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Eat, Drink, And Be Merry: Restaurants For Christmas 2022 Brunch And Lunch In Mumbai

Celebrate Christmas on a delicious high note at these restaurants in Mumbai.

Shraddha Varma

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry. And if you’re not game for cooking up a feast at home, but still yearning for an elaborate one with friends, family, or that special someone, then you must check out our compilation of restaurants in Mumbai hosting Christmas brunch. Think endless glasses of your favourite tipples (or mulled wine), classic roasts and trimmings, and good times.   

British Brewing Company 

Be spoilt for choice at the British Brewing Company's specially curated brunch on Christmas day. On offer is a selection of soups, salads, appetisers, mains, and desserts - all made using seasonal ingredients. Expect holiday chicken and apple salad, Mandarin orange salad, jingle bells chicken seekh kebab, shepherd's pie, classic roast chicken, sticky toffee pudding, holiday apple pie, and a complimentary glass of sangria.  

You can also sample their Christmas special cocktails such as the classic Aperol spritz, Christmas bellini, and citrus coco martini - available at discounted prices. 

Price: Rs 1199 

When: December 25, 2022, 12 noon onwards 

Where: Plot no - 126, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018 

Reservations: Call 093261 88291 

Project Hum 

Spend a holly, jolly Christmas at Project Hum in Bandra, as they are hosting a DJ party cum brunch to celebrate the festival of joy. For Christmas brunch, look out for their strawberry special menu - including Hungarian chicken paprikash and strawberry compote toast - and the Kombucha mocktails and dessert spread. You can order their special a la carte, the restaurant has plenty of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options. On this occasion, they will also be launching a new coffee in association with Subko.  

Price: On request 

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: 16, Gasper Enclave, St John St, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050 

Slink & Bardot 

Roast turkey platter with cranberry sauce or gravy (pre-order basis), roast chicken with rosemary potatoes, roast buff Wellington, honey glazed ham leg with apple sauce and spiced just, an exciting array of artisanal cheese, dark chocolate yule log, and a host of mouthwatering Christmas specials await you at Slink & Bardot. In addition, there are festive drinks like hot butter rum and mulled wine to sip on, and a jazz gig for you to shake a leg and digest that divine meal.  

Price: Rs 3500 for food | Rs 1999 for unlimited cocktail menu 

When: December 25, 2022, 12 pm to 4 pm 

Where: Thadani House 329/A Opposite Indian Coast Guard Worli Village, Mumbai 400030 

Reservations: Call on ‎+91 93269 65643 OR whatsapp on +91 70459 04728  

Foo 

Craving for Asian food this weekend? Feast your heart out this Christmas at Foo in Churchgate, Bandra, and Nesco for the restaurant is hosting a Foo-sum festive brunch. You can enjoy smoked duck salad, spicy Hamachi maki, spicy seafood Peking dumplings, pink pepper prawns with seven-spice seasoning, Foo’s signature Hakka noodles, black marble sesame cheesecake, and much more. Wash this all down with their signature cocktails named Foo King and Foo Queen, or there’s the Foo brew – freshly brewed in-house rice beer. 

Price: Rs 1650 plus taxes for food, Rs 1550 plus taxes for cocktails at Foo Town and Bandra | Rs 1450 plus taxes for food and Rs 1250 for cocktails at Foo Nesco 

When: December 25, 2022, and January 1, 2023 

Where: Foo outlets at Churchgate, Bandra, and Nesco 

Café Panama 

Gather your friends or family and head for lunch to Café Panama if you love to wine and dine. Their Christmas specials include pulled lamb flatbread, birria taco, tinga chicken, and braised pork belly, in addition to classic European and Mexican dishes like yuca fries and tallarines verde. The all-day dining and bistro has curated a list of Latin-focused wines for booze lovers, and curation of special Christmas-y mocktails for those who wish for a booze-free brunch. At Café Panama, we recommend trying their melon white wine and red wine coffee sangria.  

Price: On request 

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: Lower Parel Compound, Sitaram Jadhav Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013 

Reservations: Call 099882 14444 

Mitron Cafe 

What's better than a Christmas brunch? A brunch alongside a live music performance and an array of lip-smacking cocktails. When at Mitron, an all-day dining place launched in 2018, on Christmas Day, look for whole red snapper in green garlic sauce and berry yoghurt parfait.  

Price: Rs 2000 plus taxes (without alcohol) 

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: Mitron Cafe in Bandra, Fort, and Sakinaka 

Reservations: Visit mitroncafe.com 

China Bistro 

Head over to China Bistro this Christmas for some good ol' duck and turkey delicacies. They are hosting a buffet lunch and the menu features cuisines from various destinations of Asia such as Korean, Malaysian, and Cantonese. Also on offer is a complimentary glass of wine.  

Price: On request 

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: N1, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Worli BMC Colony, Narayan Pujari Nagar, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018 

Reservations: Call 022 4942 2323   

Hakkasan Mumbai 

Brunch is Hakkasan Mumbai's speciality and for Christmas 2022, the restaurant is making it extra special with a curation of intricately crafted Prosecco cocktails paired with a six-course Cantonese meal. Crispy duck salad with pomelo, crab dumpling with Singapore sauce, stir-fried chicken in Szechuan peppercorn, truffle fried rice, and apple and vanilla creme brulee, among other delicacies.   

Price: Rs 3000 (plus taxes)  

When: Every Sunday  

Where: Hakkasan, 206 Krystal, Waterfield Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050  

Reservations: call +918355877777 

Koko 

Fill up on an indulgent Asian brunch at Koko. The restaurant has a moving dim sum trolley, a live noodle and wonton bar, and a sushi bar for you to enjoy a delectable celebratory brunch. The drinks menu is not for the faint-hearted and it features Koko's signatures like Sakura sour, Koko bellini, Ginza spritz, and Spanish G&T. 

Price: Rs 2400 for food and drinks as per a la carte pricing 

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: Kamala Mills Compound, Ground Floor, C Wing, Trade World, Lower Parel 

Reservations: Call 077159 63030  

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu 

You can always count on the good folks at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu's Lotus Cafe for an extravagant brunch spread. For Christmas 2022, they are serving a festive special continental buffet - with or without drinks, you choose. You can also head to Dashanzi later for some electrifying cocktails and a hearty Indian dinner at Saffron to sum up the celebrations.  

Price: Rs 4500  

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: Juhu Tara Rd, Juhu Tara, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049 

Reservations: Call +91 22 6693 3344, +91 90046 16506 

Sofitel Mumbai BKC 

Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas at the Sofitel Mumbai BKC. To get the celebrations going, the hotel’s Christmas 2022 special brunch at the Pondichéry Café offers a lavish spread – from pumpkin and pine nut crepes with pepper coulis to sous vide lamb galantine with red wine jus, rustic ratatouille with melted brie, to porchetta ham, and more. You can also opt for an extensive Indian food menu, check out the live stations of meat, chaat, and pizza, and end your meal with an array of divine traditional desserts such as mini stollen, Dundee cake, plum pudding, gingerbread, and honey walnut pie.   

Price: On request 

When: December 25, 2022 | 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm 

Where: Pondichéry Café, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, C 57, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai – 400051 

Reservations: +91 22 6117 5115    

St Regis Mumbai 

Be spoilt for choice at the St Regis Mumbai this Christmas. Gather your friends and family and head to By The Mekong, their South-east Asian restaurant, for a Christmas family brunch, or enjoy Japanese dishes at the Winter in Wonderland brunch at Koishii. And when you're done, head to the Koi Bar for a sundowner over merry cocktails.  

Price: On request 

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013 

Reservations: Call +91 22-61628070 

Grand Hyatt Mumbai 

If you're in the mood for something grand for Christmas 2022 celebrations, head to Grand Hyatt Mumbai for a brunch. The highlights of their 'Grand Christmas Brunch' include a traditional turkey roast, live carving stations, signature cocktails, mouthwatering desserts, and a live gig to keep the guests entertained. They also have a dedicated kids zone. 

Price: On request 

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: Bandra Kurla Complex, Vicinity, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400055 

Reservations: Call on +91 7045950135/ 7045950137

Glocal Junction 

Get your fix of turkey and duck this Christmas at Glocal Junction. The restaurant is serving a brunch buffet that features a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies. Ever heard of turkey mussallam? You can enjoy your meal with a glass of sparkling wine that's on the house. 

Price: On request 

When: December 25, 2022 

Where: Glocal Junction at Worli, Andheri, and Malad 

Reservations: Head to Instagram/Glocal Junction

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