Szentbékkálla Bistro · Cakes and pastries
A Könyvtár Café & Bistro
Loose-leaf tea, local pastries and wines in a small bistro behind a library. Szentbékkálla's communal living room, with a courtyard and cultural events.
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Vászoly Home-style cooking · Hungarian · Traditional Hungarian
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Badacsony Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Small plates · Seasonal
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Balatonmáriafürdő Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
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Balatonlelle Traditional csárda · Traditional oven · Traditional Hungarian
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Szentbékkálla Home-style cooking
Szent Benedek Reggeliző
A shady inner courtyard in Szentbékkálla with egg breakfasts, savoury eggy bread and pancakes. An informal breakfast stop to plan before exploring the Káli Basin — not a panoramic estate restaurant.
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Szigliget Balaton cuisine · Burgers · Pizza · Street food
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Szigliget Ice cream shop · Cakes and pastries
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Keszthely Traditional Hungarian · International
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Balatonkenese Traditional Hungarian
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