harbour, with contemporary Hungarian dishes, southern Balaton wines and a strong dessert selection.
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Fonyód Balaton wines · Mediterranean · Italian
Rozé Bisztró
Mediterranean flavours, creamy risottos, fine wines and stunning views of Badacsony. Fonyód's Rozé Bisztró awaits right beside Lake Balaton for a leisurely summer lunch or atmospheric sunset dinner. Discover one of the most tempting settings for Balaton's dolce vita!
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Zamárdi Snack bar · Lángos
Sarok Büfé
Freshly fried cheese-and-sour-cream lángos, classic Balaton treats and authentic summer snack-bar atmosphere in Zamárdi, near Balaton Szíve tér. A perfect stop during a beach day or pleasant waterfront walk.
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Kisapáti Balaton wines · Mediterranean
Taberna Infinito
Mediterranean tapas, Spanish-style Mangalica pork stew, local wines, exotic plants and an exceptional panorama.
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Szigliget Farm-to-table · Fine dining · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Villa Kabala
A Michelin Green Star destination above Szigliget: its own garden, family-sourced ingredients, homemade bread and fermented drinks, Balaton views and a structured, thoughtfully developed menu.
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Breakfast and brunch in Balatonfüred: 4 places to try
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7 places with a view at Lake Balaton
Wine terraces, a garden and views from Tihany: seven different stops where the Lake Balaton panorama is part of the experience.
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