Where to get the best Christmas brunch in Bangalore, Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai

Options range from a pan-Asian Christmas spread to truffles from Spain, classics like Yule Logs, and newer recipes. (Photo by Dana Tentis via Pexels)

Christmas is a great time to gather with loved ones and enjoy a delicious meal together. Brunches can be good fun for the entire family when there's a bit of a chill in the air, and the days are still shorter than the nights. With that in mind, here's a curated list of Christmas brunches to try in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Goa:

BANGALORE

Lapis and Wabi Sabi, Bangalore

Sister restaurants Lapis (​​multi-cuisine) and Wabi Sabi (fine-dining Asian) are offering a feast of traditional holiday favourites, from maple-glazed ham, winter pies and roasts to Wabi Sabi’s chef Randy’s sushi and dim sums. Additional specials include Yule Logs, Christmas Pudding, and Stollen Bread.

GOA

Sala da Pranzo, Goa

Sala da Pranzo Goa is an all-day dining restaurant at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa in Benaulim, South Goa. It serves a range of cuisines, including Indian, Pan-Asian, and European. The eatery features chic interiors with expansive windows that offer spectacular views of the lush gardens.
On Christmas day, the restaurant is hosting a Masquerade Brunch, including their signature dishes and festive specials along with live musical performances.

DELHI

Baoshuan, New Delhi

Baoshuan is an upscale Chinese restaurant at The Oberoi hotel. For Christmas brunch, the restaurant’s Michelin-starred chef Andrew Wong has whipped up a menu of dim sums and pastries. Make your way to this eatery if you’re looking for a distinctive Asian Christmas brunch.

INJA x Camillo’s, New Delhi

INJA and Camillo’s, sister dining destinations, have curated a Christmas brunch with a blend of traditional favourites and newer creations. On the menu are dishes like Filet Mignon, Roast Chicken, Wild Mushroom and Burrata Pizza, Aachari Fish Maki Roll and Gobi 65 Maki Roll. The eateries will be hosting live musical performances as well.

Cafe De Flora, New Delhi

A Parisian-inspired restaurant, Cafe De Flora is an insta-worthy venue in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Presently, the beautiful eatery is adorned with twinkling lights and awe-inspiring Christmas decorations that will transport you to European Christmas markets. Additionally, the eatery is serving traditional Christmas treats including Rum Cake, Hot Chocolate and Grilled Chicken and Cottage Cheese.

MUMBAI

​​Gallops, Mumbai

Nestled in the heart of South Mumbai, in ​​​​​​Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Gallops and Gallops' Al Fresco offer a unique dining ambiance with festive decorations amid verdant racing tracks. For the holiday season, the restaurant’s culinary team have whipped up classics such as Lobster Thermidor, Maple Glazed Ham, Christmas Roast Turkey, Melanzane Parmigiana, Festive Fondue, Christmas Pudding and Pecan Pie.

La Loca Maria, Mumbai

Chef Manuel Olveira recently unveiled La Loca Maria’s Black Truffle Menu for the festive season. The black winter truffles, also known as ‘La Trufa Negra,’ are sourced from Spain. Also available on Christmas day, the menu features dishes like Truffled Baked Brie, Cacio e Pepe Tartufo, Morels and Truffle Risotto, Norwegian Salmon Tartar and Apple Strawberry Cereal Dessert. Don’t miss their Christmas special cocktails!

Amazonia, Mumbai

Located in Bandra Kurla Complex, this whimsical new eatery has set up a live Turkey Stall that serves dishes like Turkey Tacos, Turkey Pizza and BBQ Pulled Turkey Sliders. The eatery’s mixologists have added a range of Christmas-themed cocktails and mocktails such as the Snow Man, Candy Stick, My Wish, Santa My Friend, and Merry Christmas.

Silly, Mumbai

Founder Karan Nohria has transformed Silly into a festive Gingerbread House—with enchanting gingerbread house facades, twinkling lights, and cosy corners. Furthermore, chef Gaurav Gidwani has curated a Christmas-inspired menu, including the Roasted Root Veggies Salad, Grilled Pork Skewers with Orange and Maple Gastrique, Filo Wrapped Baked Brie, and Christmas Plum Cake.
​​O Pedro, Mumbai

To ring in the year-end festivities, this crowd-favourite eatery has launched a special menu known as ‘Twelve Days Of Christmas.’ This new offering includes Goan-Portuguese Christmas specials, festive cocktails and sinful desserts. Try the Pork Belly Vindaloo, Roasted Lamb Chops, Portuguese Chouriço Bread, Seafood Bhakri, Chicken Cafreal, Mama Beryl’s Christmas Pulao, ​​Pedro’s Chicken Pot Pie and Nana’s Christmas Cake.

Foo, Mumbai

Who said Christmas brunch can’t be Asian? For Christmas, the eatery is offering a festive brunch spread that boasts a variety of dishes, including their signature dishes such as Smoked Chicken Salad, Nikkei Avocado Uramaki, Cottage Cheese Dumplings, Hong Yu Water Chestnut Wontons, Foo Yellow Curry and Foo Blue Butter Japanese Fried Rice.