10 Christmas Eve Dinners in Singapore For An Indulgent Festive Experience
PUBLISHED December 1st, 2016 01:53 pm | UPDATED August 11th, 2017 05:06 pm
Christmas is very much upon us – and that means it’s and that means it’s almost time to starting planning for Christmas Eve dinner! If you’re is the type to sit back and leave the cleaning up to someone else, we’ve got just the place for you – 10 of them actually. Whether you decide to dine affordably or splurge a little, look forward to top quality food, a smooth meal (no more untimely oven disasters at home) and twinkly festive perfection; preferably with lots of booze. Only the best for your family and friends, am I right?
An Affordable Affair ($100++ and below)
Jamie’s Italian
Available at both outlets, the three-course Jamie’s Italian Christmas menu offers a great bang for your buck, showcasing a wide variety of festive Italian classics with a Jamie Oliver twist. Starters include a lovely Bresaola Salad with cured beef, pears, and ricotta, as well as the famed signature Italian Nachos to nibble on. For your mains, dig into five mouthwatering options like Gennaro’s Porchetta – slow-cooked pork belly stuffed with apricot, apple, fennel and garlic, or whole Roasted Baby Chicken served with pancetta-wrapped pork sausages. Decadent sweets like White Chocolate Cheesecake and the Epic Brownie topped with amaretto ice cream wrap up the meal.
Price: $65.90++ per person (includes a welcome glass of bubbly)
Jamie’s Italian is located at 1 Harbourfront Walk, #01-165/167 VivoCity, Singapore 098585, p. +65 6733 5500 and 583 Orchard Road, #01-01/04 Forum Shopping Mall Singapore 238884, p. + 65 6655 7676. For more details, please click here.
OverEasy
Fed up with turkey and all the usual trimmings? Everyone’s favourite Beer Can Chicken takes over as centrepiece at OverEasy Orchard and Fullerton, getting a jolly upgrade to suit the yuletide cheer. In a set meal to feed four people, the sexy chook will be served alongside a tantalising array of Christmas-inspired goodies like Smoked Ham, freshly-baked Hush Puppies, Sweet Potato Mash, crispy Shoe String Fries, and a wonderfully spiced Pumpkin Tart. If you’re not already stuffed, add on to the feast with OverEasy’s iconic milkshakes and cocktails. Alternatively, top up $40 for a bottle of Bellussi Prosecco Extra Dry and $100 for Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge champagne.
Price: $98++ (serves 3-4 persons)
OverEasy is located at 541 Orchard Road, #01-01 Liat Tower, Singapore 238881, p. +65 6684 1453 and 1 Fullerton Road, #01-06 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213, p. +65 6684 1453.
The Carvery
If there’s ever a best time for you to stuff yourselves with meat, it’s Christmas. And what better place than The Carvery, known for its selection of flawlessly-prepared roasts? In addition to the delectable entourage of accompaniments and desserts (Black Forest Trifle!), Christmas this year boasts a three-metre long meat carving station with highlights like US Black Angus Beef Prime Rib, Crown Roast of Pork, Spit-roasted Chicken with Tarragon, and of course, Roast Turkey. Plus, The Carvery will echo with the merry voices of carolers as you busy yourself with the delicious buffet spread.
Price: $88++ per person (top up $50++ for free-flow wine, beer, and champagne), $48++ (child)
The Carvery is located at 323 Alexandra Road, Park Alexandra Hotel, Singapore 159972, p. +65 6828 8880.
Xperience Restaurant
At the cosy and intimate Xperience restaurant, tuck into a sumptuous four-course Christmas dinner (available 24 to 26 December) that starts with the Smoked Salmon Tartare with salmon mousse and a hearty Roasted Pumpkin and Saffron Soup laden with spanner crab meat. For the main course, a succulent roasted Cote de Boeuf will be carved table side – so you get aromatic, mouth-watering whiffs of the beef – and served with root vegetables and truffle potato mousseline. To end off the night, indulge in a very Decadent Chocolate Yule Log Cake that’ll leave you with the fuzzy feeling of true Christmas magic. See more festive offerings here.
Price: $85++ per person (top up $50++ for wine pairing), $50++ (child aged 5-12 years)
Xperience Restaurant is located at SO Sofitel Singapore, 35 Robinson Road, Singapore 068876, +65 6701 6800.
Middle of the Table ($100++ to $149++)
ilLido at the Cliff
For exquisite Italian fine dining complete with gorgeous views and a cool sea breeze, ilLido at the Cliff is the first place that comes to mind. This Christmas, a meticulously designed five-course set dinner brings you dishes such as Ocean Trout with Sea Urchin, Orange Emulsion and Caviar, a handmade Tagliolini with Lobster and Basil, and Roasted Cod with Smoked Potato and Onion Velouté to the festive dining table. All this with the refined ambience of Italian coastal dining and arresting views of the South China Sea – what’s not to love? One for those looking for a relaxing and quiet way to spend Christmas Eve.
Price: $128++ per person, $64++ (child)
Type: Set Dinner
ilLido at the Cliff is located at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Road Sentosa, Singapore 099891, p. +65 6708 8310.
The Black Swan
Easily one of the most glamorous spots in the city, The Black Swan is a perfect place to get in the Christmas mood. Jingles & Jazz (Friday, 23 December) will see a luscious four-course dinner that includes Hokkaido Scallops, pan-seared Foie Gras, and juicy tenderloin. Diners will also receive a complimentary bespoke cocktail alongside a live jazz performance by the famed Alemay Fernandez and Rob Collins. For Christmas Eve proper, look forward to a live carving station featuring an oven-roasted 150 Days Grain-Fed Black Angus Cote de Boeuf in addition to dinner service, priced at $48++ for 300g.
Price: $118++ per person (Jingles & Jazz)
The Black Swan is located at 19 Cecil Street, Singapore 049704, p. +65 6438 3757.
Mitzo
Celebrate Christmas a little different this year as modern Cantonese restaurant Mitzo presents two menus based around the festive season. Depending on which you choose, be enraptured by dishes such as Steamed Live Boston Lobster in soya sauce; a Festive Dim Sum Platter of specially-created items; as well as Braised Abalone and Asparagus King Prawn Skewers. And let’s not forget the signature Mitzo Special Barbecued Pork, an absolute must-try. The menus are paired with two artisanal cocktails each.
Price: $118++ (Festive Merriment I) or $138++ (Festive Merriment II) per person
Type: Set Dinner
Mitzo is located at Grand Park Orchard, 270 Orchard Road, Singapore 238857, p. +65 6603 8855.
Go Luxe ($150++ and up)
Seasonal Tastes
Elevate your Christmas celebrations at Seasonal Taste, the 32nd floor restaurant of The Westin Singapore. Think mouthwatering table mainstays like Whole Roasted Baby Lamb, Leg of Ham stuffed with turkey and roasted peppers, Whole Baked Salmon with Curry Scallops, as well as the freshest seafood selection of lobsters, oysters, scallops, crabs, and prawns – just to name a few. For desserts, savour indulgent sweets such as Port Wine-poached Pears and two types of yule logs: Chocolate, Whiskey & Chestnut, and Vanilla, Raspberry & Pistachio Cheese. Best part? Everything is free-flow, including champagnes, beers, and wines.
Price: $88++ per person (includes a glass of champagne), $158++ (free-flow champagne, wines, beers), $44++ (child aged 4-12 years)
Type: Buffet Dinner
Seasonal Tastes is located at 12 Marina View, Level 32 Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961, p. +65 6922 6968.
Kwee Zeen
You’ll be spoilt for choice at Kwee Zeen, with festive must-haves like Baked Leg of Ham with Apple Sauce and Christmas Log Cake prepared alongside local delights such as the Singapore Laksa. Opt to dine indoors with all the pleasant food fragrances, under the stars on the outdoor terrace, or amidst the cool night breeze on the deck. The Christmas Eve buffet dinner also features the pastry team’s latest creation: An Exotic Christmas Log consisting of passionfruit and mango-flavoured caramel.
Price: $158++ per person (top up $30++ for free-flow of Champagne, wines and classic Glühwein, $79++ (child)
Type: Buffet Dinner
Kwee Zeen is located at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Road Sentosa, Singapore 099891, p. +65 6708 8310.
Mikuni
Mikuni seems like the most unlikely place for a Christmas Eve dinner, but you’re pretty much guaranteed an unforgettable festive dining experience. Executive Chef Moon Kyung creates a splendid seven-course Kaiseki dinner menu for the most discerning palates, with highlights such as the Miso-Marinated Kinmedai with Yuzu Daikon, a Sake-Steamed Hokkaido Hairy Crab, and Kani Miso and Slow-Cooked Kurobuta Pork served with red miso and charcoal-grilled leeks. Exactly how we’d imagine festive dining in Japan to be like.
Price: $240++ per person (top up $90 for four varieties of Daiginjo sake pairing)
Type: Set Meal
Mikuni is located at 2 Stamford Road, Swissotel The Stamford, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore 178882, p. +65 6431 6156.
