An evening when Balaton is part of dinner
There is a moment when a beautifully set table, a glass of good wine and the sight of Lake Balaton already set the evening’s mood. Balatonfüred’s NOON Restaurant & Lounge is exactly that sort of place. Elegant yet inviting, it brings refined dining and waterfront tranquillity together naturally.
Large glass surfaces let light into LUA Resort’s restaurant, while carefully chosen colours, comfortable furniture and beautifully set tables convey understated luxury. The garden and proximity of Balaton provide a special backdrop. It feels good to dress up a little, sit with someone whose company you enjoy and let the evening unfold at its own pace.
NOON welcomes more than hotel guests. You can book a table simply to treat yourself or someone else to a special dinner.
Familiar flavours in an entirely new guise
The kitchen is led by chef Nagy Attila, who combines favourite Hungarian ingredients with French and international inspiration. Colour, texture and small presentation details matter alongside flavour. At NOON, even a plate’s arrival can bring a little surprise.
The menu tempts with, for example, duck breast with polenta, sweetcorn and peach (HUF 6,950). Imagine succulent duck’s distinctive flavour joined by soft, creamy polenta and peach’s fruity sweetness. Atlantic cod with butter sauce (HUF 8,950), its delicate flesh accompanied by courgette, may perfectly suit lovers of lighter, elegant flavours.
For something more playful, shiitake wonton with paprika sauce (HUF 4,450) brings Asian and Hungarian flavours together intriguingly. A sweet finish is offered by pistachio dessert with mascarpone and strawberries (HUF 2,450): pistachio’s rich nutty aroma, mascarpone’s silky softness and strawberry’s fresh fruit flavour make a tempting trio.
A 15% service charge is added. Explore the full selection on NOON’s official menu. The prices shown come from the summer 2026 menu.
Good wine completes the evening
A carefully chosen wine almost calls out to accompany a dinner like this. NOON’s list features excellent wineries around Balaton, including Figula, Zelna, Gyukli, Bujdosó and Konyári.
If you want to venture further, the selection also includes Somló and Tokaj specialities, Italian wines, New Zealand Pinot Noir and champagnes. Wines by the glass let you discover several during dinner.
A sip of wine, an intriguing bite, then a glance towards the water. These small moments create the evening’s true beauty at NOON.
Michelin-recommended dining on Lake Balaton
NOON also appears among the Michelin Guide’s recommended restaurants. The prestigious guide describes it as modern Hungarian cuisine, matching its spirit: familiar ingredients, new ideas and carefully composed dishes.
That does not mean it is only worth visiting for special occasions. It can be a fine setting for a romantic date, anniversary or birthday dinner, of course, but a simple summer evening can also be celebrated with good food.
Book a lovely table and make an occasion of it!
Plan ahead at NOON, particularly as a couple or if the view matters. When booking, mention a preference for a seat near the glass wall, where Balaton can become part of dinner. Your preferred table naturally depends on availability.
Alongside the restaurant’s elegant surroundings, the lounge offers a pleasant way to extend the evening over a drink.
Find visiting and reservation details on NOON’s official page.
Why try it? Because NOON has everything for a lovely evening: the sight of Balaton, elegant surroundings, inventive dishes and good wines. Somewhere to slow down, enjoy the flavours and linger a little after the final sip.
Worth a taste
Duck breast with creamy polenta, sweetcorn and peach
Imagine beautifully cooked, succulent duck breast accompanied by soft polenta, sweetcorn and juicy peach. The fruit's fresh sweetness adds intrigue to the duck's rich, distinctive flavour, while creamy polenta gently ties it together. A little meat, a bite of peach, a spoonful of polenta — and a familiar dish reveals a new side. Elegant, playful and irresistibly tempting.
Local tip
A beautiful dinner deserves a view!
When booking, mention that you would like to sit near the glass wall with a view of Balaton. Arrive a little earlier, start with wine or a cocktail and let the evening unfold leisurely.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01Prawn salad with fennel and lobster mayonnaise
Start with something genuinely exciting! Prawns' gently sweet marine flavour meets fennel's fresh aniseed character and lobster mayonnaise's rich, silky creaminess. Every bite holds a taste of the sea, a little crunch and a full sauce that binds it beautifully. A light yet special start that leaves you curious about what follows.
- 02Atlantic cod with courgette, butter sauce and herbs
Tender white cod, silky butter sauce and fresh courgette make an elegant indulgence. Butter's richness gives the fish's delicate flavour more depth while herbs bring freshness to every bite. A spoonful of sauce, a tender piece of fish and a bite of courgette reveal how exciting a seemingly simple fish dish can be.
- 03Pistachio dessert with mascarpone and strawberries
Save something truly hard to resist for the end! Pistachio's rich, gently roasted, nutty aroma, mascarpone's soft silky creaminess and strawberry's fresh fruity sweetness form a particularly tempting trio. Full and light flavours alternate, every teaspoon promising more pleasure. Just the dessert to finish a romantic dinner when only a final sweet bite and a little more conversation are needed to complete the evening.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
NOON receives most recognition for its elegant surroundings, distinctive presentation and attentive hospitality. Professional assessments by the Michelin Guide and Gault&Millau also highlight modern Hungarian cuisine and inventive dishes. Guest opinions vary more: many report memorable dinners, while others expected more from the flavours at the high price level. NOON is particularly interesting for people who enjoy discovering new flavours, appreciate beautiful surroundings and like making dinner the evening's main event.
Based on DiningCity reviews of NOON Restaurant & Lounge, public Google reviews relating to the restaurant and Restaurant Guru accounts. Michelin Guide and Gault&Millau professional assessments were used as separate sources. General hotel room and wellness reviews were not automatically treated as restaurant opinions.+
What brings people back
- The elegant, modern setting and proximity of Balaton
- Distinctive, visually composed dishes
- Creative, modern reinterpretations of traditional Hungarian flavours
- Attentive, polite and knowledgeable service
- Carefully selected Balaton and international wines
- The romantic, peaceful dinner atmosphere
- Beautiful presentation and distinctive ingredients
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Good to know before you go
- The higher price level led some guests to expect more from the flavours
- Some reviewers found particular dishes less memorable
- There were complaints about drink prices and the final bill
- One guest found the meat-free selection limited
Photo credits
Seven NOON photographs supplied to BalatonEats. We do not automatically treat the photographed dishes as illustrations of the current menu.
