Every Sunday in 2026, ARAZ Restaurant in Budapest throws open its doors with a choose-your-own two- or three-course lunch built for lingering catch-ups and unhurried weekends. Set in the heart of Erzsébetváros at 1074 Budapest, Dohány Street 42–44, the weekly ritual blends comfort cooking, smart twists, and a relaxed city-center vibe. The format is simple and flexible: pick from three soups, five mains, and three desserts, and pair it with a drink that’s already included in the price. Families, friends, and anyone craving a weekend reset are more than welcome.
When and how it works
Sunday lunch runs every weekend from 12:00 to 14:30. Diners decide whether to go for two courses or the full three. The two-course menu is priced at 6,900 HUF (about 18.75 USD) per person, while the three-course option costs 8,400 HUF (about 22.84 USD). Each menu 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 over 10 people, the team asks you to get in touch via email in advance. If you’re arriving by car, show your bill at reception before you leave to validate your parking ticket.
Chef-driven, weekly-changing menus
Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup every week, weaving together comfort flavors, international inspiration, and a nod to Hungarian tradition. The result is a short, sharp edit of dishes that reads like a travelogue of the palate, tuned for Budapest’s bohemian quarter. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the lunch menu offers a run of cool and warming starters, satisfying mains—plenty for meat lovers and vegetarians alike—and indulgent desserts that don’t hold back.
Soups to start
Three openings set the tone. There’s a chilled zucchini soup lifted with pesto and sun-dried tomato (vegetarian); a fragrant Vietnamese pho with chicken that’s gently spiced and restorative; and a broccoli cream soup dotted with blue cheese and hazelnuts (vegetarian, gluten-free). It’s an easy call between bright, cooling, and cozy, with each bowl doing something different at the table.
Mains with range
The five-dish spread cuts across Europe and beyond. Think beer-and-honey-glazed pork loin served with French flatbread and salad; an Italian-style pasta tossed with goat cheese, tomato, and meatballs; and chicken Stroganoff paired with cauliflower bulgur and dill pickles for a lighter, tangy counterpoint. Vegetarians get more than an afterthought: breaded mushrooms with Samurai sauce, fries, and mixed salad bring crunch and heat; while a layered burek spiraling cottage cheese, beef, and spinach under a ladle of tomato sauce delivers a Balkan comfort classic with a robust finish.
Save room for dessert
Three sweets go big on nostalgia and indulgence. There’s Stíriai metélt (Styria-style noodles), a delicate noodle-style dessert served with house-made jam; Dutch sour cherry cake that balances tart fruit with buttery crumb; and cinnamon French toast made with sweet braided bread, drenched in maple syrup and topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. It’s the kind of ending that feels like a proper weekend treat.
Dates locked through the year
The Sunday lunch tradition rolls on throughout 2026 in Budapest. Mark these dates: 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, and 12/20. The organizers reserve the right to change the schedule and program.
Where to find it—and what’s around
ARAZ Restaurant sits inside the Continental Hotel Budapest**** Superior in the historic inner city, an address that fuses Secession-era elegance with crisp, contemporary design. The hotel offers 272 rooms, including 13 suites, with broadband internet, tailored guest and business services, five well-equipped conference rooms, underground parking, a Wellness and Fitness zone, massage services, the ARAZ Restaurant itself, the Gallery Café & Corporate Lounge, serene inner courtyards, and a panoramic rooftop garden. It’s a neat package for business travelers and city breakers who like their creature comforts dialed in.
Café culture, restored
Another strand of the hotel’s food-and-drink story is the faithfully restored Gallery Café, easiest to reach from the main entrance. It nods to the golden age of the Pest Coffee Houses, a cornerstone of turn-of-the-century bourgeois gastronomy. The old Continental Hotel’s guestbook included artists and writers—among them Attila József—and regulars from the Hungária Café (Hungária Kávéház) often drifted over to enjoy the facilities of the Hungária Bath (Hungária Fürdő). The revived space today serves as a calm, elegant pit stop between museum trips, market forays, and Danube strolls.
Prestige tie-ins
In the broader Budapest hotel scene, culinary partnerships flourish. The Prestige Hotel Budapest**** Superior teams up with Costes Downtown, a Michelin Guide–recommended restaurant led by Portuguese Corporate Executive Chef Miguel Rocha Vieira. The pairing underscores a citywide throughline: timeless architecture meeting high-end dining, with classic elegance serving as the setting for modern technique.
Make a plan
If your weekend calls for a midday pause with proper plates and a glass in hand, ARAZ makes it easy. Show up between noon and half past two, choose two or three courses, claim your included drinks and coffee, and settle in. With weekly menu changes, you can circle back without déjà vu, and there’s enough range for a table to try almost everything. Budapest’s Sunday looks better already.
