While December brings with it a chill in the air and sweater weather, followed by an urge to stay inside a blanket, Christmas will make you want to make the most of the cheerful vibes. Since Chandigarh is all set to sparkle this Christmas season, there also comes an impending yet delightful task of choosing the perfect spot for a festive feast. Whether you're craving a traditional Christmas dinner or a contemporary culinary experience, Chandigarh is sure to be at your service this festive season. Here are some of the best cafes and restaurants in Chandigarh that will serve you nothing short of magic on a plate.
JW Marriott
This holiday season, why don't you sleigh December with the best Christmas celebrations? At JW Marriott, Chandigarh, you can enjoy a festive spread of dinners and a Christmas Day brunch featuring traditional dishes, mulled wine, and special desserts. Whether you want to treat yourself with savoury dishes like Winter Wonderland Burrata and Millet, Orange and Rosemary Infused Turkey, or satiate your sweet tooth with Sticky Caramel Chocolate Christmas Pudding or a Floral Cake, this is just the place to be.
Address: Plot no: 6, Dakshin Marg, 35B, Sector 35, Chandigarh, 160035
Price For Two: ₹4000
Hyatt Regency
With an array of gourmet dishes, Hyatt Regency is just the right place to party with a happy tummy. Whether you want to join them for a Christmas Eve dinner or a hearty Christmas brunch, you can enjoy their festive menu, which features roast whole turkey, gnocchi, cream crackers, potato and cheese croquet, chocolate fountain, and, of course, Christmas cakes and puddings.
Address: 178, 1, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh, 160002
Price For One: ₹2299++ onwards
Sultry Noodle
To make the most of the Christmas vibe and the New Year spirit, you can head to one of the most hip spots of Chandigarh – Sultry Noodle in Sector 7. Be it their unique craft cocktails, progressive snacks, and of course, a huge variety of pan-Asian dishes, you can dine here in style. ‘The Lab’, one of the most unusual dining concepts in the Tricity, will allow you to celebrate Christmas early. “Chapter 1 - Kaiseki”, a 5-course Japanese meal, is a one-day exclusive event taking place on 20th December, 2024.
Address: Sultry Noodle, Sector 7, Chandigarh.
Price For Two: ₹5500
Sabe Cafe
Sabe Cafe, also known for its cosy and welcoming workspace, is celebrating the festive season by offering you warm and comforting flavours. To make your Christmas extra special, you can avail a 20% OFF on a bill of ₹599 and 30% OFF on ₹999. So, why don’t you take your pick from their seasonal delights, including carrot cake, fresh-from-the-farm beetroot hummus, cinnamon vanilla cappuccino, and ceremonial rose cardamom matcha?
Address: SCO 4 (1st and 2nd Floor, DISTRICT ONE, Adj. McDonald, Sector 68, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab 160062
Price For Two: ₹1200
United Coffee House Rewind
Thanks to their cosy winter beverages, United Coffee House Rewind has been a hotspot in the Tricity. If you want to celebrate Christmas, they present their festive special creme caramel, which is deemed to be close to the 'trinity cream' popular in Britain. If you have a sweet tooth, on the chilly Christmas Eve, don’t forget to treat yourself with their ‘warmth served in plate’ – Oreo cookie crumble served with vanilla ice cream and a dash of caramel syrup.
Address: 178 - 178A, Industrial Area Phase I, Chandigarh, 160002
Price For Two: ₹1200
SOCIAL
Social’s Winter Menu is a celebration of hearty flavours and comforting dishes that promise to warm your soul and make the season truly special. Inspired by winter-perfect ingredients, the menu features dishes like popcorn soup, Dirty Thread Chicken, Momo Ramen, and much more. For a festive dessert, you can go for the Sizzling Christmas Cake, served with warm, boozy custard, marshmallows, and ice cream.
Address: Multiple locations across Tricty
Price For Two: ₹1500
Taj Chandigarh
For those looking to indulge in a luxurious Christmas experience, the Taj Chandigarh in Sector 17 offers an extravagant Christmas Eve dinner buffet and Christmas Day brunch. Not only would you be able to get the most of their festive meal at Dera, but also some of the best desserts at Cafe 17. That’s not all; you can also come back and celebrate New Year’s Eve with your loved ones to make it truly unforgettable.
Address: Block No. 9, Jan Marg, 17A, Sector 17, Chandigarh, 160017
Price For One: ₹2499