Christmas is finally upon us, and in 2021, there’s more reason to celebrate than ever! After enduring the pandemic for yet another year, we’ve made enough progress to allow social gatherings and dining out – albeit in maximum group sizes of five.
So what better way to toast to brighter days ahead than with a Christmas dinner? Whether religious or not, Christmas Dinner can become a great family tradition and a hassle-free way to enjoy the festive mood. Read more about Garden By The Bay Christmas Wonderland 2021.
Here are five restaurants and eateries we recommend for a hearty Christmas feast in Singapore filled with good cheer and great food!
SO/ Singapore – Christmas Dinner
Date: 24 – 26 Dec, 6pm onwards
Price: $98++ per person
Optional top-up:
- Free flow prosecco, wine and beer @ $68++ per person
- Champagne, mulled wine and gin cart @ $98++ per person
Location: SO/ Singapore, 35 Robinson Road
To book: https://www.so-singapore.com/offers/festive-set-dinners/
Trendy lifestyle hotel SO/ Singapore is offering a slew of festive wine & dine options, including daily set menus throughout December ($98++). But the highlight has got to be the special Christmas Dinner that is available only from 24 to 26 December.
The exclusive menu is as decadent as they come. It starts off with an amuse bouche, followed by homemade pate, and then pan-seared foie gras. For entrees, choose between rib eye, grilled pork rib or fresh tagliatelle. As a final flourish, look forward to the mysterious Santa’s Delight.
15 Stamford by Alvin Leung – Five-course Festive Set Dinner
Date: 1 – 25 Dec
Price: $168++ per person
Optional top-up: Wine pairing @ $88++ per person
Location: The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, 15 Stamford Road
To book: https://book.chope.co/booking?rid=15stamfordbyalvinleung1901sg&source=rest_www.kempinski.com
This Christmas, Chef Alvin Leung presents a five course festive set dinner showcasing his trademark spin on Asian classics, inspired by his travels around the world.
After a palate-teasing amuse bouche, the menu opens up with a tomato consomme, followed by Jerusalem Artichoke with celery oil, and Margaret Duck breast with Korean pear.
For entrees, your choices are dover sole, or wagyu beef, the latter prepared with an intriguing Yomeishu rum sauce. And to end off the meal, a serving of refreshing yuzu mousse.
Enhance your dinner with wine pairing, at $88++ per pax.
The Marmalade Pantry – Three-course Festive Set Lunch
Date: Now till 31 Dec, Mon to Fri, 12nn – 3pm
Price: $38++ per person
Location: Only at Downtown and Novena branches
To book: https://www.themarmaladepantry.com.sg/reservations
Christmas dinners are indulgent, serious affairs. For a more easy-going alternative, try Christmas lunches instead.
One great option is The Marmalade Pantry’s Three-course Festive Set Lunch, available at its Downtown and Novena branches (i.e., the two outlets that are operating on the premises of Oasia Hotel).
Make up your own meal by choosing a starter or soup, and a main course. Your third course will be – of course! – a slice of log cake of the day. Pile on the good cheer with one of the eatery’s new tea-based cocktails!
Artemis Grill – Festive 2021 Dinner
Date: From 1 Dec onwards
Price: Approx $80 to $120 per person
Location: 138 Market Street, CapitaGreen Rooftop (Level 40)
To book: https://artemisgrill.com.sg/reservations/
For a Christmas dinner with a twist, how about a Mediterranean feast? The excellent Artemis Grill has put together a Christmas a la carte menu just for the season, bringing the diverse culinary heritage of the region to our sunny shores.
This year’s seasonal festive dinner menu features classical Christmas fare – duck, turkey, lamb, beef and more – but done up in the restaurant’s signature flavoursome flair. There are also scrumptious side dishes to pair with your mains, including duck fat roasted potatoes, crispy artichoke and roasted brussel sprouts.
And in case you’re feeling guilty about treating yourself to a feast, don’t. Featuring lavish use of olive oil and seasonal ingredients, Mediterranean cooking is known as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world.
Edge, Pan Pacific Singapore – Christmas Buffet
Date: 26 Nov – 2 Jan, 6pm – 10pm
Price:
- 26 Nov – 2 Jan: $108++ per adult, $54++ per child
- 24 & 25 Dec – $128++ per adult, $64++ per child
Location: Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square
To book: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/pan-pacific-singapore-edge/reserve
If your idea of a Christmas dinner is to feast to your heart’s content, you’ll want to make a reservation at Edge, the famed buffet restaurant that has built up a hard-won following over the years.
For Christmas, you can look forward to a special menu featuring traditional favourites, along with fresh, succulent seafood, sushi and sashimi, prime grilled meats and delicious international and local fare the restaurant is well known for.
Exclusive seasonal dishes to look out for include Baked Christmas Truffle-Scented Bread Pudding with Chorizo and Nuts, Creamy Lobster Bisque, Herbs-Roasted Whole Turkey, and Honey-Glazed Virginia Ham.
And as for dessert, you’ll find plenty of Yuletide favourites like Ye Olde English Fruit Cake, Classic Log Cake, Traditional Minced Fruit Pie, Christmas Stollen, Classic Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce and more.
Conclusion and key takeaways
In a vibrant gourmet’s paradise like Singapore, there surely are no lack of options for celebratory Christmas meals. As you go planning your year-end festive feast, be sure to keep these following takeaways in mind:
- Make your bookings as early as possible. Restaurants and eateries will be busier than usual, and leaving things to the last minute reduces the chances of you getting the slot you want.
- Be flexible. While it is ideal to have your celebratory meal on Christmas Eve or Day, don’t discount the benefits of choosing another, less busy day instead. You’ll get better prices, more attentive service, and still be able to enjoy largely the same menu.
- Observe safety practices at all times. The Christmas spirit may not be the only thing in the air. Remember that we’re still in the middle of a pandemic, so be sure to keep your masks on, observe safe distancing, and keep to only five pax maximum.
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