Budapest’s ARAZ Restaurant is turning Saturdays into a weekly ritual for food lovers with an expanded weekend lunch menu in 2026. The inner-city spot at 1074 Budapest, Dohány Street 42–44, serves a customizable two- or three-course lunch that comes with a complimentary drink and coffee—because weekends deserve a proper midday feast. Book a table, call them, show up hungry.
How It Works
Guests build their own lunch: choose two or three courses from a rotating menu crafted weekly by Chef de Cuisine Áron Barka and his team. There are three soups, five mains, and three desserts, with enough range to keep traditionalists and adventurous eaters happy. The package also includes one mineral water or soft drink, a glass of wine or beer, and a cup of coffee. Lunch service runs on weekends from 12:00 to 14:30.
This Weekend’s Menu (2026.01.18.)
Soups:
– Lebbencs soup with sausage chips—hearty and smoky, a Hungarian classic with a crisp twist.
– Quince–celeriac cream soup with blue cheese and rosemary croutons (vegetarian)—silky, aromatic, and gently tangy.
– Mexican-style beef and chili bean soup with cheesy tortilla chips—spicy comfort with crunch.
Mains:
– Roasted pork belly with baked polenta enriched with sheep’s curd, chive sour cream, and roasted onions (GF)—rich, crispy-edged, and big on texture.
– Székely cabbage with sour cream and sourdough bread—Hungary’s beloved sauerkraut-and-meat stew done right.
– African peanut chicken ragout with sweet potato, rice, and pickled onion (LF, GF)—nutty, warming, and balanced with sweetness and zing.
– Veg tikka masala with basmati rice and naan topped with roasted onions (vegetarian, LF, GF)—a vibrant, spice-forward favorite with fluffy sides.
– Hortobágyi pancake—paper-thin crêpes loaded with savory meat ragout, sauced and baked, a true Magyar crowd-pleaser.
Desserts:
– Poppy–walnut bread pudding with custard—comfort in a bowl, nostalgic and lush.
– Black Forest cake—chocolate, cherries, and cream in layered harmony.
– Crema catalana—silky custard with a crackled caramel top.
What You Pay, What You Get
The two-course menu is 6,900 HUF (about 19.00 USD) per person. The three-course menu is 8,400 HUF (about 23.10 USD) per person. Prices include 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 over 10 people, reach out by email for arrangements.
If you’re driving, show your bill at reception before you leave to validate your parking ticket.
Key Dates and Times
Saturday lunch dates highlighted:
– 2026.01.17. – Budapest
– 2026.01.24. – Budapest
– 2026.01.31. – Budapest
Service window each weekend: 12:00–14:30.
Organizers reserve the right to change the time and program. Best move: book your table early.
Where You’re Eating
ARAZ Restaurant sits in Budapest’s bohemian quarter and invites guests on a culinary adventure where old meets new. The cooking honors traditional Hungarian flavors while leaning into modern kitchen technology—fusing the past into the present and sometimes nudging it into the future. Expect seasonal specials, a varied weekly menu, Sunday brunch options, unique wine dinners, and plenty of surprises.
Hotel Connection
ARAZ is part of Continental Hotel Budapest**** Superior, a four-star design hotel in the historic downtown. The property blends Art Nouveau sensibilities with contemporary interiors to create a distinctive style. It offers 272 rooms, including 13 suites, all with high-speed internet and tailored business services. There are five well-equipped conference rooms, an underground garage, a Wellness and Fitness area, massage services, the ARAZ Restaurant, the Gallery Café & Corporate Lounge, inner courtyards, and a Panoramic Roof Garden—everything business travelers and tourists could need under one roof.
Gallery Café: A Nod to Café Culture
Another pillar of the hotel’s food-and-drink lineup is the faithfully restored Gallery Café, easily reached from the main entrance. It echoes the world of the Pest coffeehouses (Pesti Kávéházak)—the grand café culture that defined turn-of-the-century Budapest’s bourgeois life. The historic Continental Hotel (Continental Szálló) counted artists and writers among its guests, including poet Attila József, while many from the Hungária Café (Hungária Kávéház) circle regularly took advantage of the Hungária Bath’s services. The café channels that heritage with period charm and contemporary ease.
Book, Call, Go
At this point, all that’s left is to reserve a table and plan your courses. Whether you’re going full three-course with the Black Forest finale or keeping it tight with a soup and the peanut chicken, ARAZ’s Saturday lunch aims to make the middle of your weekend taste like a highlight. Bring friends, bring an appetite, and leave room for coffee.
