Curated Christmas Dining Experiences Across India

This season, India’s leading culinary spaces are rebuilding the festive playbook. Across major cities, menus are shifting towards formats that meet what consumers now want: memorable programming over generic buffets, purpose-driven gifting over token hampers, and
flavour-first experiences.

From Japanese-inspired festive plates and expressive contemporary dining, to terrarium-making, guided stargazing, intuition-led art workshops, and craft-driven holiday tables, Christmas 2025 is shaping up as the most curated, experience-led season yet.

Below is a cross-section of high-intent offerings across India: menus with direction, programming with purpose, and Christmas done with craft instead of cliché.

Petite Pie Shop, Gurugram

Petite Pie Shop at Worldmark Gurugram brings a cosy, craft-led Christmas to the city this season, with a line-up that blends handcrafted comfort, familiar flavours and the warmth of a neighbourhood bakehouse.

The highlight is the Campfire Hot Chocolate, made with Callebaut Belgian dark chocolate, rich cocoa and their signature in-house chocolate sauce, finished with toasted marshmallows. Available in-store and across delivery platforms, it’s their defining winter must-try. The festivities gain momentum with their slow-soaked Christmas Cakes, offered in Boozy and Virgin versions, along with a curated range of gingerbread cookies, assorted cookie boxes, hot chocolate and mulled-wine spice mixes, and house-made berry & apple jam for gifting.

A seasonal menu of winter favourites - from shepherd’s pie, roast chicken pie and baked mac & cheese to traditional apple pie, pumpkin & cream cheese pie and berry crumble - pairs with mulled wine, peppermint mocha, pistachio latte and berry beer smash for a wholesome, festive spread.

Festive Menu Price: ₹650++ onwards
Reservations / Orders: +91 8130112234

Le Méridien, Ahmedabad

Le Méridien Ahmedabad welcomes the festive season with La Fête, a month of refined celebrations designed to pause, connect, and savour the joy of togetherness. The celebrations begin with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on 15 December, held in collaboration with Happy Faces Foundation - a grassroots collective that has been empowering women from vulnerable communities in Ahmedabad through sustained skill-building and livelihood support. Opening the season on this meaningful note, the hotel reinforces its commitment to community upliftment.

Christmas Eve comes alive at The Market with a lavish festive dinner buffet on December 24, from 7 PM – 11 PM, complete with soulful Christmas carols and holiday classics. The celebrations extend into Christmas Day with the Grand Christmas Brunch on December 25, an elegant showcase of global flavours, exquisite creations, and the spirited cheer of the season, from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

Pricing: INR 2200 + taxes (for both Brunch and Dinner)

Reservations / Orders: +91 77570 01928

The Westin Goa

As festive cheer sweeps across Goa’s relaxed coastal landscape, The Westin Goa opens the season with immersive dining, handcrafted treats and warm gatherings. Christmas Goodies & Hampers, available 12 December onwards, offer artisanal assortments and indulgent creations perfect for thoughtful, joy-filled gifting.

At The Market, a specially curated Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet on 24 December brings seasonal favourites and live entertainment for a classic Christmas celebration. The cheer continues on 25 December with the spirited Christmas Brunch & Bar Takeover by House of SamSara, complete with signature cocktails, festive bites, kids’ activities, live counters and Christmas music performances, creating an afternoon that feels abundant and full of cheer. An intimate Christmas Dinner at T&A on 25 December presents an
Asian-inspired set menu that moves beyond the traditional holiday classics, bringing in fresh, nuanced flavours for a festive evening that feels both relaxed and refined.

Pricing: Christmas Eve Dinner - 24 December, 7 PM–11 PM | From ₹3,500++ Christmas Day Brunch - 25 December, 12:30 PM–4:00 PM | ₹4,000++ (₹4,500++ with alcohol)
Christmas Dinner at T&A - 25 December, 7 PM onwards | ₹1,800++

For reservations/orders: +91 8087096932

The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas

As winter settles over the valley, The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas offers a full line-up of Christmas and Christmas Eve experiences. On 24th December, the afternoon begins with gingerbread house decoration and a handpan and sound healing session to set a calm, festive tone. From 4PM to 6PM, guests can craft rich, velvety hot chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows. The evening moves to Pebbles, the resort’s swim-up bar with Himalayan views, featuring global cuisine, finger foods, festive cocktails, and music, leading into the Christmas tree lighting and Santa’s arrival. The night concludes with guided stargazing under the clear Himalayan skies.

Christmas Day starts with a festive brunch from 12PM to 1PM, followed by hands-on terrarium-making and Art of Intuition painting workshops from 2PM to 4PM. Another festive sundowner at Pebbles sets the scene for the late afternoon, and the day ends with stargazing and a Christmas dinner under the stars, complemented by a seasonal, carefully curated menu, creating a festive celebration that is engaging, playful, and memorable.

For reservations & more details, please call: 01378354343

JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity

This Christmas, K3, New Delhi’s Food Theatre at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, presents expansive global dining designed for festive gatherings of every scale.

K3, New Delhi’s Food Theatre

The Christmas Eve Dinner on 24 December from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM brings an elegant festive soirée to Aerocity, with live carols setting the mood and a curated spread of seasonal favourites, celebratory specials and classic Christmas pours creating an evening that feels warm, refined and thoughtfully put together. Christmas is celebrated through
flavour-forward menus and the restaurant’s Asian, Indian and Mediterranean influences.

Pricing: Alcoholic ₹6500 | Non-Alcoholic ₹4800 | Kids ₹2400

An expansive Christmas Brunch 25 December from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM - where festive décor, live Christmas tunes and K3’s signature global selection come together for an afternoon that feels abundant and deeply seasonal. With generous stations, winter accents and a leisurely holiday vibe, it’s a fitting way to wrap up Christmas Day over a long, comforting meal.

Pricing: Alcoholic ₹6600 | Non-Alcoholic ₹4900 | Kids ₹2500 For reservations, call: +91 92895 80051

ADRIFT Kaya

ADRIFT Kaya at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity brings a Japanese, chef-led perspective to Christmas dining with a contemporary and sharply curated festive menu.

Festive Supper | 24 December

Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Pricing: À la carte | Minimum spend ₹7,700

The Festive Supper at ADRIFT Kaya presents a refined Christmas Eve experience, highlighting the season’s finest produce through layered, expressive flavours and careful presentation, complemented by a curated selection of celebratory wines and seasonal pours. This evening establishes a polished and precise start to the holiday celebrations, setting the stage for the vibrant energy of Christmas Day.

Kaya Christmas Lunch | 25 December

Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Pricing: À la carte | Minimum spend ₹7,700

The Kaya Christmas Lunch on 25 December offers a vibrant, modern festive luncheon. Shaped by ADRIFT Kaya’s expressive approach to Japanese cuisine and elevated sensory experience, the luncheon features colourful, carefully composed plates, artful presentation, and craft cocktails that complement the food and enhance the experience. The setting encourages relaxed enjoyment of each course, while the balanced interplay of textures, flavours, and seasonal ingredients creates a contemporary and celebratory holiday meal.

For reservations, call: +91 92895 80051

Trincas, Kolkata

Trincas celebrates its 98th Christmas with a nod to its rich legacy and iconic flavours. From Mr Trinca’s early days as a baker to Puri & Joshua turning it into a
pop-culture phenomenon in the 1960s, the brand has always told a story through its food.

This year, the spotlight is on Chimmoo Aunty’s legendary Chicken Curry, a fiery recipe born in the 1940s when Ellis Joshua and his family fled wartime Rangoon to Calcutta. Made from humble ingredients and infused with garlic and chilies, the curry became a cult favourite and now returns with premium cuts, keeping its original heat and spirit intact.

To balance the spice, Trincas presents “Christmas Cake”, a cocktail of spiced rum and sweet, fuzzy flavours reminiscent of Swiss confectioner Cinzio Trinca’s flair. These specials celebrate Calcutta’s storied past and Trincas’ enduring contribution to the city’s culinary landscape, with plenty of options for vegetarians, non-drinkers and those seeking milder tastes.

For reservations call: +9182402 59201

JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa

Christmas week at JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa begins on 22 December with the resort’s signature gingerbread house making and lobby décor session at Perch, amidst snow-kissed hills, crisp winter air and the warm hospitality of the resort.
Guests can enjoy a line-up of seasonal activities including stone painting, cookie decorating, the playful “Unwrap the Box” experience, a mocktail-making competition and a cosy hot chocolate class, all designed to bring families together. The heart of the celebrations, however, unfolds on 24 and 25 December.

Christmas Eve brings two of the resort’s most anticipated moments, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Perch Alfresco, followed by Santa’s arrival at Kachdi, setting the stage for a warm, celebratory Christmas Eve dinner.

Christmas Day on 25 December begins with an indulgent festive brunch across Wisteria and Kachdi, creating a relaxed, joyful start to the holiday. Together, these two days anchor the week, offering the most memorable highlights of the season while being beautifully supported by the resort’s thoughtfully curated activities before and after.

For reservations call: 0135 2635700, +91 7060211017