It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
We are less than 20 days away from Christmas 2023, and you know what that means? Lots of feasting, Christmas turkeys, honey glazed hams, decadent desserts, and presents (of course)!
I don’t know about you but I’m already excited. I hope you’ve got your appetite ready and your bellies empty, because these Christmas feasts will have you feeling as stuffed as the turkeys that’ll be gracing our tables. Alternatively, you can even change things up and go for Italian or Filipino cuisine.
So, if you have yet to make any plans for Christmas 2023 or just need some inspo, don’t worry, we got your back.
Set menus
1. ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove
ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove has the perfect Christmas bundle for you to celebrate a cosy Christmas party at home with your loved ones. The Christmas Roast Bundle (S$428 for six to eight pax) features all the quintessential Christmas goodies including half Roasted Turkey, 14-hour Slow-roasted Black Angus, and a Honey-glazed ham. To complete the meat-tastic feast, the menu also comprises sides like Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, classic Scalloped Potatoes and more.
Every Christmas feast always ends with some delectable cakes and this year, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove’s beloved Dark Chocolate Log Cake (S$68) makes a glorious return along with new additions like the Honey Pear Log Cake (S$78).
There’s even one for all my durian lovers. The Premium Mao Shan Wang Durian Log Cake (S$88) features rich and creamy durian that will definitely have you coming back for more.
You can place your orders here.
2. The Marmalade Pantry
If you’re planning to take the family out for a wholesome Christmas meal, give The Marmalade Pantry’s A Christmas Tale menu a go! The Festive Culinary Journey set menu (from S$98) comprises an all-new Roasted Maple Bourbon Turkey, Lemon & Dill Salmon, Beef Short Ribs Bone-in, Porchetta, and Baked Maple Gammon Ham.
Of course, you must have a cocktail (or two) to help you wash down your food. And, this Christmas, the folks at The Marmalade Pantry have teamed up with boutique gin bar CIN CIN to serve you some Christmas-themed cocktails and mocktails, available exclusively at the Downtown outlet.
They also have bottled versions for you to take home to continue round two of drinks (don’t worry, we won’t tell Santa).
Reservations can be made here.
3. Bottega Di Carna at Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Celebrate Christmas 2023 the Italian way with Bottega Di Carna’s special Christmas festive feast that’s perfect for group celebrations. The three-course menu (from S$88) features Italian Christmas classics including “Festivo Terrina” ham hock with prosciutto, chestnuts, orange and cranberry, “Arrosto Pork Loin” with apple, pancetta, Tuscan beans & rosemary salsa, and the signature Panettone and mascarpone.
Spread glad tidings with your family at Mondrian Singapore with the lavish festive feast which comprises dishes like wood-fired turkey and a sharing “dolce” platter with dishes like plum pudding and brandy cream, and Panpepato, is a rich spiced chocolate and almond Italian dessert.
Reservations can be made here.
4. Christina’s at Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Christina’s has the ultimate Christmas Afternoon Tea set for you to indulge in. Think: Pigs in a Blanket, melted brie and fig jam and smoked salmon sandwiches, gingerbread chou buns with spiced cream alongside sweet treats like red velvet cake, macaroons and the quintessential fruit cake. The desserts all come very cutely decorated with reindeers, snowflakes, gingerbread men and more — it doesn’t get any more Christmas-y than that.
Kick back and enjoy this festive menu with a nice cup of coffee or tea for just S$68++ per person. For something a little more festive, you can add bubbles to your tea session with a glass of prosecco or an extra kick of yuletide joy with Christina’s seasonal mulled wine from just S$16.
Reservations can be made here.
5. ANTI:DOTE
Bask in the magic of the holiday season with ANTI:DOTE’s festive set menus available all-through the month of December — perfect for your Christmas gatherings or year-end party.
The splendid Festive Afternoon Tea Set (from S$68) features dishes like Boston Lobster in a sesame basket, as well as the popular Coronation Chicken, served with a charcoal bun and a raisin mayonnaise
For dessert, a decadent log cake filled with Gingerbread Crémeux, a Brandy-soaked fruit cake, and buttery Chestnut Sable awaits.
ANTI:DOTE takes the art of mixology to the next level this holiday season. Available only from 24 to 31 December 2023, you can enjoy two delightful tapas like Black Angus Beef Tartare and 65°C Sous Vide 24-Hour Octopus accompanied by Christmas-inspired cocktails for just S$88 per person. How festive are the cocktails?
Well, one’s called the Grinch’s Favourite and the other is the Most Wonderful Thyme cocktail — because Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.
Reservations can be made here.
6. Hotel Telegraph
Celebrate Christmas with an Asian twist at The Dining Room in Hotel Telegraph.
This festive season, the hotel has a created a unique four-course Festive Set Lunch menu (from S$48 per person) that comes with a complimentary Christmas mocktail and features dishes such as Avocado Salad with Quail Egg, Prawns and Mango Salad, Grilled Marbled Beef Sirloin with Mustard Sauce, Poached Chicken Breast with Lemongrass Butter Sauce and Pan-fried Salmon Fillet with Caper Sauce.
For dessert, you can look forward to the classic Banana Fritters with Vanilla Gelato — a unique break from the usual Christmas log cakes and festive desserts.
As for Christmas day, Hotel Telegraph has curated a special five-course menu (from S$108 per person) which features all the Christmas classics like Slow Cooked Turkey Breast, along with creative dishes like Pan-Fried Duck Liver and velvety smooth Cream of Chestnut Soup.
You’ll even get to meet the man himself — Santa Claus (I don’t care what anyone says, Santa is real).
Reservations can be made here.
7. Kubô
If you’re looking for something unique to treat your family to this Christmas 2023, Kubô might just be the place to be. The cosy Filipino-inspired woodfired restaurant has a specially curated menu of delightful Christmas specials that will blow your mind — especially if you’re like me and have never had Filipino cuisine before.
The Kusinero’s Christmas Set (S$164) is great for four diners and features dishes such as the beloved Duck Roll and timeless Chicken Embutido (which is kinda like a meatloaf of sorts).
The in-house smoked Christmas Ham and Rocket Salad, along with the Smoked Turkey Breast and Bamboo Rice are absolutely to die for. Finish off your meal with some glad tidings like the Puto Bumbong & Coco Ice Cream, and ‘Brazo de Mercedes’ & Mango Cream.
Reservations can be made here.
Buffets
8. The Westin Singapore
It’s that time of the year again where family and friends gather to exchange gifts and laughter fills the air in the dining room.
The Westin Singapore is about to make your meal a feast for both your eyes and tummies with their festive buffet set against scenic views of the Marina Bay from S$68 (adult) and S$34 (child) for lunch. Prices for dinner start from S$128 (adult) and S$55 (child).
Indulge in a selection of moreish festive dishes like Butter Poached Beef Tomahawk (which sounds heavenly), Truffle Honey Glazed Gammon Ham, Homemade Pork Sausages, fresh seafood and more.
But of course, it’s not a Christmas feast without the quintessential Roasted Stuffed Turkey with Cranberry Sauce, so of course you’ll get that here. Don’t forget to stack on some festive desserts while you’re there!
Reservations can be made here.
9. Lion Brewery Co
This Christmas 2023, Lion Brewery Co will transform into a gourmet Christmas wonderland, complete with exciting surprises and activities for the whole family, and boy are you in for a real feast. Priced at S$158 (adult) and S$68 (child), the annual Christmas lunch at the brewery will feature Christmas staples like Gammon Ham, Roasted Turkey, and a super delicious Pigs in a Blanket.
To make your Christmas merry and bright, there’ll be plenty of sweet treats for you to indulge in. Think: Christmas log cake, freshly baked Christmas cookies, mince pies, fruit cake and more.
The little ones will be in for an extra treat with special kid-friendly movies, craft-making stations, and even a special little present from Santa’s elves!
Reservations can be made here.
10. Peppermint at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
Usher in the Christmas spirit with a tantalising selection of roast meats, Christmas log cakes, and more at Peppermint at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay.
Kick off the feast with Peppermint’s signature Traditional Slow Roast Turkey with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze, accompanied by Chestnut stuffing, Giblet Gravy, and Cranberry Compote.
Cheese-lovers will go absolutely crazy for the Cheese Fondue featuring Pumpkin Brie Cheese Drip with Ham and Cheese Roll — get ready to be taken to cheese heaven. And of course, seafood lovers can get ready to get lost at sea with their wide selection of fresh seafood.
Conclude your meal on a sweet note with some Christmas cakes and desserts like the Yuzu Strawberry Chocolate Yule Log or the Passionfruit Sesame Praline Yule Log.
Durian lovers, make sure to get yourself a generous serving of Durian Pengat that is oh so rich and creamy. Prices for the Yuletide Festive Feast at Peppermint starts from S$72 (adult) and S$36 (child) for lunch. For dinner, prices start from S$98 (adult) and S$49 (child).
Reservations can be made here.
11. Lime Restaurant at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering
Lime Restaurant at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering is one of my favourite places to go to for a buffet, and this holiday season, the restaurant is back with a lavish Christmas spread featuring traditional delights like Italian Chicken Parmigiana, Traditional Roast Turkey, Yule Logs Apricot Crumble, and Gingerbread Spiced Chocolate Fudge Cake.
There’s also hearty mains on rotation —- which adds to the surprise of Christmas.
Those looking to celebrate Christmas 2023 at home can check out the Lime on the Go festive sets that let you recreate a lavish feast without having to cook. The festive set lets you choose from classic Christmas dishes like Roasted Turkey Breast and the all-new Singapore-style Seafood “Otah” Mousse Stuffed Salmon Wellington.
Each set also comes with the quintessential Honey-baked Smoked Ham, and more for you to have a lovely Christmas feast at home.
Reservations can be made here.
12. Alley on 25 at Andaz Singapore
Celebrate the ho ho holidays with Andaz Singapore and Alley on 25’s special festive Christmas buffet from S$158 (adult) and S$79 (child). The lavish buffet spread will feature a live-carving station with Christmas staples like Whole Roasted turkey and Honey-glazed bone-in ham.
They’ve also got an impressive charcuterie board and a selection of fresh seafood like salmon sashimi, succulent oysters, half-shelled scallops and more.
Obviously, tou can’t have a Christmas feast without desserts. Here, you can have your fill of desserts like baked apple tart, pistachio panettone, baked pear and cinnamon crumble with vanilla custard (this sounds absolutely divine) and more.
They’ve even got a classic Christmas pudding with brandy cream — yum! To make the meal more festive, add on S$58 for bottomless sparkling wine, house-pour wines, beer, and DIY cocktails — how can we say no to that?
Reservations can be made here.
13. Pullman Singapore Hill Street
Santa Claus is coming to town…or rather to Pullman Singapore Hill Street for the Santa’s Christmas Mega Brunch buffet (from S$168) at Madison’s and MOGA.
You can expect your quintessential American-styled staples like live carving station with roaster turkey and glazed gammon ham, as well as a charcuterie station with artisanal cheeses and condiments. They’ve also got some Japanese delights like fresh sashimi, tempura and sushi rolls that you cannot miss out on.
What’s a buffet feast without some fresh seafood? From lobsters to snow crab legs, and Fine de Claire Oysters, you’re in for a real seafood medley. That’s not all. For just S$198, you can enjoy three-hours of free-flow champagne to make your celebration even more festive.
Since it is Christmas, all diners will be given a secret Santa gift — yes, we all get to relive our childhood of ripping open presents on Christmas day!
Reservations can be made here.
Which of these feasts will you be having this Christmas 2023? Hurry and make your reservations now before they’re all fully booked!
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