BalatonEats guide

Traditional Hungarian

Traditional Hungarian: menus, atmosphere, prices and getting there. Open the guides to find your ideal stop.

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Zsebi Kifőzdéje Zalavár: 5 great reasons to visit Zalavár

Traditional Hungarian · Regional Hungarian

Zsebi Kifőzdéje

Zsebi Kifőzdéje is one of the Kis-Balaton area's appealing food discoveries.

Affordable Traditional · For a weekday lunch · Cosy
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Home-style Hungarian food in Keszthely Keszthely

Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian · Retro

Mustár Bisztró

Home-style Hungarian flavours, rich stews, crisp freshly cooked meats and substantial daily menus in Keszthely! Mustár Bisztró welcomes you with fresh breakfasts, varied lunches, good prices and convenient free parking. An excellent choice for a truly delicious, hearty lunch near Balaton.

Affordable to mid-range For a quick lunch · Traditional
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Home-style, always fresh Keszthely

Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian · Regional Hungarian

Park Vendéglő

Discover Keszthely's Park Vendéglő, where Hungarian cuisine's finest classics, generous portions and an atmospheric, shady garden terrace await! Rich stews, Balaton fish dishes, crisp freshly cooked meats and an affordable weekday lunch menu in a venerable turn-of-the-century villa. A perfect place for a leisurely family lunch or pleasant dinner.

Mid-range Traditional · For groups
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A bastion of Hungarian cuisine 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.

Moderate For a cycling trip · For a family lunch · With a terrace
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Hungarian-style ragout with dumplings at Anno Taverna’s restaurant in Balatonszárszó. Balatonszárszó

Traditional Hungarian · Mediterranean

Anno Taverna

Juicy duck leg, creamy house pasta enriched with fragrant porcini and Roquefort, and heavenly poppy-seed bread pudding with mascarpone to finish! Hungarian favourites meet Mediterranean flavours on Anno Taverna's inviting shaded terrace in Balatonszárszó. A place to settle in, eat heartily, talk and stay a little longer.

Upper mid-range, with generous Hungarian dishes and international favourites. Family restaurant · Classic · For groups
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Freshly fried lángos covered with cheese from Jóbarátok Halsütöde. Balatonalmádi

Snack bar · Fish dishes · Traditional Hungarian

Jóbarátok Halsütöde

Golden-brown crisp bream, tender pikeperch, steaming paprika fish soup and a good fermented cucumber alongside! At Jóbarátok Halsütöde in Balatonalmádi, freshly prepared fish dishes meet an authentic Balaton atmosphere. A place to settle down to a hearty fish lunch and enjoy every bite.

Mid-range, with quality fish dishes. Larger fish sold by weight may cost more. Informal · Beach snack bar · Seasonal
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The terrace of the thatched Rádpuszta Gasztro Élménybirtok in Balatonlelle. Balatonlelle

Traditional csárda · Traditional oven · Traditional Hungarian

Rádpuszta Gasztro Élménybirtok

Crisp oven-roasted ribs, rosemary roast duck, steaming kettle goulash and tempting poppy-seed bread pudding tiramisu to finish! At Rádpuszta Gasztro Élménybirtok in Balatonlelle, Hungarian feasts come with horse shows, an atmospheric wine cellar and a genuine country feel. A place where a delicious lunch can easily become an unforgettable afternoon-long adventure.

Upper mid-range, with generous Hungarian dishes, oven-roasted meats and distinctive rural activities. Family outing · Estate experiences · Event venue
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The brick façade and entrance of Tompos Étterem in Keszthely Keszthely

Traditional Hungarian · International

Tompos Étterem

A family restaurant in Keszthely's Zámor district, with room for a Hungarian lunch, a thoughtfully presented dinner or a larger group around a shared table. A terrace, varied indoor spaces and the Libás area provide the setting.

Mid-to-upper restaurant price range. For a family lunch · For live music · With children · With a larger group
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Three dogs on Szántódi Megálló’s red steps 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.

Budget-friendly For a cycling trip · With children · With a dog · For breakfast · Hidden gem · By the water
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A prawn dish with views of the Ypsilon Yacht Club marina in Alsóörs Alsóörs

Balaton cuisine · Fine bistro · Fish · Traditional Hungarian · International · Seasonal

Ypsilon by bobo

Contemporary Hungarian and international cooking with front-row Balaton views at Alsóörs's Ypsilon Yacht Club, led by chefs Szabó Zsolt and Egri Zsombor.

Premium For a family lunch · For a special occasion · With a larger group · For the view · For a romantic dinner · For a waterfront dinner · By the water
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