Festive Saturday lunch at ARAZ Restaurant, Budapest: customizable 2–3 courses, weekly menus by Chef Áron Barka, drinks and coffee included. Seasonal specials, parking validation, group bookings available.
when: 2025.12.27., Saturday
where: 1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42-44.
Saturdays in the city just got tastier. ARAZ Restaurant at 42–44 Dohány Street is rolling out an expanded weekend lunch for anyone craving a flavorful break from the daily grind. Build your own two- or three-course meal, then settle in with a complimentary drink and coffee—yes, even on weekends.
Customizable Courses, Fresh Every Week
Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup weekly. Pick from three soups, five mains, and three desserts. The current Saturday lunch runs from 12:00 to 14:30 on December 27, 2025—and December brings special holiday menus at a higher price point.
This Saturday’s Menu Highlights
Soups: catfish halászlé with matchstick pasta; beet cream soup with salmon crumble and walnut; lentil soup with smoked meat.
Mains: bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with marzipan-baked apple, spiced potatoes, Dijon mustard sauce; balsamic-fried duck liver with pumpkin potato purée and Lyonnaise onions; catfish paprikash with dill-curd csusza; rosemary–orange chicken breast with roasted chestnuts, corn rice, mixed salad (LM, GF); pumpkin risotto with goat cheese and arugula (vegetarian, GF).
Desserts: chestnut–sour cherry bejgli (beigli); Christmas pudding; eggnog honey slice.
Drinks, Price, and Details
Two courses: USD 27.40 per person. Three courses: USD 32.90 per person. Includes mineral water or a soft drink, a glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee. A 12% service charge will be added to the bill. For bookings of more than 10 people, please inquire via email. Driving? Show your bill at reception to validate your parking ticket.
Upcoming Saturdays: 12/27/2025, 01/03/2026, 01/10/2026, Budapest.
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Pros
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Family-friendly pick with flexible 2- or 3-course options, kid-accommodating dishes (soups, chicken, risotto), and daytime hours that suit families
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Internationally approachable theme (festive lunch) with familiar items alongside Hungarian classics, so even first-timers can ease in
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Budapest and Dohány Street are well-known to foreign visitors—easy landmark area near the city center and major sights
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No Hungarian needed—staff in central Budapest restaurants typically speak good English, and the menu structure is straightforward
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Easy access: central location works with metro/bus/tram or rideshare; validated parking helps if you rent a car
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Strong value for a sit-down European capital meal: $27–33 for 2–3 courses plus soft drink, a glass of wine/beer, and coffee (note service charge)
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Stacks up well against similar prix-fixe lunches in Prague/Vienna—competitive price, generous drink inclusion, and distinct local flavors (halászlé, paprikash, bejgli)
Cons
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The specific holiday menu timing (12:00–14:30) is short; late lunchers may miss out
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Some highlights are very Hungarian (catfish halászlé, dill-curd csusza), which picky eaters might find unfamiliar
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Reservations for larger groups require emailing, which can be a hassle for tourists planning on the fly
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Compared to food halls or street markets, the vibe is more formal and less “casual-graze,” which some travelers prefer
