Looking for a traditional Christmas meal – aka, the roast with the most – but without all the faff? Feasting on December 25 definitely doesnt mean getting up at 6am to brine your turkey, half-destroying your kitchen and then washing up for the rest of the day. Londons full of great restaurants thatll do you proud, whether youre after fancy hotel dining rooms with elaborate set menus, a welcoming gastropub, a down-to-earth curry house or a proper feast in Chinatown. 

Here are the best places to eat out on Christmas Day in London. 

The best restaurants open on Christmas Day at a glance:

• 💸 Best big budget blowout: The Ritz, Mayfair
• 👛 Best under £100 a head option: The Wolseley, Mayfair
• 🍛 Best non-trad choice: Tayyabs, Whitechapel

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The information on this page was correct at time of publication, but please check with venues when you book.