The best christmas lunches in Delhi

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Although celebrations reach a crescendo by Christmas Eve, nothing spells cheer like a hearty Christmas feast on Christmas day. Whet your appetite by browsing through a handful of set lunch or Christmas brunch menus offered by some of the city’s best restaurants—they’re more affordable than the ones the night before, and you won’t have to brave the winter fog getting there—that will plough you with traditional and innovative Christmas specials to warm your tummy and your soul.

One of the best places to enjoy Christmas brunches in Delhi is Olive Bar & Kitchen. A popular haunt of Delhi’s swish and well-heeled dwellers, restaurateur A D Singh’s successful venture is located in the plush Mehrauli area. The whitewashed walls, the chic Mediterranean interiors, the location (by the Qutub Minar) and a delectable menu of to slow-roasted turkey and a banana-raisin mince pie with delightful musical notes being played in the background are the ideal ingredients for a perfect Christmas Day lunch on a sunny afternoon.

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Unlike the typical mushrooming dine-out joints in the city, B-Bar is a no-frills spot right inside the premises of South Delhi’s posh Select City Walk Mall in Saket district. B-Bar has all your Christmas feast needs covered with its menu comprising the turkey ballotine and the honey-glazed pork that come accompanied with brightly coloured cocktails. The Xmas special meal is best finished with a serving of the house-special pudding made and served by the pro chef.

On the other hand, right in the heart of central Delhi, at the cosy Imperial Hotel, you can take pleasure in a traditional Christmas meal in less than Rs. 5000. The resident Santa greets the guests with delight in the lobby, and ushers them to the interiors beautifully decked in the Xmas paraphernalia. With the setting and ambiance so perfect, the meal bit automatically falls into place. Dig into a mouth-watering spread of turkey, freshly sourced Scottish salmon and a delightful dessert.

Last but not the least is Le Bistro Du Parc. Seek this place for a heartwarming Yuletide lunch. This place has earned a special niche in the market and among the food-loving crowd of the capital for many good reasons. First, it has culinary gems on its menu and second comes the environment. Excellent service is another cool factor of the resto. The décor and the background music are no less charismatic. All these aspects testify the fact that you can hardly go wrong when choosing Le Bistro Du Parc for a typical Xmas day lunch. Go for their special Gourmet Lunch.

Savour our guide below for full details on an ideal Christmas celebration in Delhi.