Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Toronto this year? This post covers Christmas Toronto 2021 including where to go for Christmas dinner in Toronto, where to get turkey to go as well as features for brunch, lunch and takeout by local restaurants and businesses.
Christmas Eve this year is Friday, December 24, 2021. Christmas Day is Saturday, December 25, 2021.
Christmas celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern.
Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Christmas celebration.
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Christmas in Toronto 2021: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants
TOCA by The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
TOCA by The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is offering the following for pick up on Dec 24 or 25 between 2 pm – 5 pm. Order by December 21.
Christmas Turkey Dinner up to 4 guests
SOUP
Potato & Leek Soup
Olive Oil & Herb Croutons | Leek & Truffle Gremolata
SALAD
Sweet & Sour Preserved Baby Beet Salad
Baby Kale & Arugula | Shaved Fennel Toasted Pistachio | Goat Cheese | House Vinaigrette & Buttermilk Dressing
ENTRÉE
Oven Roasted Ontario Natural Free Range Turkey (Average 7-8lbs or 13-15lbs Turkey)
SIDES
Potato Purée with Crème Fraîche & Chives | Cauliflower & Broccoli Gratin Apple & Dried Fruit Stuffing with Sage | Savoury Infused Butter Gravy | Cranberry Sauce
DESSERT
Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Bourbon Whipped Cream
Christmas Turkey Dinner for 6-8 guests
SOUP
Potato & Leek Soup
Olive Oil & Herb Croutons | Leek & Truffle Gremolata
SALAD
Sweet & Sour Preserved Baby Beet Salad
Baby Kale & Arugula | Shaved Fennel Toasted Pistachio | Goat Cheese | House Vinaigrette & Buttermilk Dressing
ENTRÉE
Oven Roasted Ontario Natural Free Range Turkey (Average 7-8lbs or 13-15lbs Turkey)
SIDES
Potato Purée with Crème Fraîche & Chives | Cauliflower & Broccoli Gratin Apple & Dried Fruit Stuffing with Sage | Savoury Infused Butter Gravy | Cranberry Sauce
DESSERT
Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Bourbon Whipped Cream
JC’s Banquet & Convention Centre
JC’s Banquet & Convention Centre (Scarborough, Missisauga) is offering Christmas meals for 2 ($39), for 6 ($89), or 12 ($145). These are the same as what they offered for Thanksgiving.
All their Christmas packages includes:
- oven roasted turkey
- stuffing
- heritage green salad
- bread roll with butter
- mashed potatoes
- cilantro charred corn
- brandied cranberry sauce
- gravy
12Tables
12Tables is offering the following Christmas Eve and Day 5-course menu priced at $99 per person.
Fairmont Royal York
The Fairmont Royal York has the following festive offerings:
REIGN is offering a festive 3-course prix fixe dinner between December 17 – 26. $95 per person. Vegetarian options available.
They are also offering a holiday meal (turkey or ham) with all of the trimmings.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: place your order before December 1, enter promo code EARLYBIRD25 at check-out and receive $25 off your order.
Order by: Noon, Wednesday, December 22, 2021*
Pick-up: December 24 or December 25
Pick-up times: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pick-up location: Piper Street (behind the hotel)
Meals starting from $275**, plus tax.
*while quantities last
- Small Turkey, serves 4 ($275)
- Large Turkey, serves 8 ($450)
- Small Ham, serves 4 ($275)
- Large Ham, serves 8 ($450)
REIGN is open for brunch on Christmas Day.
CLOCKWORK Holiday Tea
November 20 until December 19, Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM until 2:30 PM
Old Mill Toronto
Old Mill Toronto is offering Christmas Buffets on Dec 24th, Dec 25th, Dec 26th 2021.
Brunch/Lunch Buffet: 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm (Buffet closes at 2:30pm, last seating 1:30pm)
Dinner Buffet: 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 7pm, 7:30pm (Buffet closes at 8:30pm, last seating 7:30pm)
Lunch and Dinner Pricing: Adult | $70.00; Children 4-11 | $30.00; Children 3 or younger | free.
Menu:
- An array of cold salads, cold seafood medley, a beautifully crafted live edge cheese board assortment, seasonal fruit tray, Hot Soup, Freshly Baked Breads.
- Hot selection dishes will change daily. Join us to taste all the options:
- Hot mixed root vegetables, ravioli, rice, chicken, pork and fish dishes.
- Christmas classic pastries all prepared in-house, hot desserts, and a variety of Holiday themed cakes
Brunch Only Items: Brunch classics including classic Old Mill eggs benedict, crispy bacon and maple pork sausage.
Daily carving station of beef striploin, baked honey ham and roasted Ontario turkey with all the Holiday accompaniments.
Dinner Only Items: Daily carving station of AAA prime rib of beef, boneless leg of lamb and roasted turkey with all the holiday accompaniments.
Christmas Takeout: They are also offering the following Christmas Takeout Menu for pickup December 24, 25 and 26 from 1pm, 1:15pm, 1:30pm, 1:45pm, 2pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm, 2:45pm and/or 3pm.
- Whole Roasted Turkey Package: $330, 9 lb serves 4 – 6; $410, 15 lbs serves 8 – 10
- Whole Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Package: $440, 4 lb serves 4 – 6; $465, 6 lbs serves 8 – 10
They are also offering a Holly Jolly Afternoon Tea from Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 – Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 and Sunday, December 26, 2021. Priced at $44 per person.
Cafe Boulud
Cafe Boulud is offering a festive brunch from December 4 – 26 on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
They are offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu priced at $110 on December 24th and 25th from 11:30 am to 2:15 pm Or 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Rodney’s Oyster House
Rodney’s Oyster House is taking preorders for Christmas Eve to go from their a la carte menu.
STK – Toronto
STK – Toronto is offering Christmas Specials on December 24 and 25. Full a la carte menu available for dine-in and takeout.
Epoch Bar & Kitchen Terrace
Epoch Bar & Kitchen Terrace is offering a celebratory 3-course meal featuring classic English dishes with a twist.
Their Chef, Jeff Crump, will be offering some delicious traditional festive dishes such as Roast Norfolk County Turkey, Prime Rib Aux Jus or Sticky Toffee Pudding. Join them alongside the elegant live band who will entertain you all evening.
Please communicate any dietary restrictions and/or allergies at the time of booking. Priced at $140 per person.
Minami Toronto
Minami Toronto is offering a Chef’s Holiday Tasting Menu on December 24. Indulge in a thoughtful variety of dishes, including seafood focused zensai, to pan-roasted beef tenderloin, to our signature Aburi sushi, finishing with a decadent fruit & dark chocolate cake.
Add a beautifully curated wine & sake pairing to complete the meal. For this experience, all guests must partake in the same menu, priced at $115, not including taxes & gratuity.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles upon arrival for pre-ordering this holiday tasting menu.
Miku Toronto
Miku Toronto is offering a beautiful five-course kaiseki tasting menu on December 24.
Indulge in a thoughtful variety of dishes, including pan seared scallops, succulent wagyu, our signature Aburi sushi, and finishing with a decadent sakekasu ice cream parfait.
Add 1 beautifully curated wine & sake pairing to complete the meal. For this experience, all guests must partake in the same menu, priced at $160.
A non-refundable deposit of $50 is taken per guest upon booking and is credited towards your final total. An 18% auto gratuity will also be added to the final bill. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles upon arrival for pre-ordering this holiday tasting menu.
Joni Restaurant at Park Hyatt Toronto
Joni Restaurant has the following holiday offerings:
Festive Brunch: 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu available on December 25th, 26th, and January 1st. $75 per person.
Festive Dinner: 4-Course Prix-Fixe Menu on December 25th & 26th. $95 per person.
Mamaliga Romanian Kitchen
Mamaliga Romanian Kitchen is offering a festive lunch on December 12. $65 per person. Seatings at 12 pm and 2:30 pm. Takeout at 2:15 pm available.
- Turkey in aspic, vegetable and chicken salad with creamy dressing, devilled eggs, Romanian smoked charcuterie
- Grape leaf rolls stuffed with ground meat, rice and served with sour cream
- Roasted duck on slow cooked cabbage
- Walnut cake
Blu Ristorante
Blu Ristorante is offering their regular dinner menu on Christmas Eve. Last reservation will be booked at 9:00 p.m. so our staff can go home early.
The Sweet Escape Patisserie
The Sweet Escape Patisserie is taking preorders for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Some items include:
- Assorted Cupcakes
- Red Velvet Cupcakes (6)
- Assorted Cookies
- Smoked Chocolate, Toffee & Sea Salt Cookies (6)
- Chocolate Chip Cookies (6)
- Assorted Frozen Cookie Dough (12)
- Frozen Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (12)
Kinton Ramen
KINTON RAMEN is excited to bring back their famous Truffle Turkey Ramen ($15.99) for a limited time (December 1 to 31).
Truffle Turkey Ramen: Thin noodles in a creamy white truffle vegetable broth topped w/ turkey ham, seasoned egg, arugula, cherry tomato, white onion, bamboo shoots and aonori seaweed flakes. Available for Dine-in, traditional takeout, online ordering through Kinton Ramen website, and 3rd party app (UberEats, DoorDash).
Storm Crow Manor
Storm Crow Manor is taking reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Holts Cafe Bloor Street
Get in a festive mood and enjoy a holiday meal at Holts Café Bloor Street or from the comfort of home, with their in-house feature menu available daily, or our takeaway kits available for pick-up every weekend.
Holts Cafe Yorkdale
Get in a festive mood and enjoy a holiday meal at Holts Café Yorkdale or from the comfort of home, with their in-house feature menu available daily, or our takeaway kits available for pick-up every weekend.
Chadwick’s Craft Kitchen & Bar
Chadwick’s Craft Kitchen & Bar is taking reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Auld Spot Pub
Auld Spot Pub is taking reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Nami Japanese Restaurant
Nami Japanese Restaurant is taking reservations for Christmas Eve.
Tam Vietnamese Street Food and Cafe
Tam Vietnamese Street Food and Cafe is taking preorders for takeout of their a la carte menu and party trays on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Bampot House of Tea and Board Games
Bampot House of Tea and Board Games is taking reservations for December 24 and December 25.
The Rosedale Diner
The Rosedale Diner is taking reservations for December 24.
PLANTA, Toronto
PLANTA, Toronto is taking reservations for December 24.
Constantine
Constantine is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
The Little Jerry
The Little Jerry is taking reservations for December 24.
Silk Road Lounge & Restaurant
Silk Road Lounge & Restaurant is offering a Chef’s Special on December 24. $60 for a full rack of fresh spring New Zealand Lamb. It also comes with salad and bread. We recommend this for 2 people.
Pogue Mahone
Pogue Mahone is offering Bubble Dining on December 24. 90 minute seating includes a bottle of Prosecco, Fresh Oysters, Cheese Fondue, Dessert and a glass of wine for each guest. $60 plus applicable fees, HST and gratuity. Bubble must be booked 24 hours in advance. All guests MUST provide proof of vaccination and ID to dine in the bubbles.
PLANTA Cocina, Toronto
PLANTA Cocina, Toronto is taking reservations for December 24.
Tundara Restaurant at Hilton Toronto
Tundara Restaurant is offering a 3 course holiday menu priced at $89 per person (plus taxes/gratuities) and available from 5:00-10:00 pm on December 24.
Omai
Omai is taking reservations for December 24.
PLANTA Queen, Toronto
PLANTA Queen, Toronto is taking reservations for December 24.
Amano Italian Kitchen
Amano Italian Kitchen is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Xango
Xango is taking preorders of their a la carte menu for pickup on December 24.
Defina Wood Fired
Defina Wood Fired is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Mascot King
Mascot King is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Laissez Faire
Laissez Faire is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Favorites
Favorites is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Bar Mordecai
Bar Mordecai is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Midfield Wine Bar
Midfield Wine Bar is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Union Toronto
Union Toronto is taking reservations for December 24.
Fonda Lola
Fonda Lola is taking reservations for December 24 and 25.
Omusubi Bar Suzume
Omusubi Bar Suzume is taking preorders of their a la carte menu for pickup on December 24.
156 Cumberland
156 Cumberland is taking reservations for December 24.
Kibo Secret Garden
Kibo Secret Garden is taking reservations for December 24.
T&T Supermarket
T&T Supermarket is offering various Christmas combos and sets. Please check your local T&T to see what is being offered. Must pre-order one day ahead.
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