Although Christmas is still a few weeks away, it is never too early to plan for an exquisite holiday meal with loved ones. With the easing of restrictions in place, which allows up to 5 pax to dine together at once, our dinner options have definitely widened.
Regardless of whether you are planning for an intimate dinner at home or a lavish one at a restaurant, here are some places around Singapore offering gourmet yuletide meals this year.
Dine Out
Skai
For the month of December, indulge in Skai’s Christmas menu while enjoying the picturesque view of Singapore’s iconic skyline. For lunch, choose between a three or four-course set, and indulge in various delicacies including Irish oysters, foie gras, and black angus beef. Want to enjoy a luxurious dinner? Opt for its festive dinner set, featuring a mouthwatering four-course menu. Highlights include charred aji mackerel, cured scallop, and scarlet prawns.
Address: 2 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178882
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm, 3pm to 5pm, and 6pm to 10:30pm
Contact: 6431 6156
Racines
Head down to Racines and indulge in a Christmas feast, with a French twist. Diners can choose between a set menu (available from December 1, 2021 to January 2, 2022) or a la carte semi buffet (available until December 20). The former sees a range of seasonal delicacies, including beef tenderloin and soy codfish. The latter includes a mix of French and Asian delights ranging from smoked turkey breast to pan-fried foie gras.
Address: 9 Wallich St, 5th Floor Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Singapore 078885
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm
Contact: 6428 5000
The English House
Indulge in a traditional British Christmas feast at The English House. Available until December 24, expect a festive roast featuring British classics, including pigs in a blanket, yorkshire pudding, and Christmas pudding. In addition to a festive roast menu, guests can also look forward to a classic Christmas menu, only available from December 24 to 26.
Address: 28 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 238972
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11:30am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 9:30pm
Contact: 6545 4055
Salted & Hung
Embark on a gastronomic journey with Salted & Hung’s seven-course lunch, only available on Christmas day. Curated by chef-owner Drew Nocente, this festive feast draws on his favourite yuletide flavours. Highlights include indulgent king crab and Kaluga caviar, tender dry-aged Wagyu with truffle and potato millefeuille, and a signature house-cured honey baked ham. Here, each dish is meticulously made by hand, pushing ingredients to its fullest potential by using every single part without leaving any waste.
Address: 12 Purvis St, Singapore 188591
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2:3)pm and 6pm to 10:30pm; Closed on Monday
Contact: 6358 3130
Zafferano
Celebrate Christmas the Italian way with Zafferano’s three- and five-course dinner set menus. Presented by head chef Andrea De Paola and his team, its festive menus feature a delectable spread of Italian delights. Begin the meal with a plate of refreshing Alaskan king crab paired with cauliflower and finger lime, adorned with Oscietra caviar. Then, indulge in house-made tagliolini, crowned with Hokkaido scallops and bafun uni. Guests will also be able to dig into succulent Spanish turbot.
Address: 10 Collyer Quay, Level 43 Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm; Closed on Mondays
Contact: 6509 1488
CÉ LA VI
Relish in Cé La Vi’s festive five-course dinner menu, featuring a tantalising feast of festive classics with an Asian twist. Highlights include scallop sashimi with grapefruit yuzu vinaigrette, pan-seared foie gras with sea urchin, and red wine-glazed Wagyu beef short rib. Save room for dessert, and enjoy its Rudolph In Blackforest — smoked chocolate mousse with vanilla compote, brownie sponge, and cherry vanilla sorbet. Available until December 23 (Monday to Thursday).
Address: 1 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands, Hotel, Tower 3, 018971
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 4pm to 10:30pm, Saturday from 12pm to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm
Contact: 6508 2188
The Gyu Bar
Meat-lovers will revel in The Gyu Bar’s festive menu showcasing luxurious snow-aged produce. Savour exquisite dishes include snow-aged Wagyu tataki (seared on the outside while raw inside) topped with caviar and radish, snow-aged Wagyu katsu curry featuring deep fried wagyu katsu with a blanket of house-blended curry, and snow-aged Wagyu yaki-shabu egg dip — featuring thinly sliced wagyu cooked over grill. Pair your meal with the Hakkaisan 3 Year Snow-Aged Junmai Daiginjyo. Available until December 31.
Address: 30 Stevens Rd, #01-08, 257840
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm
Contact: 6732 0702
Dine at Home
Little Farms
Have a mouthwatering Christmas feast at home with the gourmet holiday offerings from Little Farms. Food-lovers can pick up Christmas favourites from turkeys to boneless lamb shoulders. Not a fan of cooking? Opt for Little Farms’ cooked items from the kitchen, which provides customers with a wide selection of roasts, pastries, and vegetables. Christmas won’t be the same without any tipples — while you are here, grab some sparkling Prosecco from Italy or some red wine from France to complete your meal.
Ryan’s Grocery
Looking for wholesome eats this holiday season? Visit Ryan’s Grocery for gourmet, organic, and allergen friendly produce. Its Christmas lineup is extensive, featuring gourmet roasts and tasty seasoned vegetables. Look forward to old and new products, including its classic turkey, beef rib-eye and Christmas pavlova. All items come pre-roasted and cooked — all you have to do is warm it up in the oven just before the feasting hour.
