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Christmas Dining in India 2025: Where to Feast and Celebrate Across Luxury Hotels
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Top Picks for Christmas Dining in India 2025: Exclusive Brunches and Festive Buffets
December 2025 is set to be a refined and indulgent festive season across India, with luxury hotels elevating Christmas Day celebrations through thoughtfully curated dining experiences on 25 December 2025. From grand heritage hotels to contemporary five-star destinations, hotels across the country are moving beyond conventional buffets to offer elegant Christmas lunches and brunches centred on classic roasts, festive trimmings, artisanal desserts and immersive ambience enhanced by live music and seasonal décor. The focus this year is firmly on experience-led dining — unhurried afternoons, chef-driven menus and a seamless blend of international Christmas traditions with Indian hospitality. Here is High on Persona magazine’s curated list of Christmas 2025 dining destinations, these hotels reflect how festive celebrations in India are evolving into more intentional, beautifully crafted experiences that celebrate the joy of the season as much as the food itself.
The Oberoi, New Delhi | Christmas Eve Dinner & Festive Fine Dining at 360° and Baoshuan
Step into a festive evening of refined indulgence this Christmas Eve, 24 December 2025, as the hotel invites diners to choose between two distinct culinary journeys at 360° and Baoshuan, starting 7:30 pm onwards. At 360°, the mood is classic and comforting, with a Christmas Eve dinner that celebrates traditional festive flavours in an elegant, relaxed setting. Over at Baoshuan, the celebration takes a more contemporary turn, where seasonal Chinese creations curated by two Michelin-starred mentor chef Andrew Wong unfold as a sophisticated feast. United by warm hospitality, seasonal décor and a leisurely pace, both experiences promise an evening designed for lingering conversations, shared plates and the unmistakable joy of Christmas Eve.
Address: Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi – 110003
Location: Central Delhi
Package: Christmas Eve Dinner, 24 December 2025 | From 7:30 pm onwards (À la carte / festive menus as applicable)
The Oberoi, New Delhi – Christmas Day Lunch & Dining
The Imperial, New Delhi | Grand Christmas Day Brunch at 1911 Restaurant
At the heart of The Imperial New Delhi’s festive celebrations lies its most beloved ritual — The Grand Christmas Day Brunch, a signature affair that captures the spirit of the season with effortless elegance. Set within the hotel’s lush winter surrounds, the celebration unfolds inside the iconic 1911 Restaurant, where families and friends come together for a leisurely afternoon defined by togetherness and indulgence. The thoughtfully curated spread brings heirloom recipes and classic Christmas favourites into conversation with contemporary flavours, all crafted by the hotel’s seasoned culinary team. Served from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, the brunch is designed for lingering conversations, shared laughter and the simple pleasure of celebrating Christmas at an unhurried pace. Priced at INR 9,500 plus taxes per adult and INR 2,800 plus taxes for children (6–12 years), the experience can be elevated with unlimited prosecco or cocktails at INR 3,000++, or unlimited champagne at INR 6,000++, making it a fittingly indulgent way to mark Christmas Day.
Address: Janpath Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001
Location: Central Delhi
Package: INR 9,500 + taxes per adult | INR 2,800 + taxes for children (6–12 years)
Add-ons: Unlimited Prosecco/Cocktails at INR 3,000++ | Unlimited Champagne at INR 6,000++
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm | 25 December 2025
The Imperial New Delhi
Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi | Christmas Eve Festive Dining & Holiday Buffets at Shang Palace, Sorrento and Tamra
Christmas Eve unfolds in an atmosphere of understated celebration as the hotel opens its doors to a trio of distinctive dining experiences across its signature restaurants. Guests can ring in the festivities with a globally inspired feast that brings together international favourites and Indian classics, while also offering clearly defined culinary journeys — from refined Far Eastern flavours at Shang Palace, to comforting, festive Italian indulgence at Sorrento, and an expansive, celebratory buffet at Tamra.
Dining at Sorrento and Shang Palace is offered with a minimum spend of INR 4,000 all-inclusive per person, available from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm, making it ideal for a leisurely Christmas Eve dinner. At Tamra, the festive spirit takes center stage with a lavish dinner buffet priced at INR 4,000 plus taxes per person, served between 7:00 pm and 11:30 pm. Together, these thoughtfully curated experiences promise a Christmas Eve defined by choice, flavour and the quiet joy of festive dining.
Address: 19, Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001
Location: Central Delhi
Package:
• Sorrento & Shang Palace – Minimum spend INR 4,000 all-inclusive per person
• Tamra – Dinner buffet at INR 4,000 + taxes per person
Time: 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm (Sorrento & Shang Palace) | 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm (Tamra)
Date: 24 December 2025
The Tivoli Hotel, Chhatarpur, New Delhi | Luxury Christmas Day Brunch at Blue Grotto
For those who like their Christmas celebrations layered with indulgence and quiet sophistication, Blue Grotto at The Tivoli, New Delhi offers a festive brunch that feels both polished and inviting. Designed in the spirit of a European holiday table, the Christmas Day brunch brings together classic seasonal flavors, thoughtful detailing and a setting that balances warmth with understated luxury. Guests can choose to dine poolside under the gentle winter sun or settle indoors amid an opulent, festively dressed ambience — each option lending its own charm to a leisurely afternoon of celebration.
Address: Chhatarpur Road, New Delhi – 110074
Location: South Delhi
Package: Christmas Day Brunch (pricing as per hotel)
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | 25 December 2025
The Tivoli, Five Star Hotel, Chhatarpur, New Delhi.
The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi | Traditional Christmas Eve & Christmas Dinner at Café Knosh
There’s something timeless about a traditional Christmas feast — made even more memorable when paired with warm hospitality and festive cheer. This season, Café Knosh sets the stage for an evening of classic Christmas indulgence, where signature festive dishes and traditional desserts are served alongside live music, the comforting aroma of mulled wine and a relaxed celebratory mood. Designed for lingering conversations and shared moments, the dinner invites guests to ease into the spirit of Christmas with effortless charm.
Address: CBD, Maharaja Surajmal Marg, East Delhi – 110032
Location: East Delhi
Package: INR 3,999 per couple
(Children aged 4–10 years receive a 50% discount)
Time: From 7:30 pm onwards
Dates: 24 & 25 December 2025
The Leela Convention Centre
Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa, Rajasthan | Golden Christmas Eve Soirée with Festive Dinner & Live Entertainment
This festive season, Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa invites guests to experience a truly magical Golden Christmas Eve Soirée, where the spirit of the holidays meets the timeless elegance of the Thar. On 24 December 2025, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm, the resort transforms into a glittering celebration with a specially curated gala dinner that blends classic European Christmas flavours with contemporary Rajasthani influences. Set against the hotel’s iconic golden-stone backdrop, the evening features succulent roasts, festive delicacies and an atmosphere that captures both warmth and grandeur. The experience is elevated with live music under the desert sky, making it one of the season’s most talked-about holiday dinners.
Address: Jaisalmer–Sam–Dhanana Road, Police Line, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan – 345001
Location: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Package: INR 3,199 per person for dinner
Add-on: Unlimited beverages at INR 1,699 per person
Time: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | 24 December 2025
Jaisalmer Marriott Resort & Spa
