Budapest Sunday Lunch With Drinks At ARAZ

Enjoy ARAZ Restaurant’s customizable Sunday lunch in central Budapest: 2–3 courses, weekly menu by Chef Áron Barka, drinks and coffee included, great value and parking validation.
when: 2026.01.04., Sunday
where: 1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42-44.

Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant serves a customizable Sunday lunch where diners can mix and match a two- or three-course menu, plus drinks and coffee, right in the city center at 42–44 Dohány Street, 1074. Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup weekly, offering three soups, five mains, and three desserts from noon to 2:30 p.m. on weekends. Every lunch includes a mineral water or soft drink, a glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee. A 12% service charge is added to the final bill.

This Weekend’s Menu (2026.01.04)

Soups: Lentil soup with smoked tofu (vegetarian, GF, LF); hangover soup with smoked meat, sourdough bread (LF option); hearty chicken soup (GF option, LF).
Mains: Rosemary–orange chicken breast, roasted chestnuts, corn rice, mixed salad (LF, GF); Szabolcs (Szabolcs-Szatmár) stuffed cabbage with roasted sausage (GF, LF option); New Year’s lentil stew with smoked pork knuckle; confit suckling pig, roasted potatoes, veggie pancake bundle, thyme–juniper sauce; savory curd cheese dumplings, spinach stew, egg crumbs (vegetarian).
Desserts: Szabolcs (Szabolcs-Szatmár) apple–poppy seed cake; aranygaluska (Hungarian walnut pull-apart rolls) with champagne custard; stollen with vegan chocolate ice cream.

Prices and Practicalities

Two courses: USD 27. Two courses include the drink package noted above. Three courses: USD 32, also including drinks and coffee. For groups over 10, inquire by email. Arriving by car? Show your bill at reception before leaving to validate parking.

Dates

Sundays from 2026.01.04 through 2026.12.20, every week in Budapest, 12:00–14:30.

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: flexible 2- or 3-course menu, kid-approachable options like chicken soup and roast potatoes, and it’s a relaxed Sunday time slot
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Internationally friendly theme: Hungarian classics with clear veggie/GF/LF notes, so easy to navigate even if you don’t know the cuisine
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Central, well-known location in Budapest’s District VII near Dohány Street—easy for tourists exploring the core sights
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No Hungarian needed: staff in central restaurants usually speak English, and the menu labeling is straightforward
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Super reachable: quick tram/metro access in the city center, and validated on-site parking if you’re driving
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Good value for a city-center set menu: USD 27–32 with a soft drink, a glass of wine/beer, and coffee included
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Nice cultural taste test: dishes like stuffed cabbage and aranygaluska stack up well versus similar Sunday set lunches in Prague/Vienna for price and breadth
Cons
It’s a restaurant lunch, not a festival—less “event” energy vs. food markets or folk shows you might expect abroad
ARAZ is less internationally famous than headline Budapest eateries, so it’s more a solid local pick than a bucket-list spot
Limited time window (12:00–14:30) and only on Sundays—can clash with day trips
12% service charge added, which can surprise U.S. visitors used to tipping differently

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