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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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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Balatonfüred Patisserie · Café
Bergmann Cukrászda – Petőfi utca
Crisp, caramel-topped French custard slices, silky vanilla cream, airy cakes and tempting homemade ice creams! At Balatonfüred's Bergmann Cukrászda, more than 80 years of family pastry-making tradition lie behind the sweet bites. A slice of cake, an aromatic cappuccino and a little leisurely indulgence that is simply hard to resist.
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Gyenesdiás Patisserie · Ice cream shop
Bringatanya – Somogyi Fagylaltműhely
Silky pistachio, dark chocolate enlivened by passion fruit, fragrant grape ice cream and award-winning specialities born from Badacsony wine! At Gyenesdiás's Bringatanya – Somogyi Fagylaltműhely, every scoop is a new flavour adventure. World-championship successes, daring pairings and irresistibly creamy ice creams await. Stopping at one scoop is difficult here!
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Tihany Balaton cuisine · Fish · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
Csíkos Hattyú
Tihany's new blue-and-white beach bistro at Gödrös public beach: freshly fried meat, fish and vegetables, homemade sauces, a large terrace and direct access from the cycle path.
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Alsóörs Balaton cuisine · Bistro · Fish · Home-style cooking · Seasonal
Fedélzet Bisztró
The waterfront bistro at Alsóörs Marina, where lifeguards cook and serve: breakfast, home-style vegetable stews, fish and modern desserts for a good cause.
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Nemesgulács Balaton wines · Bistro · Wine terrace · Cultural pub
Gilvesy b-üzem
Gilvesy B-üzem in Nemesgulács is a wine bar and creative bistro reborn from an old concrete works at the foot of Szent György-hegy. Gilvesy Robert’s volcanic organic wines are joined by the Nemesgulács Fried Chicken sandwich, Angus croquettes, kimchi toast and seasonal vegetable dishes from Sipos Réka and Petykó István’s kitchen. Vinyl records, special wine tastings, fermented alcohol-free drinks and cultural events make this seasonal venue beside the railway station one of the Balaton Uplands’ most original meeting places.
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Keszthely Fish dishes · Traditional Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
Halászcsárda
Keszthely's Halászcsárda has been part of Balaton's history since 1934. Commissioned by the Festetics family, the columned-veranda inn beside Helikon beach serves Balaton-style fisherman's soup, pikeperch fillet, crispy fish bites, catfish paprikash and Hungarian specialities. Revived by the Szita family in 2012, the restaurant takes particular pride in its homemade Zala dödölle. Lakeside garden seating, occasional live music and almost a century of hospitality history at one of Keszthely's most historic restaurants.
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Balatongyörök Asian · Bistro · Local ingredients · Creative Hungarian · Beach bistro · Street food · Seasonal
Kicsi Csóka Bisztró
A shady garden bistro near the beach, with award-winning buffalo tartare and surprisingly creative blackboard specials.
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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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Köveskál Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Local ingredients · Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Seasonal
Mi a Kő
An old Köveskál house, a short seasonal menu and one of the best cross-sections of local wine.
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Balatonfüred Brunch · Small plates
Mimosa Prosecco Bar
Italian aperitivo and a bottle selection on Füred's Kisfaludy utca: prosecco, cocktails, antipasti and a terrace beneath chestnut trees. The 2026 season has ended; check the next opening separately.
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Szántód Balaton cuisine · Dessert workshop · Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian · Bakery · Specialty coffee · Cakes and pastries · Seasonal · Vegan-friendly
Monarchia Rétesház & Szántódi Megálló
Freshly baked Monarchia strudel, specialty coffee and a dog-friendly cycling stop opposite Szántód railway station, near the public beach.
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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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Tihany Bistro · International · Seasonal
TYC Bistro – Tihany Yacht Club
A marina garden, Balaton sunsets and a refreshed bistro kitchen at the southern tip of the Tihany peninsula.
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Badacsonyörs Café · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
Vánkos
A romantic garden, distinctive specialty coffees, freshly prepared breakfasts and homemade cakes in Badacsonyörs. Vánkos's atmospheric stone house and V29 café make one of the Balaton Uplands' most appealing stops: shady trees, delicious bites, local wines and the lovely feeling that finally nothing is urgent.
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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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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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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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