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Zamárdi Traditional csárda · Fish · Traditional Hungarian
A classic Balaton csárda in Zamárdi since 1948, open all year: fish soup, csárda platter, big portions, checked tablecloths, a wine-cellar room and child-friendly service.
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Balatonlelle Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Traditional Hungarian
Wood-fired cooking and a wine terrace on Kishegy hill in Balatonlelle since 1998, on the site of the old Hegyi Csárda. Goose leg and pork knuckle from the oven, cold strawberry soup with curd dumplings, Kishegy wines on one list, house pálinka and sunsets over Badacsony.
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Fonyód Fish · Fried-fish bar · Street food
Fish fry shop in Fonyódliget since 2022. Whole fried Italian trout in seven coatings, beer-batter fish and chips made with hake, prawns and squid, and a small terrace with parasols.
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Balatonlelle Balaton wines · Wine terrace · Traditional Hungarian
Family winery on Kishegy hill in Balatonlelle since 1991. BBQ from its own smoker, wines from Kishegy and Kokas-hegy, a gold-medal Cabernet Franc, a panoramic wine terrace, guest rooms and a sauna and jacuzzi overlooking Lake Balaton.
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Balatonboglár Local ingredients · Café · Bakery · Breakfast and brunch
A small café and deli in the old centre of Balatonboglár, on the cobbled street beside the market square. Coffee with latte art, croissants, cocoa rolls, turbóstáska, sourdough bread, additive-free smoked goods, cheeses and syrups, with a little terrace. Seasonal, from late spring to early autumn.
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Zamárdi Bistro · Mediterranean · Pizza
A Mediterranean bistro in Zamárdi open all year, beside the Heart of Balaton statue: open kitchen, seasonal menu, tapas, pizza, burgers and a view across to the north shore.
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Fonyód Traditional Hungarian · Modern Hungarian
Family-friendly restaurant in Fonyód near Várhegy, with three shady terraces. Venison in vadas sauce, duck leg with cabbage pasta, fish soup, and some bolder pizzas too.
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Balatonboglár Italian · Pizza
Italian bistro in an old cooperative drinks shop in Balatonboglár, with retro chairs and a plane-tree garden. Wood-oven pizza, homemade pasta and ossobuco on the daily specials.
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