SHO comes from the owner behind Budapest’s Mák. It sits on a peninsula on the north side of Lake Balaton – an area often referred to as the Hungarian Riviera – and is accessed via a narrow lane. Set within the small Echo Residence hotel, the best spot to dine is out on the terrace, which affords wonderful views across the lake. Classic dishes found in Hungarian inns – or csárda – provide the inspiration for the menu, but the recipes are lightened and refined. The soups, such as petyek – the region's version of the fish based halászlé – are worth a try, as is the floating island with local lavender honey.