Christmas Day lunch is that one time of year to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest, indulge in delicious food and sip on summer-style beverages. But what if, for once you want to throw away all the responsibility of getting the roast perfectly juicy and instead enjoy some of Australia’s best cooks dish up a feast for you?

Ramp up your end-of-year celebrations vino in hand and feet up for an ultimate Christmas lunch sans the washing up. We’ve even done the hard work for you, ahead we’ve listed some of Sydney and Melbourne’s best Christmas Day dining offerings!

SYDNEY

Q Dining – CBD

Head chef Steven Hartert has created an exclusive 4-course menu, featuring all the premium Christmas Day classics including; honey glazed ham, stuffed turkey, summer pavlova and fig pudding, alongside delicious contemporary features such as Morton bay bugs, John Dory with stuffed zucchini flowers and burrata and heirloom salad.

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Kingsley’s – Woolloomooloo

Treat yourself and indulge in a 4-course set menu, featuring beef wellington, roasted turkey, Sydney rock oysters and warm Christmas pudding.

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OTTO Ristorante – Woolloomooloo

Gather around the table with friends and la Famiglia for Champagne and amuse-bouche, followed by a signature OTTO four-course choice menu.

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Little Pear Bar – Manly

Spend Christmas by the beach and indulge in a 10-course set menu! You can also enjoy a drink upgrade with their standard beverage package for $189pp, or a deluxe beverage package for $209pp.

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Kitchens On Kent At The Langham – CBD

Indulge in extravagant seafood displays, carvery meat selections and festive dessert stations, with dishes to satisfy every favourite cuisine. All festive buffets include traditional Christmas items such as plum and mustard glazed double-smoked ham, roasted turkey breast and trimmings as well as dessert favourites such as traditional Christmas puddings and fruit mince pies.

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Epicurean – Barangaroo

Celebrate the festive season in the vibrant surrounds of Epicurean. Feast on a lavish buffet with a wide array of dishes across international cuisines while looking out to pristine Sydney Harbour views.

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a’Mare – Barangaroo

The festive season is synonymous with great food and experiences shared with friends, family and colleagues. Why not celebrate like the Italians do and dine on specially curated festive menus by Alessandro Pavoni.

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Pilu -Freshwater

Pilu are offering a decadent 4 course Christmas menu featuring tuna tartare, Wagyu beef and Panettone.

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Osteria – Coogee

This Christmas Osteria Coogee is hosting their first Christmas Day lunch. Kicking things off with a glass of sparkling on arrival, and then begins an unforgettable lunch experience featuring Australian classics alongside some modern Italian twists.

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Botswana Butchery – CBD 

A decadent four-course Christmas Day Lunch for the whole family to enjoy. Culinary Director, Angel Fernandez has created a memorable menu to celebrate the season in style. For those who wish there are also some special additional menu items available for pre-order, including their popular 1.4kg Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder.

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Woodcut – Barangaroo

Woodcut is offering a Christmas Day lunch with an impressive four-course sharing menu. Featuring Caviar, seafood and smoked ham.

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Chiosco By Ormeggio – Mosman

The Christmas menu is designed to be shared and costs $250 per head, and includes irresistible dishes such as yellowfin tuna crudo, king prawn salads and spanner crab tagliolini. 

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Estate – Coogee

Experience a seafood-focused set menu that is sure to please the family at Estate. Menu highlights include Sydney Rock oysters, scallop sashimi with truffle dressing, salmon pastrami and a prawn cocktail. Following on to the main event, indulge in dry-aged Barramundi with a sweetcorn chowder before ending your afternoon off on a sweet note with a decadent Christmas Violet Crumble.

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MELBOURNE

Chancery Lane – CBD

Chancery Lane is offering crayfish cocktails to the choice of Wagyu porterhouse or King salmon, there’s something festive to tickle your fancy, and a special menu for the Kids. Experience a feast to remember with your loved ones gathered together.

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Luci – CBD

Housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers building featuring old-world glamour and modern elegance. Enjoy Christmas Day with a spectacular five-course menu, prepared by Head Chef, Jason Lear and his talented team. Children menu is also available.

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Pure South Dining – Southbank

Christmas is a special occasion dining experience to be shared with friends & family and at Pure South Dining, their menu is driven by quality produce from the best farmers, fishermen and artisan producers of Tasmania, King Island & Flinders Island.

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Arbory Afloat – CBD

Forget the hassle and relax this Christmas soaking up the sun while floating on the Yarra River. They have packages to suit any group of family or friends and what’s a celebration without Christmas Bon Bons?

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Pullman – Swanston

Celebrate Christmas Day with a lavish Christmas lunch in Pullman’s exclusive award-winning Club Lounge on level 15. You’ll be treated to a sumptuous festive menu as well as a beverage package. Enjoy a glass of Champagne on arrival while you soak up views across Melbourne city.

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Langlands Restaurant & Bar – CBD

Lounge in Langlands level 25 restaurant with views over Docklands and Southbank while indulging in a long lunch sans the washing up this Christmas day.

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Bistro Guillaume – Southbank

Join Bistro Guillaume with your loved ones this Christmas Day to discover a feast of modern French cuisine.

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