Usher in the festivities with a host of celebratory indulgences, culinary offerings and gourmet treats across restaurants.

1. Taj City Centre Gurugram

Ring in the festive cheer with celebratory offerings at Culina 44. Enjoy a sumptuous feast themed for the occasion offering global and local flavours, classic cocktails, live music and a scintillating ambiance.

CHRISTMAS EVE FEAST

INR 2500 plus taxes per guest

INR 3500 plus taxes per guest with a selection of International and Indian spirits

December 24, 2020 | 1900 - 2245 Hours

CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

INR 3250 plus taxes per guest

INR 4000 plus taxes per guest with a selection of International and Indian spirits

December 25, 2020 | 1230 - 1530 Hours

For enquiries, orders and reservation contact Amrit Kumar at +91 9740248775/ +91 124 6673000 or amrit.kumar@tajhotels.com

2. Christmas brunch at Olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra

Olive Bar and Kitchen, Bandra, the Olive Group's flagship property, is offering a one-day-only, Christmas-special, bottomless brunch for the festive season, which will be served on December 25, 2020. To kickstart your meal, you can choose from a wide range of offerings from the Grazing Board menu with dishes like Christmas Salad; Mixed Bean Salad; Hummus with Crackers, Pita and Lavash and lots more. The Appetizers menu features hits like Brie & Caramelised Onion Puffs; Warm Asparagus & Brussel Sprouts sauteed in miso butter; Lamb Meatballs served with cranberry sauce; Bacon Wrapped Sausages; Fried Fish Fingers and much more.

Guests can also sample a range of special festive cocktails like Sparkling Cosmo, citron-infused vodka, cranberry juice and sparkling wine; Yule, part vodka, part cider, part Ginger beer, lime juice and garnished with an apple wedge; Gin Mimosa, part beefeater, part orange juice, topped with Champagne; Maple Fashioned, whiskey, maple syrup, orange twist poured over cubed ice.

The Christmas special brunch will be served at Olive on December 25, 2020, between 12 PM to 3:30 PM only. For more information and to make reservations: Tel: +91 22 4340 8229, olivebarandkitchen.com,

3. Special: Qualia offers a two-day only, festive a-la-carte menu

If you're in the mood to dress up and dine out this Christmas, visit Qualia as Chef Rahul Akerkar and his team have very lovingly put together an a-la-carte, traditional Christmas menu. Serving on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, the menu will be available for dine-in guests who wish to visit the restaurant, as well as via delivery.

Diners can kick-off their meal with nibbles like Empanadas stuffed with onion, kale, brie and chimichurri; and Pork Belly Biscuit, with jalapeno whipped feta, Jack Daniel's honey cider glaze, pickled cucumber. The small plates menu features dishes like Shaved Turnip Salad, goat's milk yoghurt, grapefruit, mixed greens in chilli caramel dressing; and Smoked Duck Breast, fennel, pickled beets, frisee, burnt orange vinaigrette.

The main course menu features heartier plates that include Wild Rice and Kidney Bean Porchetta, served with charred onion puree, stout stewed mushrooms, baby carrots; Lemon Ricotta Casoncelli, with caramelized zucchini, pecan nuts, mint, brown butter, parmesan; Turkey Porchetta with stuffing, charred onion puree, fermented cranberry, winter vegetables; and Crispy Duck Leg Confit with Assamese pumpkin oambal, braised radish, pickled green peppercorn jus. The special Christmas a la carte menu at Qualia is available for dine-in dinner as well as home delivery e on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, 2020.

To make a reservation or to order your meal in advance call +91-7304586862, or order online via Thrive Now.

Address: World Crest, Ground Floor, Lodha, 402, Tulsi Pipe Road

4. Christmas Celebrations at India Grill, Hilton Garden Inn, New Delhi/Saket

Let the bells jingle and get into the festive mood at India Grill, Hilton Garden Inn, New Delhi/Saket and enjoy live carol singing while you relish the lip-smacking Christmas special spread, unlimited handcrafted concoctions, personalized service with all precautions and much more to look forward to.

Step in at India Grill and make this Christmas memorable with your family and indulge yourself in sumptuous spread of Christmas buffet exclusively curated by Executive Chef Vineet Bahuguna . The lavish buffet includes lemon grass scented lamb ball with bbq sauce, Grilled Fish with leeks and caper Confit, Jahangiri Murg, Hyderabadi mirchi ka Salan, Ice plum cake, Blueberry cheese cake and many more.

AT: India Grill, Hilton Garden Inn, New Delhi/ Saket

For Reservations: 9811256642

Price: ? 2,499++ onwards Per couple

Timings: 7:30 PM Onwards; Duration: 24th & 25th December 2020

5. Christmas Treat at RYU

The festival of joy Christmas is here and it's time to celebrate and indulge in some soul-warming foods and keep up with the festive spirit around. Food is a very important part of Christmas celebrations and there is plenty to enjoy during the festivities. If you are looking forward to celebrating this merry festival with full fervour, come and celebrate at RYU with a special offering 25 per cent discount on Ala-Carte bill.

Make your Christmas merrier with your friends and family at RYU on 24th & 25th December.

What- Christmas Treat at RYU

Where- RYU Bar, 32nd Milestone

When- 24th & 25th December, 2020

Timing- 12 noon to 12 am

Offer: 25 per cent discount on Ala-Carte bill

For Reservation call- 0124 4000008

6. Christmas Special Lunch at Soul City

With Christmas finally, here, it's time for Carols, lights, gifts and lots of drool-worthy food. Gather with loved ones and make merry over a yuletide feast with festive preparations like Roast Turkey and favourites from around Asia to zing up your Xmas this year. The themed buffet will feature much loved Asian and European dishes with live cooking stations of Bibimbap, Khao suey, Dimsums, Christmassy mocktails, cocktails and live music to get you in the spirit of the season. And kids, don't forget to take a traditional photo next to the GingerBread House for the family album!

Where: Soul City, Oakwood Premier Prestige

When: Dec 25, 2020

Price: Non-Alcoholic @ 1800 AI, Alcoholic @ 2500 AI & Sparkling @ 3000 AI

For more information call: +91-80-22348888

7. The Leela Ambience offers a scintillating staycation

Revel in the holiday spirit with your loved ones by indulging in a much-deserved break in this challenging year. The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel is looking forward to indulging you with a special, safe and hassle-free experience.

Where: The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Maharaja Surajmal Road, Delhi

When: December 24 to December 25, 2020

What: Scintillating Staycation Packages starting at INR 13999 AI.

Early Bird Offer: Special discount of 15 per cent for reservations made before 18th December with discount code is XMASEB15

For more details and reservations, please call: +91 8130990844 | +91 8130990944

8. 1522 Bar and Kitchen

If you want to enjoy Christmas with your loved one over a candlelight dinner, under the starry sky, as a musician plays a soft melody, then look no further than 1522 Bar and Kitchen. In a city that's starved of space, 1522 offers a rare open-to-sky dining experience that's away from the din of the city, while still being at its heart. It's a modern-Indian love affair of a menu, offering a wide range of Christmas dishes. 1552 Bar and kitchen is just the perfect place to fulfill your desire of eating a perfect Christmas meal with a modern touch. So head there now!

What : Christmas Menu

Where : 1522 Bar and Kitchen

When : 24th December 2020 to 1st January 2021

9. Esora

Esora unveils its Christmas special cocktail menu that not only comprises its unique cocktails but also packs in some surprises with every sip! The limited period menu offers a scintillating choice of Cocktails such as Driven snow martini, Red nose reindeer, Winter Sangria, Christmas green dream, Snow ball, Santa baby and Old man's girlfriend. The Christmas Special Cocktails at Esora is a great way to raise a toast to the perfect Christmas celebration.

What : Christmas Special Cocktails

Where : Esora

When : 21st to 31st December

10. Mad Over Donuts

Christmas Donuts

Christmas Donuts

Imagine that cute Santa face or a lovely Christmas tree as donuts for your Christmas celebrations! Mad Over Donuts e India's most-loved donut brand e is here to delight you with such amazing gourmet donuts designed exclusively for Christmas! Prepared using some of the best ingredients and love, connoisseurs of dark chocolate, strawberries, white chocolate, and green buttercream are sure to feel an absolute sense of joy enjoying the amazing combination of varied exotic flavors.

What: Christmas Special Donuts

Where: Across Mad Over Donuts

When: 12th December to 3rd January

11. CHRISTMAS SPECIALS AT KAMPAI

Christmas is the most beautiful time of the year and we at Kampai are curating a truly unique and festive experience. A special Christmas menu, a live saxophonist and food tapping music along with festive decor will make it an unforgettable experience. The Chefs have curated the most special menu where in you can choose between the variety of Soups, Salads and Dimsums.

Where: Kampai- 02, Ground Floor, Worldmark 1, Aerocity, New Delhi,

When: Dec 25, 2020

Price: Rs 2999 and Rs 3999 plus taxes

For more information call: +918527101513, +919319274015

12. EAT-DRINK- MERRY e MONEY HEIST THEME AND GIN GARDEN AT MOLECULE

Christmas at Molecule, Green Park will be hearty affair, which will start from 24th December, and the celebrations will last till the Gin Garden event at Molecule. Starting with the performance of Celebrity DJ ATIS on 24th Dec with the exclusive elaborate menu of food and drinks, one can expect the prettiest decoration at Molecule for Christmas. 25th Dec e Molecule will be dressed up in the theme of Money Heist.

Packages starts at Rs 1800++

MOLECULE GREEN PARK- A 3, 2nd Floor, Green Park Main Road, Green Park, New Delhi, +918448480963, +918448480964

13. EXOTIC COCKTAILIA AT PLUM BY BENTCHAIR

Priyank Sukhija says that The merry spirit of holiday season is all set to arrive at Plum By Bent Chair- Aerocity & Janpath, this Christmas, to turn it #Plumazing, because nobody does it better than us when it's about a vivacious experience of happiness. Witness the charm of eccentricity and the quirk of colorful hues as you dwell in the season of festivity with Santa and Plum by Bent Chair over Pan Asian delicacies. Plum by Bentchair is introducing some special Cocktails coupled with Exotic treats.

Packages starting at Rs 2000 onwards.

Dec 24 | Thursday | 7 PM Onward

Plum by Bent Chair Delhi - The Walk, Worldmark 2, Aerocity

Reserve your evening with us: 7303156444, 7303157444

Plum by Bent Chair Lutyens - Janpath Reserve your Christmas with us: 8130126000

14. CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH DANZA AT DIABLO

Make this Christmas all about magnificent vibes and stellar music as Diablo - Mehrauli invites you for a groovy night with Danza in the city. What makes it even more special is that Techpanda X Kenzani will be showcasing their album on Christmas Eve to turn it into an unforgettable night with mesmerizing music. While you sway, we make sure you feel welcomed with our Modern Middle Eastern delicacies. The true flavour of Mediterranean cuisine paired with handcrafted artisanal cocktails adds to the overall experience and is perfect way to make your Christmas Merrier.

Dec 24 | Thursday | 7 PM Onward

Address: H-05, Diablo Quota Garden, 12, Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030

Phone number: 09319301333

15. CHRISTMAS SPECIALS AT L'OPERA

L'Opera is excited to welcome the magical season by indulging in the Christmas spirit at its outlets, across Delhi NCR and Dehradun, decorated for the occasion and offering an impressive array of seasonal festive products. L'Opera is bringing back its classic selection of products encompassing Buches (Yule log), Chocolates, Panettone, Christmas Pudding, Biscuits, Plum Cake, Alpine Nut Cake, Galette des Rois as well as a signature Toffee Sauce to relish with the Christmas Pudding and other festive specialities. Buche (Yule log) is a traditional dessert served during the pre-Christmas dinners and luncheons and on Christmas Eve in France and in neighbouring countries. It is made of a delicate sponge-type cake and rolled up, looking like a log. L'Opera offers the Buche (Yule log) in four variants: the traditional Coffee Buche the much-loved Black Forest, the indispensable Passion Fruit & Chocolate and the youthful Red Velvet variant. L'Opera unique Alpine Nut Cake is a must try this year. It combines a crunchy biscuit with nuts enrobed in caramel, making it the perfect delicacy to enjoy in the chilly winter weather along with a warm cup of tea, coffee or L'Opera signature hot chocolate.

16. FONDUE SPECIALS FOR CHRISTMAS AT CAFE DELHI HEIGHTS

Cafe Delhi Heights is celebrating Christmas with very famous by intro 'Fondue Menu' and complementing it with some hot beverages. Fondue is melted cheese served in a ceramic pot over a little stove with various bread or veggies to dip so while keeping the tradition alive CDH has added an Indian twist in the menu. One can enjoy variants of Fondue like Chocolate Fondue, Cheese fondue and the very new Spinach fondue, a north Indian winter delight. This is to serve the taste of Saag and Makki ki roti (corn bread), platted with mushroom, cottage cheese and baby potato.

At Cafe Delhi Heights in Delhi- NCR

17. CHRISTMAS SPECIALS AT FRICTION, THE DRINKERY

Tarun Hassija, owner Friction-The Drinkery says that " Christmas is celebrated like any other big festival in India now. We are getting ready with the right decor including Christmas trees, starry decorations and accessories that fit & get along the merry making vibe. We at Friction are giving away superb packages for people to celebrate the eve with us". With the Music as the theme of events on 24th and 25th, Friction is set to celebrate the power of Women with DJ Akanksha Popli and DJ Gouri performing on 24th and 25th Dec at Friction.

At Friction, The Drinkery- sco 29, Sector 29, Gurugram, Haryana 122001, : 088008 11667

18. Christmas Cheer at Glasshouse, Hilton Garden Inn

Christmas Eve is one of the grandest festivals of the world which is celebrated on 24th Dec. At Glasshouse - Hilton Garden Inn, Gurgaon Baani Square, you will find an elaborate buffet spread curated by Sous Chef, Mukesh Kumar which includes delectable dishes.

At: Glasshouse, Hilton Garden Inn, Gurgaon/Baani Square

For Reservations: +91 8800094029

Date: 24th December 2020, Dinner

Price: INR 1500++ Per Person; INR 750++ Per Kid (Below 12 years)

Timings: 7:30 PM Onwards

Date e 25th December,2020, Lunch

Price e INR 999++ Per person; INR 499++ Per kid

Timing e 12:30 pm onwards

19. Delhi Pavilion, Sheraton

Delhi Pavilion is for foodies who love to eat their hearts out. The specialty restaurant, located in Saket offers North Indian and Continental cuisines in the most flavorful way served to you. The key thing about this place is its picturesque ambiance that caters to different sections of people of varied tastes and preferences. The lavish buffet and a special Sunday Brunch for the foodies are additions to the platter that make you drool.

Offer: Christmas (25th Dec) Lunch & Dinner at INR 2021 + tax

20. The Leela Ambience

Spectra - The Leela Ambience is an exclusive, fine dining experience located on the lobby level with a breath-taking aura and feel, this multi-cuisine fine dining offers all, a veritable treat of international cuisines cooked ea la minute' through its interactive kitchens. Three private dining rooms and innumerable nooks and corners in this landmark brand has metamorphosed into more than a mere all-day diner. Spectra is a premium dining to cheers on special occasions.

Offer: Flat 30% off to Dineout Passport Members on 24th December - Dinner and 25th December - Brunch

21. Social Kitchen - Holiday Inn Kolkata

Social Kitchen comes under the big roof of Holiday Inn Hotels. You get to savor a sumptuous buffet paired up with some global cuisines at this all-day dining restaurant. The delectable dishes in Indian, Asian and European cuisines in the relaxed and vibrant ambiance of Social Kitchen Social make your day.

Offer: Flat 25 per cent Off to Dineout Passport Members on

24th December: Brunch and Dinner

25th December : Brunch and Dinner

26th December : Brunch and Dinner

27th December : Brunch and Dinner

22. Caraway Kitchen, Conrad Bengaluru

Caraway Kitchen is a Fine Dining restaurant with a bright and elegant ambience. The restaurant serves Continental cuisine and the exclusive and premium menu offers an excellent range of dishes and drinks to choose from.

Offer: Flat 15 per cent off on festive dishes

15 per cent off on Conrad's special wines

15 per cent off on christmas delights

Source - IANS