Best Christmas Dinners In Cardiff

Looking for an Italian twist on Christmas dinner? Then look no further than ASK Italian, located in Wyndham Arcade. This laid-back spot is filled with casual decor, from the tiled walls to the comfy seating, with to different menus on offer.

Nab three courses for just £24.95, including sprout and pancetta crochettes, spaghetti al pomodoro and Biscoff cheesecake. Their premium offering costs £5 extra featuring burrata pizzas, slow-cooked beef pappardelle and so much more.

The Ivy is an ideal destination if you're looking for the best Christmas dinners in Cardiff city centre. Think botanical wallpaper and geometric floors, as well as plush velvet seats and hanging foliage, not to mention hearty roasts and warming mugs of mulled cider.

On the hunt for a Christmas dinner in Cardiff Bay? Then make a beeline for The Eli Jenkins. A trendy boozer if we ever saw one, this joint offers a mouthwatering array of festive feasts and a bucketload of buffet options. To wet the whistle, there are plenty of drinks packages available.

Mowgli is home to the best Cardiff Christmas lunch with a twist. Dig into three festive courses, such as gunpowder chicken and Himalayan cheese toast, then quench your thirst by tipping back a glass of bubbles, and tuck into mains of two-tiered tiffin boxes filled with pot-luck curry. Expect all that in the enchanting dining room that comes to life with fairy lights and indoor trees.

Slug & Lettuce, which has outposts on St Mary Street and Friary Road, has something for everyone. From delicious roasts with all the trimmings through to festive nibbles (each of which can come alongside Champers or cocktails trees), there won't be a resting Grinch face in sight.

The Botanist is always a great shout when it comes to a lip-smacking Christmas meal. These guys are featuring two to three-course menus filled to the brim with seasonal eats - think turkey kebabs, baked camembert and sticky toffee pudding. Not in the area? Check out their Cardiff Bay venue instead.

Celebrate the festive season in style at The Cosy Club Cardiff, tucked inside St David's Shopping Centre but brimming with retro charm. With faded portraits, quirky lamps, and an interior that feels like a grand relative's living room, it's the perfect backdrop for a cosy Christmas feast.

The menu features pigs in blankets, York House roasted pork belly, the show-stopping Cosy Christmas Pie with turkey, smoked ham hock, confit garlic mash, and maple-roasted vegetables. Vegetarians are catered for with maple-roasted squash or forest mushroom arancini, while desserts - from traditional Christmas pudding to salted chocolate truffle torte and clotted cream cheesecake - complete the festive indulgence. 

If you're looking for a delicious Christmas meal to enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere, then Zerodegrees in the city centre has got what you need. Head on over to Westgate and tuck into their festive menu, which only costs £35 per person for lunch or £39 for dinner (and is ideal for up to 8 people). Here, you can dig into mouthwatering sharing platter of the season's finest.

Kick start with mussels mariniere or spiced Moroccan lentil soup before digging into roast turkey with all the trimmings, or perhaps a beautifully cheesy margherita pizza. There's also New York cheesecake or Christmas pudding ice cream to finish, with plenty of drinks packages up for grabs too.

Planning a festive get-together? TGI Fridays offers full venue hire for up to 200 guests standing or 100 seated, making it ideal for larger Christmas parties. Seasonal treats include the triple-stacked Jingle Bell Burger and indulgent pecan pie, with drinks packages to complete the experience.

For more intimate gatherings, you can book Christmas meals or join a shared party package.

Wondering where to go for a mouthwatering Christmas lunch menu in Cardiff city centre? Over at Pen & Wig, you can tuck into a comforting three-course feast or fabulous finger food spread while in traditional pub surrounds. As for drinks, you'll find lager, cider and prosecco aplenty.

In search of casual pubs for Christmas dinner in Cardiff? Come the festive season, Pontcanna's Brewhouse & Kitchen is a cosy haven of sumptuous roasts, with salted caramel tiramisu cheesecake and black forest fondant for dessert. Pop over to see why this is a top spot for mates, dates, colleagues and family.

It may not your traditional meat and two veg, but BrewDog's festive buffet options are not the be scoffed at. Get stuck into wings, sliders, vegan chicken nuggets, crispy pork belly bites and so much more (and a Christmas cracker, of course).

'Tis the season to brunch, and Flight Club Cardiff is pulling out all the stops with its Festive Brunch Social. Gather your work pals, best mates, or chosen festive fam for two hours of pure Christmas joy. We're talking a whole bottle of prosecco or four beers per person, bottomless pizza to keep you merry, and an hour of Social Darts to bring out your competitive streak.

With twinkling lights, wreaths wrapped around the dartboards, and festive tunes setting the mood, it's a Christmas party with a side of friendly rivalry. 

Owain Glyndwr is answering your foodie prayers this Christmas with a menu to end all others. Gather a group of mates to share an epic multi-course feast or book a buffet for bigger parties. Just add a few drinks and you've got yourself a fun and affordable celebration that any elf would be pleased with.