Freskó Bisztró

Freskó Bisztró is a small, Italian-feeling café in the centre of Zamárdi, on Kossuth Lajos utca. They call themselves a mini Italian café, which describes it well: few tables, good coffee, fresh pastries and breakfast until early afternoon. In 2025 it received a Best of Balaton award in the café category, serious recognition for such a small place.

A morning in Zamárdi

Freskó is a breakfast place: in summer it’s open from eight in the morning until early afternoon, so it’s worth dropping in before the beach or for a long, slow breakfast. The offer is built on coffee, croissants, sandwiches and small cakes. Not a big menu, rather a short, well-chosen one.

Space and atmosphere

The café is on the ground floor of an old Zamárdi house, with a small interior and a terrace reaching into the greenery. In the evening, when the lights come on, the facade looks lovely too. The decor is Italian and slightly retro, and the cups and little ornaments on the counter add to the café feel.

Huncut Péntek

In summer they also open on Friday evenings, under the name Huncut Péntek (Cheeky Friday), between six and ten. The breakfast café then becomes an evening meeting point for a drink and a chat. The exact programme is posted on their Facebook page.

What guests say

Feedback comes from only a few sources but is uniformly good: guests praise the quality coffee, the fresh croissants, the friendly service and the calm, homely atmosphere. On Tripadvisor it has received only top ratings so far.

Good to know

Summer opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday from eight in the morning to one in the afternoon; closed on Monday and Tuesday. The local tourist office lists it as open all year or most of the year, but out of season check the Facebook page before you go. There are few tables, so it can fill up quickly on weekend mornings.

Who it’s for

If you’d like to start the day in Zamárdi with good coffee and fresh pastries rather than a buffet breakfast. It may be too small for larger groups or a hearty cooked breakfast.

How much does it cost?

Good value: a coffee with a croissant or sandwich costs about the Balaton café average.