Your guide to Lake Balaton
Restaurants, street food, cafés and wine spots around the lake — easy to explore, with up-to-date, practical guides.
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Balatonmáriafürdő Italian · Pizzeria
Blistered pizza rims, airy soft dough, melting mozzarella and the irresistible aroma of a wood-fired oven! At Balatonmáriafürdő's Pizza Sztori, Naples's finest traditions come alive with exciting toppings, truffle specialities and tempting Italian desserts. You know after the first bite that one slice will not be enough!
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · International
Spectacular Balaton views, enormous waterfront terraces and mouth-watering dishes in the heart of Balatonfüred! Operating since 1984 and renewed in 2023, Borcsa Étterem welcomes guests on Tagore promenade with Hungarian specialities, fresh fish dishes, generous meat platters and Mediterranean delights, overlooking the Tihany Peninsula. A perfect setting for a leisurely lunch or romantic dinner.
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Siófok BBQ and grill · Burgers
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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Balatonmáriafürdő Ice cream shop
Silky chocolate, coffee caramel, rum-soaked plum and crunchy walnut in one irresistible scoop! Balaton Noir, the 2026 Balaton Fagyija winner, was born at Florida Fagyizó in Balatonmáriafürdő. Somodi János's award-winning creations, daring pairings and creamy delights deserve more than a one-scoop visit. The difficult part is choosing which to try first!
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Balatonfüred Café · Cocktail bar
Airy custard slices, silky chocolate cakes, sweets made from grandma's recipes and aromatic coffees, all seasoned with the atmosphere of Balatonfüred's sailing harbour. On Karolina Kávéház's terrace, it is easy to be tempted by one more slice, then lose yourself in a Balaton afternoon over a cooling cocktail.
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Balatonboglár Home-style cooking
Generous home-style lunches, Balaton fish soup, rich pork stew and meat platters for two in Balatonboglár! Kis Szieszta Étterem welcomes summer diners with a family-like atmosphere, varied two-course menus and no service charge. If you fancy a satisfying Hungarian lunch during a day at the beach or an excursion, it is worth getting to know. The restaurant is expected to reopen in June 2027.
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Balatonfüred Traditional csárda · Traditional Hungarian
Balatonfüred’s Koloska Csárda is a distinctive stop for lovers of nature and Hungarian cooking.
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Badacsony Patisserie · Dessert workshop · Café · Specialty coffee
Badacsony's La Téne is one of Balaton's most exciting pastry-shop experiences.
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Badacsony Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Small plates · Seasonal
A year-round panoramic terrace in Badacsony with a broad Laposa wine selection, guided tastings and seasonal cooking based on local ingredients.
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Dörgicse Creative Hungarian · Seasonal
A tucked-away small restaurant in Dörgicse, where creative seasonal dishes, distinctive Balaton wines and genuine hospitality await beneath walnut trees. Run by chef Reiner Viktor and Ferencz Nikoletta, Lelkem tempts guests with a short, constantly changing menu, exciting vegetable dishes, memorable curd-cheese dumplings and specialty coffee. A place worth a special journey in the Balaton Uplands.
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Fonyód Farm-to-table · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Small plates · Seasonal
Local ingredients are not a marketing line here but the restaurant's operating principle.
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Badacsony Neapolitan pizza · Cakes and pastries
Neapolitan pizza, desserts from Sümeg and cocktails at Badacsony Borterasz. Gajár Bence's personal pizzeria can easily turn an afternoon stop into a whole evening out.
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Keszthely Asian · Asian–Mediterranean · Café · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Keszthely’s Pajti began as a small café beside the town market in 2019 and is now one of the town’s most versatile bistros. Its selection includes specialty coffees, creamy Eggs Benedict, crisp French toast, smoked salmon poke bowl, pad thai, curry, burritos and sushi. Horváth Laura and Vass Ákos’s friendly, youthful venue caters for vegan and vegetarian guests too, and makes a pleasant stop with dogs or children. An all-year meeting place in the heart of Keszthely, where there is always something interesting to discover from morning to evening.
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Badacsony Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Small plates · Seasonal
A cross-section of Badacsony's wine region in a tiny, distinctive wine bar, where every glass comes with a story and a personal recommendation.
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Zamárdi Snack bar · Lángos
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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Csopak Wine bar
A cool glass of Csopak wine, gently rolling vineyard hills and sparkling Lake Balaton spread out below you. On St. Donát Borkúria's panoramic terrace, every sip feels like a small celebration. Distinctive wines, an atmospheric cellar and leisurely moments await somewhere you will find hard to leave.
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Balatonfenyves Restaurant · Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian
Gabi néni’s legendary roast duck, homemade liver dumpling soup, Hungarian-style catfish fillet and generous family feasts in Balatonfenyves! Open since 1991, Szőlőskert Vendéglő welcomes guests with a vine-covered garden, lovable Hungarian dishes and the Lepenye family’s hospitality. A place that is a pleasure not just to dine at, but to return to.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Traditional Hungarian · International · Seasonal
Contemporary Hungarian and international cooking with front-row Balaton views at Alsóörs's Ypsilon Yacht Club, led by chefs Szabó Zsolt and Egri Zsombor.
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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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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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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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