Restaurants in Lake Balaton
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Kedves
Like Bergman, Kedves will appeal to those looking for a break from madding crowds; this chilled café was also where Lujza Blaha herself took tea.
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Kakas Csárda
In a rambling basalt house almost opposite Kecskeköröm is this homely restaurant with its fair share of kitsch and Hungarian specialities.
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Ferenc Pince
Ferenc is both a wine- and food-lover's dream; not only does its chef cook up a Hungarian storm in the kitchen with a mixture of local and national meat and fish dishes, but some of the best wine available is served by the very people who produce the stuff. During the day, its open terrace offers expansive views of the lake, while at night the hypnotic twinkling lights of the southern shore are in full view from its cosy thatched-roof house. Ferenc Pince is around 2km south of the abbey church.
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Kisfaludy House
Perched high on the hill overlooking the vineyards and the lake is Kisfaludy House, a charming stone cottage built in 1798 that was once a press house of the Kisfaludy family. The view from its alfresco terrace easily ranks among the top five on the entire lake, and is the best place in Badacsony for a meal or a drink. To the west is lovely Szigliget Bay, and directly across to the south lie what Hungarians call the two 'breasts' of Fonyód: the Sípos and Sándor Hills.
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Lakoma
With a good vegetarian selection (for Hungarian-restaurant standards), grill/roast specialities and a back garden which transforms itself into a leafy dining area in the summer months, it's hard to go wrong with Lakoma. Surprisingly, there is only a small selection of fish dishes.
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Halászkert
This place serves some of the best korhely halászlé (drunkard's fish soup) in Hungary on its large, shaded terrace. If that's not your style, there's plenty of other fish dishes to choose from.
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Stefánia Vitorlás
It's hard to find a more central location right on the edge of the lake than Vitorlás. This however means it's often crowded with diners, so a quiet, intimate dinner is not always an option here.
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Ciprián
Offering an alternative to views of the lake, Ciprián looks inwards towards Tihany's interior and has a simple Hungarian menu to attract tourists and a talking cockatoo to attract kids.
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Balaton
This cool, leafy oasis amid all the hubbub is set back from the lake in a shaded park area. It serves huge portions and, like so many restaurants in town, has an extensive fish selection.
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Halászkert
If you can't make it up the hill to Kisfaludy and are looking for a range of fish dishes to choose from, head here. It may be crowded and touristy at times, but the food is top-rate.
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Bella
Bella has good pizzas, Hungarian staples and the wonderful panorama terrace facing the lake. It's also quite touristy, but it's hard to find a place in these parts that isn't.
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Pelso Café
This café is in a two-level modern tower-like structure in the park just south of the Catholic church, a fine spot to take cake and coffee and watch the world go by.
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Kecskeköröm
Kecskeköröm has its fair share of Hungarian kitsch but it's fortunately not done in a garish way; in fact, it compliments the solid Hungarian menu offered here.
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Rege Cafe
Rege has possibly the best panoramic view of the lake on the Balaton from its high vantage point near the abbey; its cakes and light meals aren't bad either.
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Béke
This half bar, half restaurant hybrid is a colourful, lively spot with plenty of fish choices, a large inner courtyard and live music on weekends.
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Cafe Bergman
Escape the crowds down by the lake and head to popular Bergman, an elegant café with the town's best selection of cake and ice cream.
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Lila Akác
Lila Akác is a more down-to-earth place west of the museum and across Vasút utca, with a hearty selection of Hungarian dishes.
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Oázis
This vegetarian restaurant near the palace has buckets of good energy and healthy pickings during the midweek lunch-hour rush.
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Food Stalls
For cheap eats, head west along the lake and Zákonyi Ferenc utca where you'll come across a plethora of Food Stalls.
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Hamburger Saláta Bár
If you're looking for a bite on the run, or a quick sit-down meal, this place will fill you up with burgers and salads.
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Marcello
This cool cellar restaurant has a summer patio and a large selection of made-to-order pizzas and salads.
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Pepinó
Near the Lake Cave, this is a simple pizzeria with generous portions and street-side seating.
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Apicius
Should you feel hungry, Porcelánium has an upmarket restaurant called Apicius.
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