Christmas in Toronto 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch (Canada)

Looking for ways to celebrate Christmas in Toronto (Ontario, Canada) this year? This post covers Christmas Toronto 2022 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 in Toronto 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

Christmas Eve this year is Saturday, December 24, 2022. Christmas Day is Sunday, December 25, 2022.

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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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.

Christmas in Toronto 2022: Dinner, Turkey To Go, Brunch, Restaurants

12 Tables

12 Tables (North York) is offering a 3-course menu on December 24 & 25.

Fairmont Royal York

Reign at Fairmont Royal York has the following Christmas in Toronto 2022 offerings:

3-course Festive Prix Fixe Menu from December 16 to December 26. Priced at $99 per person.

They are also offering a Holiday Lunch Buffet weekdays only 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm from December 6 until December 16. Priced at $65 per person.

They are offering a Festive Sunday Brunch every Sunday from December 4 until December 25 from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Priced at $89 per person, $45 per child 12 and under. Includes pantry buffet, one main dish, and festive dessert table.

Old Mill Toronto

Old Mill Toronto has the following festive offerings:

Festive Buffet from November 24 – Sunday, January 2, 2023. Adults $50; Children 4-11 $25; Children 3 or younger – no charge.

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day Buffets. Adults $75; Children 4-11 $30; Children 3 or younger – No Charge.

Brunch Buffet: 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:45pm, 1:00pm, 1:15pm and 1:30pm
Dinner Buffet: 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm and 8:30pm

They are also offering a Nutcracker Tea priced at $50 per person from November 24 – January 1.

Pusateri’s

Pusateri’s Fine Foods is offering various holiday catering menus.

Each menu has been thoughtfully crafted to bring holiday cheer no matter what your readers celebrate. Some of the tasty and delectable offerings include the Holiday Artisanal Cheese and Salumi board , Potato Latkes, Whole Roasted Turkey and mouth watering Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Dishes from Pusateri’s catering menu can be purchased à la carte or as a prix fixe menu.

FOODGRESSING readers interested in placing an order can use the code XMAS22 for free standard delivery! Orders must be placed before December 19, 2022.

Casa Madera

Casa Madera will be open for regular hours on December 24th and 25th. Her are some highlights from their menu.

Casa Tomahawk ($295): 32oz bone-in wagyu tomahawk, tomato and potato confit, black truffle, roasted garlic, smoked butter
Cristalino ($125): Cristal-infused raspberry cake, cristal macarons, raspberry coulis, black truffle ice cream

The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

Throughout December, patrons will find a variety of dining options from the likes of Italian trattoria TOCA, and British gastro-inspired, EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace.

From December 1, EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace will introduce its Festive Afternoon Tea which will showcase new items including:

Poached King Salmon (Chive Crème Fraîche on Blini)
Roasted Ontario Beef Ribeye (Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Pickled Red Onion, Seven Grains)
Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich (House Roasted Organic Chicken, Curried Sweet Onions, Brioche)
Truffled Egg Salad (Free Run Egg, Parsley, Mayonnaise, Sourdough)
Greenhouse Farmed English Cucumber (Dill Whipped Cream Cheese, Fennel Pollen, Pink Peppercorn)
Sanguinello & Raspberry Tartlet (Sanguinello Blood Orange Compote, Crumbly Vanilla Pastry, Delicate Raspberry Mousse)

From December 24 to 26, TOCA will feature a three-course Cena di Natale, an Italian take on the traditional holiday dinner that will feature:

Minestra Invernale (Root Vegetables, Cannellini Beans, Bone Marrow) or Insalata di Natale (Endives, Orange, Grapefruit, Gorgonzola, Candied Mix Nuts, Pomegranate Dressing, Organic Baby Kale)
Turkey Roulade (Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato Purée, Apple Cider Gravy, Pickled Cranberry, Stuffing) or Baccalà con Farro e Zucca (Black Cod, Butternut Squash, Baby Carrots, Farro, Prosecco Sauce)
Panettone Pudding (Caramelised Panettone Pudding, Almond Gelato)

On December 24 and 25, TOCA will feature a Christmas Brunch Buffet that will include:

Salmone Stagionato (Cured Salmon Gravlax, Beetroot & Dill Lime)
Cheese Fondue (Cornichon, Boiled Baby Potatoes, Asparagus, Baguette, Salami, Broccoli, Sausage, Pickled Pearl Onions)
Lobster Tails, Poached Shrimp, Crab Claws, Freshly Shucked Canadian Oysters, Mussels, Clams (Classic Mignonette, Horseradish, Cocktail Sauce, Tabasco & Hot Sauce, Lemon & Lime)
Eggs Benedicto (Sun-Dried Tomato Hollandaise)
Holiday Crown Pork Roast (Rosemary & Sage Crust, Apple Celery Relish, Borolo Sauce)
Roasted Ontario Free Range Turkey (Old-Fashioned Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Orange Sauce Sourdough Stuffing with Apple & Chestnut infused Truffle)
Seared Branzino Fillet (Lemon Garlic Butter, Parley, Sun-DriedTomato Relish)
Herb Marinated Cornish Hen (Hunter Sauce with Wild Mushrooms & Fingerling Potatoes) and more!

On December 24 and 25, EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace will host a Traditional Turkey Dinner featuring Roast Norfolk County Turkey with glazed carrots, gravy, buttermilk mash. To finish the decadent meal guests can indulge in a Christmas Tree-inspired Black Forest Gâteau from Executive Pastry Chef Nicholas Belorgey. On December 31, the UK gastropub-inspired eatery will ring in the new year with a Prime Rib Roast, with the choice of British or American cut, as well as a special New Year’s Eve Gala featuring live music and a DJ along with decadent snacks and a fixed menu for dinner that will include:

Hokkaido Scallop (broiled in their shell, salmon roe, seaweed butter)
Mushroom Parfait (B.C. pine mushroom, whipped potato, puffed wild rice, sorrel sauce)
Miso Glazed Black Cod (wilted chard leaves, cider butter sauce) or 6 oz Chateaubriand (prime filet, glazed carrots, béarnaise sauce)
A.O.C. Roblochon Cheese (caraway puff lavash crisps)
Fruit at the Bottom Brulee (roast Niagara pears, crème brulée)

For those looking to celebrate the holidays at home and skip the cooking, TOCA will offer a Holiday Dinner at Home option which includes a traditional holiday feast with soup, salad, turkey, stuffing, sides, all the trimmings and dessert. Pre-orders will be available on TOCK, appropriate for groups of three to four or six to eight people, with an order deadline of December 20, available on TOCK.

EPOCH is offering a festive Afternoon Tea experience. Monday to Friday, bookings are accepted between 2:00-3:00PM. On Saturday and Sunday bookings are accepted between 11:00-11:30AM, 1:00-1:30PM, and 3:00-3:30PM. Their talented culinary team has carefully curated a selection of pastries and finger sandwiches using fresh ingredients that pay homage to the traditional British Tea experience.

During this year’s festivities, guests can visit EPOCH to experience seasonal cocktails inspired by classic Christmas movies, crafted by head mixologist Jonathan Neill, including:

Home Alone (Hayman’s Sloe Gin, Crème de Cacao, Red Wine Reduction, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer)
‘Pear’ Noel (Mezcal, Lemon, Vanilla Rooibos Syrup, Pear Nectar, Smoke & Oak Bitters)
Scrooged (Pineapple Rum, Spiced Rum, Black Seal Rum, Amaretto, Chocolate Bitters, Orange Bitters, Maraschino Rinse)
Yippie Ki-Yay Mister Falcon (Vodka, Crème de Cacao, Grand Marnier, Orange Bitters, Cacao Bitters, Dark Chocolate Bitters)

Ritz Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto’s cocktail hotspot, will also be offering a limited-time beverage menu of its own for the holiday season including:

Mistletoe Moments (Hibiscus, Mint, Allspice, Citric acid, Sugar, Carbonation)
Yuletide Log (Warm spiced apple cider, Baking spice, Butterscotch, Campfire smoke, Cinnamon sugar)
Canadian Maple Oat Milk Latte (Canadian Maple Syrup, Oat Milk, Cinnamon)

CLOCKWORK

Clockwork is offering a festive afternoon tea on Saturday and Sundays between November 19, 2022 – January 1, 2021. Priced at $89 per person.

Enigma Yorkville

Enigma Yorkville is offering a Christmas Eve tasting menu. Priced at $260 per person, does not include beverages, pairings, or add-ons.

The Civic

The Civic is offering a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 3-course prix-fixe menu on from 5 pm – 9 pm. Priced at $65 per person and Children under 12 dine for $35 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Whole Foods

Whole Foods is offering holiday appetizers; holiday meals; a la carte entrees; holiday sides, soups & sauces; and more. They typically offer Classic Turkey Feasts; Surf and Turf Meals; Prime Rib Meals; Beef Wellington Meals; Braised Lamb Shank Meals; Atlantic Salmon en Croûte Meals; Vegan Meals and more. Check your local store for pricing and offerings.

Oyster Boy

Oyster Boy is offering Christmas Eve to-go available for pick-up. Options include:

Seafood Tower For 2: Whole P.E.I. Lobster, 2pc Snow Crab Legs, 6pc Shrimp Cocktail, 6 Atlantic Canadian Select Oysters, Red Snapper Ceviche, Clarified Sage Brown Butter. Served Cold. Metal Tower Not Included.

Lobster Boil Dinner For 2: 2 Whole P.E.I. Lobsters (heated), 1 Kale Caesar Salad, Choice of 2 Lobster Bisques or 2 Chowders, Fries, Sud Forno Grilled Bread, Sage Brown Butter, Choice of 2 Lemon Tarts or Chocolate Brownies.

Lobster Boil Dinner For 4: 4 Whole P.E.I. Lobsters (heated), 2 Kale Caesar Salad, Choice of 4 Lobster Bisques or Chowders, Fries, Sud Forno Grilled Bread, Sage Brown Butter, Choice of 4 Lemon Tarts or Chocolate Brownies.

T&T Supermarket

T&T Supermarket offers various combos and platters for Christmas. Please check your local store for pricing and offerings.

The T&T Premium Christmas Combo (serves 6- 8 people) includes: Chinese Style Bountiful Stuffed Turkey (~8-10lbs); Fresh Fruit And Prawns Salad (~1500g); Christmas Sushi Party Tray; Fresh Fruit And Prawns Salad (~1500g); Fried Green Beans (~1500g); 2 bottles of Soda Drink.

The T&T Kitchen Happy Christmas Combo (serves 4-6 people) includes: Roasted Turkey (Half ~3-4lbs), Cold Appetizer 5 Items Platter, a bottle of Soda Drink.

Swiss Chalet

Swiss Chalet has a lineup of of Festive Favourites this holiday season. Their offerings include a $10 chalet cash deal.

Some of their offerings include:

Festive Special: Swiss Chalet Famous Quarter Chicken Dinner served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, a dinner roll, your choice of side (see below), Chalet Dipping Sauce and 5 LINDOR Chocolate Truffles plus $10 Chalet Cash voucher. Choice of dark, white or double leg.

Festive 1/2 Rack Combo Special: A half rack of BBQ side ribs & a Quarter Chicken served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, a dinner roll, choice of side, Chalet Dipping Sauce and 5 LINDOR Chocolate Truffles. Plus get a NEW! $10 Chalet Cash Voucher.

Festive Roast Beef Dinner 6 oz: Roast beef smothered with au jus, served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, choice of side, a medley of market vegetables, a side of creamed horseradish, and 5 LINDOR Chocolate Truffles. Plus get a NEW! $10 Chalet Cash Voucher.

Festive Roast Beef Sandwich: Roast beef placed on a toasted bun, topped with creamed horseradish and smothered in au jus. Served with stuffing, cranberry sauce, with your choice of side and 5 LINDOR Chocolate Truffles. Plus get a NEW! $10 Chalet Cash Voucher.

Drifter’s Solace

Drifter’s Solace is offering items to-go available for pick-up on December 22 and 23.

Some options include:

Smoked foie gras terrine
Confit salmon, marinated fennel and basil
A5 Miyazaki Wagyu
Yuzu-lemon curd and vanilla shortbread
Caviar

Smokin Bones

Smokin Bones Barbecue & Catering is offering holiday menu packages with complete turkey dinners with all the traditional fixings.

Veloute

Veloute is offering Christmas dinner available for dine in or takeout on December 23 and 24.

Farm Boy

Farm Boy has a few holiday options for Christmas in Toronto 2022:

Farm Boy Indulgence Dinner for Two – Christmas for Two:

Spoon up a cozy classic, a Parsnip Soup garnished with a Spiced Pumpkin Crunch. Then, dig into a delicate Parmesan Flan served with tangy Balsamic Tomato Jam and fluffy In-House Focaccia.

The star of your holiday spread is a golden Roasted Turkey Breast served will all your favourite fixings: savoury Turkey Gravy, tart Cranberry Ginger Sauce, rustic Cranberry Apple Sausage Stuffing (made with Farm Boy Sweet Italian Sausage), creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes, seasoned Roasted Shredded Brussels Sprouts, and Slivered Carrots & Rutabaga.

End your deliciously festive evening on a sweet note with a spiced slice of Brandied Christmas Cake. Served with a creamy Cinnamon Custard, it’s a classic way to enjoy the holidays.

Farm Boy™ – Christmas Family Dinner:

The star of your festive spread is either a golden Roast Turkey served with savoury Turkey Gravy and a tart Cranberry Ginger Sauce OR a juicy Glazed Ham served with tangy Honey Mustard Cream Sauce and a sweet Maple Glaze.

Alongside them are a gorgeous Cranberry Apple Sausage Stuffing made with Farm Boy Sweet Italian Sausage, creamy Chive Mashed Potatoes, vibrant Slivered Carrots & Rutabaga, and seasoned Roasted Shredded Brussels Sprouts.

Farm Boy™ Indulgence Dinner for Two – Seasons Eatings:

Begin by digging in to a bright Beet & Goat Cheese Salad dressed with a sweet and tangy Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette. Then, move on to Warm Shrimp & Peas served with flaky In-House Made Puffs.

For your main course, curl up with a hearty serving of Beef Ragout set atop a creamy Kale Barley Risotto and accompanied by Roasted Garlic Rapini.

End your evening with a festive slice of Cinnamon Bread Pudding paired with an indulgent Crème Anglaise.

Auberge du Pommier

Auberge du Pommier is offering a Christmas holiday lunch on December 11, 18 & 24 from 10:45 am – 2:45 pm. Priced at $105 per person. Revel in the magic of the holiday season with a French-inspired festive brunch at their refined North York retreat.

Essence Bistro

Essence Bistro (Vaughan) is offering a Christmas holiday menu for dine-in or takeout on select dates in December including December 24. Priced at $50 per person.

Anatto Honey Glazed Chicken or Charcoal grilled Trout

Comes with these sides:

Mash Potatoes, creamy and cheesy
Roasted Veggies, herbs, kombucha vinegar and olive oil
Large Ontario grown leafy greens, lemon vinaigrette or caesar
Chefs arrangement of desserts

Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club

Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club is offering a Kids’ Holiday Party on December 11 from 12 pm – 4 pm.

They also offer a Holiday Party Cheer Party dinner on December 16.

Ultrafoods & Good Grazers

Ultrafoods & Good Grazers (Milton) is offering a Holiday Charcuterie Workshop on select dates in December. Priced at $40 per ticket. Learn unique techniques like roses made of multiple foods, different cheese cutting techniques, placement, how to balance flavours, textures and elements to create the perfect grazing board. Each guest will get to take home their creations to enjoy, a glass of wine, as well as a special take home gift.

Alo

Alo is offering a Christmas in Toronto 2022 festive meal delivered to your home on December 24. Alo is here to cater your holiday dinner, complete with cooking instructions from Chef Patrick Kriss. All meals require reheating at home. Priced at $120 per package.

Joni Restaurant

Joni Restaurant is offering a 3-course holiday brunch available on December 24th, 25th, 26th, and January 1st. Priced at $75 per person.

They are also offering a 4-course holiday dinner on December 24th, 25th, 26th, and January 1st. Priced at $95 per person.

Toronto Christmas Events & Festivals 2022

Highlights

Casa Loma’s Holiday Light Tou r – a dazzling lighting display in the gardens and tunnels at Toronto’s favourite castle
Stackt Market’s Holiday Hills -a show stopping winter wonderland where you can immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a whole roster of cozy, fun + festive activities + experiences
Glow Christmas – a family-friendly indoor light festival with an ‘Around the World’ light display through six countries
Northern Lights – an outdoor, immersive four-area, walkthrough holiday-themed experience on the Exhibition Place Grounds
The Distillery District Winter Village – a magical holiday shopping and dining experience at the historic Distillery District
Evergreen Brickworks Holiday Market – a holiday market featuring a rotation of over 40 locally-crafted, sustainably produced and handmade vendors
WinterFest – a magical, winter wonderland with ice skating, live shows and more at Canada’s Wonderland
Thirsty Elf Bar – the Fairmont Royal York’s annual holiday-themed cocktail pop-up

Northern Lights

This winter, experience the new and unforgettable adventure Northern Lights, taking over the Grand Bizarre at Exhibition Place from December 1 to January 8.

With over 80,000 square feet of breathtaking installations and uniquely immersive experiences, Northern Lights welcomes guests of all ages to step away from the city and into an unparalleled winter wonderland filled with the cheerful lights, sights, sounds, and feelings of the holidays.

Featuring art installations, breathtaking holiday photo and video opportunities, dazzling light and décor throughout the entire venue, a 25 ft. illuminated Christmas tree, fun-for-all-ages games and activities, holiday vendor market, and so much more, Northern Lights has something for everyone.

Running from December 1 to January 8, Northern Lights is open 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Thursday to Sunday from December 1 to December 18 and every night from December 22 to January 8.

Standard ticket prices are $22.95 and $17.95 for children ages 3-12.

Glow

Canada’s premium indoor Christmas festival is back to surprise and delight. Embark on an all-ages magical journey through Glow Christmas’ ‘Around the World’ light garden, and enjoy all this season has to offer with shopping, festive food & drink, and more.

Barrel House Korchma

Barrel House Korchma is offering a St. Nicholas Meet and Greet on Sunday, Dec 18, 2022 at 1 pm.

Enjoy a magical visit from Sviatyij Mykolai and his angels at Barrel House Korchma! Tickets are $25 per child and parent.

Meet and greet with Sviatyij Mykolai.
Children will receive a gift.
Professional digital photos of meet and greet.
2-hour interactive show.
Coffee and snacks will be provided for parents.

DIY Christmas in Toronto 2022 2022 Ideas

Holiday entertaining tips

Here are some tips on holiday entertaining including charcuterie board tips, how to cook the perfect turkey like a Chef, and virtual holiday party ideas.

Tips from Eataly

For seafood enthusiasts, this Paccheri con Sugo del Mare is a great option for Christmas Eve. In line with the tradition of abstaining from eating meat on the eve of a feast day, this sugo includes tuna, shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels. Yum!

Every holiday host is looking for ways to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with their guests. These two quick and easy recipes make a great addition to your holiday menu with minimal prep and maximum impact. For the cheese enthusiasts, try the Pasta con Crema di Parmigiano Reggiano DOP or, if you’d like to give making your own pasta a try, make your own Agnolotti in Brodo di Parmigiano Reggiano!

While hosting adult-only dinner parties can be a treat, this incredible Lasagne alla Bolognese doubles as an impressive main dish and a fun family activity. Simply prepare your bolognese sauce and invite your sous chefs to assist with assembly! This dish is a surefire way to ensure you aren’t chained to the kitchen while your guests are visiting.

Wine Suggestions

Here are some wine suggestions for Christmas in Toronto 2022 dinner 2022:

Christmas Gift Ideas 2022

Check out my post for some Christmas Gift Ideas 2022 for the important people in your life. Here are also some suggestions for holiday gifts for foodies.

Wayspa

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Restaurant Gift Card Deals

It’s the season where many restaurants offer gift card deals for the holidays. Here’s a roundup of restaurant gift card holiday deals in Canada for 2022. These include Earl’s, Moxie’s, Denny’s, Cactus Club and more.

Black Friday Gift Card Deals 2022 Canada

Many of these gift card deals 2022 last until end of December 2022 or January 2023. Please review the vendor’s terms and conditions.

Captions about Family

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Donate

Food banks in Toronto are in great need of donations especially during these difficult times. Please consider making a donation this holiday season or anytime during the year.

Below are some food banks in Toronto which could use your help. Please also connect with food banks in your community.

New Year’s Eve Toronto 2022

Here’s to saying goodbye to 2022 and welcoming a brighter year. Here are ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve Toronto 2022 and New Year’s Day 2023 in Toronto.