Guazzetto di astice e pesce azzurro, a dish on L’Amo Bistro del Mare Christmas menu (Photo: L’Amo Bistro del Mare)
Cover Guazzetto di astice e pesce azzurro, a dish on L’Amo Bistro del Mare Christmas menu (Photo: L’Amo Bistro del Mare)
Guazzetto di astice e pesce azzurro, a dish on L’Amo Bistro del Mare Christmas menu (Photo: L’Amo Bistro del Mare)

From indulgent roasts to seafood spreads piled high and sweet finales worth saving room for, these Christmas menus promise celebratory dining, merry moments and second helpings all around

Christmas isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a season of feasting, gathering and savouring the kind of meals that only come once a year. Across the city, chefs are dressing their tables with glistening seafood towers, perfectly roasted meats, winter-bright desserts and champagne made for toasting. From elegant multi-course dinners and Italian-leaning long lunches by the bay, to sky-high celebrations with free-flow pours and live entertainment, this year’s festive menus promise more than just a meal.

Whether you’re planning a polished Christmas Eve dinner, a sun-dappled brunch with the family, or something lively enough to stretch into the evening, here are the holiday tables worth booking before they’re gone.

1. High House

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Above High House presents its festive menu this year that’s crafted for maximum warmth and luxury this holiday season (Photo: High House)

For an extravagant celebration of seasonal flavours, High House presents its festive menu this year that’s crafted for maximum warmth and luxury this holiday season. The menu showcases elevated mains, such as the tender Maple Leaf Duck Breast & Foie Gras paired with a rich chestnut purée and balsamic-cherry sauce. For guests seeking a dramatic main, the Josper Grilled Maple-Glazed Iberico Pork Collar is served with black winter truffle, ensuring intense, smoky depth. Conclude the meal elegantly with the Chestnut and Mikan Mont Blanc, featuring creamy chestnut vermicelli and fragrant Osmanthus honey gel.

The festive menu is available from November 27 to December 31.

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1 Raffles Place, One Raffles Place, L61-62, S(048616)

2. Origin Grill

This festive season, let head chef Simon Bell take you on a journey of refined European flavours at Origin Grill. The Christmas menus celebrate the very best of the season, from the briny elegance of amélie fine de claire oysters and indulgent butter-poached boston lobster tail, to roast turkey roulade with truffle jus and premium cuts such as Sanchoku Wagyu tenderloin and Tender Valley black Angus striploin. Guests may choose between a six-course or eight-course experience, each paired with Penfolds champagne or a festive mocktail—with the option to elevate the night further with a curated Penfolds wine flight.

The Christmas menu is available from December 24 to 28.

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Western   |   $ $   |  

22 Orange Grove Road, Tower Wing, Lobby Level, Shangri-La Singapore, S(258350)

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3. Caffe Fernet

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Porchetta Romana at Caffe Fernet
Above Porchetta Romana at Caffe Fernet
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Pumpkin agnolotti at Caffe Fernet
Above Pumpkin agnolotti at Caffe Fernet
Porchetta Romana at Caffe Fernet
Pumpkin agnolotti at Caffe Fernet

Christmas by the bay takes on a deliciously Italian flair at Caffe Fernet, which is offering a sumptuous à la carte menu with a glittering Marina Bay view to match. The celebrations begin with a bright, elegant salmon crudo balanced with passion fruit vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes and briny taggiasca olives. No Italian Christmas is complete without porchetta romana, and here it arrives gloriously crisp and fragrant—its richness beautifully lifted by a tart apple and tomato mostarda. 

New this year, manila clams oreganata add a touch of indulgence, baked in buttery white wine and finished with a golden crust of oreganata panko. Weekends and Christmas Day bring something extra special: handmade pumpkin agnolotti filled with butternut pumpkin and marzipan, glossed in burnt butter and sage, and topped with amaretti and parmesan. For dessert, the festive carrot cake makes a soulful finish, layered with frosting, walnuts and a warm note of ginger. 

The festive menu runs from November 28  to December 30.

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Caffe Fernet
Italian   |   $ $   |  

70 Collyer Quay, 01-05 Customs House, S(049323)

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4. LeveL33

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Level33’s Christmas sharing menu
Above Level33’s Christmas sharing menu
Level33’s Christmas sharing menu

Christmas Eve and Day reach new heights at LeveL33, where the city skyline sets the scene for a refined four-course Christmas sharing menu. Festive dining here comes through the lens of the microbrewery’s beer-focused philosophy—from soft beer-glazed rolls to crafted plates designed for sharing.

Expect a meal that balances land and sea, showcasing premium ingredients and flavours elevated by house brews, before dessert closes with nostalgic stout-inflected sweets. A three-hour free-flow option featuring beers, wines, prosecco and mulled wine invites diners to linger, while pre-order specials such as kaluga queen caviar and charcoal-grilled Australian rock lobster add a touch of grandeur. 

The Christmas sharing menu is available on December 24 and 25.

Level33
Modern   |   $ $ $   |  

8 Marina Boulevard #33-01, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, S(018981)

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5. The Buffet Restaurant - M Hotel Singapore

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The Buffet Restaurant Christmas spread
Above The Buffet Restaurant Christmas spread
The Buffet Restaurant Christmas spread

 At halal-certified The Buffet Restaurant, feast to your heart’s content with a curated spread rich with spice, comfort and festive flair. The lunch buffet features beloved Peranakan classics, while dinner leans into abundance with an endless flow of fresh seafood for hotpot—ideal for long conversations and generous servings.

On Christmas Eve and Day, as well as New Year’s Eve and Day, the spread becomes a full celebration: a baby lobster portion for every guest, followed by showstoppers like oven-baked whole salmon with house-made sambal and cincalok, smoky grilled barramundi in tangy assam gravy, and an indulgent roasted beef rendang wellington. Dessert ends on a playful note with a flowing chocolate fountain. 

The festive buffet is available from November 13 to January 1.

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6. Waterfall Italiano Ristorante

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Festive spread at Ginger
Above Festive spread at Ginger
Festive spread at Ginger

At Waterfall Ristorante Italiano, the season’s joy unfolds through exquisite antipasti, artisanal pasta and signature creations that embody Italy’s la dolce vita this Christmas and New Year.

The festive programme opens with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations, where guests are invited to savour elegantly plated compositions: yellowfin tuna tartare with avocado mousse and oscietra caviar, white truffle risotto with pecorino fondue and toasted hazelnuts, and turkey roulade accompanied by saffron mashed potatoes and red fruit sauce. The experience culminates in the season's quintessential indulgence—toasted panettone with zabaione ice cream and wild berries—a tribute to Italian festive tradition reimagined with contemporary finesse.

For those seeking a more convivial affair, the Christmas Day Italian buffet lunch presents an abundant spread featuring Boston lobster, ossobuco and roasted lamb rack with hazelnut crust, accompanied by free-flow prosecco or soft drinks. Families will find thoughtful provision in a dedicated children's à la carte menu, ensuring an authentic Italian celebration across generations.

Waterfall Ristorante Italiano
Italian   |   $ $ $   |  

22 Orange Grove Road, Level 1, Garden Wing, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, S(258350)

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7. Koma Singapore

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Koma Singapore’s festive menu
Above Koma Singapore’s festive menu
Koma Singapore’s festive menu

This festive season, Koma Singapore invites guests to celebrate with exceptional modern Japanese dining from December 1 to January 4. Two festive menus, a decadent Christmas log cake and limited-edition cocktails mark the occasion. The festive set menu and chef’s tasting menu highlight signatures such as premium sashimi, robata-grilled Wagyu and seasonal desserts—crafted to bring warmth and elegance to the holiday table. 

Menus are available from December 1 to January 4.

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Japanese   |   $ $ $   |  

Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1-67, S(018972)

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8. L’Amo Bistrò del Mare

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Risotto zucca e amaretti
Above Risotto zucca e amaretti
Risotto zucca e amaretti

This season, L’Amo Bistrò del Mare brings the warmth of Italy’s coast to the table. On Christmas Eve, director of culinary and F&B Daniele Sperindio presents a five-course menu of house favourites—vitello tonnato, Roman pinza with winter black truffle, and signature seabream and lobster guazzetto—served with live music and free-flow prosecco or champagne. 

Christmas Day follows with a five-course sharing menu centred around gran crudo di mare natalizio, handmade pasta, mediterranean turbot and charcoal-grilled lamb, ending with festive desserts. 

Menus are available on December 24 and 25.

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9. Sushisamba

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All I Want cocktail at Sushisamba
Above All I Want cocktail at Sushisamba
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Australian Wagyu striploin
Above Australian Wagyu striploin
All I Want cocktail at Sushisamba
Australian Wagyu striploin

Sushisamba’s rooftop comes alive this holiday season. On December 6, 13 and 27, the Copacabana festive brunch delivers a vibrant feast, with live sushi and robata stations and a dessert table showcasing treats like burnt cheesecake with coffee tuile, caramelised pineapple with coconut crème brûlée, black forest log, churros doughnuts with dulce de leche and the signature christmas sambabons. Free-flow champagne and festive cocktails keep spirits bright—from the playful Make Merry to Winter Wonderland and Santa’s Secret. 

On December 20 and 25, the Samba Christmas brunch returns with expanded desserts including wild berry cheesecake, macarons, peppermint chocolate slice, stollen and panettone, all set to DJ beats and samba performances. 

The Christmas brunches are available on selected dates in December.

10. Le Bon Funk

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Cured trout, persimmons and horseradish
Above Cured trout, persimmons and horseradish
Cured trout, persimmons and horseradish

Le Bon Funk embraces the season with its signature warmth—convivial, generous and perfect for lingering over good food and wine. The festivities begin with a bright crudo of cured trout lifted by dill, pink peppercorns, sweet persimmon and cranberry. The centrepiece follows: a duck and foie gras pie wrapped in gilded, flaky pastry and made for sharing. For dessert, pain d’épices ice cream makes a gentle final note, warmly spiced and served with roasted chestnuts and caramel.

The festive menu is available from December 8 to 31.

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11. Cygnet (QT Singapore)

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Cygnet seafood platter
Above Cygnet seafood platter
Cygnet seafood platter

QT Singapore takes a playful approach to Christmas lunch. Guests are invited to bring a secret santa gift to spark conversation, laughter and unexpected exchanges, with one table standing the chance to win a QT suite party for fifteen complete with canapés and cocktails. Lunch unfolds at Cygnet with a relaxed four-course sharing feast featuring seafood platters, roast beef wellington and classic festive trimmings. A free-flow package with champagne, wines, beer and eggnog shooters keeps the cheer going, followed by a complimentary cocktail at the rooftop christmas pool party.

The Christmas lunch menu is available on December 25.

12. Ginger

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Festive spread at Ginger
Above Festive spread at Ginger
Festive spread at Ginger

Gather with loved ones for a festive all-you-can-eat celebration at halal-certified Ginger, where the buffet spans December with seasonal signatures and local favourites. Expect Christmas essentials including traditional roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, ginger and honey baked chicken ham, and mixed nut-crusted salmon, alongside premium highlights like roasted black Angus beef OP rib and tasmanian Wagyu.

Seafood takes centre stage with trio cheese-baked Boston lobster, singapore chilli crab and salted egg crab, complemented by seafood on ice, sashimi, dim sum, laksa, stews and hainanese chicken rice. To finish, festive logcakes, nonya kueh, durian pengat and DIY muah chee and ai yu jelly stations make for a sweet and lingering finale.

The buffet menu is available on December 1 to 26, and 26 to 30.

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Dudi Aureus
Senior dining & travel editor, Tatler Best co-jury chair for Singapore, Tatler Singapore
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Dudi Aureus is the senior dining and travel editor at Tatler Singapore, covering the city’s most exciting restaurants, global travel trends, and the personalities shaping the culinary and lifestyle scenes. She also serves as co-jury chair for the Tatler Best awards in Singapore, celebrating the very best in hospitality. When she’s off duty, she can often be found at a favourite hole-in-the-wall Thai spot, savouring a perfectly balanced pad thai.