Budapest’s ARAZ Serves Festive Saturday Lunch

Enjoy ARAZ Restaurant’s festive Saturday lunch in Budapest: customizable two or three courses, weekly menus by Chef Áron Barka, complimentary drink and coffee. Perfect midday treat near Dohány Street.
when: 2026.01.03., Saturday
where: 1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42-44

Budapest’s downtown ARAZ Restaurant rolls out an expanded weekend lunch with build-your-own two- or three-course menus, plus a complimentary drink and coffee. Perfect for food lovers or anyone breaking up the weekly grind with a cozy midday pause near 42–44 Dohány Street (Dohány utca), 1074. Available Saturdays, 12:00–14:30.

Custom Two or Three Courses

Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team refresh the lineup weekly: choose from three soups, five mains, and three desserts. The January 3 weekend features special holiday dishes at a temporarily higher price. Each menu includes mineral water or a soft drink, a glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee.

January 3 Menu Highlights

Soups: Lentil soup with smoked tofu (vegetarian, GF, LF); hangover soup with smoked meat and sourdough (LF option); rich chicken broth (GF option, LF). Mains: Rosemary–orange chicken breast with roasted chestnuts, corn rice, mixed salad (LF, GF); Szabolcs-style stuffed cabbage with roasted sausage (GF, LF option); New Year’s lentil stew with smoked pork knuckle; confit pork with roast potatoes, veggie crêpe bundle, thyme–juniper sauce; savory cottage cheese dumplings with spinach stew and egg crumbs (vegetarian). Desserts: Szabolcs apple–poppy seed cake; Aranygaluska (Hungarian brioche dumplings) with champagne custard; Stollen with vegan chocolate ice cream.

Prices, Service, Parking

Two courses: $28.30 per person. Three courses: $34.00 per person. A 12% service charge applies. For bookings of over 10 people, please email. Drivers: validate your parking ticket at reception by showing your bill. Dates: 2026.01.03., 2026.01.10., Budapest.

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Pros
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Build-your-own 2 or 3 courses with weekly-changing options feels fun and customizable for picky eaters and foodies alike
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Family-friendly vibe at lunchtime; soups, mains, and desserts include veggie, GF, and LF options so most diets are covered
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Internationally approachable menu with Hungarian classics (like aranygaluska and stuffed cabbage) alongside familiar dishes, great for first-time visitors
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Location in central Budapest (near Dohány Street) is easy to find and close to major sights like the Great Synagogue
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No Hungarian needed—staff in central restaurants typically speak English, and the setup is straightforward
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Easy access: short tram/metro/walk options in the city center, and on-site parking validation helps if you’re driving
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Good value for a European capital, and the included drink and coffee sweeten the deal compared with similar prix-fixe lunches in Western Europe
Cons
Limited window (Saturdays, 12:00–14:30) can be tight if you’re sightseeing or arriving that day
Holiday menu dates may carry higher prices, and a 12% service charge adds up versus casual spots
Not a major “bucket-list” event internationally; it’s more a nice meal than a destination experience
If you expect a grand tasting-menu spectacle, this is simpler than high-profile Michelin lunches in cities like Paris or NYC

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