Celebrate the festive season with some great food and drink in the company of friends and family. These 22 places in Bengaluru offer every kind of dining experience you may want this Christmas season, all with adherence to safety protocols.
Christmas is that one time of the year when everyone winds down takes time out to be with family and friends. It’s been a tough year for us all and with things ever so slowly swinging back, here are some dining experiences you may want to look into this Christmas season.
Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru
Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru has a bouquet of festive offerings this season, to celebrate Christmas in elegant splendour.
Christmas Eve dinner at CUR8
Date: December 24, 2020
Where: CUR8
Price: Rs 2,890 food only, Rs 4,690 (Alcohol included)
Prices are inclusive of taxes
Christmas Brunch
Traditional treats and festive favourites like the carved herb Roast Turkey and Chicken, Christmas Maple Black Pepper Roasted Ham. Sweet treats like Plum Cake, Classic Christmas Yule Log, Warm Peach Cobbler, and many other delights to choose from. Asian, Indian and European specialities and live stations will be on with a special kids menu
Date: December 25, 2020
Where: CUR8
Price: Rs 3,360 food only, Rs 5,300 (Alcohol included)
Prices are inclusive of taxes
Christmas Dinner
Indulge the senses with a four course, limitless meal with all the adored Oriental favorites like gyoza, sushi, stir- fries and more. This all-you-can-eat menu is truly an indulgence.
Date: December 25, 2020
Where: Far & East
Price: Rs 3,850
Prices are inclusive of taxes
Asia Alive at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bangalore
Spearheaded by Executive Chef Tanmoy Majumder, the festive brunch buffet is designed to offer you a satiating experience with a spread comprising a spread of global cuisines you can indulge in the likes of Curried Thai Style Chicken, Celery and Tomato Salad, a Lebanese Bar, Roast Turkey, Vegetable Wellington, Chicken Cacciotora Style, Roast Chicken, Gnocchi Perisienne and much more.
Date: December 25, 2020
Where: Asia Alive
Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Price: Rs 1,499 + taxes per person (Brunch with Soft Beverages) / Rs 1,999 + taxes per person (Brunch with Wine and Beer) / Rs 2,499 + taxes per person (Brunch with Alcohol)
For reservations call: +91 9606 082 301/ +91 8861 306 613
Delivery and takeaway options also available
Lush – Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel is all set to make your Christmas celebration a great one. Executive Sous Chef Nitish is showcasing his culinary prowess. The highlights of the menu include Live Grills, Roasted Turkey stuffed with leek bread and cranberry sauce, maple glazed ham, a Mezze bar and much more.
Dates: Christmas Eve Dinner, 24th December (7:00 PM to 11:30 PM)
Christmas Brunch, 25th December (12:30 PM to 4:00 PM)
Price: Rs 1,600 plus taxes (Dinner without Alcohol) / Rs 2,800 plus taxes (Dinner with unlimited Alcohol)/ Rs 1,800 plus taxes (Brunch without Alcohol) / Rs 3,150 plus taxes (Brunch with unlimited Alcohol)
For reservations call: + 91 9513944520
The Oberoi Bengaluru
Come together over a sumptuous feast spread across the alfresco dining areas and naturally air-conditioned spaces of Lapis and Wabi Sabi. Enjoy a choice of seasonal delights including mulled wine and honey glazed ham, succulent roast turkey with festive trimmings, Chef Bobby’s magical sushi bar and hot wok specials from Wabi Sabi, scrumptious winter pies and an irresistible selection of Christmas specialities.
The hotel’s bakery and pastry team will also be showcasing some richly layered Yule logs, panettone, Christmas plum pudding, butter-soaked stollen and much more.
Date: December 25, 2020
Price: Rs 5,950 (with champagne and fine spirits)/ Rs 4,950 (with sparkling wine and fine spirits) /Rs 3,950 (with soft beverages)
For reservations call: +91 80 2558 5858 to reach the festivity desk
For a festive home delivery menu call – +91 80 41358276
Shangri-la
Shangri-la is putting up a traditional festive feast and guests will enjoy authentic delicacies like roasted butterball turkey, Yorkshire pudding, terrine, porchetta, Shephard’s pie and more at our their signature sky-high restaurants on Level 18. A wide range of packages to choose from, including great ones for kids.
Dates: December 24, 2020 (dinner), December 25, 2020 (brunch)
Price: Rs 2,750++ (non-alcohol option), Rs 3,999++ (alcohol included) and Rs 4,999++ (champagne included). Kids can join in on the fun for INR 1000++
For reservations call: +91 80 4512 6100
Conrad Bengaluru
Celebrate at Caraway Kitchen, as the Chef brigade presents a wholesome and traditional spread of Christmas delight. Taking centre stage is Roasted Turkey at the live carving station accompanied by Braised Red Cabbage, Roast Potatoes, Brussels sprouts, Cranberry Sauce, Giblet gravy and Jus. Don’t miss the live DIY cocktail counter too.
Dates: Christmas Eve Dinner on 24th December and Christmas Day Brunch on 25th December
Price: Rs 2,400++ (non-alcoholic) and Rs 3,900++ (alcohol included)
For reservations call: +91 88844 28234
By the Blue – Grand Mercure
The Winter Wonderland Brunch is going to be all about snow-themed décor, grape stomping, cookie decoration, great music and an expansive selection of food and alcoholic options. And non-alcoholic beverages by the poolside. During the brunch, guests will also get to buy Christmas hampers and goodies from Christmas stalls around.
Date: December 25 2020
Timings: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Price: Rs 2,500 plus taxes
Blue Terrain at Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road
Blue Terrain at Novotel Bengaluru Outer Ring Road brings you a lavish spread of exclusive festive gastronomical delights for that perfect Christmas Brunch. Enjoy Christmas at the open-air poolside restaurant and watch the very talented team of chefs showcasing their culinary skills at the live stations and serve up with the likes of Chicken and Peri Peri Pork Sausages, Lamb Galouti served on ulta tawa paratha, French-style roasted turkey, Plum Cake, Caramel Eclairs, Dundee Cake, Chocolate and Cherry Yule Log and more.
Date: December 25, 2020
Price: Rs 1,799++(Non-alcohol brunch) / Rs 2,249 ++ (Alcohol included) / Rs 2,499++ (Sparkling drink brunch)
Time: 12pm to 4pm
For reservations call: +91 95388 12348
ITC Gardenia
At ITC Gardenia unmistakably chic, sophisticated Christmas Eve Dinner feast will entice the gourmand in you. Celebrate over a delectable yet conventional Christmas Dinner at Cubbon Pavilion and Lotus Pavilion. The #GrandGardeniaBrunch takes it a notch higher with an extravagant Christmas Brunch spread over an expansive buffet showcasing an array of signature dishes across the enticing culinary landscape of ITC Gardenia encompassing favourites from Cubbon Pavilion, Kebabs & Kurries, Ottimo and classics from Edo Restaurant & Bar.
Christmas Eve Dinner : 24 December, 2020 | 7.00 pm – 12 midnight
Cubbon Pavilion & Lotus Pavilion
Rs 2,450 + taxes per person for Dinner Buffet with Soft Beverages
Rs 3,250 + taxes per person for Dinner Buffet with Sparkling and Select Premium Beverages
Christmas Brunch : 25 December, 2020 | 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Cubbon Pavilion, Lotus Pavilion and Edo Restaurant & Bar
Rs 3,250 + taxes per person for Christmas Special Brunch with Soft Beverages
Rs 4,250 + taxes per person for Christmas Special Brunch with Sparkling & Select Premium Beverages
Christmas Dinner : 25 December, 2020 | 7.00 pm – 11.30 pm
Cubbon Pavilion & Lotus Pavilion
Rs 2,450 + taxes per person for Christmas Special Dinner with Soft Beverages
Rs 3,250 + taxes per person for Christmas Special Dinner with Sparkling & Select Premium Beverages
Christmas Special Gourmet Couch Home Celebrations Take Away Meal
Available throughout the day on 24 & 25 December, 2020
Rs 3,000 for a Set Meal for Two
For reservations call: +91 80 6682 5006
Whole Roast Turkey and Slow Roast Pork available on pre-booking for home delivery
ITC Windsor
ITC Windsor invites you this Christmas to soak in the elements of an aristocratic ambience. With an elaborate buffet, resplendent with the all-time yuletide favourites and choicest range of premium beverages, The Windsor Christmas will scintillate senses with delicate flavours of Smoked Roast Turkey, Balsamic and Dijon glazed ham, Grilled corn cakes with mushroom ragout, Honey mustard Grilled chicken, Slow roasted lamb chops with root vegetables and red wine reduction, among others. Spreading the good cheer this Christmas, the chefs have curated an expansive Christmas dessert collection comprising specials and classics will be on offer too like Nutmeg Signature Plum Cake, Plum Pudding, Toadstool Yule Cake, Signature Christmas stolen artisanal spiced fruit bread, etc.
Christmas Eve Dinner : 24 December, 2020 | 7.00 pm – 12 midnight
Raj Pavilion
Rs 2,450 + taxes per person for Dinner Buffer with Soft Beverages
Rs 3,250 + taxes per person for Dinner Buffer with Sparkling and Select Premium Beverages
Christmas Brunch : 25 December, 2020 | 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Raj Pavilion
Rs 3,250 + taxes per person for Christmas Special Brunch with Soft Beverages
Rs 4,250 + taxes per person for Christmas Special Brunch with Sparkling & Select Premium Beverages
Christmas Dinner : 25 December, 2020 | 7.00 pm – 11.30 pm
Raj Pavilion
Rs 2,450 + taxes per person for Christmas Special Dinner with Soft Beverages
Rs 3,250 + taxes per person for Christmas Special Dinner with Sparkling & Select Premium Beverages
For reservations call: +91 80 6140 1309
The Market and Lantern at The Ritz-Carlton
Count down to the most wonderful time of the year at The Market’s Christmas Eve Dinner featuring a fine selection of festive delicacies, mulled wines, desserts and more. And on Christmas Day gather your near and dear ones for a special Christmas Brunch (served at the table) at The Market and The Lantern that brings together an assortment of Christmas delicacies, puddings, desserts and wines with live festive music.
Dates: December 24, 2020 (Dinner) and December 25 (Brunch)
Prices: Starts Rs 3,000 plus taxes per person at The Market and Rs 2,500 plus taxes per person at The Lantern.
Time: from 12:30 PM onwards
For reservations call: +916364878820
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway
The festive anticipation, the joy building up to welcome Christmas, the gifts, the lights, and the cheer in the air! A Christmas Eve feast and a Christmas day special brunch. Let the little elves serve you the season’s best as you make merry and bond with your loved ones, just the way you should!
Dates – 24th December Dinner and December 25th 2020 Brunch
Timing – 7 pm – 11 pm, brunch 12:30-4 pm
Price: Christmas Eve: Rs 2,200 (Dinner) | Rs 3,200 (Dinner with alcohol)
Christmas brunch: Rs 2,200 for (Dinner) | Rs 3,200 for (Dinner with alcohol)
For reservations call: +91 9591996960 or 080 4252 0127
JW Marriott
Such a vast variety of choice at the JW Marriott this year.
Celebrate this Christmas Eve with an intimate dining experience at Alba. Indulge in the all new Nouvelle European 5-Course Set Menu.
Date: 24 December, 2020
Price: Rs 2,850 plus taxes per person
JW Kitchen Dinner
This Christmas Eve, relish on a scrumptious spread of food and beverage at JW Kitchen.
Price: Rs 2,599 plus taxes per person (Non-Alcohol) / Rs 3,900 plus taxes per person (Alcohol included)
UNO
Celebrate Christmas eve at Uno as you relish scrumptious Japanese cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.
Price: No fixed package, a-la-carte evening
Date: 25 December, 2020 (Christmas Brunch)
Where: JW Kitchen
Price: Rs 2,899 plus taxes per person (Non-Alcohol)
Rs 3,900 plus taxes per person (Alcohol included)
Merak’s Dimsum Brunch
Price: Rs 2,599 plus taxes per person (Non-Alcohol)
Rs 4,100 plus taxes per person (Alcohol)
For reservations call: +91 8884494035
Machan – Taj Westend
From decadent roast turkeys to toothsome Christmas pudding, the X-Mas Brunch at Machan brings in all the holiday cheers. The bespoke menu is paired with premium wines that ensures a unique dining experience amidst 20 acres of sprawling landscaped gardens. The al-fresco set-up of the all-day-diner ensures necessary social distancing and protocols are maintained with carols in the background and live singers. The X-Mas brunch at Machan is the ultimate showstopper if you are looking for a whole Christmas experience.
Date: December 25 2020
Time: Brunch – 12:30 to 3:30
Price: Rs 5,200 (AI)
For reservations call: +91 98998 47349
BG’s Poolside Bar & Grill at Courtyard by Marriott
A medley of traditional and innovative culinary fare with festive spirits at BG’s Poolside Bar & Grill. The festive buffet spread will have with interactive food stations, unlimited drinks, soothing live music, a kids’ zone and fun activities. Menu highlights include Roast turkey with traditional accompaniments, live food stations including grills and Christmas-themed cocktails.
Date: December 25 2020
Price: Rs 1,499 (non‑alcoholic brunch) + taxes / Rs 2,499 (alcoholic brunch) + taxes
For reservations call: +91 9513653156
URU Brewpark
URU Brewpark has a special menu curated for the festive season as also some Christmas cocktails from the 10th -31st of December 2020.
The menu will have small plates, festive platters and 12 special cocktails too. Among the small plates, you can look forward to dishes like the Vietnamese Style Chili Tofu, Classic Sicilian Arancini, Tandoori Soy Chops, Chicken Cafreal, Beer Braised Pork Ribs, and Bafat Spice Tiger Prawns. Festive Platters are the Turkey platter and Chicken platter.
Dates: December 10th – 31st, 2020 – 12 noon – 12 AM
Timing: 12 noon to 12 AM
Prices start from Rs 295++ onwards
For reservations contact: 080-40511500
The Reservoire
The Reservoire, the cocktail bar and kitchen in Koramangala has a special Christmas Menu and featuring on it are some wonderful dishes like Beetroot Apple Salad, Artichoke & Spinach Bruschetta, Cheesy Christmas Tree, Gamberetti Alla Milanese, Red Pesto Chicken, Fish Cake With Mango Avocado Relish, Vodka Chilli Chicken, Pot Short Chicken with creamy polenta, Jamb Olla Penne Pasta and Roasted Turkey Cranberry and Red wine jus. This is just a sample of the vast menu.
Dates: December 18 – 28, 2020
Prices start from Rs 190 for starters and Rs 350 for Main course
For reservations contact: +91 9148909148/+91 9148409148/+91 9606952844
Smoke House Deli, Lavelle Road and Indiranagar
This Christmas season indulges in a winter menu that features rich Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Veloute which goes perfectly with salads like Vegetable Confit with Winter Greens & Candied Berry Salad and Sea Bass, Pumpkin Seed & Ginger Citrus Vinaigrette Warm Salad. The mains feature a range of dishes bringing together winter flavours. Grilled prawns & creamy calamarata Pasta is a Chef’s favourite. The East Indian Roast Chicken, Moorish Spice-Rubbed Tenderloin with Wine-Braised Cabbage or the Slow Cooked T-Bone Steak with Caramelised Vegetables are all up for grabs. Finish sweet with the Classic Plum Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and the Passion Fruit & Hazelnut Mousse with Milk Chocolate Brownie. And pair it all with a range of cocktails.
Dates: 15th – 31st December 2020
Timings: 9:00am -11:00 pm
For reservations call: – +91 8025018107
Lazy Suzy
This Christmas, open your hearts and be merry at Lazy Suzy for a traditional Christmas fare. Their 5-course set menu offers a traditional spread with all the trimmings of a classic European Christmas meal. Roast vegetable bouchée with sun-dried tomatoes and olives for vegetarians. Port wine-infused chicken liver pâte with our artisanal toast for the meat lovers.The highlight is the Roast Turkey with Pistachio and Bread stuffing with Cranberry sauce, roast gravy, buttered Brussel sprouts, orange-glazed sweet potatoes are the stars of the show or you can also go with the Roast Chicken with Muscovado and Dijon glaze Roast potatoes. To finish it off on a sweet note, is the Plum pudding with brandy sauce with a banana caramel ice cream.
Date: December 25th Lunch and Dinner
Price: Rs 1350 + GST ( For a 5 course meal) / Rs 900 + GST (For a 3 course meal)
For reservations call: 080-25272737
SOCIAL
This festive season, SOCIAL outposts in Bangalore and Chennai will have a special menu called A Jolly Good Menu, curated in collaboration with Bangalore-based food writer Jackie Pinto. The menu pays homage to the rich culinary heritage of the Anglo-Indian community and includes a mix of dishes that are usually made to celebrate the holiday season. The limited period menu includes all-time favourite dishes of the Anglo-Indian community, such as Devilled Chicken, Pot Roast Chicken, Chicken Ball Curry, Pork Vindaloo, and Trifle Pudding. To accompany some of the authentic Anglo-Indian dishes, the menu also has festive cocktails.
Dates: 15th December 2020 to 15th January 2021
Where: Church Street SOCIAL, Indiranagar SOCIAL, Koramangala SOCIAL, Sarjapur SOCIAL, Whitefield SOCIAL
Pre-book your table: Call your neighbourhood SOCIAL
Sly Granny
Granny’s kickin’ off the festive season with a new menu and this will be on till the 5th of January 2021. The Small plates have Balsamic Figs and Curly Kale salad, Cinnamon scented roasted Pumpkin soup, Sweet Potato and Gruyere Croquettes, Pulled Pork and Mushroom Croquettes and Turkey and green leaf salad. The Large plates have Truffled Cauliflower Risotto, Morel Gnocchi, Slow cooked Chicken, Fettucine, Pepper crusted Tenderloin, Braised Pork Belly, Roast Turkey Porchettas and Lamb Shank braised with red wine. The cocktails are not too far behind with Purple Sin, Spiced Apple Pie, A very Vodka Christmas, Snow Capped Sour, Granny’s special Eggnog and Mulled wine. Desserts have Plum Cake with vanilla icecream, Mince Fruit Pie, Sticky Banana Boudin. Special Christmas breads such as Stollen Bread, Panettone and Gugelhupf bread will be on offer.
Dates: Till January 5 2021
Price: Begins at Rs 299 ++
For reservations call: +91 8884 49 8121 | +91 80 4853 6712
Street Storyss
This Christmas, Street Storyss gives you another reason to celebrate with a specially designed 4 course set menu. A wide spread from Corn cake Pomelo to Moroccan Paneer Tikka for Starters. Salads like Avocado and Grape Fruits or Som Tom – this spread is sure to bring out the cheer. Main course options include Mapo Tofu, Garlic and scallion Fried Rice, Bianco De Verde and Jackfruit Biryani. Street Storyss brings to you special Christmas desserts like Red Velvet Jalebi with cream cheese rabdi.
Dates: December 21 to December 25 2020
Price: Rs 2,500 for a meal for two
For reservations call: +91 9810946339 / + 91 7795168108
Open for dine in and delivery across Bengaluru
Raahi, Neo Kitchen & Bar
Here is a sneak peek at what promises to be a great menu. Textures of Pumpkin, thyme & Young Pea Panacotta with Mesclun Lettuce and Poached cherry tomatoes, Silken tofu with Asian green with steam rice, Amritsari Soya chaap curry with Amritsari kulcha, Kashmiri Mirchi Korma with Lavasa and Pan Seared Indian Salmon with Duo of Quinoa and Lemon butter sauce. And for desserts, Aged Plum & Dry fruit cake (Christmas special), Rum & Raisin Bars, Strawberry Jam Cheesecake, Exotic Lemon curd tarts with choco chip cookies and Pineapple & Hazelnut Swiss rolls. Taking inspiration from nature, their cocktail menu is based on The Panch Tattva’s (five elements) using indigenous ingredients and quality alcohol.
Dates: December 19 – 25, 2020
Timings: 12 pm to 12 am (All day dining)
For reservations call: 080-48909678,+91 9100973456, 080-48907848
Note: Please call the respective spots to reserve your booking before visiting.