Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant rolls out a Sunday lunch that lets diners build their own two- or three-course menu, complete with a complimentary drink and coffee. Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup every week, promising a relaxed, flavor-packed midday escape in the heart of the city. On Sunday, December 28, 2025, guests can mix and match from three soups, five mains, and three desserts between 12:00 and 14:30 at the restaurant at 42–44 Dohány Street (Dohány utca), in District VII.
How it works
Choose either a two-course menu for 9,900 HUF per person or go all-in with three courses for 11,900 HUF per person. 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 more than 10 guests, the team asks for email inquiries. If you’re driving, show your receipt at reception before leaving to validate your parking ticket.
This Sunday’s soups
The starters lean classic with a twist. There’s catfish halászlé with matchstick pasta, a bold, paprika-rich fisherman’s soup that’s deeply Hungarian. A beet cream soup comes topped with salmon crumble and walnuts, balancing earthiness with gentle richness. For something hearty and traditional, the lentil soup with smoked meat brings comfort and a smoky backbone.
Mains made for winter
Five entrées cover indulgent, homestyle, and lighter options. Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin lands with marzipan-baked apple, spiced potatoes, and a Dijon mustard sauce—sweet, smoky, and sharp on one plate. Balsamic-breaded roasted duck liver comes with pumpkin–potato purée and Lyonnaise onions, layering sweetness, acidity, and that satisfying crisp edge. Catfish paprikash pairs with dill-and-curd csusza pasta, a classic that hits creamy, tangy, and peppery notes. For a citrus-herb uplift, rosemary–orange chicken breast is served with roasted chestnuts, corn rice, and mixed salad; it’s marked LM and GM, signaling lactose-free and gluten-free. Vegetarians get their moment with a pumpkin risotto crowned with goat cheese and arugula, also gluten-free.
Sweet endings
Desserts stick to the season. Chestnut–sour cherry bejgli slices through with nutty richness and a tart bite. There’s a Christmas pudding for those chasing warm spices and festive comfort. And a honey cream slice scented with eggnog adds a nostalgic, holiday-kissed finish.
When and where
Sunday lunch service runs 12:00–14:30 on December 28, 2025, with additional Sunday dates listed for January 4 and January 11, 2026, in Budapest. The address is 1074 Budapest, 42–44 Dohány Street (Dohány utca). Reservations are encouraged. Phone and online contact options are available, and table-booking links are provided throughout the venue’s listings.
The setting: Budapest’s bohemian quarter
ARAZ greets guests in the city’s bohemian district with a culinary adventure that fuses old and new. The kitchen doesn’t stray from traditional Hungarian gastronomy but reshapes it with modern techniques, bringing the past into the present—and sometimes into the future. Expect variety beyond Sunday lunch: a changing weekly menu, Sunday brunch offerings, seasonal specialties, and standout wine dinners.
Inside the Continental Hotel Budapest**** Superior
ARAZ sits within the Continental Hotel Budapest**** Superior, a four-star design hotel in the historical center. The property blends Secessionist heritage with sleek contemporary interiors to carve out an unmistakable style. It hosts 272 rooms, including 13 suites, with high-speed internet plus personalized and business services. Five well-equipped conference rooms, an underground garage, Wellness and Fitness areas, massage services, the ARAZ Restaurant, the Galéria Café & Corporate Lounge, inner courtyards, and a Panorama Rooftop Garden cater to both business travelers and weekenders who want comfort with character.
Galéria Café: a restored slice of café history
Another pillar of the hotel’s culinary scene is the faithfully restored Galéria Café, easily reached from the main entrance. It nods to the turn-of-the-century heyday of the Pest Cafés (Pesti Kávéházak), when Budapest’s cafés shaped urban life and culture. The former Continental Hotel counted artists and writers among its regulars—poet Attila József among them—and members of the Hungária Café’s circle often used the Hungária Bath’s services. Today, the café channels that heritage with a contemporary polish.
Good to know and how to book
Organizers reserve the right to change the program and timing. Multiple prompts across the listings encourage calling, adding the event to a bucket list, setting reminders, and booking a table. District VII’s program calendar and a national events schedule are linked, offering a broader view of what’s on. If you’re planning a group visit or want to secure a prime lunchtime slot, reach out via the published phone number or the ARAZ online contact point. Then arrive hungry: between the soups, a five-strong slate of mains, and those festive desserts, Sunday lunch at ARAZ is made to linger over.
