BalatonEats guide
A Hungarian csárda, a modern bistro or a leisurely dinner around the lake? Choose from the restaurants here. Profiles provide information about atmosphere, price level and booking as well as the food. Pick a town, then see which venue suits the occasion; always check the current menu on the venue’s own website.
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Balatonakarattya BBQ and grill · Mediterranean · International · Street food
A Cypriot bistro in Balatonakarattya, on the Napfény pavilion row. Charcoal-grilled souvla with oregano fries, pita wraps, lángos with pulled pork, the Taste of Cyprus platter, homemade baklava and Greek frappé, on the terrace.
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Hévíz Fine dining · Modern Hungarian
Gourmet restaurant in Hévíz, at Le Primore Hotel & Spa. Attila Borda’s kitchen with a new guest chef each month, tasting menus and à la carte. Two Gault&Millau toques.
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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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Keszthely Bistro · Mediterranean · Vegan-friendly
Café, tapas bar and cultural meeting place on Keszthely's main square. Hummus, dips, sandwiches, carrot cake, book evenings, quizzes and acoustic music.
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Köveskál Balaton cuisine · Wine terrace · Traditional Hungarian
Restaurant, wine house, guesthouse and gallery in an old Köveskál house. Short seasonal Hungarian menu, chicken Kiev with truffle butter, walnut guba, Káli wines.
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Badacsonyörs Balaton cuisine · Balaton wines · Wine terrace
Arboretum, family winery and panoramic restaurant on the hillside above Badacsonyörs, among cedars and cypresses. Own Folly wines, seasonal food, arboretum ticket required.
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Siófok Italian · Pizza · Breakfast and brunch
A Neapolitan pizzeria in Siófok-Balatonszéplak, a few minutes' walk from the water, sister of Egy Csipet Nádas. Three-day sourdough, 500-degree oven, Margherita, Diavola, Crudo di Parma, weekend brunch.
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Kisapáti Balaton wines · Mediterranean
Mediterranean tapas restaurant on Szent György-hegy above Kisapáti, since 2018, with a wide Balaton view and a botanic garden. Cold and hot tapas, mangalica pork, beef cheek, profiteroles. Closed for the 2026 season.
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Keszthely Asian
Sushi bar in central Keszthely from the Pajti team, since 2025. Maki, nigiri, gunkan and sashimi rolled on site, gyoza, tempura prawns, miso and Tom Kha soup, pad thai, matcha, a mini Asian shop.
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Badacsony Balaton wines · Traditional Hungarian
The legendary inn on the Badacsony hillside in Sándor Kisfaludy's former press house below the Rózsakő, with one of the finest views of Lake Balaton. Awaiting a new operator; according to tourism listings it reopens in spring 2027.
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Balatonfüred Wine terrace · Fine bistro · Modern Hungarian
Michelin-recommended wine bistro in central Balatonfüred, the Zelna organic winery's own place. Smoked sturgeon tartare, zander fillet, aranygaluska, wine pairing, terrace.
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Vászoly Traditional Hungarian
Family inn in Vászoly above the spring lake, since 2017. Weekly changing home cooking, homemade syrups, jams and cakes. Currently closed; the family welcomes guests at Cvekedli.
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