What’s on the plate is based on traditional and seasonal products available in winter. Meat is not allowed. Sometimes, Christmas Eve menus reflect multicultural aspects, as Jews, Poles, Germans, ...

and festive peas with pancetta and parmesan. There’s Christmas pudding pavlova to finish – a dessert that’s bound to please both traditional pudding and pav fans.

Others will prepare non-traditional entrees. Most menus include at least one vegetarian option, and a children's meal or menu on Christmas Day, restaurant managers said. You can also pick up ...