If you don't want to wait until summer, or if you want to avoid the hustle and bustle, spring weekends are worth wandering around and discovering new things around Lake Balaton.
Cicada Puppet Theater
At the end of 2023, the Kabóca Puppet Theater in Veszprém received a new playground, now enriched with a theatre, playground, park and café, offering complete relaxation for young and old alike. The puppet theater – which from now on will be particularly worth a visit in addition to the high-quality performances – will present its programs and performances throughout the day and, of course, its new productions to the general public in the framework of a mini-show. The festival is from March 22 to 24.
8200 Vesprem, Deak Ferenc Sh. 13. | website | Facebook
Real bistro
In August 2023, a real little jewelery box opened its doors in Kaptalantute. When you walk through the door of Real Bistro, wherever you look, you can find natural beauty and true treasures. The one-of-a-kind atmosphere goes hand in hand naturally with delicious snacks: guests are welcomed with truly impeccable specialty coffee, brunch dishes prepared before our eyes, crunchy sourdough bread and chocolate-covered babka slices. During the spring, you can eat Ijazi on weekends, from Friday to Sunday, to enjoy an unforgettable tasting.
8283 Captalantute, Petofi Sandor, 37. | Facebook
Pura vida apartment restaurant
For those who know the name Pura Vida, we have good news, as Pura Vida Lakásétterem opened its doors in February. At the same time, a new era began in Xalalap, as the gastronomic haven found its home after the Pura Vida of Tapolca and Kishtili, in this beloved little settlement. Villa Dolce Vita, which includes the apartment's restaurant, also provides an excellent opportunity if you want to relax and enjoy the hospitality of the place after the wonderful dishes served by Chef Erika Árkosi.
8308 Zalhalap, h. 027/17 | website | Facebook
Groenek Daily Balatonfüred
It is no exaggeration to say that under the cover of winter, not only a very cozy deli and bistro, but also one of the best burgers in the country has moved to Balatonfüred. The proximity to the waterfront is no coincidence, as the first Grøenk opened in Venice attracting visitors from near and far. What we are used to in Venice is of course the same in Balatonfüred: in addition to the aforementioned hamburgers, you can also enjoy charcoal-grilled dishes, classic dishes from the deli, great wines, international cheeses and, of course, the deli offer that will delight the taste buds.
8230 Balatonfüred, Gokay More st. 24. | website | Facebook
Milk drinker Dercy
Derce Pékbistró has opened its newest unit, Derce Tejivo, at the beginning of the pedestrian street in Veszprém. Naturally, the range of milk drinks open at the old tobacconist's location also includes the excellent coffee and magical pastries already known at the bakery's bistro. In addition to the bakery bistro, you can also stop by Kossuth Lajos utca 1 for your favorite sourdough bread and sweet and savory snacks, which will cap off almost any morning.
8200 Veszprym, Kossuth Lyos, Sh. 1. | Facebook
A little Neapolitan pizza and brunch
The little sister of Egy Csipet Nádas in Siófok doesn't sell baguettes: it awaits its guests with high-quality ingredients, fresh Neapolitan pizza, and brunch at arm's length from Lake Balaton. In the New Neapolitan pizza empire in the Hungarian Sea, the pizza dough is made from sourdough and, what's more, it is aged for 3 days in order to achieve an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Their newest unit doesn't lack for the relaxed, straightforward atmosphere common at Egy Csipet Nádas, which also offers a brunch experience to start the day, as well as light pizzas made according to an original Italian recipe.
8600 Siófok, Viksi Károlyi St. 23. | website | Facebook
If you have time, discover the reborn Festetics Castle in Keszthely:
