Why not kick off your festive celebrations a little early? This Thanksgiving, Sette is putting a New York City twist on la dolce vita with its delicious festive menu featuring seasonal favourites like pumpkin ravioli, roasted bronze turkey and a pecan pie for dessert. Priced at £110 per person, the bespoke four-course menu will leave you feeling very thankful indeed.

Address: Ground Floor, 4 Knightsbridge Garden, London SW1X 7QA

At Marylebone’s 108 brasserie you can expect a full-on feast – complete with a wondrous pie room. Filled to the brim with a delicious selection of golden-crusted, homemade pies, you’ll enjoy a four-course meal (priced at £65 per person) among friends before ending with the ultimate finale: as much pie as you can possibly manage. A day well spent, we say.

Address: 108 Marylebone Ln, London W1U 2QE

Take comfort dining to the next level at the decadent Colony Grill Room. Here, you’ll find turkey with traditional garnishes, pecan pie with brown butter bourbon ice cream and innovative takes on classic flavours, including a spiced pumpkin velouté sauce. What’s not to love?

Address: 8 Balderton St, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF

Make it a festive season to remember at the recently launched Marlowe restaurant. Pick the Very London Christmas menu (£50), which features classic seasonal dishes: ham hock and chicken terrine, roast cauliflower soup, a roast Norfolk bronze turkey served with pigs in blankets. But make sure to save room for dessert: either a traditional Christmas pudding or sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce.

Address: East 151, Montcalm, 157 City Rd, London EC1V 1JH

With a focus on traditional and quality seasonal British ingredients and an extensive wine list, head to gastro pub The Jugged Hare for something a bit different. Indulge in a starters such as Middle White pork terrine or salt cured duck with red plum before sinking your teeth into a main course of seasonal favourite roast Norfolk bronze turkey accompanied by traditional trimmings or a rich game option with Wild Suffolk red deer haunch. 

Address: 49 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SA

For Christmas, Sky Garden has opened its Alpine and Raclette Terrace for truly cosy vibes. Grab a group of friends and settle down on the 37th floor with raclette to share, alongside your choice of champagne, mulled wine or cider.

Address: 1 Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF

Dine on decadent menus at the sky-high restaurant Bōkan 37 while admiring 360-degree views of London. Choose between two courses for £49pp, three for £59pp or experience the chef’s show stopping seven-course tasting experience for £99pp, and delight in dishes of warming onion soup with Gruyère cheese; organic turkey breast with dates, chestnuts and berries; and the special Bokan Christmas tree to end the meal.

Address: 40 Marsh Wall, London E14 9TP

Add some spice to your festivities at chef Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Collection. With the tandoor oven fired up at The Cinnamon Club, Cinnamon Bazaar, Cinnamon Kitchen City and Battersea, indulge in a range of modern Indian plates full of flavour, with individual and large sharing dishes, such as roast goose breast with nutmeg and peppercorn sauce; and smoked venison roast root vegetables and Rajastani corn sauce.

Address: locations across London

For an extra special experience, Firebird’s dining room is available for private hire with a delicious Christmas-sharing menu. Start with a selection of smaller plates featuring the likes of smoked beef tartare with dark chocolate and gorgonzola cheese before moving on to cod loin, whole pheasant with dates or roast pumpkin.

Address: 29 Poland St, London W1F 8QR

Inspired by LA’s Koreatown, expect kitsch cocktails and craft sake along with indulgent feasts for the festive season at Korean Dinner Party. We love the sound of the Seoulful Christmas menu (£42pp) and its standout dish: 12-hour slow-roasted bo spam pork shoulder with kimchi, lettuce cups, flour tacos, homemade chilli relish and sides of bacon mocha, corndogs and fried chicken pancakes.

Address: Top Floor, Kingly Ct, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW

Step into Christmas at south London neighbourhood spots The Apollo Arms (Clapham), Ganymede (Belgravia) and The Hunter’s Moon (Kensington), and take your pick from the à la carte menu or enjoy two courses for £50pp and three courses for £60pp.

Address: locations across London 

Tired of a traditional turkey dinner? Why not switch things up with the Italian fine dining menu at Bardo St James’s, where lobster tagliatelle, slow-cooked veal shank and caramelised black cod, along with plant-based tomato rossa all shine as highlights. Plus, the cosy atmosphere of low lights, plush seats and live jazz make it the perfect place for intimate gatherings.

Address: 4 Suffolk Pl, London SW1Y 4HX