Christmas is right around the corner, and the festivities have already begun, as you can see the markets light up with fairy lights and Christmas décor, while the bakeries are lined up with a variety of fruit cakes and baked goodies to indulge in the holiday season. After all, Christmas is the time to enjoy and forget about calorie count. And it is also the time to celebrate together with friends and family over a sumptuous meal. If you, too, are planning the same this Christmas in Kolkata, this list of spectacular places with Christmas menus is perfect to bond over with your loved ones.
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La Soiree
La Soiree, an immersive fine-dining and lounge destination that combines global cuisines with cutting-edge mixology, has recently given Calcutta's food and beverage industry a luxurious new location, just in time for Christmas. The 4,000 square foot property, which is owned by Priyansh Agarwal, strikes a balance between warmth and silent luxury. The venue offers world-class cocktails, international lounge food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and French-inspired interior design by Gauri Khan. La Soirée's unique X-Mas Premier Night this Christmas Eve sets the tone for a joyous day out. Mixologist Aman Dua and chef Samantha Chakraborty create inventive cocktails that you can toast to! Tropical rum-mango drinks, warm masala chai, and cucumber-curry leaf tequila are examples of cocktails that combine traditional flavours with entertaining twists. The starters include crispy calamari with lemon-dill tahina, juicy buttermilk fried chicken with green chilli aioli, and crunchy lotus stem with sriracha BBQ and avocado cream. Cosy dim lunch swimming in a coconut with wild mushrooms Tom Kha, Rosso Al Burrata, Tartufo, or stacked house special pizzas are also popular. The desserts are the star of the Christmas menu with Molten chocolate, nolen gur cheesecake, and tiramisu.
Address: 234/3A, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020
Timings: 12 PM - 2 AM
Price: ₹2,000 - ₹3,000 for two
For Reservations: Call on 8282803330
JW Marriott Kolkata
JW Marriott boasts of a spectacular outdoor infinity pool that offers unparalleled views of the city’s skyline. The poolside here is perfect for charming sundowners and Christmas brunches. The JW Kitchen is making Christmas enjoyable and hassle-free. A festive Christmas brunch and dinner featuring international tastes and live cooking stations is going to be held at the all-day eating spot. It will be a traditional Christmas fare with delicious sweets, upbeat music, and comfortable festive décor, for a carefree, enjoyable holiday feast.
Address: 4A, JBS Haldane Ave, Tangra, Kolkata, West Bengal 700105
Timings: 12:30 PM – 04:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: ₹2,249++(Non-Alcoholic) and ₹3499++(Alcoholic)
For Reservations: +91 33 6633 0000
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Olive Café & Bar
At Olive Café & Bar, Christmas is all about festive snugness. Classic dishes like Mushroom Pâté with Melba toast, Strawberry & Burrata with roasted strawberries and Pork Sausage Rolls are served first on the special holiday menu, along with a nostalgic Prawn Cocktail. With a Ratatouille Wellington, spinach and ricotta-filled Conchiglioni Pasta, creamy Butternut Squash Risotto, and a slow-braised Lamb Shank served with saffron couscous as the holiday highlight, the main courses feel particularly winter-ready. Desserts like a warm Sticky Toffee Pudding and a Black Forest Yule Log are reminiscent of Christmas. Pair these up with seasonal cocktails, such as the spiced Rummin' Reindeer and the gingerbread-led Ginger Bells, and you have a top-notch Christmas lunch plan in Kolkata.
Address: 6th Floor, 40, Shakespeare Sarani, Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017
Timings: 19 December - 29 December, 12 PM - 12 AM
Price: ₹2,000
Veneto Bar & Kitchen
The restaurant is hosting Festival d'Inverno, a menu focused on holiday comfort and seasonal ingredients, giving Kolkata an Italian Christmas feast. The restaurant, well-known for its wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas, emphasises slow-cooked warmth and seasonal indulgence. Vegetarian dishes like cheddar-crusted broccoli, aubergine rolls stuffed with ricotta, Florentine pizza, grilled asparagus wrapped in phyllo, and a substantial vegetable risotto are all part of the Christmas menu. Highlights for non-vegetarians include grilled Kolkata bhekti with garlic and olive oil pasta, herb chicken wrapped in bacon, prawns with Moroccan-style couscous, and Veneto's smoked chicken pizza. Mulled wine and winter cocktails add to the festive atmosphere, and a mixed berry cheesecake completes the meal, making it a comfortable location for city Christmas dining.
Address: 375, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, South City Complex, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068
Timings: 12 PM - 11 PM
Price: ₹700 onwards
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The LaliT Great Eastern
Home to the city's oldest bakery, LaliT’s Christmas celebrations focus on cuisine and simple enjoyment at Alfresco. A sumptuous Christmas Eve buffet on December 24 sets the tone with live music and mulled wine. On December 25, there is a large Christmas brunch that is terrific for a leisurely, joyous afternoon. It has been specially curated for one and all, without any discrimination. The menu includes Roasted turkey, Maple and Bourbon Smoked Pork, Mulled Wine and Still Wine and so much more! There will also be a live band making your Christmas Eve Dinner more joyous! On December 31, there will be a New Year's Eve buffet with sparkling wine and live music. On January 1, there will be a laid-back New Year's brunch. So, if you have no plan yet, grab a table at the LaliT Great Eastern in Kolkata, this Christmas. Plus, it's a little hard to believe a bakery that has been there for nearly 180 years is still kept up with the same appearance!
Address: Dalhousie Square 1, 2,3, Old Court House St, Ward Number 1, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001
Timings: 12 PM onwards
Price: ₹ 2,599 for two