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What does Christmas mean to you?
As a non-practising non-Christian, Christmas to me means brunch with friends and family, a good pot roast, some wine, and lots and lots of laughter. It's the end of the year when everyone — even those who don't get days off during Diwali or Durga Pujo — are back home.
Call it a typical Calcuttan colonial hangover, if you will, but I love everything about the classic Christmas brunch — I love having friends over, I love prepping a whole chicken or a slab of pork belly for the roast, and I love opening a bottle of good wine with friends even though I'm more of a whisky man (Scotch, neat, with a dash of water; although more recently, I have been dabbling in Japanese whiskies as well).
It feels almost blasphemous to admit this as a Calcuttan, but Mumbai does Christmas like it's no other city's business. Every year, the city hosts some of India's most interesting and exciting Christmas brunches, and this year is not an exception. These are some of the best Christmas brunches the maximum city has to offer this year:
This year, Chef Hussain Shahzad has landed himself on the naughty list with O Pedro's unconventional Christmas brunch. In his own words, O Pedro's Christmas menu this year has "Asian flavours, a Goan soul, a lot of yum cha, and tons of fun". Of course, there's mulled wine and eggnog on the menu. Find out more about O Pedro's Christmas chowdown here.
How to get there: O Pedro - BKC
With naughty cocktails, a feast even Santa would stay for and a Christmas Eve set by DJ Mozez, Christmas at Bandra Born must be merry indeed. Head over to Bandra Born's instagram to book a table before the elves beat you to it.
How to get there: Bandra Born
This festive season, Gât’Oh’s exquisite eight-course dessert high tea experience brings Paris to KMC Bar & Bistro at Azad Maidan, Mumbai. Indulge in the art of French patisserie on December 21 and 22, from 4 to 7 PM, where Christmas cheer meets culinary finesse. Each course is a celebration — of decadence, nostalgia, and moments meant to be savoured.
How to get there: KMC Bar & Bistro
Gallops is not just a restaurant — it's a quintessential Mumbai institution. From first dates to brunch with old friends and weddings, Gallops has been a milestone-marker for Mumbaikars for over 38 years. The Christmas brunch at Gallops is akin to tradition. This year, too, the restaurant known for its arched windows overlooking the race course is back with classics like Lobster Thermidor, Sage Roasted Chicken, Glazed Ham and more. Contact +91 2269600111 / +91 8591093010 for reservations.
How to get there: Gallops Restaurant
Slink & Bardot’s festive menu highlights indulgent dishes such as Half Roast Chicken with truffle jus, Pan-Seared Duck with cranberry mustard jus, and Grilled Indian Hamachi with crispy fish skin. Complement your Christmas meal with indulgent cocktails like the Mexican Eggnog with Patrón Silver Tequila, Santa’s Cosmo featuring Grey Goose Vodka and blood orange, or the Apple Pie Sour with Dewar’s 12 YO Whisky.
How to get there: Slink & Bardot
No Christmas table can be complete without the quintessential pot roast. The slow-roasted Pot Roast Chicken is the star of Luuma House's Christmas spread which also includes Pecan Nut Pie, Guilt Free Gooey Chocolate, and mulled wine. Make your reservations now or forever hold your peace.
How to get there: Luuma House
