Discover ARAZ Restaurant’s 2026 Saturday lunch in Budapest: customizable two- or three-course menu, weekly refreshed by Chef Áron Barka, with drink and coffee included. Book for groups, parking validated.
when: 2026.01.31., Saturday
where: 1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42-44
Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant is rolling out an expanded weekend lunch in 2026, offering a customizable two- or three-course Saturday menu with a complimentary drink and coffee. Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup weekly, tempting diners with three soups, five mains, and three desserts between 12:00 and 14:30.
When and Where
Saturday, 2026.01.31. Location: 1074 Budapest, Dohány Street (Dohány utca) 42–44.
What’s on the Menu
Soups: Bakony outlaw soup (Bakonyi betyárleves); Garlic cream soup with cheesy toast; Frankfurt soup with sausage chips.
Mains: Tonkatsu, Japanese breaded pork chop with spiced potatoes, pickled cucumber, and cabbage; Beef lasagna with four-cheese sauce; Roast turkey with horseradish sauce, French toast, roasted beet salad; Tomato-braised cabbage with veggie patty (vegetarian); Breaded cod with spinach risotto.
Desserts: Banana bundt cake with chocolate ice cream and salted peanut caramel; Curd cheese strudel with vanilla custard; Sacher cake (Sacher torta).
Prices and Drinks
Two courses: $19.20 per person. Three courses: $23.40 per person. Includes one mineral water or soft drink, one glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee. A 12% service charge will be added to the final bill.
Booking and Parking
For reservations of more than 10 people, inquire via email. If arriving by car, present your bill at reception before leaving to validate your parking ticket.
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Pros
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Great value for a multi-course weekend lunch in a European capital, with drinks and coffee included
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Family-friendly timing (noon to mid-afternoon) and approachable menu with kid-pleasers like lasagna and desserts
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Central Budapest location on Dohány Street is easy to pinpoint and near major sights, so it’s a smooth add-on to sightseeing
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Menu is refreshed weekly, so repeat visits won’t feel repetitive
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English-friendly for tourists in Budapest restaurants; ordering and service should be straightforward without Hungarian
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Easy access by public transport or rideshare; driving is feasible with on-site parking validation
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Price-to-quality compares favorably with similar prix-fixe lunches in Western Europe or big US cities
- Not a globally famous restaurant or “destination” event, so it may lack bragging rights compared to Michelin-starred spots
Cons
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Limited time window (12:00–14:30) and only on Saturdays, which can clash with tight itineraries
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Hungarian food presence is partial; several dishes are international, so it’s less of a deep-dive into local cuisine
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Service charge of 12% added to the bill may catch US visitors off guard if they’re budgeting tightly
