Christmas is a time for family celebrations, but it’s also the perfect time to reconnect with friends or even get together with work colleagues for a relaxed and lively evening. For those of you looking for Christmas dinner options in Lisbon away from home, we’ve put together a brief list.
From exquisite settings to more relaxed ones, not forgetting signature cuisine and exclusive fish and seafood dishes, these are some of the many possibilities for a different evening. In the company of your loved ones, get ready for a very special Christmas dinner.
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Lisbon Marriott Hotel
The Lisbon Marriott Hotel has already accustomed us to the quality of its themed gastronomic events. That’s why this is the place to be for Christmas Eve dinner, on December 24th, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
For such a special occasion celebrated with family and friends, the menu includes many delicious dishes: prawn and fennel bisque soup with coriander oil and crème fraiche; Gomes de Sá cod; roast leg of pork; pasta with creamy seafood sauce; a selection of salads and vegetables.
In addition, the sweets were not left to chance, with a diverse selection of traditional desserts: Bolo Rei, Aletria, Sonhos de Abóbora, Tronco de Natal da Madeira, Arroz doce, among many others.
However, if instead of dinner you prefer lunch, there is also an option waiting for you. On the December 25th holiday, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, the gastronomic experience continues with various main courses, such as grilled octopus, braised kid, roast turkey and, of course, the typical desserts.
Address: Av. dos Combatentes, 45
Price: 85€ per person (free for children up to 4 years old; from 5 to 12 years old 50% discount)
Reservations: +351 21.723 54 00 / lisbon@marriotthotels.com
Lota da Esquina
The next suggestion takes us directly to the bay of Cascais, more specifically to the Lota da Esquina restaurant , led by renowned Chef Vítor Sobral.
Here there are special menus for group lunches or dinners, starting at €50 per person. In a welcoming and refined atmosphere, get ready to enjoy the best of traditional Portuguese flavors (and more).
The main dishes include cod au gratin with spinach, pork with chestnuts and prawns and roast kid with greens, among other options.
As well as the traditional offerings, Lota da Esquina also has vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as a special menu prepared with youngsters in mind. To finish on a high note, there’s a buffet table with sweets.
Address: Largo Monte Henrique Anjos 182, Cascais
Prices: menus available from €50 per person
Reservations and information: reservas@lotadaesquina.com
Guelra Ocean to Table
With its cozy and relaxed atmosphere , Guelra Ocean to Table is an option to consider for your Christmas dinner, if you are an avid lover of fish and seafood.
You can choose between two menus (one priced at €45 and the other at €55), both of which include a welcome drink, couvert, starter, main course, dessert and more.
Address: Rua de Belém 35, Lisbon
Prices: menus from 45€
Reservations and more information: reservas@guelraott.com
Tasca da Memória
With a 4.5 rating on Google, Tasca da Memória has prepared a special menu for Christmas dinner. The restaurant at the Wine & Book Hotels offers a different and delicious couvert, but it’s the main courses that attract the most attention with the traditional half-cured cod.
For meat lovers, the roast kid also makes its presence felt at the table, accompanied by mashed potatoes, traditional sausages and sautéed vegetables. Of course, a perfect Christmas dinner can’t be without a buffet of delicious desserts typical of this festive season.
Address: Travessa da Memória 62, Lisbon
Price: 95€ per person
Reservations and more information: lisboa.reservas@tascadamemoria.pt / +351 211 566 266
Capítulo Restaurant & Bar
The Capítulo Restaurant & Bar has its own menus for group and/or company Christmas dinners. But there is also a special offer for those who want to spend Christmas Eve away from home.
With regard to the last option, the proposal is to reinvent tradition into a true gastronomic experience. The starters include duck liver mousse with quince jam and foie gras brulée.
As for the main courses, the stars are the Confit Octopus with Port wine reduction and the Oven-roasted kid with turnip and rosemary crumbs. To close with a ‘golden key’, the New Year’s Eve menu includes Rabanadas with goat’s milk and lemon sorbet.
Address: Rua Dom Antão de Almada 4, Lisbon
Price for New Year’s Eve: €120 per person
Reservations and more information: eventos@phchotels.pt / +351218 842 000
