Christmas on a plate is less about excess and more about emotion. The best festive menus don’t shout celebration; they whisper comfort, familiarity, and quiet indulgence. Behind every thoughtfully curated Christmas menu lies an instinctive understanding of how people want to feel at this time of year — held, nostalgic, and a little spoiled. As restaurants shift gears for the season, chefs move beyond trends, focusing instead on flavours that evoke memory, warmth, and the simple joy of slowing down over a shared meal. A well-crafted Christmas menu doesn’t just mark a date on the calendar; it mirrors the softness and intimacy the season brings with it.
La Trufa Negra Returns for a Third Winter at La Loca Maria
Sourced from Spain and Italy, the prized truffle takes centre stage across a thoughtfully refined selection of dishes that feel indulgent yet restrained. Signature highlights include the classic Cacio e Pepe Tartufo, the comforting Truffled Mushroom Lasagna, and the elegant Roast Chicken layered with truffle mousse and Jerusalem artichoke risotto, alongside refined non-vegetarian plates like Dry Aged Duck and Grilled Indian Salmon. Completing the experience are festive holiday cocktails, with the Boujee Truffle standing out as a decadent seasonal favourite.
Xmas with Joyce at Scarlet House
Scarlet House opens its doors to something deeply personal as Joyce Arora brings her Christmas table to the restaurant with Joyce’s Christmas Special. Rooted in warmth, memory, and generous home-style cooking, the festive set menu reflects how Joyce has always celebrated Christmas — with slow preparation, abundant food, and a table meant to be shared. From comforting starters and soulful mains to classic Christmas desserts and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, every dish carries the rhythm of her home kitchen. More than a menu, it’s an invitation to gather, linger, and experience Christmas as Joyce knows it — familiar, heartfelt, and full of care.
Where: Scarlet House, Bandra & Juhu
When: Available throughout December 2025
HOM’s Take on an Indian Christmas
HOM sets the season ablaze with a festive menu inspired by India’s diverse Christmas kitchens, reimagined through its signature fire-led style. Rooted in regional flavours and winter produce, the menu blends nostalgia with bold, modern imagination. Highlights include Romanesco with Burnt Butter Bafat, Pulled Duck with Nasrani Stew, Rock Lobster Sour Roast, Goat Kulcha with Bottle Masala, and festive desserts like Charred Strawberries and Warm Banana Cake. A special cocktail menu inspired by regional Indian flavours completes the experience.
Dates: 20th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026
Venue: HOM, Bandra West, Mumbai
Timings: Lunch 12 PM–4 PM | Dinner 7 PM–1 AM
Reservations: 9892776672
A Festive Christmas Feast at Indian Accent
Indian Accent Mumbai invites guests to celebrate the season with a specially curated festive feast by Executive Chef Rijul Gulati. Blending traditional Indian flavours with contemporary technique, the menu reimagines festive favourites through the restaurant’s signature modern lens. Guests can choose between vegetarian and non-vegetarian tasting menus featuring inventive dishes such as golgappa with five waters, wild mushroom tikka, tandoori king scallops, smoked duck vada, turkey tikka meatballs, and a refreshing berry kala khatta kulfi sorbet. A thoughtful dessert selection and optional wine pairings and festive cocktails complete the experience, promising a celebration that feels both indulgent and warmly familiar.
When: 24th December (Dinner) | 25th December (Lunch & Dinner)
Price: Chef’s Tasting Menu at 6,900++ per person | Wine Pairing at 4,500++
Supa San’s Christmas Vibes
Supa San, BKC adds a cosy holiday twist to its neighbourhood izakaya with a limited-edition dessert and a lineup of Christmas-inspired cocktails. Designed to feel warm, colourful, and celebratory, the seasonal drop brings together comfort flavours and playful storytelling. At the centre is the Japanese Strawberry Cheesecake — light, delicate, and served with fresh strawberries, pastry cream, and house-made strawberry sorbet, inspired by Japan’s classic Christmas cake tradition. The festive cocktail menu, curated by Head Mixologist Trisha Koparde, features winter-forward sips like Konoha, an umami coffee cocktail with miso caramel; Kohaku, a clean highball-style drink; Enkai, a rum-raisin-inspired festive pour; and Hattori, a shared eggnog-style serve blending sake and brandy.
A Playful Christmas Cart at Donmai
Donmai introduces a festive cart inspired by Japan’s beloved holiday tradition of fried chicken. Designed as a playful extension of its seasonal menu, the cart serves comforting favourites like mulled wine, hot chocolate, chicken karaage buckets, kabocha korokke, and signature desserts including matcha fondant and cheese tart. Set in a casual, outdoor format, the Christmas cart invites guests to pause, gather, and enjoy the season in a relaxed, communal way — whether dining in or stopping by for a warm takeaway treat.
A Cosy Christmas at The Nook, Bandra
The Nook unwraps a thoughtfully curated festive menu designed for slow dinners, easy conversations, and lingering moments. Set within the café-bar’s warm, mid-century inspired space, the atmosphere feels intimate and quietly celebratory — perfect for relaxed holiday gatherings. The menu leans into familiar comfort with a fresh twist. Highlights include the hearty Cabbage Schnitzel with Jalapeño Pesto and Vegan Bolognese Pasta, balanced by lighter plates like Swiss Avocado Toast and the Green Goddess Salad. Behind the bar, festive favourites make an appearance with Classic Mulled Wine, the coffee-forward Midnight Irish, and indulgent sips like the Tipsy Gelato. Non-alcoholic winter warmers such as the Crème Brûlée Latte and Nutella Hot Mocha complete the offering.
Address: Ground floor, Geliki, ONGC Building, Shop no 5 and 6, next to Uppu restaurant, Reclamation, Bandra west, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054
A Cozy, Christmas-Ready Winter at Mokai
Mokai slips effortlessly into Christmas mode with a limited-edition menu that feels warm, playful, and quietly magical. Wrapped in fairy lights, festive ornaments, and oversized teddy bears, the café sets the tone for slow December catch-ups that stretch from coffee to dessert. The seasonal menu leans into comfort with indulgent hot chocolates, festive lattes, and creative matcha drinks, alongside cosy plates like slow-roasted tomato miso soup, kimchi toasties, smoked duck sando, and hearty claypot fried rice. Desserts take a joyful, strawberry-led turn with mochi, cakes, and croissant ice cream sandwiches — best enjoyed under twinkling lights.
Contact: 098209 83607
A Festive Holiday Menu at Pomodoro
Pomodoro celebrates the season with a special Holiday Menu that blends festive flavours with its signature artisanal pasta craft. Curated by sister duo Chef Afshaa and Nousheen Rajqotwala, the menu features comforting, shareable dishes like Berry Scarpetta, Chicken Polpette in cranberry pomodoro, Gnocchi Fritti Arancia, and Pollo Agnolotti finished with mushroom jus. Desserts include Strawberry & Cream Dolci, while festive beverages range from spiced S’mores Hot Chocolate to Gingerbread and Strawberry Lattes. Decked in twinkling lights and Christmas décor, Pomodoro transforms into a cosy, celebratory space — inviting guests to experience the holidays through Mumbai’s little Italy, one comforting plate at a time.
Christmas Goes Bottomless at Sixteen33
Sixteen33 turns daytime indulgence into a festive ritual with its Christmas Bottomless Brunch — a celebration of unlimited pours, holiday flavours, and unapologetic cheer. Designed for long, lazy afternoons, the brunch brings together festive cocktails, wines, beers, and comfort-forward Christmas dishes that balance indulgence with finesse. From playful vegetarian starters and hearty mains to decadent non-vegetarian favourites like turkey ham croquettes and pork belly burnt ends, the spread is built for sharing, sipping, and lingering. Whether you’re toasting the season or simply soaking in the vibe, Sixteen33’s Christmas brunch promises sparkle, flavour, and a whole lot of merry.
When: Thursday, 25th December 2025 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Where: Sixteen33, Pali Hill, Bandra
Price: 3900++ per person
A Christmas special Brunch Straight Out of a Winter Fairytale at Onrique
Onrique turns winter into an experience you can taste, feel, and remember. Its specially curated Christmas Menu is a tribute to childhood holidays, slow-cooked comfort, and the kind of festive warmth that lingers long after the last bite. Drawing from European holiday nostalgia and fire-led craftsmanship, the menu celebrates seasonal produce like pumpkin, young roots, mulled grapes and brie. Highlights include the Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with brie crostini, Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad with cranberry vinaigrette, Smoked Corn Ravioli, Maple-Glazed Chicken Roulade, and the indulgent Pumpkin Spiced Tart with rosemary semifreddo. This winter spread leads up to a grand finale, a special Christmas Brunch on 25th December, complete with a live Christmas saxophonist, cookie and cupcake painting, tableside mulled wine and hot cocoa pours, and a chocolate truffle rolling station for a perfectly festive afternoon.
Available from – 10th dec – 15th January
Time: 12 PM onwards
Location: Onrique, Santacruz (West), Mumbai
For Reservations: +91 8097572100 / +91 8097572101
A Luminescent Christmas at Luuma House
Luuma House is all set for a warm and glowing Christmas celebration with a Christmas menu crafted for indulgence and delight. The holiday spread features Scotch Eggs, Red Wine Poached Pear Salad, Baked Phyllo Pastry Kofta Biryani, and the beautifully Pan-Grilled Chilean Seabass. Desserts bring festive indulgence with Christmas Pudding in brandy sauce, a Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cheesecake, and a rich Chocolate & Coconut Yule Log. The Christmas spirit flows through cocktails like The Snow Globe, Santa’s Slam, and the Tree House Twist. Wrapped in soft, golden décor and seasonal charm, Luuma House transforms into a cosy celebration of flavour, craft, and warmth. This Christmas, every plate and pour at Luuma house will feel like a beautifully lit moment.
Available from – 16th December – 31st December
Address:Plot No.47, Gulmohar Rd, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle West, Mumbai
Timings: 12pm – 1am
For Reservations:7891991939 / 7891991932
A Sparkling Christmas at Ode
Christmas at Ode unfolds with understated elegance as Chef Rahul Akerkar presents a festive menu rooted in seasonal produce and soulful cooking. Set against the restaurant’s breezy alfresco charm, the experience blends winter warmth with quiet indulgence. The menu opens with comforting French Onion Soup and festive sandwiches, followed by refined starters like Coffee-Smoked Heirloom Carrots and Pan-Seared Atlantic Scallops. Mains lean into familiar comforts with dishes such as Za’atar Roast Cauliflower, Herb-Baked Baby Snapper, and a classic Turkey Roulade with cranberry chutney. Desserts like Sticky Date Pudding and Chocolate Mousse S’mores round off the celebration — simple, thoughtful, and unmistakably festive.
When: 22nd December to 31st December
Price for Two: 4500++
Reservations: +91 90760 31111
A Christmas Feast Straight From the Heart of Amritsr
Amritsr brings festive Punjabi warmth to Mumbai with vibrant décor and a cosy winter ambience.The menu celebrates the season with classics like Dal Makhni, Butter Chicken, Sarson da Saag, Amritsari Fish Fry and Tandoori Chicken.Their iconic Amritsari Kulcha adds the perfect festive indulgence to the spread.Guests can pair their meal with winter favourites like Gajar ki Kanji, Punjabi Lassi and Sikanjvi.Festive cocktails such as the Pickle Mango Mezcarita and Amritsari Jamun add cheer to the celebrations.A hearty, authentic Punjabi Christmas feast awaits at Amritsr this season.
Address – Andheri (Restaurant): G-3, 103, Morya Landmark 1, Off New Link Road, Veera Desai Rd, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
Cost for Two: Rs 1400/-
Reservations: +91 9167888877
A Festive Feast for the Season by Independence Brewing Company
Independence Brewing Company celebrates the season with Santa’s Naughty List, a festive menu designed to be enjoyed alongside its signature craft beers. Built for sharing and celebrating, the menu brings together winter snacks, hearty roasts, playful pizzas, and indulgent desserts, capturing the joy of December gatherings. Highlights range from spiced Winter Nuts and Lotus Fries to Goan Roast Chicken, flavour-packed pizzas, and comforting festive sweets like Hot Chocolate Tiramisu and Sticky Plum Cake with stout caramel. With bold flavours and beer-friendly bites, Santa’s Naughty List promises a warm, lively Christmas filled with great food, cold brews, and festive mischief.
When: 15th December 2025 to 1st January 2026
Where: Independence Brewing Company, Mumbai & Pune
A Comfort-Led Christmas at Dough & Joe
Dough & Joe brings a warm, community-first approach to Christmas in the city. Founded by Priyanka and Khushal, the Bandra piazza and beanery celebrates thoughtful dining through slow-fermented pizzas, small-batch pastas, and specialty coffee served in a relaxed, welcoming space. Seasonal house specials like the Truffle Mushroom Panuozzo, Bombay Kheema Pizza, and Ghee Roast Ravioli (mushroom or chicken) add a festive touch, crafted with the finest ingredients and care. Paired with Dough & Joe’s specialty coffee, the experience is perfect for lingering conversations and cozy holiday meals.
Where: Dough & Joe, Khan House, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Timings: 12 PM onwards
Reservations: 9082024798
Christmas season at Harajuku Tokyo Cafe
Harajuku Tokyo Café introduces its Tokyo-inspired Christmas cocktail
menu, featuring winter flavours with Japanese twists. Highlights include Jingle & Ginger Toddy, A Matcha Christmas, and Sansho Claus, paired with indulgent desserts like Frosty Bytes, Merry Mochi, and Oh My Deer! Adding to the experience is the launch of ‘The Drunch Club’—kicking off during the festive period and set to continue every Sunday in the
months ahead.
Where: Harajuku Tokyo Café & Bakehouse
When: Christmas menu available throughout December, The Drunch
Amelia
Amelia brings the festive spirit to BKC with a beautifully decked Christmas setting and a special Christmas Eve celebration on the 24th and a Christmas brunch on 25th. The highlight is their elegant Christmas décor paired with signature dishes and seasonal cocktails, creating a warm and
inviting atmosphere. Guests can look forward to a relaxed, celebratory brunch-led experience that sets the tone for a memorable Christmas Eve with friends, family, or colleagues.
Winter Festive Menu at CinCin
CinCin welcomes the festive winter season with A Tavola!, a special menu inspired by Italy’s tradition of gathering at the table to share food, conversation, and time together. Set within a festively dressed alfresco, the experience celebrates slow dining and communal plates designed to be passed and enjoyed generously. The menu features comforting antipasti, shared pizzas and pastas, indulgent secondi like grilled prawns and slow-cooked lamb, and a celebratory finale of pistachio-filled Sfogliatelle. Paired with a thoughtful selection of Italian wines, A Tavola! invites guests to linger, connect, and savour the warmth of the season — the Italian way.
A Fiery, Festive Christmas at Bang Bang! Noodle
Bang Bang! Noodle rings in the festive season with a limited-edition Sichuan-inspired Christmas menu that’s bold, playful, and unmistakably on brand. Alongside festive décor, interactive games, and a whimsical pagoda-style advent calendar, the experience feels like a full-blown holiday celebration. The star of the menu is a trio of Christmas-themed dumplings reimagining classic festive flavours through a Ma La lens, from paneer and spinach with cranberry notes to hoisin duck and a zesty pork-orange pairing. Cult favourites like Ma La Bang Bang! Noodles and chilli oil wontons anchor the menu, while festive desserts and a S’mores Chocolate Milkshake add a sweet finish.
When: 9th to 31st December
Where: Bang Bang! Noodle, Goregaon West, Mumbai
Timings: Tuesday to Sunday, 12 PM to 12 AM
Baglami’s Christmas Menu: A Celebration of Flavours and Festive Spirit
Baglami invites you to a celebration steeped in modern Asian-forward craftsmanship – a tasting experience that redefines comfort, creativity, and festive indulgence. Rooted in an ingredient-led philosophy, this seasonal showcase transforms familiar flavors into moments of discovery, each course crafted with emotion, precision, and artistry. The journey opens with Mushroom Tea with Parmesan Foam or its marine counterpart, Fish Tea with Basil – warm, elegant beginnings that set the tone for what follows. From the lush decadence of Brie with Berry & Ebi, to the refined indulgence of Bocconcini, Balsamic & Truffles or Caviar & Truffle, Baglami plays with form and flavor to create dishes that are both comforting and avant-garde.
Comorin Welcomes Winter with a Seasonal Menu
Comorin brings the comforting flavours of winter to Mumbai with a new seasonal menu launching from 20th December, available for both lunch and dinner. Rooted in nostalgia and regional Indian winter cooking, the menu reimagines familiar classics through Comorin’s modern lens. Highlights include Arbi Ghee Roast with ajwain churan and fryum, Batterfried Bombil Fry with kokum aioli, and winter staples like Sarson ka Saag with Makki ki Roti, Paneer Papad ki Subji, and Old Delhi Butter Chicken. Desserts end on a warm note with a Gajar Halwa Tart, celebrating the season’s richness and comfort.
When: From 20th December onwards
Timings: Lunch 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Dinner 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
The Bluebop Café
BlueBop Café, Khar steps into full festive mode this Christmas with a whimsical, candy-inspired décor and a generous holiday menu. A garlanded archway, oversized candy canes, twinkling lights, and hanging ornaments set a warm, magical tone inside the café. The festive spread features bright salads, indulgent small plates like Christmas Stuffed Mushrooms, themed pizzas including a Christmas Tree-shaped Pizza, comforting pastas, and signature mains such as Christmas Roast Chicken and Sea Bass Piccata. Desserts shine at BlueBop Bakes with cupcakes, red velvet croissants, plum cake, and gingerbread cookies, while limited-edition cocktails like Cherry Bomb Fizz and Spiked Rum Hot Chocolate add a celebratory finish.
A Warm, Comfort-Led Holiday at Brunch & Cake
Brunch & Cake leans into what it does best — comforting food, familiar flavours, and a setting that encourages you to slow down and stay a little longer. Rooted in its philosophy of “In Grandmother’s We Trust,” the holiday offering brings together hearty egg dishes, soothing pastas, cosy small plates, and indulgent desserts, all crafted with warmth and nostalgia. From Turkish Eggs and creamy spinach dip to baked classics, cheesecakes, and festive pastries, the menu feels reassuring and generous. Finished with elegant Christmas décor and the return of the B&C Advent Calendar, the space is designed for relaxed gatherings and feel-good winter meals.
A Cosy Christmas & Winter at The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker spreads warm, feel-good cheer across all five of its Mumbai outlets with cosy décor, comforting food, and winter-forward flavours. Dressed in subtle festive accents and fairy lights, the cafés offer an intimate, relaxed setting for everything from coffee catch-ups to leisurely holiday meals. The Christmas & Winter menu features hearty favourites like Tuscan soup, Risotto Milanese, Gnocchi, sizzlers, Polenta Parmigiano, and winter bowls, followed by indulgent desserts such as Christmas French Toast, Chocolate Log Cake, and Strawberry Cheesecake. Seasonal hot chocolates and lattes are available across outlets, while festive cocktails and a DIY hot chocolate cart add extra cheer at select locations.
Where: The Nutcracker, all Mumbai outlets
When: December 2025 through January 2026
A Peruvian-Style Christmas at Amaru
Amaru brings its Asian–Peruvian soul to the festive table with a special menu inspired by traditional Peruvian Christmas classics, reimagined using Mumbai’s winter produce. Designed as a warm, family-style experience, the menu leans into comforting plates, bright citrus notes, and slow-cooked meats — all delivered through Amaru’s bold, flavour-forward lens. Highlights include a Peruvian corn Tamale with house salsa, vibrant Nikkei Tacos, Crispy Pork balanced with acidity, a playful Lima Prawn Cocktail, shareable Bone Marrow, and the festive hero Arroz con Pato, featuring slow-cooked duck with herbed rice. The meal ends on a comforting note with a spiced X’mas Cheesecake, perfectly paired with Amaru’s cocktail programme.
Where: Amaru, Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai
Yauatcha Mumbai Spotlights Indigenous Spirits with The Native Elixirs Menu
Yauatcha Mumbai introduces The Native Elixirs Menu, a thoughtfully crafted cocktail collection by Beverage Head Merwyn Alphonso that celebrates indigenous spirits shaped by culture, geography, and tradition. The menu journeys across the world — from India’s floral Mahura and Goa’s spirited Feni to Japan’s Shochu, Mexico’s smoky Mezcal, China’s bold Baijiu, Nordic Aquavit, and South America’s vibrant Pisco. Each cocktail is designed to let the spirit’s true character shine, layered with refined flavours that feel modern yet rooted. The Native Elixirs invites guests to explore global drinking traditions through a lens of craft, balance, and cultural respect.
Where: Yauatcha, Raheja Tower, BKC, Mumbai
Price: Cocktails starting at 1099++
Christmas Bells Are A Jinglin’ at TwentySeven Bakehouse
’Tis the season for festive cheer and bakes that taste like December! TwentySeven Bakehouse is inviting Mumbai to celebrate the end of the year with its Christmas Specials menu – an all-star lineup of TwentySeven Bakehouse’s comfort classics and a few new faces. Ring in Christmas with No-Bullsh*t bakes that are fresh, yet familiar. Indulge in the crowd favourites – Raisin and Candied Orange Panettone, the Triple Chocolate Panettone, our signature Christmas Fruit Cake, Stollen, Sweet Minced Pies and the Christmas Cookie Tin. New additions to the festive menu include the Christmas Morning Crack, the Winter Brittle, Nougat, Fruit ‘N’ Nut Crisps, Dark Chocolate Orange Maritozzo, Spiced Cranberry Croissant Cube and a Spiced Gingerbread to round it off nicely.
NYC Winter Holiday Comes Alive at The Game Palacio
The Game Palacio transforms into a dazzling NYC Winter Holiday, inspired by the magic of New York’s winters. At the heart of the experience is a grand, Rockefeller-style Christmas tree on display from December 19 to January 5. Guests can enjoy NYC-style festive bites like mini burgers, hot dogs, pretzels, bagels, loaded fries, tacos, and holiday desserts, alongside hot chocolate and sweet treats. The celebrations include live carol singing, Letters to Santa, festive food counters, and special Kids Spread & Arcade Nights on December 24 and 31. With games, food, and festive fun, it’s a perfect family-friendly holiday destination.
