Please find the Budapest Nostalgia Dinner Cruise menu below with the 4 course served dinner options to be selected prior to the cruise date. This menu is offered on the Count Szechenyi boat programmes where the dinner is accompanied with salon music played by a Hungarian Gypsy Trio Band. Kindly note that menus may vary seasonally and between vessels, so please refer to your specific programme description, as this menu may not apply to other cruises.
4 Course Dinner on the Budapest Nostalgia Dinner Cruise & Live Music
The popular Budapest dinner cruise menus have been created by one of Hungary’s renowned chefs. Guests can choose from the menu options below:
| Course | Urban Classic (Menu A) | Paprika Mood (Menu B) | Veggie Flow (Menu C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetiser | Eggplant Dip (GF, V) Paprika Dip (LF, GF, Vn) Purple Hummus (GF, LF, Vn) Bread (LF, Vn) | Eggplant Dip (GF, V) Paprika Dip (LF, GF, Vn) Purple Hummus (GF, LF, Vn) Bread (LF, Vn) | Eggplant Dip (GF, V) Paprika Dip (LF, GF, Vn) Purple Hummus (GF, LF, Vn) Bread (LF, Vn) |
| Soup | Beef Goulash Soup (LF, GF) | Tarragon Poultry Ragout Soup (LF, GF) | Seasonal Vegetable Cream Soup (Vn, LF, GF) |
| Main Course | “Széchenyi” Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes with Onion, Pickles (LF, GF) | Chicken Leg Paprikash Essence, Potato Gratin, Fresh Salad, Pickles (GF) | Pasta Marinara with Shaved Parmesan, Tomato and Olives (V) |
| Dessert | Somlói Sponge Cake Dessert (V) | Somlói Sponge Cake Dessert (V) | Somlói Sponge Cake Dessert (V) |

Somlói Sponge Cake Dessert
(V): Vegetarian
(LF): Lactose Free
(GF): Gluten Free
Please inform the cruise staff of any dietary concerns to ensure your utmost satisfaction and safety.
The below menu is the same list without the allergens in case this format is helpful.
Menu Options
Cold Appetiser Selection: Eggplant Dip, Paprika Dip, Pink Hummus with Fresh Bread
Soup: Hungarian Beef Goulash
Main course: “Széchenyi” Pork Tenderloin served with Onion Mashed Potatoes and Pickles
Dessert: Somlói Sponge
Cold Appetiser Selection: Eggplant Dip, Paprika Dip, Pink Hummus with Fresh Bread
Soup: Poultry Ragout Soup with Tarragon
Main course: Chicken Paprikash served with Gratin Potatoes, Fresh Salad and Pickles
Dessert: Somlói Sponge Cake
Cold Appetiser Selection: Eggplant Dip, Paprika Dip, Pink Hummus with Fresh Bread
Soup: Seasonal Vegetable Cream Soup
Main course: Pasta Marinara with Parmesan Shavings and Olives
Dessert: Somlói Sponge Cake
We reserve the right to make seasonal adjustments to the dinner cruise menu and drink list based on the availability of fresh produce and the ongoing evaluation of customer feedback.
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Special Dietary Needs
Meals are prepared in a kitchen that handles a wide variety of ingredients and allergens. While every effort is made to accommodate dietary requirements, all dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen environment where there is a risk of cross-contamination. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that any dish is completely free from specific allergens or ingredients, and traces may be present. The menu may not be suitable for guests with severe allergies.

Pasta Marinara with Parmesan Shavings and Olives.
