Budapest’s ARAZ Delivers Mouthwatering Saturday Lunches In 2026

Savor ARAZ Restaurant's customizable Saturday lunches in Budapest's Dohány Street. Fresh seasonal soups, mains & desserts for 2026 weekend bliss (2-3 courses, $19-23).
where: 1074 Budapest, 7. kerület - Erzsébetváros, Dohány utca 42-44.

ARAZ Restaurant in the heart of Budapest keeps wowing diners every Saturday in 2026 with its expanded weekend lunch menu packed with fresh, seasonal, and flavorful dishes. Tucked in the vibrant downtown at Dohány Street (Dohány utca) 42-44, 1074 Budapest, 7th District, Erzsébetváros (Elizabeth Town), this spot is perfect for a cozy, high-quality meal. Food lovers can mix and match their own 2- or 3-course lunches to suit their tastes, thanks to Chef de Cuisine Barka Áron and his team, who refresh the menu weekly. Choose from three tasty soups, five standout mains, and three desserts, all served between 12:00 and 14:30 on weekends. Every meal includes mineral water or soda, a glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee for a full, relaxing culinary escape.

April 4, 2026 Menu Highlights

Soups: Spicy American corn soup with bacon and popcorn (GF); spring mushroom cream soup with cheesy wild garlic pillows (vegetarian); lebbencs soup with smoked meat.
Mains: Peanut chicken with pumpkin-potato pancakes; Csáky roast with butter noodles and beet salad; Malaccan emperor fish with sheep’s cheese-fried polenta and chive sour cream; fried garden vegetables with jasmine rice and raisins, and BBQ mayo (vegetarian); Easter calzone with ham, egg, and horseradish cream.
Desserts: Fried Viennese cottage cheese pancake with strawberry sauce; banana-blueberry muffin; English raisin bun with vanilla pudding.

Pricing and Fine Print

Two-course menu: $19 per person. Three-course: $23 per person. Includes the drinks and coffee mentioned. A 12% service charge will be added to the bill. For groups of more than 10, email to book. Arriving by car? Show your bill at reception to validate your parking ticket before leaving.

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Super affordable at just $19-23 for 2- or 3-course lunches with drinks and coffee included, way cheaper than similar spots back in the US
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Right in the heart of Budapest's buzzing 7th District, super central and easy to stumble upon while sightseeing
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Mix-and-match menu with fresh, seasonal Hungarian twists like peanut chicken or veggie options, perfect for picky eaters in the family
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Family-friendly vibes with kid-pleasing picks like pancakes, calzone, and muffins that even my little ones would devour
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No Hungarian skills needed – tourist hotspot means English menus and staff who get Americans
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Breeze to reach by public transport like the M1 metro or trams, or drive and get your parking validated with the bill
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Stacks up great against US brunch spots – same quality and variety for half the price of NYC or LA equivalents
Cons
Only open Saturdays noon to 2:30pm in 2026, so plan around that tight window
ARAZ isn't a huge international name yet, more of a local gem you might not have heard of
12% service charge sneaks onto the bill, bumping up the total a bit


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