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Historic white restaurant building of Nefelejcs Borbisztró in Badacsonytördemic, with blue doors and a shaded garden Badacsonytördemic

Bistro · Wine bar · Traditional restaurant

Nefelejcs Borbisztró

At Nefelejcs Borbisztró in Badacsonytördemic, Sike Balázs’s distinctive Badacsony wines meet seasonal bistro cooking. In a historic restaurant building revived in 2021, Mangalica rillette, grilled pike-perch, wild boar pörkölt with porcini and creative Hungarian desserts are served alongside carefully chosen SKIZO and Sike Balázs Pincéje wines. Velényi Réka and Sike Balázs welcome guests with a cosy, shady garden, wine tastings and cultural events. Wine, food and friendship at the foot of Badacsony.

Upper mid-range An evening with friends · For a glass of wine
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Historic building and lakeside garden terrace of Halászcsárda in Keszthely, beside Helikon Beach 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.

Upper mid-range An evening with friends · Traditional
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Kocsi Csárda Hévíz: 5 mouth-watering experiences 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.

Mid-range For a family lunch · Garden seating · Classic
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János Vendéglő’s street frontage with a wooden fence, barrels and a name sign above the entrance. 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.

Mid-range For a family lunch · With a larger group · With a terrace
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