Keszthely Street food
A Szitakötő
Zala-style dödölle, cheese toasties and occasional music in Keszthely's Halászcsárda courtyard. Szita Gábor and Soós István's more informal kitchen, right beside the cycle path.
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Balatonkenese Balaton cuisine · Farm-to-table · Local ingredients · Creative Hungarian · Seasonal
Aventura Lakásétterem
Balatonkenese's tucked-away supper-club-style restaurant, where Gál Máté cooks a changing four-course menu of local, seasonal ingredients at weekends — strictly by advance reservation.
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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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Balatonszőlős Farm-to-table · Fine bistro · Local ingredients · Hungarian–French · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Casa Christa
Bib Gourmand cooking among almond trees above Balatonszőlős: Tóth Keve's contemporary Hungarian dishes, Balaton wines, a child- and dog-friendly estate, press houses and sweeping views.
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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Bistro · International · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
CITRUS46 Beach Bar & Kitchen
A relaxed Csopak beach bar with Mediterranean and international beach cooking, a panoramic terrace, bowls, wraps, Fogas 46° and weekend live music.
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Balatonakali Patisserie · Traditional Hungarian
Fék Kávéház Étterem
Crisp, generously topped potato pancakes, almond-coated pike-perch, home-style soups and irresistible cakes in Balatonakali! Beside main road 71, Fék Étterem és Kávéház welcomes guests with Hungarian cooking, a shaded terrace, an atmospheric cellar restaurant and its own cake shop. A place where it is worth saving room for warm strudel after a substantial lunch.
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Balatonmáriafürdő Lángos · Street food
Ilia Restaurant & Snack Bar
A family story, a colourful terrace and classic Balaton flavours: Ilia is a stop for both a sit-down meal and lángos in Balatonmáriafürdő.
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Siófok Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
János Vendéglő
A family restaurant with checked tablecloths in Siófok: Hungarian dishes, Balaton wines and a summer garden terrace. A year-round meeting place for a leisurely lunch, including with children or a larger group.
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Vászoly Home-style cooking · Hungarian
Kuti-Kerti Restaurant
Home-style Hungarian cooking, homemade cakes and a flower-filled dining room above Vászoly’s spring-fed pond.
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Balatonvilágos Fusion · Oven-baked pizza · Steak
Lavender Terasz
Juicy steaks cooked to perfection, creamy Parmesan risotto, distinctive wines and a delightful Mediterranean garden! At Lavender Terasz in Balatonvilágos, choose your own steak from the ageing fridge, then enjoy dinner at a romantic table beside the fishpond. A place where the first bite tells you the journey was worthwhile.
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Balatonfüred Bistro · Brunch · Seasonal
Perla Bistro
Brunch beside Kisfaludy beach, with substantial autumn bistro dishes: Eggs Benedict, confit duck, pistachio salmon and smoked gomolya. A Füred stop accessible without a beach day.
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Örvényes American · Brunch · Burgers · Street food
Random Bagel Bar
An Örvényes bagel workshop where generously loaded street food, a cycling stop and a contemporary gallery meet in the same relaxed garden.
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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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Tagyon Wine terrace · Hungarian · Seasonal
Tagyon Birtok
On Tagyon hill, lunch comes with vineyard rows and broad views of Lake Balaton. The estate's own wines, Hungarian cooking and personable atmosphere invite a leisurely visit; plan ahead for the changing menu, wine tasting and hillside approach.
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Bistro · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Tópart Étterem
An elegant restaurant right on the waterfront, with Varga Jácint's seasonal cooking and one of Balatonvilágos's finest panoramas.
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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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Balatonszemes Street food · Cakes and pastries
Waffalat
Liège waffles beside Balatonszemes's Music Pavilion: dough with caramelising pearl sugar, fruity and generously topped versions. A dedicated dessert stop during a southern-shore walk.
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Fine bistro · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Zelna Bisztró
A Michelin-recommended wine bistro in the heart of Balatonfüred, where Zelna's organic wines meet contemporary, seasonal Hungarian dishes.
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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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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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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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