Here's what to do at Christmas in Bangalore

Christmas is all about the tree, the goodies around it and the grand meals. However, it’s not only about the festivities but the whole idea of coming together with family and friends and sharing the love and cheer that we often forget to express. DNA gives you a heads up as far as some of the most amazing meals you can find in the city...

Big and beautiful
Game for a grand European six-course dinner with traditional delicacies or some festive food? Then head to The Oberoi for an exciting festive experience. Choose from Roast turkey, Pan Seared Duck Breast and Plum Pudding, Honey Glazed Ham, Lobster and Porcini Chowder and Mince Pie and a variety of spreads at the different eateries at the Oberoi’s — from Szechwan Court to Polo Club. Be sure to be be spoilt for choice!
Where The Oberoi Hotel, MG Road
Call 25585858

Going traditional
Spend your Christmas Eve at Caperberry, with a delectable four-course turkey dinner and a glass of mulled wine. For the D-day, celebrate the Christmas spirit with your family over a grand celebration of a non-alcoholic brunch with special Roasted Turkey Galantine, Christmas Pudding, Yule Log and more.
Where Caperberry, Dickenson Road
Call 9663439228

Treat with a twist
Ring in the festivities and eat, drink and make merry this season with special Italian delights at Incanto, pan-Asian food at Sake and some great barbecue grills by the poolside at Infinity — all at The Zuri, Whitefield. And if you want it healthy, head to Kahwa, the salad bar that offers a huge spread and some live counters where you can supervise what comes to your plate.
Where The Zuri, Whitefield
Call 66657272

That’s a neat spread
Make your Christmas special with some carol singing and feasting with several dining experiences at Taj West End. So, catch up on a grand Christmas brunch at Mynt with a three-piece live band or a four-course festive Vietnamese fare at Blue Ginger or groove to pulsating music with a white Christmas décor at Blue Bar.
Where The Taj West End, Race Course Road
Call 66605660

Go fancy
We’re looking at a rather fancy meal here with 20 Char laying out an elaborate feast on Christmas Eve for dinner and on Christmas for lunch! Dig into the Vichyssoise Soup With Lobster Medallions, cuts like Chicken Galantine With Nuts And Herbs, Smoked Salmon and Turkey Mortadella. Plus, there’s the divine spread of veggie dishes like White Wine Baked Fennel Bulbs With Oyster Mushroom and more. And no holiday menu is complete without the desserts. Dig into the special Plum Puddings, Chocolate Tarts and Indian delicacies like baked gulab jamuns, malai parval and pista rolls.
Where Matthan Hotel, HAL Airport Road, next to Manipal Hospital
Call 42494949

AMediterranean Christmas
For a touch of Mediterranean beachside, head to Olive Beach on Christmas day to join the festivities over a sumptuous X’mas day brunch, after a night of hectic partying and socialising on Christmas Eve. The brunch offers you a sumptuous spread with unlimited cocktails, including the delicious chocotinis, homemade sangria’, eggnog, sparkling wine cocktails, wines and pumpkin pie martinis, among a host of other delights. Spend a perfect festive holiday in a rustic white setting while soaking in the winter sun and lazing around for as long as you want through the afternoon.
Where Olive Beach, Wood Street
Call 41128400

An Asian Christmas
For Christmas with an Asian touch, head to Shiro, which promises a lengthy menu for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. With an interesting assortment like Mushroom And Grilled Vegetables, Rice Paper Rolls, Tofu Steak and earthy Mushroom Tarts to Vietnamese Asparagus And Crabmeat Soup, Turkey Tarts,  Oven-Roasted Asian Turkey With Hibachi Rice Stuffing, the choices are in plenty!
Where Shiro, UB City Mall
Call 41738864