Let's Do Lunch: cheap midday meals – July 28-August 1 - English

Diverse restaurants across Budapest offer discount-priced “napi menü” lunch specials every weekday, typically including two or three courses of satisfying cuisine that serves as a showcase of the eatery’s culinary repertoire. Here is a roundup of some especially delicious-sounding deals for the week ahead at varied locations, all offering these kind of bargains throughout the workweek.

Monday, July 28A38 Ship – Buda XI, docked south of Petőfi Bridge Noon-3pm, 1,150 HUF

Garlic soup Curried chicken breast with rice OR curried zucchini with riceBali Caffe – Pest V, Károly krt. 4 Noon-2pm, 990 HUF

Yellow-pea soup
Fried mushrooms with rice and tartar sauce

Tuesday, July 29Castro Bistro – Pest VII, Madách tér 3 Noon-2pm, 900 HUF Kohlrabi soup Mátra-style breaded pork cutlets with sour cream and cheese served with saladBalettcipő – Pest VI, Hájos u. 14 Noon-3pm, two courses for 1,100 HUF and three courses for 1,350 HUF (lemonade included with both offers)

Cold citrus cream soup
Chili-flavored beef strips with salad OR paprika-flavored chicken with dumplings
Palacsinta crepes with sweet cottage-cheese filling

Wednesday, July 30Budapest Bistro – Pest V, Vécsey u. 3 Noon-2pm, three courses for 1,250 HUF

Matzo-ball soup Chicken ragout with vegetables and rice Moroccan salmon cakes with yogurt and mixed salad Vanilla-flavored sweet dumplingsVakvarjú – Pest VI, Paulay Ede u. 7 11am-2pm, two courses for 990 HUF and three courses for 1,390 HUF (soft drink included with both offers)

Jókai bean soup
Palermo-style vegetable lasagna
Apple pie

Thursday, July 31Farger – Pest V, Zoltán u. 18 Noon-2pm, 990 HUF (lemonade included)

Ice-cold yogurt-berry soup with caramel topping Rosemary-grilled chicken breast with cheddar-cheese sauce served with basil-flavored rice OR grilled pork loin with Greek saladMarcello – Buda XI, Bartók Béla út 40 Noon-3pm, 1,190 HUF (coffee included)

Bean goulash soup
Tortellini with cheese sauce
Fresh fruits