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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Tihany Brunch · Pizza · Cakes and pastries · Vegan-friendly
Apátsági Rege Cukrászda
Crisp lavender cream slices, silky vanilla cream, tempting brunches with soft egg yolks and irresistible chocolate desserts! At Apátsági Rege Cukrászda's panoramic terrace in Tihany, all of Balaton stretches out at your feet. Delicious bites, fragrant coffee and breathtaking views make you want to stay all afternoon.
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Balatonfüred Creative Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Balaton Étterem
More than 130 years of hospitality history, Balaton views, distinctive fish dishes, Hungarian feasts and excellent local wines.
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Alsóörs Balaton wines · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · International · Pizza · Seasonal
Carpaccio Étterem
Alsóörs's reliable Italian address for almost thirty-five years, with personal hospitality, seafood and a serious wine list.
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Csopak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · BBQ · Bistro · Home-style cooking · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Specialty coffee · Seasonal
Csopaki Resti
A small restaurant at Csopak station with a big personality, changing plates and Balaton wines.
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Paloznak Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Small plates · Seasonal
Homola Borterasz & Borbolt
A panoramic terrace among Paloznak's vines, with naturally minded Homola wines, local bites and the musical energy born of Jazzpiknik.
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Balatonszemes Balaton wines · Farm-to-table · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Seasonal
Kistücsök Food & Room
A dependable Balatonszemes institution for three decades: Hungarian restaurant classics, seasonal Balaton dishes, a strong local wine list and a separate Séfszoba for those wanting to go beyond à la carte.
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Badacsony Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · Small plates · Seasonal
Laposa Borterasz
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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Badacsonytomaj Grill · Creative Hungarian
Mede by Adam Mede
Mede Ádám's live-fire kitchen in Badacsony: bodag flatbread, distinctive Hungarian dishes and changing blackboard specials. A fine-dining background in a more informal format.
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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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Hévíz Traditional Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Teri Mama Vendéglője
Teri Mama Vendéglője in Hévíz's Egregy district is a likeable example of genuine home-style Hungarian cooking. The culinary world of Teri Mama, who came from Transylvania, is now carried on by her daughter Tünde. Transylvanian stuffed cabbage, broth with homemade liver dumplings, crisp potato-coated pork, game ragout in red wine and a generous pancake selection await in a homely restaurant with a traditional beehive-shaped oven. Attentive service, a shaded terrace and occasional live music at the gateway to Egregy.
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Siófok American · Bistro · Burgers · International · Street food
Territórium
Premium street food in central Siófok: house burger buns, freshly minced meat, pasta made on site, homemade sauces and creative, uncompromising dishes.
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Fonyód Hungarian · Traditional Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Torony Étterem
Discover Fonyód's Torony Étterem, where shady terraces, Hungarian specialities, mouth-watering meat and fish dishes and a varied pizza selection await! An excellent choice for a family lunch, dinner with friends or a pleasant food stop on a Balaton outing.
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Balatonkenese Traditional Hungarian
Vadkacsa Restaurant and Guesthouse
Hungarian dishes with a contemporary touch, family hospitality and a lakeside setting by Vak Bottyán beach in Balatonkenese.
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Vászoly Artisan cheese
Vászolyi Sajtmanufaktúra
Artisan cheeses, the story of a couple changing careers and Saturday shopping in Vászoly. Come for the world of cheesemaking, not a restaurant lunch.
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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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Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Fish · Modern Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Seasonal
Zenit Balaton Étterem & Bár
A panoramic restaurant in Vonyarcvashegy, where modern Hungarian dishes, Balaton wines and lake views bring the evening together.
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Zalavár Traditional Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Zsebi Kifőzdéje
Zsebi Kifőzdéje is one of the Kis-Balaton area's appealing food discoveries.
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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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