Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant at 42–44 Dohány Street is rolling out a weekly Sunday lunch that lets diners mix and match their own two- or three-course menu, complete with a welcome drink selection and coffee. Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team switch up the offerings every week, keeping things playful and seasonal while staying rooted in Hungarian flavors. The setting is right in the historic downtown, and the deal packs in soup, main, and dessert choices plus drinks—a compact city-center ritual built for slow weekends and quick escapes from the weekday sprint.
The lunch runs on Sundays between 12:00 and 14:30. Guests pick from three soups, five mains, and three desserts, with vegetarian options included. The two-course menu is 6,900 HUF per person, and the three-course menu is 8,400 HUF per person. The package includes one mineral water or soft drink, one glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee. A 12% service charge is added to the final bill. For bookings of more than 10 people, email inquiries are requested. Arriving by car? Show your bill at reception before you leave to validate your parking ticket.
This Sunday’s Menu, 2026.01.11.
Soups set the tone with comforting classics and a nod to the New Year. The New Year’s hangover soup brings a zesty, restorative kick. A creamy spinach soup with sunflower-crusted toast caters to vegetarians, and lebbencs soup leans rustic, complete with crisp sausage chips for extra crunch and depth.
Mains span hearty Hungarian plates and lighter bites. Roast suckling pig comes with Brussels sprouts, purple cabbage cream, and rosemary potatoes—marked LM, GM, suitable for lactose- and gluten-sensitive diners. A New Year’s lentil stew with smoked meat is all about good luck and soul-soothing richness. Parisian-breaded chicken breast is served with roasted beetroot, pumpkin purée, and green beans, bringing a sweet-savory balance. Vegetarians get a crisp selection of breaded garden vegetables with raisin-studded jasmine rice, BBQ mayo, and a mixed salad. There’s also pork belly with baked polenta topped with sheep’s curd and chive sour cream, GM-friendly and unapologetically indulgent.
Desserts keep it classic: a French mille-feuille slice with silky cream layers, a moist carrot cake with mascarpone, and a Castle cake (Kastély torta) for a stately finish. The menu’s mix is designed for contrast—bright soups, rich mains, and familiar sweets to close out a slow Sunday in the city’s heart.
When and Where
The Sunday lunch is held weekly at ARAZ Restaurant in Budapest’s 7th District, right in the city center at 42–44 Dohány Street. Service runs 12:00–14:30 on Sundays, with dates lined up across the calendar: 2026.01.11., 01.18., 01.25., 02.01., 02.08., 02.15., 02.22., then every Sunday onward through 2026, including 03.01., 03.08., 03.15., 03.22., 03.29., 04.05., 04.12., 04.19., 04.26., 05.03., 05.10., 05.17., 05.24., 05.31., 06.07., 06.14., 06.21., 06.28., 07.05., 07.12., 07.19., 07.26., 08.02., 08.09., 08.16., 08.23., 08.30., 09.06., 09.13., 09.20., 09.27., 10.04., 10.11., 10.18., 10.25., 11.01., 11.08., 11.15., 11.22., 11.29., 12.06., 12.13., 12.20.
About ARAZ Restaurant
ARAZ sets its table in Budapest’s bohemian quarter with a playful promise: a culinary adventure where old meets new and something fresh emerges. It holds tight to traditional Hungarian gastronomy while incorporating modern kitchen technology, pushing the classics into the present—and sometimes the future. Expect a varied weekly menu, a Sunday brunch offer, seasonal specials, standout wine dinners, and plenty of rotating attractions to keep regulars coming back. The mood is urban, the cooking precise, the hospitality warm.
In the House: Continental Hotel Budapest**** Superior
ARAZ Restaurant is part of Continental Hotel Budapest**** Superior, a four-star design hotel marrying Secessionist heritage with contemporary interiors in the city’s historic downtown. The hotel offers 272 rooms, including 13 suites, with broadband internet and tailored business services. Facilities include five well-equipped conference rooms, an underground garage, a Wellness and Fitness section, massage, the ARAZ Restaurant itself, a Gallery Café & Corporate Lounge, inner courtyards, and a panoramic rooftop garden—an all-in-one base for business travelers and weekenders alike.
The Gallery Café, restored faithfully and just steps from the hotel’s main entrance, nods to the golden age of the Pest Coffee Houses (Pesti Kávéházak)—the grand café culture that defined civic life around the turn of the 20th century. The historic Continental Hotel’s guestbook counted artists and writers, including Attila József, alongside members of the Hungária Café’s inner circle who frequented the Hungária Bath’s services. Today, that spirit lingers in the café’s atmosphere: cultured, relaxed, and tuned to unhurried conversation.
Good to Know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. Table reservations are encouraged, especially for larger groups. The venue is easy to reach in the 7th District, and recurring Sunday dates make it a reliable fixture in Budapest’s event calendar. For diners who want a satisfying midday menu, a glass of something, and a coffee to seal the deal, ARAZ’s Sunday lunch covers the bases without fuss—and keeps your weekend deliciously on track.
