The 10 Best Christmas Day Lunches in Sydney this 2024

Buon natale from a’Mare! This Christmas 2024, the Crown Sydney’s famed Italian restaurant, a’Mare, will be welcoming visitors to their harbourside location. Hosting an incredible event, a’Mare will be featuring a festive menu curated by award-winning chef Alessandro Pavoni. Choose to enjoy your feast in either the Library Room, Outdoor Terrace or Wine Room for a one-of-a-kind experience. Of course, in true a’Mare style, the feast will be finished with an artisanal panettone and custard served tableside. For more information, head to their website.

One of our favourite steakhouses, BLACK Bar & Grill, is hosting one of the best Christmas lunches in Sydney this 2024. Complete with harbourside views, BLACK’s four course Christmas Day Lunch priced at $180 per person includes Sydney Rock Oysters to start, a choice of either Spanner Crab, Quail or Asparagus & Stracciatella for entrée; Swordfish, Christmas Turkey, Stone Axe Flank or Zucchini Flower Paella for mains; and Crème Brulle, Chocolate Mousse or an Australian Cheese Platter for dessert. With wine pairings also on offer, be sure to book ahead to save your spot!

Forget riding Santa’s sleigh, this Christmas we’ll be surfing the seas with Captain Cook Cruises Christmas Day 2024 Sydney Lunch Cruise. Starting at midday, over three hours, guests will be on board exploring Sydney Harbour all with a choice of a three-, four- or six-course set menu. Promising spectacular views, the day will also be paired with a range of beverages to enjoy with your lunch. Better yet, there will be live entertainment across the vessel with a surprise visit from Santa too.

Hosted across their four convenient locations in Sydney – Brighton-Le-Sands, Castle Hill, Parramatta and Wetherill Park – Criniti’s will be spreading the festive cheer with their Christmas Day $95 banquet share-style menu. Inspired by a traditional Australian Christmas lunch, the event will also see plenty of Criniti’s classics featured on the menu too. Think woodfired bread, salt and pepper calamari, seafood linguine, ravioli and even a tantalising tiramisu to finish. Hungry for more? Head to their website for additional information and to book.

Sleigh away your Christmas Day with one of our favourite fine dining restaurants in Sydney, O Bar and Dining. Located in Australia Square, this year, O Bar and Dining will be offering a festive filled five-course a la carte lunch between 12 – 2:30pm. Priced at $345 per person, the memorable menu includes the likes of Skull Island Prawn Salad, Double Smoked Dry Aged Duck, 12 Hour Brined Turkey Breast with a hazelnut stuffing, Handmade Spiced Pumpkin Chitarra Pasta and, even an Iced Christmas Pudding or Passionfruit Pavlova to finish.

What better way to embrace the spirit of Christmas in Sydney with spectacular waterfront views. And there’s no denying that no one does it quite like OTTO in Woolloomooloo. This Christmas, OTTO is offering two lunch options: a four-course choice menu enjoyed waterside with a glass of champagne upon arrival priced at $545 per person; or a three-course sharing menu set on the upper level inside priced at $350 per person. With beverage packages and children welcome too, Christmas Day lunch at OTTO’s will be a fantastic feast like no other.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable Christmas Day lunch in Sydney this 2024, set your sights to Lavender Bay’s Sails for their festive filled feast. With front-row views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, from midday, Sails will be putting on a three-course set menu complete with all the snacks, sides and even bon-bons to crack open. The menu features Sails staples such as Wagyu Beef Tartare, Seared Canadian Scallop, Slow Cooked Turkey Breast, Charred Zucchini Tagine and either a Coconut Mousse or Passionfruit Cremeux to name a few.

Let The Star Sydney top your Christmas lunch dreams thanks to Sokyo’s fun and festive specials. Open from lunch through to dinner, this Christmas 2024, Sokyo will be offering a smorgasbord-like Lobster Sashimi Platter which includes a chefs selection of sashimi, southern rock lobster, toro, scampi and caviar. Otherwise, if you prefer to choose a la carte, the Sokyo Smoked Pork Rib and Dan’s Potato is a savoury Spanish meets Japanese blend. Finish with a Blackforest and a glass of bubbles to end the day!  

Take the stress out of Christmas Day hosting with the help of Ventuno Restaurant in Walsh Bay. Described as a contemporary pizzeria and cucina, this year Ventuno will be offering an a la carte menu packed with plenty of Italian classics such as Handmade Focaccia, Crispy Zucchini Flowers, Casarecce, Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder and plenty of salads, pizzas and desserts for you to slice into. Prefer to feast at home? Ventuno is also offering a set lunch hamper serving up to 10 guests. More information on website.