Winter is all about brunching in style. Think some warm winter sun shining down on you on a cold December’s day, as you sip on your glass of sparkling wine, digging in to some pot roast, or shepherd’s pie, basking in the glory of Christmas cheer. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?
Here are 6 places in India serving up some of the most delicious Christmas brunches that you can indulge in this winter season. Gather up your near and dear ones!
1. Bangalore Marriott Hotel Whitefield
Where: Whitefield, Bengaluru
This Christmas day, get to M Café, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, for an indulgent Christmas Brunch like no other. Begin your Christmas culinary sojourn with the most delicious cured meats like Parma Ham, Salami Milano and Smoked Salmon. Tease your palate with the rich flavors and textures of an indulgent Maple Glazed Ham, Stuffed Turkey, Cranberry Sausage and a Roast Leg of Lamb paired with the most beautiful mulled wine and other spirits.
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
2. Olive Qutub
Where: Mehrauli, New Delhi
Olive is known for its subtle elegance that amplifies during the holiday season. The huge Christmas tree in the middle, with lights and decorations all around. Don’t miss the Christmas carols in the background. Team this up with a hearty Christmas feast prepared by the seasoned chef of Olive (who whips up a mean Wine jelly, by the way), and your Christmas brunch is as good as it will ever be.
Time: 12:00 to 04:40 pm
3. Qla
Where: Mehrauli, New Delhi
Live music keeping your pulse tapping, sensational drinks swirling through your happy senses and an aroma of flame grills and barbecue in the air, under the roof of the most stunning ambiance nature could offer to us. On the table – Jim beam braised lamb medallions with barbecue glaze, Tequila soaked pork belly braised and grilled, Marco Pierre white’s fish and chips, Wild mushroom duxelles pie, molten chili blue cheese gravy, blue cheese Burger, Toffee & date pudding and lots more…
Don’t forget to drop in on Sunday night to indulge in an elaborate and well-curated five-course fall/winter menu to ring in the Christmas bells, with!
Time: 12:00 to 04:00 pm
4. JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
Where: Juhu, Mumbai
An extravagant dinner feast on Christmas Eve, followed by a special Sunday brunch on Christmas Day, will be accompanied by sparkling glasses of champagne. The scrumptious Christmas prelude dinner will display seasonal specials like Roast Turkey, Suckling Pig, Roast leg of Lamb and Meat Carving station complemented with a yule themed cocktail menu. The celebratory buffet dinners that lead to Christmas Eve on December 24 and the brunch on December 25 will also boast of cold-cut stations with Home-cured Gravid Lax, Pickled Herrings, seafood Ceviche and freshly shucked Oyster bar. Live cooking grills will station each night as they barbeque Quails, premium Lamb and Pork Cuts roasted your choice of sauces. Seafood lovers will be thrilled to know, the live stations will also roll out delectable seafood dishes featuring Chilean Seabass, Lobster, Scampy and Crayfish.
Time: 12:00 pm onwards
5. Irish House
Where: Mumbai and New Delhi
Gorge on a delectable brunch menu where you can dig into a range of eggs, or try out the Honey Glazed Roasted Chicken or Turkey Ham from the carving station. You can also nibble on their deliciously fresh sweet crepes with toppings of your choice or savoury crepes such as the Grilled Fish with Wine Sage Butter Sauce. You absolutely cannot miss the massive spread of Salads, Cheese and Breads which include a Mezze Platter, Spicy Carrot and Raisin Salad, Glazed Chicken Sausages and Couscous Salad, Ham and aged Cheddar, Spiced Apple Loaf, Almond Cranberry Bread amongst lots more. Gorge on the Smoked Pepper and Avocado Bruschetta, Mandarin Chicken Skewers, Roasted Beetroot/ Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini, Lamb Goulash, Grilled Cottage Cheese with Paprika Cream Sauce, Pan Seared Fish with Leek and White Port Wine Sauce, Curried Leeks and Chestnut Ravioli in Fennel Cream amongst the Entrees and Mains. Desserts such as the Eggnog, Cranberry Almond Pound Cake and the Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are sure to blow your mind. Kids can have their fill to with the special menu curated for them including dishes such as Mac n Cheese Pasta, Chicken Sliders, Fish Fingers and the like.
Time: 11:00 am onwards
6. Alfresco, Lalit
Where: Mumbai & New Delhi
The Lalit has India’s first inclusive brunches that has started at Alfresco, The Lalit. A special menu in a perfectly fresh and airy setting is crafted to create the ultimate Sunday recipe. These affairs will lay out a delectable food spread, as they host the LGBT community in style.
Time: 12:00 pm onwards
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