Christmas Day 2020: Sydney’s best restaurants still taking bookings
Just realised it’s less than a month until Santa arrives? Never fear, we’ve complied the best of the restaurants in the east and inner city STILL taking bookings for Christmas Day.
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After the kind of year we’ve had, no one blames you for not wanting to slave away on a festive feast.
Given that time moves in mysterious ways during a pandemic, consider this your reminder that it is LESS THAN A MONTH UNTIL CHRISTMAS.
But don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you and found the best of the restaurants in the inner city and east STILL taking bookings for lunch on December 25.
You’re welcome.
INTERCONTINENTAL, DOUBLE BAY
Cost: $230 adults excl drinks, $315 incl drinks, $115 kids under 12
Book: enquiries.doublebay@ihg.com or phone 8388 8388
Highlights: A sumptuous buffet prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Simpson and his culinary team. Choose between the intimate Stillery Dining Room or Ballroom. Santa is planning a surprise visit!
FRATELLI FRESH ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER, MOORE PARK
Cost: $89 adults, $29 children under 12. Optional extra drinks package $39pp.
Book: fratellifresh.com.au/reservations/
Highlights: A four course lunch shared the traditional Italian family style way. Guests will received a limoncello on arrival and graze on dishes including an antipasto board and prawn bucket. Mains include maple syrup and honey glazed ham leg and 12 hour slow cooked lamb shoulder. Drinks package includes Aperol spritz, espresso martini, wine, prosecco and craft beer.
THE WINERY, SURRY HILLS
Cost: $110pp. Standard drinks package $49, premium drinks package $89.
Book: thewinerysurryhills.com.au/events/christmas-day/
Highlights: Oysters, tiger prawns, chicken parfait, pink snapper in truffle butter, pavlova with Frangelico cream and more! The lunch will be served over three courses.
MANTA, WOOLLOOMOOLOO
Cost: $325 adults, children $120.
Book: mantarestaurant.com.au/christmas-day-lunch/
Highlights: How did these guys get their hands on my Christmas list? Lobster cocktail slider, salt baked jumbo prawns in bottarga butter and crispy pancetta, chargrilled eye fillet, sticky date pudding with salted butterscotch sauce … I’ve been very good this year Santa I promise!
OTTO, WOOLLOOMOOLOO
Cost: $395 adults, $120 kids. Optional beverage packages range from $90 to $140.
Book: ottoristorante.com.au/sydney/christmas-day-at-otto/
Highlights: Champagne on arrival followed by a four course menu. Start with the likes of seared scallops or pepper crusted hiramasa kingfish before moving on to a lobster linguine or blue swimmer crab chilli spaghetti. Mains include wood fired scampi or Roman spiced crumbed turkey and dessert boasts almond panna cotta or caramelised milk chocolate mousse.
THE NIELSEN, VAUCLUSE
Cost: $215 adults, $95 kids under 12.
Book: thenielsen.com.au/whats-on
Highlights: Does it get any better than a festive seaside lunch? The three course set menu is complimented by a range of gourmet sides, snacks and breads.
THAI ROCK, POTTS POINT
Cost: $50
Book: events@thairock.com.au or 0451 300 336
Highlights: Owner and head chef Stephanie Boyd said they were looking forward to a fabulous day of food and family.
“We’re excited to welcome our guests this Christmas Day to enjoy a beautiful banquet lunch or dinner. Featuring our family’s recipes from the Isan region of Thailand, and some of our own Christmas favourites too,” Ms Boyd said.
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