Christmas Day doesn’t have to be punctuated by rows over who’s peeled the most parsnips or whose turn it is to load the dishwasher. While it’s dubbed the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be the most stressful. Take the hassle out of hosting and avoid chaos in the kitchen and, instead, be waited on hand and foot at London’s most luxurious restaurants. 

Indulge in a gorgeous traditional feast with all the trimmings, joy and conviviality while letting someone else do the hard work. Or better yet, if you’ve never understood the point of turkey in the first place, go off-piste with an Indian-inspired fine dining feast, or an indulgent menu that nods to the Med. Here’s our guide to the best restaurants in London open on Christmas Day 2025.

Straits Kitchen at Pan Pacific London, Liverpool Street

Celebrate Christmas Day with all the trimmings at Pan Pacific London. On 25 December, Straits Kitchen will be on hand to serve up the most decadent of feasts at both lunch and dinner. Kick off the festive proceedings with amuse-bouche and starters including smoked salmon, slow-cooked chicken terrine and beetroot and goat’s cheese salad, followed by your choice of centrepieces of stuffed turkey, curried monkfish, dry-aged duck and mushroom Wellington. These mains are served alongside a plethora of side dishes including classic roast potatoes, creamy cauliflower cheese, pigs in blankets and seasonal greens. Save room a selection of desserts like traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce and pecan tart with white chocolate ganache, before concluding with warm mince pies.

From £135 per person, visit panpacific.com

The Landmark London, Marylebone

Eschew the traditional Christmas dinner for a lavish buffet on 25 December at The Landmark, complete with free-flowing Taittinger rosé champagne. Begin with a decadent array of lobster, langoustines, crevettes, caviar and blinis, smoked Scottish salmon and sushi before centrepiece mains of roasted bronze turkey, dry-aged beef fillet and wild mushroom and truffle en croûte, served alongside seasonal salads and sides. To finish, the dessert station is home to several seasonal creations, from chocolate yule logs and chestnut Mont Blanc to champagne trifle and gingerbread brûlée.

From £425 per person, visit landmarklondon.co.uk

Dovetale, Mayfair

This Christmas, Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair invites guests to celebrate with an elegant four-course festive menu crafted by chef Tom Sellers. Guests will be welcomed with warm hot brioche rolls served with whipped butter before the feast begins with a selection of seasonal starters, including poached lobster skewers, soy and whiskey cured salmon with pickled cucumber and apple, and a venison, pork and duck pâté en croûte.

For the main course, guests can choose from turkey, aged Dexter beef, or trout en croûte, each served with pigs in blankets, honey-roasted roots, spiced red cabbage, roasted Brussels sprouts, goose-fat roasties, cranberry jam, and rich gravy. Dovetale has also created a series of indulgent desserts available exclusively on 25 December, featuring spiced mandarin and cointreau trifle, Christmas sticky pudding, and a selection of Neal’s Yard cheeses. For plant-based diners, a four-course menu is also available, showcasing dishes such as celeriac and pear soup, smoked cauliflower steak, and spiced Christmas pudding.

From £225 per person, visit 1hotels.com

La Môme at The Berkeley, Knightsbridge

La Môme at The Berkeley will be bringing a taste of Provence and Italy to Knightsbridge when it opens on Christmas Day this year. Pick from an a la carte menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes that offer lighter alternatives to the classic British roast, starting with gravalax salmon with beetroot, citrus cream and blinis, and yellowtail carpaccio with avocado and kiwi. Sharing mains include beef Wellington with bordelaise sauce, spatchcock chicken stuffed with foie gras, chestnut, minced veal, sage, and dried fruits, or an unconventional but no less decadent lobster pasta and beef ravioli with black truffle. Desserts promise to impress, ranging from the classic Bûche de Noël with hazelnut dark chocolate and amarena cherries, available in a family-style portion for six, or indulge in a baked Alaska or the Christmas Exotic Globe – made with coconut cream, mango, and passion fruit – all to yourself. 

A minimum spend of £200 per guest on Christmas Day, visit the-berkeley.co.uk

Ekstedt at The Yard, Westminster

Experience a Scandinavian festive feast from Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt and his talented team at Ekstedt at The Yard with dishes cooked exclusively over an open fire using ancient Nordic cooking techniques. The seven-course meal begins with a trio of flame-kissed snacks and his signature flambadou oyster, before moving onto charcoal-grilled Cornish fish and juniper-smoked sirloin of beef. To close, a duo of desserts and Swedish sweets closes the meal with a touch of Scandi magic.

From £140 per person, visit ekstedtattheyard.com

Rails at Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross

For a festive feast bound to impress family and friends, head to modern brasserie, Rails, in King’s Cross. Pair your glass of Nyetimber with lobster gateaux or game and pistachio terrine to start, followed by turkey with sage and apricot stuffing, roast sirloin of beef, pan-fried monkfish, or wild mushroom and delica pumpkin pithivier. Finish with festive treats such as Christmas pudding, Mont Blanc, dark chocolate and coffee opera cake, or cheese – all followed by mince pies and tea (if you have room).

From £115 per person, visit railslondon.com

Mauro Colagreco at The OWO, Whitehall

Inside the five-star Raffles London at The OWO hotel, Mauro Colagreco’s eponymous restaurant will be serving a special six-course tasting menu on Christmas Day. The feast begins with citrus and poached Scottish langoustine with mooli noodles, followed by spiced apple and pigeon ravioli and grilled Cornish monkfish, finished with sauce matelote and a long pepper emulsion. Hearty mains of pumpkin mince pie, featuring English wagyu short rib, squash, yoghurt, and Sturia caviar, or chestnuts with Rhug Estate deer, accompanied by date and brandy sauce, form the centrepieces before concluding with the decadent pear panettone.

From £295 per person, visit raffles.com

The Hari, Belgravia

For an Italian take on traditional British festivities, The Hari’s flagship restaurant, Il Pampero, will serve a Christmas Day menu centred around pasta. Featuring an array of playful dishes served in a family-style spread such as pumpkin and ricotta tortelloni and beetroot gnocchi and gorgonzola sauce, main course options range from line-caught sea bass to pumpkin, mushroom and ricotta Wellington. For those craving a traditional element, enjoy the Tacchino Natalizo: a flavourful turkey roulade with Italian sausage stuffing. Plus, Christmas pudding has been replaced by panettone, served with a crème anglaise and gingerbread tiramisu. Bellissimo.

From £125 per person, visit thehari.com

Pavyllon London, Mayfair

Situated within Four Seasons Park Lane, French chef Yannick Alleno has curated a decadent Christmas Day menu blending Gallic flavours with his signature Michelin-starred flair. The six-course menu features a flurry of stand-out dishes including delicate black truffle and spinach ravioli, perfectly steamed scallop with shiso and a show-stopping aged beef Rossini, crowned with seared foie gras. Bon appétit!

From £350 per person, visit fourseasons.com

The Connaught Grill, Mayfair

Mayfair’s renowned historic grill room, The Connaught Grill, will mark Christmas with a four-course festive feast curated by executive chef Ramiro Martinez Lafuente. Expect Christmas classics with a modern twist, including warm devilled eggs with caviar and sourdough, roasted Cornish scallop with Brussell sprouts and Norfolk turkey crown with all the trimmings. To finish, indulge in Christmas pudding with cognac custard. 

From £300 per person, visit the-connaught.co.uk

The Wolseley, Piccadilly

Staying true to tradition, The Wolseley will once again be open on Christmas Day with a special menu of festive classics, including the finest smoked salmon to start and turkey with all the trimmings. Open from 11.30am until 4.30pm, dine on a series of delicious dishes including heritage beetroot salad with goats’ curd, Norfolk roast bronze turkey served with roast potatoes, apricot and pistachio stuffing, pigs in blankets, buttered Brussels sprouts and cranberry jus, and a vegetarian option of baked cauliflower gratin. To finish, desserts include The Wolseley Christmas Pudding with brandy butter or a fig and apple sticky toffee pudding with Baileys ice cream, followed by coffee or tea and mince pies.

From £90 per person, visit thewolseley.com

Langan’s Brasserie, Mayfair

Having impressed even the most discerning of diners since 1976, Langan’s will be open on Christmas Day this year to offer a festive feast like no other. Available from 1pm, start with a selection of canapés, including aged comté and truffle gougères, confit duck and cranberry croquettes, and smoked salmon and caviar blinis. To follow, there are a range of exquisite starters to choose from, such as foie gras terrine with toasted brioche, scallop gratin with brown shrimps and wild mushroom parfait with melba toast.

Mains include the traditional festive roast, including roasted Norfolk bronze turkey or rib of beef, both accompanied by pigs in blankets, honey-roast parsnips, chestnuts, brussels sprouts, and Yorkshire pudding. Seafood lovers can opt for the roast turbot with celeriac or lobster thermidor for a decadent alternative. To finish, the dessert selection includes classic Christmas pudding with brandy custard, flourless chocolate cake or an indulgent Eggnog custard tart.

From £185 per person, visit langansbrasserie.com

The Cinnamon Club, across London

Spice up Christmas Day at The Cinnamon Club, where executive chef Vivek Singh presents a vibrant festive menu in the heart of Westminster. Four courses of bold flavours include Keralan lobster soup, roast goose breast with sesame tamarind sauce, slow-braised lamb raan and garam masala Christmas pudding. For equally flavourful celebrations, Christmas Day menus are also available at sister restaurants Cinnamon Bazaar (Covent Garden and Richmond) and Cinnamon Kitchen (The City and Battersea), with prices beginning from £75.

From £150 per person, visit cinnamonclub.com

Theo Randall at InterContinental Park Lane, Mayfair

Fancy pasta on Christmas Day? Gather all the family to enjoy a five-course Italian feast with a glass of champagne or a negroni this year. The menu, created by acclaimed Italian chef Theo Randall, includes plates of fresh burrata with grilled marinated red peppers, ravioli filled with Dorset blue lobster in a shellfish broth, and filetto di manzo: a beef fillet wrapped in coppa di parma with roast heritage carrots and amarone sauce verde. A selection of Italian cheeses and panettone bread pudding with vin santo ice cream conclude the meal. 

From £155 per person, visit theorandall.com

Claridge’s Restaurant, Mayfair

A Mayfair must-visit, Claridge’s Restaurant is the place to celebrate the festive season with groups small or large. The team has curated indulgent menus for both Christmas Day lunch (£550 per person) and evening (£325 per person), using the finest locally-sourced ingredients. Highlights include foie gras and confit duck terrine with grape and hazelnut relish and toasted brioche, and truffle risotto with white onion cream, before mains of Norfolk turkey breast, venison Wellington and Shetland halibut with all the trimmings. For dessert, expect Claridge’s Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, and apple crumble with vanilla ice cream.

From £325 per person, visit claridges.co.uk

Bébé Bob and Bob Bob Ricard, Soho

Bob Bob Ricard – the opulent Soho mainstay that launched a thousand Instagram posts with its ‘press for champagne’ buttons – will open on Christmas Day with a menu you’re unlikely to forget in a hurry. Indulge in Jerusalem artichoke veloute with golden truffle croquette, roasted venison loin with chestnut, smoked bacon lardons and kale and conclude with brandy créme anglaise.

Bob Bob’s little sister, Bébé Bob, will also open again on Christmas Day this year after a successful sell-out in 2023. One of the most glamorous spots for rotisserie chicken in the capital, alongside fine wine and champagne, Bébé boasts a Gatsby-esque decor reminiscent of the 1920s. Kick off the big day with a dégustation of three caviars before crispy chicken schnitzel and expertly-crafted cocktails.

From £125 per person, visit bobbobricard.com

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