If you’re looking to celebrate Christmas Day with a festive meal, here are a few options:
The Albemarle: For an extravagant experience, this Mayfair hotel classic is offering an £85 per person dinner on Christmas Eve, as well as lunch (£220) and dinner (£95) on Christmas Day (020-7518 4060).
Almeida: This French spot in Islington will be open for lunch on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (020-7354 4777).
Bluebird: Modern European fare is offered at this Chelsea restaurant, which will be open from 11:30 AM–5 PM on Christmas Day (020-7559-1000).
Butler’s Wharf Chop House: The Tower Bridge meatery will be serving an à la carte menu from noon–3 PM and 6–9 PM on Christmas Eve and noon–4:30 PM on Christmas Day (020-7403 3403).
Nicole's: Those wrapping up last-minute shopping have the option of stopping by this restaurant below the Nicole Farhi flagship store, which will be open for breakfast and lunch on Christmas Eve day (020-7499 8408).
Odette's: On Christmas Eve day, this modern European in Primrose Hill will be serving a three-course lunch and dinner (lunch, £25 per person; dinner, £40 per person; 020-7586 8569).
Paradise by way of Kensal Green: This Modern British in Kilburn will be offering a three-course lunch with choices like terrine of foie gras, sauternes jelly and toasted brioche; roast loin of venison, creamed cabbage and roast potatoes; and sherry trifle for dessert (seatings from noon–2:30 PM; £32.50 per person; 020-8969 0098).