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The entrance to Neked Főztem in Zánka with autumn decorations Zánka

Gastropub · Modern Hungarian

Neked Főztem Gasztrokocsma, Zánka

Beach kiosk turned gastro pub on Zánka's Fő utca, in a rustic house with a terrace. A short Hungarian menu with modern plating, local wines, baked quark dumplings. Michelin-recommended.

Upper mid-range An evening with friends · For a food-focused outing · With children · For a date
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Glass-roofed covered dining area with tables and a welcome board Siófok

Traditional Hungarian · Modern Hungarian

KisKert Restaurant

Hungarian bistro with a twist in Siófok-Széplak on Vécsey Károly utca since 2019. Steak tartare, goulash soup, duck leg with red wine cherries, venison ragout with napkin dumpling, sheep cheese sztrapacska, floating island.

Mid-range With children · For a quiet dinner · With a terrace
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Bicycles in front of Pörc Bisztró és Delikát’s garden terrace Balatonkenese

BBQ · Traditional Hungarian · Modern Hungarian

Pörc Bisztró és Delikát

Butcher's shop, deli and bistro in central Balatonkenese, next to a five-generation butcher family's shop, open all year. House sausage, ribs and pork from the show grill, old Hungarian dishes reworked, a deli counter.

Upper mid-range For a family lunch · For a food-focused outing · With children · With a dog · For a quiet dinner
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Vitorlás Étterem Balatonlelle, cosy garden and Hungarian bistro on Köztársaság utca Balatonlelle

BBQ · Fish · Modern Hungarian

Vitorlás Étterem Balatonlelle

Former Hungarian inn turned bistro near central Balatonlelle, since 1999, open daily all year. Fish soup with catfish, catfish paprikash with cottage cheese pasta, beef cheek in red wine, duck liver terrine, BBQ ribs.

Upper mid-range With children · With a dog · With a terrace
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Roast poultry leg with a potato accompaniment and red cabbage Csopak

Traditional Hungarian · Modern Hungarian

Víg Molnár Csárda

Tavern in the former Csopak water miller's house, beside the original mill wheel, with a thatched roof, big terrace and MICHELIN recommendation. Hortobágy pancake, fish soup in a kettle, crispy duck leg, venison with dödölle, Somlói sponge.

Upper mid-range For a family lunch · For a food-focused outing · With children
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Peas with a soft egg, the sauce poured at the table Hévíz

Fine dining · Modern Hungarian

La Vie Gourmet Restaurant

Gourmet restaurant in Hévíz, at Le Primore Hotel & Spa. Attila Borda’s kitchen with a new guest chef each month, tasting menus and à la carte. Two Gault&Millau toques.

Premium Award-winning · For a special occasion · For a quiet dinner · For a date
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Zelna vineyard rows with Lake Balaton in the background Balatonfüred

Wine terrace · Fine bistro · Modern Hungarian

Zelna Bisztró

Michelin-recommended wine bistro in central Balatonfüred, the Zelna organic winery's own place. Smoked sturgeon tartare, zander fillet, aranygaluska, wine pairing, terrace.

Upper mid-range For a glass of wine · With children · For a special occasion · With a dog · For a date
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Csopaki Resti, Csopak Csopak

BBQ · Bistro · Modern Hungarian

Csopaki Resti

Small restaurant at Csopak railway station, with Viktor Vázsonyi's joyful cooking. Daily-changing plates: smoker-cooked meat, paprikash with nokedli, spreads, Balaton wines.

Upper mid-range For a cycling trip · For a glass of wine · With children · For a special occasion · With a dog · For a date · Hidden gem
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Kicsi Csóka Bisztró, Balatongyörök Balatongyörök

Asian · Modern Hungarian · Beach bistro

Kicsi Csóka Bisztró

Shady garden bistro in Balatongyörök, next to Szépkilátó beach and the cycle path. Buffalo tartare in a marrow bone, Beach Dish of the Year 2025, ramen from the board, Dzsoki's lángos.

Mid-range For a cycling trip · For a family lunch · For a food-focused outing · With a dog · Hidden gem
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Balaton Étterem Balatonfüred: 5 tempting experiences Balatonfüred

Modern Hungarian

Balaton Étterem

Restaurant on Füred's Tagore Promenade since 1894, next to the Heart Hospital and the harbour, with a big lake-view terrace. Pikeperch, catfish fish soup, Hungarian classics, Füred wines, live music in summer. Currently closed.

Mid-range An evening with friends · Town-centre setting · For a glass of wine · With children · With a dog
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