Restaurants that are open on Christmas Day in London

Decimo in King's Cross opens on Christmas Day with a calm, candlelit dining room and a glass of Ruinart on arrival. The kitchen serves a festive line-up built around Beef Wellington and roasted bronze turkey with all the trimmings, and the drinks list is polished without feeling over the top. It's a spacious spot high above the station with epic views of King's Cross St Pancras, with gorgeous, uber-trendy interiors inside.

Rails takes inspiration from its location close to St Pancras station, serving British cuisine with a clear French influence. The restaurant environment is intimate and the attentive service makes diners feel at home. Celebrate Christmas in style here with a sumptuous selection of dishes including game & pistachio terrine, roast turkey, and roast sirloin of beef, followed by a proper Christmas pudding and mince pies.

You can enjoy a festive six-course feast this Christmas Day at Dalloway Terrace in Bloomsbury. Start with delicious amuse bouches, followed by starters like grilled king scallops or wild boar tortellini. For the main course, choose between bronze feathered turkey, roasted cannon of venison, Gigha halibut, or a charred aubergine mille-feuille, all served with ample winter sides. End your meal with a choice of desserts, including mulled poached pear or Guinness Christmas pudding.

Even on Christmas Day, few things hit the spot like a nice curry. Brick Lane's Preem is one of the Curry Mile's most venerable institutions, renowned for its expertise in balti curries stir-fried over a high heat. There's a long and diverse menu of authentic Indian dishes to choose from here, and the restaurant's interior strikes just the right balance between casual and formal. There's plenty of room for extended families, too.

For a Christmas Day that feels special, welcoming, and a little bit different, Kahani throws open its doors in style. The restaurant combines festive British produce with fragrant Indian flavours, creating a celebratory menu that's rich, aromatic and perfect for a long, luxurious meal. With its softly lit interiors and award-winning culinary pedigree, it's an elegant escape for couples, families, or anyone looking to elevate their Christmas feast with something a little different.

Spend Christmas Day at Joia, a sophisticated Portuguese restaurant with great views of Battersea Power Station and a coral pink colour scheme. A set menu for groups celebrating Portuguese Christmas traditions is served on 25th December, with a vegan version available too.

Eat in opulent surroundings at either of the luxurious Bob Bob Ricard restaurants in London – don't worry, the “Press for Champagne” buttons will be working. The restaurants are open on Christmas Day – the Soho branch is actually open 365 days a year – and you get the usual menu of elevated French, British, and Russian classics. Sibling restaurant Bébé Bob will also be open Christmas Day.

Give your Christmas dinner a twist by eating at the Indian fine-dining restaurant Yaatra. Decorated with rich colours, the dining room has a classic feel. On Christmas Day, they serve a traditional menu infused with Indian warmth and global classics, with dishes including the likes of tandoori-spiced roast turkey or masala-roast lamb rump. A children's version is available as well.

The Flask in Highgate is an ideal choice for your Christmas Day meal. This traditional gastropub serves refined, seasonal pub food, and it's staying open on 25 December. Guests can enjoy a three-course menu plus canapés, chocolate truffles, and a mince pie. The menu includes a selection of roasts, including turkey, halibut, and a plant-based option.

Enjoy your Christmas meal with gorgeous views of Tower Bridge and the Thames at Le Pont de la Tour. This venue serves elegant French cuisine in a converted tea warehouse with a terrace. On Christmas Day, a special festive feast will be served, including Christmas turkey ballotine with black truffle, chestnut, and veal stuffing, brussels sprouts, carrots, roast potatoes, and Perigourdine sauce.

Gastropub The Guinea has been serving fine steaks in London since the 1960s in its traditional Mayfair venue. On Christmas Day, an indulgent menu is served with choices like smoked salmon, dry-aged rib of beef, pigs in blankets, mince pies, and a selection of British Isles cheeses, to name just a few. The proceedings kick off with an amuse bouche and champagne on arrival.

Savour your Christmas meal with attractive riverside views at Sea Containers Restaurant. This relaxed hotel restaurant is open on 25th December, serving a special four-course menu with a glass of champagne on arrival. Diners can opt for the classic roast turkey, but other options include poached Atlantic halibut or forest mushroom Wellington.

Opulent and luxurious, Straits Kitchen is just the place for celebrations and special occasions. Head here on Christmas Day to celebrate with a classic menu featuring traditional favourites, rich flavours, and all the trimmings. Past Christmas Day menus at this bright, modern venue have included choices like dry-aged duck and roasted plums, curried monkfish, and Christmas pudding with brandy custard to finish.

Gaucho brings Londoners the finest Argentine steak available, with select locations all over the city staying open on the big day to serve set menus for adults and children. Dishes include classics like Loch Duarty salmon rillettes, ballotine of turkey, and beef fat roast potatoes, as well as Gaucho favourites such as ancho steak, their classic burger, and a chocolate brownie for dessert.

Acclaimed chef Vivek Singh is bringing Indian flavours to Christmas Day – all of his Cinnamon Collection restaurants are staying open and serving indulgent menus of Indian recipes that are a far cry from your usual Christmas meal. Each restaurant is doing a slightly different menu but they're all packed with punchy flavours.

Located in Marylebone, Orrery is an elegant French restaurant with a rooftop terrace. Sophisticated food is on the menu, including an indulgent set menu packed with seasonal flavours – expect dishes like beef Wellington and mulled wine sorbet. Optional wine pairings are available to complete the experience. Festive party menus are also served throughout the season.

Located in Chiswick, Le Vacherin is a sophisticated bistro with a classic look. Private dining is also available. Refined and well-presented French dishes are served here. Christmas Day lunch includes three courses of festive options, including roast Norfolk turkey breast with all the traditional trimmings and Christmas pudding with brandy butter.

The German Gymnasium in King's Cross occupies a stunning Grade II-listed building and encompasses different beautiful spaces, including a ground-floor Grand Café and an elegant first-floor restaurant. Seated under a gorgeous 20ft Christmas tree, you can indulge in a Christmas Day set menu featuring traditional German festive foods such as breast and leg of goose with German-style cooked kale, red cabbage, and gravy.

Based at upscale hotel One Aldwych, Indigo is a buzzy contemporary restaurant that serves exclusively gluten-free food. Dishes are also free from dairy. This place is open on Christmas Day, serving an indulgent five-course menu that includes the traditional turkey roast as well as alternatives like Cornish sea bass and a vegetarian option.

Head to Smith's Bar & Grill on Christmas Day for a festive feast, including a three-course menu brimming with seasonal favourites. Starters include options like beef carpaccio and calamari, followed by slow-cooked grilled turkey, fillet steak, grilled salmon, and more for the main course. End the meal with a sweet treat like sticky Christmas pudding or chocolate fondant.

The Colonel Saab restaurants in Holborn and Trafalgar Square will be open on Christmas Day, serving a family-style festive feast including an arrival glass of champagne or Talisker Ten, a series of dishes such as grilled lamb chop or Kerala fish curry, and a spiced Christmas cake. Combining the traditional flavours of Christmas with the aromatic spices of India, each course contributes to an unforgettable dining experience.

Adorned with Murano glass chandeliers, rich red silk walls, and velvet banquettes, Dear Jackie at the Broadwick Soho hotel offers a refined yet intimate dining atmosphere. Their four-course Christmas Day feast includes the likes of Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings or Hereford beef fillet, finished with something sweet like a raspberry and sherry trifle. Little ones have their own menu too.

If you're into hearty cuts of meat, from T-bones to ribs and burgers, Hawksmoor is hard to beat. The founders set out to become one of the country's top steak specialists, and they've largely delivered, helping put British beef back in the spotlight. The brand-new St Pancras location sits in a striking, Victorian-era space with soaring ceilings and plenty of old-world charm, and it's the first Hawksmoor ever to open on Christmas Day.

Vatavaran will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering a luxurious festive experience in the heart of Knightsbridge. Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai has created a set menu that showcases refined modern Indian flavours and the warmth of the season. Whether you're visiting for a cosy lunch or a celebratory family dinner, the restaurant aims to make your Christmas feel special.