Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
Head inland from the lake to the town hall for a rare gastronomic treat. Chef Balázs Elek presides over a sleek, minimalist restaurant with a succinct…
Must-see restaurants in Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
The gourmet stylings of chef Lajos Takács stand out against the town's largely mediocre offerings. The kitchen delivers beautifully crafted dishes…
Pécs
This (mostly) Balkan bad boy has quickly acquired a solid following in town. It may be to do with its super-central location, but really the main draw is…
Pécs
The star of the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, this stylish restaurant with crisp white linen is a worthy contender for Pécs' top dining spot. Creative dishes?…
Pécs
Arguably Pécs' best, this charming bistro with stylish decor overlooks Jókai tér – a seat on the terrace in summer is hot property. The menu is short,…
Régi Idők Udvara Skanzen és Étterem
Tihany
Part enchanted garden, part ethnography museum with farming implements all over the place, Tihany's best restaurant is as much a place to linger over a…
Keszthely
On a breezy terrace by the marina, this new Mediterranean restaurant serves up mains such as osso bucco and confit leg of lamb but keeps holidaymakers…
Tihany
The fame of 'Lavender' is spreading far and wide; there are four branches in Budapest already. Expect such interesting flavours as lavender and dark…
Pécs
The elaborate sweet creations – cheesecakes, pastries, eclairs – at this new bakery are the best in town, by a long shot. Even the macarons are Magyarised…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
If you are going to eat typical Hungarian fare, let it be here, under the trellises covered in creeping vines and among the vineyards. The setting is…
Keszthely
Oenophiles and foodies should head straight to this restaurant and wine mecca, which serves simple but lovingly prepared Hungarian fare including local…
Tihany
Not only does the chef cook up a Hungarian storm in the kitchen here, but some of Tihany’s best wine is served by the very people who produce the stuff…
Keszthely
Ask locals where they like to eat and one answer dominates: Margaréta. It's no beauty, but the wraparound porch and hidden backyard terrace heave in the…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
This enormous wooden villa sits right on the lake’s edge at the foot of the town’s pier. It's a prime spot to watch the yachts sail in and out of the…
Pécs
This outrageously popular csapszék (tavern) named ‘Drunkard’ has peanuts on each table, half-a-dozen beers on tap, straw on the floor, and a retro…
Pécs
We know what you're thinking: 'Tex-Mex is Pécs? Pshaw!'. But this is the real deal: the enchiladas, burritos and fajitas are lovingly prepared using fresh…
Tihany
Miska Pince is a cute thatch-roof cottage down near the banks of the Inner Lake. It serves big portions of Hungarian cuisine (we like the fisherman's soup…
Pécs
With its enormous terrace and quality Italian cuisine, ‘At the Elephant’ is a sure bet for first-rate food in the city centre. The pizzas emerging from…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
This cool, leafy oasis amid all the hubbub is set back from the lake in a shaded park area. It serves generous portions of such Hungarian culinary…
Pécs
Putting a classy spin on casual munchies, this little place has a short and sweet menu of excellent homemade burgers (including pulled pork – our…
Tihany
From its high vantage point near the Benedictine Abbey Museum, this cafe has an unsurpassed panoramic view of Balaton. On a sunny day, there's no better…
Keszthely
Korzó is one of the few cafes worthy of your attention on pedestrian Kossuth Lajos utca. It’s a simple place with street seating, but the cakes are divine…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
Ignore the lakeside ice-cream stands and head uphill to this elegant cafe for scoops of the best ice cream in town (including local favourite, poppy-seed…
Pécs
This wine restaurant takes pride in its silver service and venue; the Zsolnay Room evokes past grandeur. Formerly one of the town's best restaurants, the …
Keszthely
The service can be a little haphazard here, but there's a pleasant garden terrace. Park serves the likes of pork medallions with garlic sauce and paprika…
Tihany
With fabulous views of the lake from its enormous terrace, this thatched-cottage restaurant attracts the attention of many passers-by. The food (mostly…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
A convivial pizza/pasta joint away from the flashy waterfront, Arany Csillag is a local favourite that attracts a mix of people from every age group. Its…
Keszthely
Keszthely’s lively food market combines the best and worst of Hungary’s markets, packed with overflowing fruit and vegetable stands, stalls selling…
Lake Balaton & Southern Transdanubia
Join fans of Lujza Blaha and take coffee and cake at the cafe where the famous actress used to while away the hours when not in residence across the…
Keszthely
This small vegetarian restaurant down the hill from the palace has buckets of good energy and healthy (if not terribly inspiring) daily menus during the…
Pécs
Pécs’ excellent fruit and vegetable market is next to the bus station; food stalls lining the interior sell gut-busting sandwiches and sausages.
Pécs
This place has been serving its very own Italian-style lapátos fagyalt (scooped ice cream) since 1992.
Pécs
One of two cake shops on the main square serving gooey sweet delights and multiple gelato flavours.
