For me, Christmas has always been about food, family, and a little bit of magic. Every year, I would visit my uncle – a man who turned the kitchen into his canvas. The table would overflow with festive delights: juicy meats, buttery mashed potatoes with peas, hearty ham, cheese, sausages, and wine that sometimes came from his secret homemade stash. And then, the grand finale – his rum-soaked plum cake, rich and warm, like the season itself. Nothing could compare to being served sweet treats by a beloved family member.
These moments are what Christmas means to me – the joy of sharing stories, laughter, and food that warms your heart.
This year, let the festive spirit lead you to new flavours and memories. The Lab Mag brings you a curated list of must-visit restaurants in Mumbai serving up creative Christmas menus – whether you’re craving the comfort of Indian dishes, the classics of Continental cuisine, or the zest of Mediterranean flavours.
For Spanish chef Manuel Olveira, holiday feasting is all about bringing “modern twists to familiar favourites” – a case well evidenced through his specially curated holiday menu at La Panthera. Olveira levels up European classics like Mac and Cheese with a hint of robust black winter truffle, Roast Chicken with a tangy Raspberry Jus, and Linguine Carbonara with Seared Dry-Aged Duck. From the cocktail menu, Holiday Punch—a Mezcal cocktail with smoky and bittersweet notes—has particularly piqued The Lab Mag’s interest.
Serving from: 10th December 2024 to 15th January 2025 (12pm to 3pm & 7pm to 12am/ Tuesday- Sunday)
Contact: +91 8000909056 / +91 8000909058
Think stuffed turkey with cranberry sauce and bread stuffing, frothy eggnog, and a rich rum-infused plum pudding. Tempting enough?
JW Café, located inside JW Marriott Sahar, is all set to serve their exquisite annual Christmas spread on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for brunch. The lavish menu offers a delightful mix of traditional holiday delicacies, alongside a live sushi and seafood station.
On a sweeter note, quite literally, the cafe offers an array of delicious desserts— Minced Fruit Pie, Dundee Cake, Lule log, and Plum Cake to name a few.
Serving on: 24th December, 2024 (7pm to 11pm) and 25th December, 2024 (1pm to 4pm)
Buffet Prices: INR 3500/- plus taxes per person (without alcohol)
Contact: +91 77100 09250
Nestled inside Mahalakshmi Racecourse, Gallops, a 37-year-old legacy, has been a crowd favourite—not only for their culinary excellence but also for the lush green ambience with horses.
Gallops brings back their holiday menu with exclusive gourmet Christmas delights like Lobster Thermidor, Sage Roasted Chicken, Christmas glazed Ham and Roast Turkey. And for those with a sweet tooth, what’s Christmas without a flavoursome pudding?
Serving from: 16th December, 2024 to 5th January, 2025 (12pm to 11pm)
Contact: +91 8591093010
Known for their take on Indian food with a contemporary twist, Indian Accent curates an intriguing menu for Christmas.
The fusion between traditional and modern is well balanced with head chef Rijul Gulati’s reimagination of a classic roasted turkey in smokey tandoori flavours and marination, tender kulchas with smoked duck stuffing, braised brussel sprouts with guntur chilli, blue cheese naan and more. For desserts, black carrot soft serve with chikki, seems like a promising substitute for Christmas cake.
Serving on: 24th December, 2024 (dinner only); 25th December (lunch & dinner)
Contact: +91 2235251500
Bayroute, a hotspot for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food lovers, is set to host Christmas brunch across all Mumbai outlets.
Drink like an Egyptian is not merely a saying but also an intriguing drink on Bayroute’s festive cocktail menu. This fresh cane juice, passionately stirred up with dark rum and lime, is best accompanied with flavour-oozing Moorish Kebabs or fresh green salads like Fattoush and Tabbouleh.
Craving that warm festive feel? Try Ful Medames—Egyptian fava bean stew and Shorb Aush — tomato broth with noodles, and Hot Toddy from the cocktail menu.
Serving on: 25th December, 2024 (12pm to 4pm) across all outlets
Contact: Juhu 08657554931, BKC 08657530351, Palladium 08291177913, Powai 08657448949 and Cuffe Parade 09029008335
Sibling duo Luv Deshpande and Chef Akash Deshpande have curated a festive Christmas menu for their soulful restaurant. For the Deshpande brothers, food is more than just a meal; it’s an experience, a representation of emotions. For Luv Restaurant’s special Christmas menu, they have created Cauliflower Soufflé, Pumpkin Gnocchi, and Caramelle Pasta with Yellow Bell Pepper & Truffle Sauce. For meat eaters, there’s a heartwarming Shepherd’s Pie, a classic Roast Chicken, Chicken Liver Pâté, and more on the menu.
Ending the night on a sweeter note, trying Crème Brûlée with Strawberries is a must.
Serving from: 17th December, 2024 to 31st December, 2024 (12 noon to 12am)
Contact: 9920781422
Enjoy a sparkling Christmas brunch at Dome’s premier rooftop and open-air cocktail lounge, overlooking the Arabian Sea and the iconic Marine Drive.
Dome’s Christmas food menu offers traditional Slow Roasted Turkey with stuffing, Confit Lamb Croquette, Camembert, Fig and Pine Nut Tart, and Beer-Battered Tempura Wasabi Prawns, best accompanied with their signature cocktail menu.
For those with a sweet tooth, try the Strawberry Tart and Plum Pudding with Vanilla Brandy Sauce.
Serving On: 25th December, 2024 (12:30pm to 3:30pm)
Contact : 9323780830
Want to indulge in luxury this Christmas? Head to an extraordinary brunch at Armani/Caffè, Jio World Plaza. Adjacent to the Giorgio Armani boutique, the café is set against muted hues of blues and greens, with the brand’s signature motifs.
For brunch, the menu features a lavish cheese board with an exotic selection of cheeses, such as Danish Blue and truffle-infused double crème Brie. The Charcuterie Station offers Prosciutto di Parma, Capocollo, peppery Salami Napoli, and Mortadella.
The main feast includes traditional roasted turkey, sourced from Butterball, United States, with chestnut, sage, and apple stuffing.
For the first time, the café has introduced an exclusive selection of Chocolate Bars. Think Raspberry, Hazelnut, and Saffron Chocolate Bars.
Serving on: 25th December, 2024 (12pm to 5pm)
Meal for two: INR 12,000
Contact: 91 70215 61490
Get à la Slink & Bardot! at the tip of your tongue this Christmas.
Serving Roasted Chicken with crispy roast potatoes, Asian green beans, and truffle jus, and Pan-Seared Duck with sunchoke purée, smoked fig chutney, and cranberry mustard jus, Slink & Bardot is all in for laying out a lip-smacking spread this Christmas.
The festive cocktail menu has something for every mood, such as cosy Mexican Eggnog, Hot As Bardot with Patrón Reposado Tequila, stirred with coconut, caramel, and espresso, and Santa’s Cosmo with Grey Goose Vodka, blood orange, and fresh citrus with a hint of rosemary. These cocktails are best paired with lighter bites, like Stir-Fry Asparagus.
Serving from: 17th December, 2024 (7pm to 1am)
Contact: +91 93269 65643
Celebrate the season in true Bandra style—keeping it cosy, nostalgic, and just a little over the top.
At Bandra Born, take a trip down memory lane with their festive cocktail menu, featuring Boozy Adult Hot Chocolate, Red Hot Sinner, and Eggnog After Dark.
For mains, savour traditional Roasted Chicken with bread stuffing, fiery Pork Vindaloo with Fugias, and a comforting Leek and Potato Soup. If you’re feeling fancy, treat yourself to the Pepper-Spiced Tenderloin Steak.
And when it comes to dessert, TLM recommends the must-try Cashew Puff.
Serving from: Cocktails—14th December, 2024 to 1st January, 2025
Food— 20th to 26th December, 2024
Contact: 08657738778
If you’re seeking the perfect boozy pairing for your Christmas roasted chicken, look no further. Perch, wine and coffee bar has curated an exciting cocktail menu for the festive season.
Choose from Santa’s Wake-Up Call, a vodka-based cocktail with sweet, nutty, and citrusy notes; Plum Sleigh Ride, a refreshing, citrus-forward drink; or Under the Mistletoe, a creamy blend with a hint of bittersweet complexity. The choice is yours.
Pair your drink with our delightful menu, featuring Roasted Vegetable and Nut Loaf, Poached Lobster and Shrimp with Spaghetti, and Buff & Pistachio Wellington. And to end your evening on a sweet note, indulge in Perch’s bittersweet Dark Chocolate & Citrus Cassata.
Serving from: 16th December, 2024 to 9th January, 2025 (lunch & dinner)
Contact: 09321375915
