Christmas is coming and whether your plans involve a sit-down dinner with the family, a catch-up with old friends or brunch with relatives, it deserves to be celebrated with joy and merriment. That's what we're here for. Take a look at our list of restaurants to dine at and eateries to order from in Mumbai to make Christmas 2024 celebrations merry and bright.
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12 Eateries And Bakeries In Mumbai To Order At Home For Christmas
1. The Baker's Dozen
Gifting sweets is a beloved Christmas tradition, and The Baker's Dozen is here to make it even more festive. This holiday season, The Baker's Dozen Christmas Special Products combine the magic of tradition with irresistible flavors. They include The Baker's Dozen Christmas Plum Cake, gingerbread cookies, shortbread cookies and Christmas cupcakes. With every bite, these treats are sure to spread joy and festive cheer.
2. Deliciae
Deliciae's Christmas cakes capture the true essence of holiday sweetness. Ranging from a Berry Biscoff Christmas Cake to a Chocolate Yule Log to a Glazed Plum Cake, there is a delightful contrast of flavours and textures. These festive treats will make a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for your holiday celebrations.
3. Paul & Mike
The brand's award-winning creation, the Milk Chocolate Coated Salted Capers, will lend the holiday with sweetness that has a gourmand salty twist to finish. This extraordinary treat marries the unique pairing of flavors and textures; umami and salty against caramelly and sweet, with crunchy capers contrasting creamy milk chocolate.
4. Bombay Baking Company
Christmas at Bombay Baking Company means playful treats such as the Chocolate Santa, Chocolate Tree, and Chocolate Reindeers to delight children and adults. For those who adore the aromas of the season, the Gingerbread Wreath, Gingerbread House, and Festive Gingerbread will fill one's home with warmth and nostalgia. The selection also includes the ever-popular Dundee Cake, the delicate Frambois Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cake and the Fruit Mince Pie.
5. Mad Over Donuts
Mad Over Donuts (MOD) is here to brighten the season with its special Christmas menu. Their limited-edition collection includes Christmas-Themed Donuts, Elf-tastic Sprinkles Brownie, Red Velvet Shake, Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate and a Christmas Special Bite-Sized Box, which are all made to add a little extra cheer to all your celebrations.
6. Toast Doughnut Shop
Celebrate the holidays with the perfect Christmas special doughnuts at Toast Doughnut Shop. The Strawberry Eggnog Doughnut offers a creamy, fruity nod to the quintessential Christmas drink, while the Pecan Pie Cheesecake Doughnut combines the best of dessert worlds in a single decadent bite. The Sticky Toffee Holes deliver bite-sized delights inspired by the warm, rich flavors of toffee pudding. These festive delights capture the coziness and nostalgia of Christmas mornings.
7. Entisi Chocolatier
This Christmas, Entisi introduces handcrafted chocolates and thoughtfully curated festive hampers. Highlights include the Sea Salt Caramel Fudge, a perfect blend of chewy caramel fudge, the Gingerbread Chocolate Praline Christmas Tree which combines the spicy warmth of gingerbread with the richness of dark chocolate and their showstopper, the Dark Chocolate Christmas Cake. This plum cake is infused with dark chocolate, topped with a snowy house roof and packaged in a Christmas-themed tray tied with a green ribbon as a centerpiece that's sure to wow your guests.
8. Marriott Bonvoy
Savor a slice of festive history with classic bakes crafted by expert chefs. Toast to tradition with the Classic Christmas Cake, a beloved British favourite filled with rich fruits, warm spices, and a touch of brandy. For an exotic spin to your holiday spread, pick from the Stollen, a traditional German treat combining marzipan with rich fruit bread and dusted with powdered sugar, or the Dundee Cake, a buttery, fruit-packed Scottish classic adorned with hand-arranged almonds. Also available are DIY kits like the Gingerbread House kit or bake your own Christmas Cake kit.
9. Toujours
The Toujours' Christmas collection blends timeless traditions with new ones. While the Gingerbread House makes a warm comeback, the Gingerbread Mansion takes centre stage this year. Their Buche de Noel is the French interpretation of the Yule Log, their Christmas Tart reimagines the viral pistachio Kunafa chocolate bar. Their selection also includes a Tart, Praline Chocolates and Traditional Plum Cake.
10. Poetry by Love and Cheesecake
Poetry's Christmas menu is packed with goodies that will add a touch of magic to celebrations. It includes Christmas hampers packed with Christmas Fruit Cake, Gingerbread Cookies, Stollen Bread, Country-Style Oatmeal Cookies, Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti Jar and many more goodies. There's also the Gingerbread House DIY Kit, Gourmet Marzipan Treats and Christmas Chocolate Truffles to bring home the joy and magic of the season.
11. Laduree
Laduree embraces the magic of Christmas with an exclusive collection that evokes joy, curiosity and wonder. The iconic yule logs; in Vanilla Pecan and Pistachio are at the heart of the collection, offering indulgence elevated to an art form. Each creation combines luxurious flavours and intricate design, presenting a masterpiece for the festive table. The macaron gift boxes of 8 and 12 are adorned with refined baubles, laurel branches, monograms and shimmering golden tassels, paying homage to the intricate designs of iconic institutions like the Louvre Museum.
12. Maska Bakery
Maska has been inspired by the joy of Bombay, this Christmas. The Christmas Menu is a collection of December memories. The Maska Christmas Cake is studded with rum-soaked fruits and nuts and topped with rum caramel and gingerbread. Rum balls from old Bandra bakeries are the inspiration for their Rum Ball Bauble. Traditional Goan Christmas Rose Cookies are dressed up with peppermint chocolate and even Goan Pork Sorpotel finds its way to their savoury holiday pies.
12 Restaurants And Patisseries In Mumbai To Dine At For Christmas
1. Dome, Intercontinental Marine Drive Hotel
Celebrate joy at the Dome, which is the jewel of the Intercontinental Marine Drive hotel. The open-air cocktail lounge is hosting a Christmas Brunch with a menu consisting of Confit Lamb croquette, Slow roasted turkey accompanied with roasted sweet potato, Giblet Gravy and much more. End your brunch on a sweet note with Christmas special desserts such as Plum cake, Strawberry Tart and Plum pudding with vanilla brandy sauce. This Christmas, make your holiday truly magical.
2. The Westin Garden City Mumbai
The Westin Garden City Mumbai's celebrations begin with a pre-Christmas brunch on December 22, where guests can embrace the holiday spirit with a curated selection of traditional Christmas dishes, festive drinks, and lively music. The celebrations continue with an exquisite Christmas Eve Gala Dinner on December 24 and a splendid Christmas Day Lunch on December 25. Guests can revel in the holiday cheer, accompanied by uplifting music, the warm ambience of Seasonal Tastes, decadent desserts, and mulled wine to enhance the holiday atmosphere. Special beverage packages will be available to complement the dining experience, adding a touch of sparkle to the occasion.
3. The Bayview, Hotel Marine Plaza
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with an unforgettable feast. The Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Brunch Buffet will be a celebration of flavours, combining all your favourite holiday classics with fresh twists. The dessert station is a paradise of holiday sweets, featuring gingerbread cookies, Yule logs, mince pies, and our eggnog cheesecake. With live music setting the mood, every moment will feel like a celebration.
4. QEY, Lower Parel
With a warm and lively atmosphere, QEY's menu is full of comforting European dishes, like creamy Caprese Burrata and flavorful Grilled Chicken, plus festive cocktails like the Snowball Fight to get you in the holiday spirit. Whether you're catching up with friends or enjoying a quiet evening, QEY offers a cosy setting for a memorable Christmas.
5. Smoke House Deli, Across Mumbai
This festive season, Smoke House Deli invites guests in with a specially curated Winter Food & Drinks Menu that captures the magic of the holidays. It includes Smoked Pumpkin and Coconut Veloute, Roast Pork Belly, Slow Braised Stuffed Lamb Breast and the playful Milk n Cookies dessert featuring milk chocolate fondant, baked-to-order chocolate chip cookies, and pistachio ice cream. The menu re-imagines nostalgic memories from the chefs' past, blending traditions and festive experiences into comforting European dishes and indulgent desserts.
6. Coppetto Artisan Gelato, Across Mumbai
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with Coppetto Artisan Gelato's exclusive Christmas Edition flavors; Strawberry Cheesecake Gelato and Strawberry Sorbet. They are crafted to capture the festive spirit of the season while highlighting the juiciest strawberries. The former has swirls of buttery biscotti crumble to bring that signature cheesecake crunch and the latter captures the essence of sweet strawberries while adding a hint of seasonal cheer.
7. Luuma House, Juhu
To celebrate the holiday of Christmas, Luuma House has curated a selected menu of delicious traditional christmas dishes. This season, enjoy a quintessential holiday dinner with family and friends engulfed by aromas of slow roasted meat, freshly baked pies and mulled wine. From the comforting embrace of Pot Roast Chicken and Ratatouille Shepherd's Pie to the sweet indulgence of Christmas Plum Pudding and Yule Log, this festive dining experience will leave you merry and bright.
8. Lotus Cafe, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Their Festive Prelude Brunch on December 22 has a menu drawing inspiration from holiday traditions accompanied by spirited cocktails. Set against an enchanting setting is the Christmas Eve Dinner on December 24. Guests can celebrate the elation of Christmas Day with The Perfect Christmas Brunch on December 25 with seasonal flavors and live entertainment. Ending Christmas Day on a high note is the Christmas Dinner on December 25. The curated menu will include Canadian Lobster and Crab, Charcuterie Board, Grilled Lamb Tenderloin, Hasselback Potatoes and a variety of other Christmas classics.
9. Hakkasan, Bandra
Experience the warmth of Chinese-style Christmas celebrations that blend Chinese traditions with a contemporary flair. It is set amidst enchanting Chinese-inspired decor that features ornamental apples adorning the Christmas tree and soothing melodies setting the perfect holiday ambience. The 8-course menu boasting delectable dishes pairs perfectly with cocktails. The menu features Crab dumpling with Singapore chilli sauce, Stir-fry lamb with ginger and spring onion and Apple and Vanilla creme brulee for dessert.
10. Gallops, Mahalaxmi Racecourse
Gallops is set to infuse holiday celebrations with gourmet indulgence and festive cheer. Their Christmas menu features Christmas Baked Brie, Lobster Thermidor, Christmas glazed Ham, Roast Turkey and desserts like the Christmas Pudding and the Pecan Pie. The crisp December wind paired with a heartwarming meal and the ambience of Gallops Al Fresco is a festive delight.
11. The St. Regis Mumbai, Lower Parel
Step into a magical holiday season at The St. Regis Mumbai, where the spirit of festivity abounds. From an exquisite Christmas Eve Dinner to a spectacular Christmas Brunch at Seven Kitchens, gourmet delights await. Find yourself enveloped in festive elegance at The Penthouse, where the magic of the holidays meets impeccable dining and celebrations. Enhance festivities with a Christmas Eve Dinner at Koishii, where tailored Omakase and holiday-inspired specials await. For an indulgent holiday celebration, visit By the Mekong for their Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Brunch, and Christmas Dinner.
12. Butterfly High, Across Mumbai
This season, Butterfly High is decked out in dazzling decor to capture the holiday spirit in unique themes; from the North Pole theme at Vikhroli to candy canes at Lower Parel. Enhancing the festive magic is a Santa Mailbox, where guests can send their holiday wishes. The Christmas menu is a holiday treat with festive cocktails like the creamy Signature Eggnog or the chocolatey Santa's Secret Stash. Pair the drinks with small plates like the crispy Swiss Cheddar Cutlets, the flavorful Polar Turkey Arancini, or the tangy Yuletide Heat Roasted Harissa Chicken Tart.
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