BalatonEats guide
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Balatonakali Patisserie · Traditional Hungarian
Crisp, generously topped potato pancakes, almond-coated pike-perch, home-style soups and irresistible cakes in Balatonakali! Beside main road 71, Fék Étterem és Kávéház welcomes guests with Hungarian cooking, a shaded terrace, an atmospheric cellar restaurant and its own cake shop. A place where it is worth saving room for warm strudel after a substantial lunch.
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Balatonfüred Creative Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
More than 130 years of hospitality history, Balaton views, distinctive fish dishes, Hungarian feasts and excellent local wines.
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Balatonfüred Traditional csárda · Traditional Hungarian
Balatonfüred’s Koloska Csárda is a distinctive stop for lovers of nature and Hungarian cooking.
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Tihany Traditional Hungarian · Mediterranean
Wonderful Balaton views, a spacious waterfront terrace and mouth-watering dishes at the foot of the Tihany Peninsula! Beside Gödrös free beach, Lepke Étterem welcomes guests with pike-perch specialities, Hungarian food, pizzas, burgers and Mediterranean delights. A pleasant setting for lunch after swimming or an atmospheric dinner overlooking the lake.
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Balatonfüred Balaton cuisine · Local ingredients · Modern Hungarian · International
Spectacular Balaton views, enormous waterfront terraces and mouth-watering dishes in the heart of Balatonfüred! Operating since 1984 and renewed in 2023, Borcsa Étterem welcomes guests on Tagore promenade with Hungarian specialities, fresh fish dishes, generous meat platters and Mediterranean delights, overlooking the Tihany Peninsula. A perfect setting for a leisurely lunch or romantic dinner.
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Paloznak BBQ · Modern Hungarian
Charcoal-grilled specialities, creatively reimagined Hungarian dishes, excellent Homola wines and an inviting garden in the heart of Paloznak. Sáfránkert Vendéglő combines the country flavours of the Balaton Uplands with the excitement of modern bistro cooking. Currently closed for reconstruction, the restaurant could once again become a distinctive culinary destination after its renewal.
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Balatonfenyves Restaurant · Home-style cooking · Traditional Hungarian
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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Zalavár Traditional Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
Zsebi Kifőzdéje is one of the Kis-Balaton area's appealing food discoveries.
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Hévíz Hungarian · Regional Hungarian · Traditional restaurant
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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Badacsonytomaj Contemporary Hungarian · Creative Hungarian · Regional Hungarian
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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Badacsonyörs Café · Breakfast and brunch · Specialty coffee
A romantic garden, distinctive specialty coffees, freshly prepared breakfasts and homemade cakes in Badacsonyörs. Vánkos's atmospheric stone house and V29 café make one of the Balaton Uplands' most appealing stops: shady trees, delicious bites, local wines and the lovely feeling that finally nothing is urgent.
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Badacsony Patisserie · Dessert workshop · Café · Specialty coffee
Badacsony's La Téne is one of Balaton's most exciting pastry-shop experiences.
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