Drive just a few kilometres from Siófok towards Töreki and everything suddenly slows down: the edge of the forest, birdsong, a garden and a small restaurant that deliberately feels nothing like the town centre. Egy Csipet Nádas is an ideal destination if you would like to swap Balaton’s bustle for a peaceful, leisurely lunch or dinner.
The cooking is modern but approachable. Hungarian flavours meet international influences, while themed weekends and guest chefs keep the regular menu moving. Current dishes such as confit duck leg with pan-fried potato dumplings and red cabbage purée, grilled pike-perch with saffron and mushroom risotto, and Namibian beef shin stew with curd-cheese pasta best capture this playful yet comforting approach.
Personal touches extend to the details: some of the salad leaves and herbs come from the restaurant’s own garden, the soft drinks and cordials are homemade, and the wine list explores several Hungarian wine regions. The garden is a comfortable place to linger with family or friends; a more patient pace suits its atmosphere.
Book ahead at weekends and check the current programme and opening hours before setting out. One important practical detail: according to the restaurant’s official information, payment is cash only.
The person behind the place
The man who slowed down time in Töreki
Majoros Attila imagined a small, personal restaurant beside the forest, where the quality of the food, the garden and the experience of being a guest matter equally. Alongside the regular menu, themed weekends and guest chefs keep the kitchen evolving.
Majoros Attila, Founder and ownerWorth a taste
Confit duck leg with pan-fried potato dumplings and red cabbage purée
A fine example of Hungarian comfort food becoming a modern yet appealing dish: tender duck, golden potato dumplings and tangy-sweet cabbage.
Local tip
Bring cash
The official information says payment is cash only. Book ahead for weekends and check the current themed specials as well.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Confit duck leg
With pan-fried potato dumplings and red cabbage purée: a substantial main course with a subtly modern touch.
- 02Grilled pike-perch fillet
With saffron and mushroom risotto — Balaton fish with an elegant, creamy accompaniment.
- 03Chilled curd-cheese dumplings
Plum chutney makes this a lighter, fruity finish to the meal.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Public guest feedback repeatedly highlights the peaceful, green setting, friendly service and carefully presented food. Guests appreciate it as a dining experience rather than a quick stop.
Based on the restaurant's official website, Siófok's municipal tourism listing, Tripadvisor and longer Balaton magazine recommendations.+
What brings people back
- Peaceful garden beside the forest and an unhurried atmosphere
- Creative, seasonal cooking with Hungarian roots
- Herbs and salad leaves from the restaurant's own garden
- Homemade cordials, themed weekends and guest chefs
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Good to know before you go
- Cash payment only
- A drive from central Siófok
- Opening hours and themed menus may change seasonally
Photo credits
Egy Csipet Nádas images provided by the user.
