Deck the Halls, Book the Table: Christmas Menus You’ll Love

Christmas has a funny way of turning food plans into full-blown rituals. One minute you’re casually thinking of a festive meal, the next you’re deep into debating brunch versus dinner, cocktails versus cocoa, and who’s bringing dessert. Every December, I find myself chasing that feeling: twinkling lights, comforting plates, and places that make you want to linger a little longer. This season, restaurants across cities are going all out, serving nostalgia, indulgence, and winter comfort on a plate. Think cosy cafés, celebratory brunches, dramatic dinners, and menus that feel like a hug.

Because Christmas tastes better when the table feels just right. So, take a look and book your spot!

Journal, Mumbai
Journal turns festive with cosy décor, comforting Christmas lattes, flavour-forward plates, and classic desserts. Think pumpkin spice, banoffee pie, gnocchi, and warm neighbourhood energy that feels quietly, beautifully Christmassy.
For details: 90046 99654

Hornby’s Pavilion at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
A classic Christmas brunch done right with roast turkey, plum pudding, Yule log, and winter favourites, served in a grand colonial setting perfect for slow, indulgent festive afternoons with family.
For details: 022 - 67045121 / 022 - 67045122

Toscano, Multiple Cities
Toscano celebrates Christmas with Tuscan warmth, festive pizzas, ricotta gnocchi, Italian classics, and a special turkey menu you can dine in for or take home for intimate celebrations.
For details: @toscano_india

The Reservoire, Bengaluru
An opulent Christmas menu meets show-stopping cocktails at The Reservoire. Expect roast turkey, lasagna, plum cake, and festive drinks crafted with flair, set inside one of Bengaluru’s most dramatic dining spaces.
For details: @reservoire

One Floor Down, Bengaluru
One Floor Down leans into festive mixology with winter-forward cocktails like Hot Buttered Toddy and Gingerbread After Dark, paired with comforting sharing plates and indulgent desserts for cosy Christmas nights.
For details: @one.floor.down_blr

Pomodoro, Mumbai
Pomodoro’s holiday menu brings festive cheer to Bandra with artisanal pasta, cranberry-laced sauces, strawberry dolci, and seasonal drinks, wrapped in twinkling lights and the warmth of its close-knit pasta-loving community.

L&S Bistro, Mumbai
L&S Bistro’s Christmas menu is refined yet comforting, featuring duck confit pasta, turkey roulade, festive cocktails, and nostalgic desserts, designed for lingering dinners, gentle celebrations, and winter conversations.
For details: +91 2266399855

Hunaaan, Mumbai
Hunaaan welcomes Christmas with soulful pan-Asian plates, from katsu bowls to steamed fish, served in a calm, festive setting that balances warmth, flavour, and togetherness beautifully.
For details: @hunaaanindia

Solaire at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
Solaire’s Christmas menu blends global indulgence with festive flair, featuring roast meats, elegant desserts, and seasonal cocktails, all set against a glowing, modern space made for celebratory evenings.
For details: 9769278111 / 9769279111

Peshwa Pavilion at ITC Maratha, Mumbai
A traditional Christmas buffet featuring roast turkey, lamb, Yule log, and plum cake, served across Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas Day brunch in ITC Maratha’s warm, heritage-inspired setting.
For details: @itcmaratha

Helen’s Place, Bengaluru
Helen’s Place hosts an intimate Christmas Soirée with soulful plates, festive cocktails, live music, and just 25 seats a night, making it one of Bengaluru’s most heartfelt and personal holiday dining experiences.
For details: @helensplace.india

Veronica’s, Mumbai
Veronica’s delivers pure Bandra Christmas nostalgia with festive cakes, stollen, panettone, cozy lattes, and mulled wine, all baked in-house and wrapped in twinkling lights, warmth, and Very Vero cheer.
For details: +91 9372981697

The BlueBop Café, Mumbai
A candy-coloured Christmas wonderland in Khar with festive pizzas, indulgent pastas, playful bakes, and spiked hot chocolate. Big décor, bold flavours, and joyful holiday excess done deliciously right.

Si Nonna’s, Mumbai
An Italian Christmas built around 24-hour fermented sourdough pizzas, panuozzos, gelato, and classic desserts. Relaxed, comforting, and perfect for easy festive gatherings across Mumbai outlets.

Mercii, Mumbai
A thoughtfully curated festive menu blending seasonal salads, sushi, comfort mains, and elegant desserts. Warm, modern, and indulgent, with Christmas cakes that double up as stylish edible gifts.
For details: @mercii_india

MoMo Café & Ummrao, Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai
A full-fledged Christmas celebration at MoMo Café and Ummrao with lavish buffets, live music, festive cocktails, family-friendly experiences, and refined Awadhi set menus, making it a one-stop destination for holiday dining.
For details: @courtyardmumbai

Sesame, Hyatt Centric Juhu, Mumbai
From festive dinners to relaxed Christmas brunches, Sesame delivers indulgent spreads, carving stations, rooftop dining, and classic desserts in a stylish setting designed for long, celebratory meals.
For details: @hyattcentricjuhu

Pause Café, Mumbai
A plant-forward Christmas inspired by European winter markets. Expect nostalgic comfort dishes, festive pastas, soulful desserts, cosy drinks, and a warm Bandra vibe perfect for slowing down.
For details: @pause.mumbai

Caffè Allora, Mumbai
An Italian-style Christmas featuring handmade pastas, baked classics, hearty mains, and warm hospitality. Designed for sharing, comfort, and lingering meals that celebrate the joy of togetherness.
For details: @caffeallora

Zen, The Leela Palace, Bengaluru
A bold Asian twist on Christmas with Peking duck, sushi, robata grills, laksa, and dim sum. A festive lantern lunch that swaps tradition for flavour-packed pan-Asian indulgence.

Hosa, Siolim, Goa
A slow, soulful Goan Christmas rooted in South Indian coastal flavours. Thoughtful curries, comforting seafood, and nostalgic dishes designed for unhurried meals and easy festive togetherness.
For details: +91 7498627977

ParTTwo, Bengaluru
A festive collaboration with Chef Shaun Kenworthy, blending European warmth with playful small plates, nostalgic desserts, and winter cocktails. Bold, collaborative, and perfect for modern Christmas celebrations.
For details: +91 9880011072

HyLo, Mumbai
A grand Christmas brunch celebrating regional Indian flavours, festive classics, live counters, soulful music, and an extravagant dessert spread. Designed for long afternoons and joyful group celebrations.
For details: +91 9004191901

Saltt Karjat, Karjat
A European-inspired Christmas menu featuring roasted pumpkin soup, burrata and fig salad, honey-glazed chicken roulade, and brandy-kissed plum cake, designed for slow, hearty festive indulgence.

The Bread Bar, Mumbai
Festive baking rooted in nostalgia with plum cakes, babkas, tangerine almond loaves, Christmas cookies, and comforting holiday breakfasts that capture the warmth and joy of old-school European Christmas markets.

Dome, InterContinental Marine Drive, Mumbai
Celebrate Christmas and New Year at this iconic rooftop with festive cocktails, DJ-led parties, sundowners, and sweeping Arabian Sea views, wrapped in a glamorous holiday glow high above Marine Drive.
For Reservation: +91 9769611724

La Panthera, Mumbai
Chef Manuel Olveira’s festive menu channels European winter comfort with handmade pastas, truffle pizzas, roast chicken, indulgent desserts, and spiced holiday cocktails designed for slow, celebratory December dining.
For details: +91 8000909056