Fonyód A Konyhám Stúdió 365
A distinctive, personal restaurant on the third floor of Fonyód's Balaton Üzletház, serving modern Hungarian dishes with lake views and a frequently praised duck leg.
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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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Discover Badacsonytomaj's Borbarátok Étterem, where reimagined Hungarian dishes, flavoursome fish, distinctive desserts and wines from the family-owned Fata winery meet! An atmospheric garden terrace, generations of hospitality and an authentic Badacsony feel await for a leisurely lunch or memorable dinner.
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Gyenesdiás Patisserie · Ice cream shop
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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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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
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Balatonmáriafürdő Ice cream shop
Florida Fagyizó
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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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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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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Balatonboglár Home-style cooking
Kis Szieszta Étterem és Panzió
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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Hévíz Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
Kocsi Csárda Hévíz
Cauldron goulash, rich venison stew with dödölle potato dumplings, crispy goose leg and generous csárda platters in the heart of Hévíz! Open since 1985, Kocsi Csárda welcomes you with traditional Hungarian dishes, an atmospheric garden terrace and live music, just a few minutes' walk from famous Lake Hévíz. A perfect choice for a substantial lunch or memorable dinner.
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Kredenc Pizza Pont – Balatonfüred
Stone-baked pizza, Balaton wines and leisurely company on Blaha Lujza utca. Formerly known as a Borbisztró, Kredenc is now pizza-focused, with Füred's street scene as much a part of the outing as lunch itself.
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Balatonmáriafürdő Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Local ingredients · Contemporary Hungarian · Modern Hungarian · Seasonal
Port Étterem & Panzió
A year-round culinary destination by Balatonmáriafürdő's harbour, with contemporary Hungarian dishes, southern Balaton wines and a strong dessert selection.
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Szigliget Ice cream shop · Cakes and pastries
Szigligeti Fagylaltozó
Spatula-served ice cream, adventurous flavour pairings and a coffee break below Szigliget Castle. Also known as Várkávézó, the venue offers a shady terrace and a homely interior for cooler weather — both good reasons to stop.
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Balatonfenyves Restaurant · Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian
Szőlőskert Vendéglő
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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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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