Where glittering tables, celebratory menus, and year-end magic come together—this is your definitive guide to Christmas and New Year dining across India’s most exciting cities.
Twinkling lights, clinking glasses, and menus dressed in their festive best—December in India is when the country’s great dining rooms truly come alive. From lavish hotel feasts and glamorous cocktail soirées to intimate chef’s tables and buzzy new restaurants pulling out all the stops, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are less about routine reservations and more about memorable moments.
Across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, chefs are leaning into indulgence: think decadent roasts, nostalgic desserts with modern twists, inventive cocktails, and immersive experiences that turn dinner into a celebration. Whether you’re chasing old-school elegance, high-energy countdown parties, or quietly luxurious meals to toast the year gone by, this curated guide brings together the most exciting places to eat, drink, and ring in the festive season—one perfectly plated course at a time.
MUMBAI
Fountain Sizzlers
From the art that celebrates old Bombay to flavours that define comfort, Fountain Sizzlers—this much-loved address—is a perfect mix of nostalgia and indulgence, especially during the festive season. At Phoenix Palladium and Fort, the restaurant leans fully into Christmas cheer with a menu designed to comfort, impress, and quietly spoil you.
Expect seasonal classics and celebratory favourites done with flair: warming mulled wine and creamy eggnog, a beautifully rolled turkey roulade, garlic chilli butter–laced tiger prawns, and a crowd-pleasing cheese fondue made for lingering conversations. Dessert is unapologetically nostalgic, with strawberry cheesecake and silky caramel custard bringing the meal to a gently indulgent close. Warm, generous, and steeped in festive cheer, this is Christmas dining that feels familiar—in the very best way.
Address:
Fort: 57, Mahatma Gandhi Road, opposite HSBC, Kala Ghoda, Fort
Lower Parel: 3rd Floor, Gourmet Village Phoenix Palladium Mall, Lower Parel
Luuma House
This Christmas, Luuma House glows a little warmer. The space transforms into a softly lit haven of festive cheer, where golden décor and seasonal accents set the tone for a menu designed to indulge and delight. The holiday spread moves effortlessly from comforting classics to elevated favourites—think Scotch Eggs, a red wine–poached pear salad, baked phyllo pastry kofta biryani, and a beautifully pan-grilled Chilean seabass that anchors the feast. Dessert leans unapologetically festive, with traditional Christmas pudding in brandy sauce, a decadent chocolate and peanut butter cheesecake, and a rich chocolate and coconut Yule log. The Christmas spirit carries through the bar too, with playful cocktails like The Snow Globe, Santa’s Slam, and the Tree House Twist. Wrapped in warmth, flavour, and glow, Luuma House makes every plate and pour feel like a perfectly lit Christmas moment.
Address: Plot No.47, Gulmohar Rd, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle West, Mumbai
Onrique
This Christmas, Onrique turns winter into something you can taste, feel, and linger over. Its specially curated festive menu is a love letter to childhood holidays, slow-cooked comfort, and the quiet magic of European Christmas traditions—brought to life through fire-led craftsmanship and seasonal produce. Think pumpkin, young roots, mulled grapes, and brie, woven into dishes that feel both nostalgic and beautifully refined. Standout plates include roasted butternut squash soup with brie crostini, Brussels sprouts and kale salad with cranberry vinaigrette, smoked corn ravioli, and a maple-glazed chicken roulade, before ending on a high with a pumpkin spiced tart paired with rosemary semifreddo. The celebration peaks on 25th December with a grand Christmas Brunch—complete with a live Christmas saxophonist, cookie and cupcake painting, tableside mulled wine and hot cocoa pours, and a chocolate truffle rolling station. It’s a festive afternoon designed to feel like a winter fairytale, one indulgent moment at a time.
Address: Rooftop Floor, Krishna Heritage, 12-14, Linking Rd, above Landmark Cars, Santacruz (West)
Scarlet House
This Christmas, Scarlett House feels less like a restaurant and more like being welcomed into a warm, love-filled kitchen. Curated by Joyce Arora, the festive menu is deeply comforting, generous, and full of soul—where every dish feels cooked with intention and memory. From hearty shepherd’s pies to melt-in-your-mouth kalan and a coconut dessert that lingers long after the last spoonful, the spread is all heart and flavour.Adding an indulgent twist is a limited-edition menu celebrating the richness of American pecans. Highlights include silky linguine butternut squash pasta with sage butter and toasted pecans, flaky pecan and goat cheese phyllo drizzled with thyme honey, and a beautifully balanced pecan-crusted seabass served with lemon quinoa and saffron beurre blanc. Desserts and cocktails continue the theme, from a classic pecan pie to a pecan espresso martini and a pecan-infused Old Fashioned.
Address:
Juhu: Sunny Super Sound, Besides, Jukarwadi, Juhu Tara, Juhu
Bandra: Red Bunglow, 3, Pali Rd, Pali Village, Bandra West
DEA
This Christmas, DEA invites you to a celebration where festive indulgence meets primal technique and modern craft. Rooted in fire, fermentation, and flair, the Christmas menu is a bold journey through smoke and spice, opening with smoked tomato tartare with rucola, leek ash, and mustard ice cream, and fermented jalapeño maki. Earthy comforts follow with pahadi morels and king chilli miso cabbage, before hearty mains like crispy pork belly and a miso-velouté chicken pot pie take centre stage. Desserts deliver a dramatic finale with smoky pumpkin gelato and a decadent sticky toffee pudding with jaggery–Sichuan peppercorn dulce—an unapologetically bold festive feast.
Address: Bengal chemicals bhavan, 6th, Swatantryaveer Savarkar Rd, Prabhadevi
Milagro
Milagro, Prabhadevi brings festive cheer to the table this Christmas with a celebratory menu that blends holiday tradition and comforting indulgence. Expect classic Christmas favourites alongside themed cocktails like mulled wine and creamy eggnog, all served in a warm, cosy setting dressed for the season. From mid-December through the holidays, the spread includes artisanal grazers, roast chicken, lasagna, and a show-stopping chocolate fountain, with grand buffets planned for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve—perfect for lingering meals, celebratory sips, and an unhurried festive feast.
Address: 5th Floor, S.V, Swatantryaveer Savarkar Rd, opposite Century Bazaar, Prabhadevi
Gallops
Christmas at Gallops has a feeling of its own. The lights glow warmer, the tables feel fuller, and the space settles into a familiar festive calm that makes you want to linger just a little longer. The table brings together everything the season calls for—Christmas classics from the festive menu, a generous spread of comforting dishes, cocktails poured just right, and desserts made for sharing. It’s a feast that feels indulgent, familiar, and unmistakably Gallops.
Address: Gate no 1, Inside Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Royal Western India Turf Club
KOLKATA
Trincas
In Kolkata, Christmas stretches joyfully through the month, with Park Street glowing at its heart—and Trincas standing tall as one of its most enduring icons. Nearly a century old, the legendary address slips effortlessly into the season, dressed in festive reds, golds, and greens, with poinsettias and playful holiday accents setting the mood. Evenings come alive with live music, weekends bring jazz lunches, and Thursdays turn interactive with karaoke, all in true Trincas style. This year’s Christmas special nods to local flavour with smoky Bandel cheese wrapped in a crisp chicken fillet, slow-cooked gravy, and garlicky greens, alongside a vegetarian option—layered with festive notes of salted caramel, dark coffee, and gentle smokiness that echo both nostalgia and now.
Address: 17, Park Streey, near Oxford Book Store
Flurys
For nearly a century, Flurys has been inseparable from Kolkata’s Christmas celebrations, serving up comfort, nostalgia, and quiet indulgence in equal measure. This season’s Christmas Special Menu balances time-honoured favourites with gentle modern touches—think gratinée of jumbo prawns poached in white wine, a herb-infused turkey roulade with spiced dried fruits and truffle sweet potato purée, and a vegetarian wild mushroom and ricotta ravioli in saffron-kissed cheese sauce. Classics like Irish lamb stew and mince pies bring back festive memories, while Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, Tres Leches de Noël, and a decadent Chocolat Chaud à l’ancienne infused with brandy and orange zest round off the feast in true Flurys style.
Address: 18A, Park Street, Kolkata
Chapter 2 Retro Dining
Chapter 2 Retro Dining has rolled out the kind of festive feast that feels like a warm Christmas memory on a plate. Expect perfectly roasted chicken, succulent lamb, and seafood delights designed for slow meals and shared moments. Nostalgic, generous, and deeply comforting, it’s the kind of celebration best enjoyed with friends and family around a full table—Christmas, just the way it should be.
Address: P 377, Keyatala Rd, Golpark, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Hindustan Park
Sorano
December at Sorano feels familiar in the best way. Soft lights glow, the room warms up, and tables invite unhurried conversations as festive favourites return and Christmas dishes begin to arrive. Evenings stretch a little longer here, with no rush—just good food and time beautifully spent. Highlights include the Pumpkin Almond Manicotti, where maple-roasted pumpkin, pecorino, and amaretti come together in a dish that feels indulgent, comforting, and quietly celebratory.
Address: 1st Floor, Harrington Mansion, 8, Ho Chi Minh Sarani Rd, Kankaria Estates
Sapodilla
Winter just got richer, bolder, and decidedly more indulgent. Sapodilla’s Winter Turkey & Duck Festival 2025 brings together slow-roasted classics, layered Asian flavours, and festive warmth—crafted for meals that are meant to be savoured, bite by bite. Some celebrations don’t rush; they linger beautifully on the plate.
Address: DD 7, Salt Lake, Sector 1
Caara
At Caara, the festive table revolves around one showstopping centrepiece—a whole roasted American Butterball turkey, juicy, tender, and beautifully golden. Served with all the trimmings, from tangy cranberry sauce and aromatic bread-and-sage stuffing to crispy roasted baby potatoes and rich pan jus gravy, it’s a Christmas classic done just right. With the season fast approaching and only a limited number available, this is your cue to plan ahead. If a stress-free, indulgent Christmas feast with loved ones in Delhi or Kolkata is on your wish list, now’s the moment to reserve your bird.
Address: 2nd floor, 54/1b, Hindustan Park Rd, Golpark
DELHI
The Imperial Grand
The Imperial’s Grand Christmas Day Brunch, is a sweeping festive feast that moves effortlessly across cuisines and traditions. The spread opens with indulgent cold appetisers—bouillabaisse-poached lobster, freshly shucked oysters, Assam tea–smoked salmon, and an impressive charcuterie and cheese selection—before leading into classic roasts like six-hour slow-cooked Belgian ham, roasted turkey, and lamb leg. Indian favourites such as Malabar lobster curry and Laal Maas sit comfortably alongside European plates like confit salmon and forest mushroom Wellington, with dim sum, Asian pancakes, and grilled seafood adding to the abundance. A dedicated dessert room, filled with seasonal cakes, pastries, and handcrafted chocolates, brings this quintessential Christmas celebration to a truly indulgent close.
Address: The Imperial Hotel, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Monkey Bar
Monkey Bar brings the festive fun front and centre with its Jingle & Mingle Christmas Menu, a playful nod to nostalgia, regional flavours, and Anglo-Indian comfort. Starters like smashed potatoes and merry little croquettes set the tone, while mains lean into festive whimsy with dishes such as the Holly Jolly Grill, pork vindaloo pita, MistleTofu, and Santa’s Stuffed Wellington. Desserts keep things cheerfully classic with Christmas plum pudding and pumpkin cheesecake, best paired with cocktails like Ginger Bells, Coco Nog, or Jingle Juice. Add in special DJ nights, and Monkey Bar delivers Christmas with flavour, buzz, and plenty of cheer.
Address: Local Shopping Complex, 11, Vasant Kunj Rd, next to Mini Cooper Showroom, Pocket B-C, Sector C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
The Leela Palace, New Delhi
Christmas at The Leela Palace New Delhi unfolds in grand festive style at The Qube, with menus designed for indulgence and celebration. The Christmas Eve dinner on 24th December features seasonal roasts, refined international dishes, and classic desserts like plum pudding, mince pies, and fruitcake. The festivities continue with a generous Christmas Day brunch, bringing together global flavours, signature cocktails, and freshly baked treats—from gingerbread to sugar cookies—for a warm, elegant celebration befitting the season.
Address: Africa Ave, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Ophelia
Ophelia’s Christmas Brunch is where festive food meets feel-good music, making it a lively yet indulgent way to celebrate the season. The menu blends winter recipes with Christmas classics—think warming soups, artisanal breads, playful small plates, generous roasts, and flavour-packed winter mains—followed by desserts that bring the feast to a satisfying close. A warm, spiced winter cocktail ties it all together, adding just the right festive glow.
Address: Hotel Ashok, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
One Door Down
A favourite in Gurugram’s dining scene, One Door Down brings its signature blend of Indian, Mediterranean, and European flavours to a festive Christmas brunch worth lingering over. The highlight is a beautifully rosemary-roasted turkey, served with creamy purées, rich jus, and golden potatoes, alongside an array of small plates—from bruschetta and kebabs to classic fish fingers. Comforting, generous, and celebratory, it’s a Christmas spread designed for easy conversations and full plates.
Address: Flavour Town, Bestech Chambers, Sushant Lok Phase I, Sector 27, Gurugram
BENGALURU
DYN, Hilton
Christmas Day at DYN unfolds with a quiet sense of theatre. The air carries the scent of grills, warm spices, and familiar festive comforts, drawing you in before you’ve even taken a seat. A classic roast turkey anchors the spread, joined by gingerbread treats and beautifully crafted Yule logs, while desserts like sticky toffee pudding, stollen cake, and in-house ice creams invite unhurried indulgence. It’s a Christmas brunch that reveals itself slowly—rich, comforting, and designed to be savoured.
Address: Hilton Bangalore, Embassy Golf Links Business Park, Challaghatta
JW Marriott
At JW Kitchen, Christmas unfolds through warm, soulful meals designed to be lingered over. The Christmas Eve Dinner leans into comfort with generous plates of churrasco chicken, braised Beijing-style chicken, creamy tikka, coastal curries, and fragrant biryanis, finished with delicate desserts like raspberry éclairs. The mood lifts further at the Christmas Day Brunch, where classic roast turkey and pot roast lamb share space with festive chaaps, cutlets, puddings, and elegant parfaits—creating a celebration that feels abundant yet familiar.
Address: 24/1, Vittal Mallya Road, Ashok Nagar
ParTTwo
This Christmas, ParTTwo slips into full festive mode, transforming into a lively playground of flavours and cheer. Crafted by Chef Shaun Kenworthy in collaboration with Chef Karan Upmanyu, the menu blends comforting nostalgia with bold, modern flair—think whipped feta with truffle honey, charcoal-grilled Thai barbecue sweet potatoes, and indulgent confit duck croquettes. Hearty mains like the Christmas chicken pie with spiced coconut cream and fire-roast jumbo prawns anchor the feast, while desserts—especially the mini Black Forest trifle—deliver a joyful, old-school holiday finale.
Address: 2nd Floor, 20/2 Vittal Mallya Road
33&BREW
If Christmas comfort had a menu, this would be it. 33&BREW’s Holly Jolly Menu is all about joy, warmth, and unapologetic festive indulgence. Dishes like the Festive Island Pie, Mistletoe Lamb Chops, and Cranberry-Glazed Roast Chicken feel as though they’ve come straight from a cosy winter kitchen. Desserts turn delightfully decadent with the Holiday Pull-Me-Up Cake and boozy chocolate treats—because Christmas calories don’t count—while the bar seals the deal with indulgent, chocolate-themed cocktails made for lingering celebrations.
Address: Prestige Technostar, Doddanakundi Industrial Area 2, Phase 1, Brookefield
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