Budapest Sundays: ARAZ Restaurant’s Custom Lunch Menu

Build-your-own Sunday lunch at ARAZ Restaurant Budapest: customizable 2–3 courses by Chef Áron Barka, drinks included. Weekly soups, mains, desserts. Sundays 12:00–14:30, Dohány utca 42–44. Affordable, family-friendly.
when: 2026. February 20., Friday

Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant is rolling out a flexible Sunday lunch in 2026 with build-your-own two- or three-course menus. Diners can choose from three soups, five mains, and three desserts, crafted weekly by Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team. Every menu includes a mineral water or soft drink, a glass of wine or beer, plus coffee. Service runs 12:00–14:30 at 1074 Budapest, Erzsébetváros, Dohány Street (Dohány utca) 42–44.

What’s on the menu

Soups:
– Pork goulash with csipetke (gluten-free)
– Spiced tomato soup with house-made pasta and mozzarella (vegetarian)
– Jókai bean soup (gluten-free option)

Mains:
– BBQ pulled chicken lángos, smoked cheese, spiced sour cream
– Csáky-style steak, buttered nokedli, beet salad
– Chicken quesadilla, tomato sour cream
– Penne arrabbiata, olive–chickpea patties (vegetarian)
– Dubarry chicken breast, sesame rice, carrot salad (gluten-free)

Desserts:
– Vargabéles cake with rum raisins
– Apple crumble cake with vanilla custard
– Chocolate rice pudding with raspberry sauce

Prices, drinks, and details

Two courses: $19.20 per person. Three courses: $23.40 per person. A 12% service charge will be added to the bill. For groups over 10, please email in advance. Driving? Show your bill at reception before leaving to validate your parking ticket.

Dates all year

Sundays from February 22 through December 20, 2026, in Budapest: 02/22, 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.

When and where

Sundays, 12:00–14:30. ARAZ Restaurant, 1074 Budapest, District VII – Erzsébetváros, Dohány Street (Dohány utca) 42–44.

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Budget-friendly for a sit-down, three-course Sunday lunch with drinks in a major European capital
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Family-friendly timing (noon–2:30) and familiar options like chicken quesadilla and apple crumble alongside Hungarian staples
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Well-known Hungarian classics (goulash, lángos twist, nokedli) make it an easy intro to local cuisine without being intimidating
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Central Budapest location in Erzsébetváros near major sights; easy add-on to a city day
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No Hungarian needed; staff in this area typically speak English and the menu is straightforward
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Easy access by public transport (metro/bus/tram to Dohány utca area) and on-site parking validation if you drive
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Good value vs. similar prix-fixe Sunday lunches in Western Europe or the U.S., with a drink and coffee included - Not an internationally famous venue or “must-do” event, so it’s more a solid meal than a bucket-list attraction
Cons
Limited time window (2.5 hours at lunch only on Sundays), so it can clash with sightseeing plans
Menu is set weekly with a small selection; picky eaters or strict vegans may find choices limited
District VII is central but driving city-center streets can be stressful; parking depends on validation and availability

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