As the festive season reaches its peak, India's culinary landscape is lighting up with an array of special Christmas menus and meals. From traditional fruit cakes with a twist to healthy indulgences and regional feasts, restaurants and bakeries across the country are offering delicious ways to celebrate. Here is a curated guide to some of the most exciting festive offerings you can order or dine in for this Christmas.
Mumbai's Sweet & Savoury Celebrations
The financial capital is buzzing with festive flavours. At Maska Bakery, chef Heena Punwani has crafted a Bombay-inspired Christmas menu. The star is a lighter Maska Christmas cake, baked with rum-soaked fruits and nuts in a distinctive Bundt shape. For a showstopper, there's the Gingerbread House Cake. Other must-tries include an addictive almond marzipan stollen, a Rum Ball Bauble filled with liquid rum ball cake and chocolate mousse, and Goan Christmas Rose Cookies made with 70% dark chocolate. Orders can be placed via Airmenus, Swiggy, or Zomato.
For those seeking a balance of indulgence and wellness, Pure Kitchen in Chembur presents a thoughtful holiday dessert lineup. Their offerings include Honey Citrus and Berry Millet Cakes, Protein Chocolate Mousse, and festive beverages like Iced Strawberry Matcha and Hot Peppermint Mocha. It's a menu designed for mindful celebration.
In Bandra, Scarlett House is serving a family-style Christmas spread curated by home cook and storyteller Joyce Arora. The feast features starters like roasted chestnut soup and pepper chicken bites, followed by mains such as pork vindaloo with ghee rice and red wine mutton. The meal concludes with traditional family recipes of rum-soaked Christmas cake, kalkals, and marzipan.
Bakers at TwentySeven Bakehouse are also in full festive mode with their classic Italian panettones (including a triple chocolate version), Christmas fruit cake, German stollen, and sweet minced pies. They have outlets in Bandra, Napean Sea Road, and Mahalaxmi, with delivery available on Swiggy and Zomato.
Regional Flavours from Goa to Bengaluru
Heading to North Goa, the restaurant Hosa in Siolim brings the Christmas flavours of South India to the coast. Chef Harish Rao's special menu includes dishes like Patchakari Cutlet made with seasonal vegetables and Prawn Kizhi cooked in a banana leaf. The spread features spiced curries such as Manga Mappas and Kadala Curry with Vattayappam, alongside Kerala classics like Kozhi Malli Pirlan and Chemmeen Moilee.
In Bengaluru, Hunan presents an Asian-inspired festive menu. It blends old and new favourites, including a Chicken Katsu Rice Bowl, Fried Whole White Pomfret with Thai Basil Chilli Sauce, and Steamed Whole Indian Salmon with Chili Coriander Sauce. The focus is on fresh produce and fine technique to celebrate the season.
For a pan-India option, Toscano is serving a Tuscan-inspired holiday menu across its outlets in Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi NCR. The offerings range from Granny Smith, Strawberry & Brie Salad to Sweet Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi and a traditional roast turkey dinner with Italian twists like turkey pizza.
Theatrical Dining & Festive Spirits in Delhi
Delhi's Dramique is combining fine dining with immersive theatre for a unique Christmas experience. The restaurant will host a musical tribute to the legendary pop group ABBA, set against the festive spirit of the Greek islands. The performance is paired with a Mediterranean menu featuring glazed and roasted poultry, Greek mezzes, and chocolate-berry-almond desserts. The bar will serve special cocktails and mulled wine infused with warm spices and citrus.
This Christmas, whether you crave traditional homemade flavours, healthy treats, regional specialties, or a theatrical dinner show, India's vibrant food scene has a festive table set for you.
