Sunday Brunch Splashes Into Budapest On The Danube

Celebrate Sunday Brunch on the Danube at Vogue Boat Restaurant, Budapest—buffet with drinks, family discounts, scenic river views, easy booking, diverse dietary options. December 28, 2025. Price: $41.7
when: 2025.12.28., Sunday
where: 1137 Budapest, Carl Lutz rakpart XIII/19.

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the Vogue Boat Restaurant in Budapest is hosting a generous Sunday Brunch with a buffet that includes drinks. Moored on the Danube at Carl Lutz Embankment (Carl Lutz rakpart) XIII/19, the floating venue promises a stylish, low-stress way to wrap up the holidays, whether you’re arriving with family, a partner, or a group of friends. Table reservations are already open by phone, email, or online, and the price is 41.7 USD per person for a two-hour stay. Kids 0–5 go free; ages 6–10 get 50% off.

Why This Brunch

Expect Budapest’s skyline and the river’s winter glow as a backdrop to a buffet built to please. The spread includes meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options, and the deal includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Family-friendly touches, discounts for children, and easy booking round it out.

What’s on the Buffet

Starters:
– Tokaj aszú pâté with redcurrant jam and brioche
– Antipasti (ham, salami, cheeses, vegetables)
– Smoky eggplant cream with pomegranate (GF, LF, V)
– Marinated roasted vegetables with goat cheese crumble (GF, V)

Soups:
– Red wine–plum soup with almonds (GF, V)
– Lime-coconut pork ragout soup (GF)

Mains:
– Salmon ragout with vegetables and dill, couscous (GF)
– Confit duck leg with orange-ginger sauce, chive–pepper crushed potatoes (GF, LF)
– Juniper venison stew with cranberries, potato croquettes (LF)
– Pork tenderloin medallions with caramelized red onion, pumpkin-seed butternut cream (GF)
– White wine–zucchini lasagna with pecorino (V)

Salads:
– Celery and green apple salad (GF, V)
– Arugula–lentil salad with sprouts (GF, vegan)

Desserts:
– Marzipan somlói trifle (somlói galuska)
– Belgian chocolate mousse with raspberry cream (GF)
– Cinnamon–plum pie
– Vegan gingerbread slice with maple syrup and walnuts (vegan)

What You’ll Drink

Soft drinks by Coca-Cola and Schweppes, still and sparkling Szentkirályi mineral water, Lavazza espresso, lungo, cappuccino. Draft Staropramen and Borsodi Mester, bottled Heineken 0.0. Wines: Paulus Sauvignon Blanc–Chardonnay (Mór), Dúzsi Rosé (Szekszárd), Sol Montis “Ördögfajzat” Cabernet Franc–Merlot (Mátra).

About the Vogue Boat

Anchored in Budapest for over 30 years, the Vogue Boat blends classic Hungarian dishes with Mediterranean and South Slavic favorites, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The ship doubles as a restaurant and an event space for weddings, corporate events, parties, conferences, trainings, press events, client meetups, product launches, family celebrations, kids’ parties, and business meals.

Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program. Book online, by phone, or by email.

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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with kids 0–5 free and 50% off for ages 6–10, so it’s easy on the wallet for a crew
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Easy, low-stress booking online/phone/email and a set two-hour window that keeps planning simple
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Buffet covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free, plus booze and soft drinks included—something for everyone
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Scenic Danube views and Budapest skyline make it feel special without needing a pricey river cruise
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Location on Carl Lutz Embankment is central enough for tourists; quick rideshare or tram from downtown
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Hungarian flavors (duck, venison, Tokaj notes) without being intimidating—good intro to local tastes for first-timers
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Price (~$41.7) is competitive versus big-city brunch cruises in the U.S. or Western Europe, often pricier
Cons
The Vogue Boat isn’t a globally famous icon, so it won’t be on every tourist’s must-see list
English will likely work, but menus and staff English fluency can vary—some Hungarian basics help
Public transport is fine but not foolproof in winter; finding the exact mooring on the embankment can be a minor hassle, and parking can be tight
Compared to Paris/London brunch cruises, the production value may feel simpler, and the two-hour cap can feel rushed if you linger over dessert

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