European menus and Peranakan interpretations: Pick your festive table

The holidays call for unforgettable meals – but not everyone at the table may crave the same thing. At Shangri-La Singapore, you don’t have to choose. Whether your festive mood calls for European classics, Peranakan flavours, or a little bit of both, the hotel’s festive menus are crafted to let every diner enjoy the Christmas they’re hungry for.

From truffle-rich Italian dishes at Waterfall Ristorante Italiano and refined European plates at Origin Grill, to vibrant Peranakan creations at The Lobby Lounge and whimsical afternoon tea at The Rose Veranda, each venue offers a distinct way to savour the season.

And if you’re hosting at home, the hotel’s artisanal roasts and lavish centrepieces ensure a gourmet experience with none of the stress.

Here’s how Shangri-La Singapore turns festive dining and hosting into an elevated, personalised celebration – no matter your style.

Gourmet menus to share

At Waterfall Ristorante Italiano, Chef Simone Loisi draws inspiration from home-cooked Italian meals and cherished traditions. Highlights include Yellowfin tuna tartare with avocado mousse and caviar, as well as risotto infused with white truffle and pecorino. The turkey roulade comes with saffron mashed potatoes and red fruit sauce. Save room for traditional desserts like toasted panettone with Zabaione ice cream and wild berries.

For a classic European festive feast, Chef Simon Bell has curated Christmas Set Lunch and Dinner menus at Origin Grill. Featuring the finest seasonal produce, you can enjoy high quality oysters, Boston lobster tail poached in butter and roast turkey roulade served with traditional brussels sprouts and carrot. There will also be premium cuts of beef such as Sanchoku Wagyu tenderloin and Tender Valley Black Angus striploin.

If you’re looking for a local take on festive celebrations, consider the Peranakan celebrations at The Lobby Lounge. Here, a sumptuous spread of Peranakan-inspired creations await. Start with a Christmas morning Semi Buffet Breakfast, featuring charcoal you tiao with mackerel otah, traditional mee siam, glutinous rice with dried shrimp and sambal sotong ball. Enjoy a lunch with Christmas favourites with a Peranakan twist such as roasted turkey marinated in homemade sambal with a tamarind onion glaze, a festive beef wellington and salted egg prawns with chilli padi.

For those who prefer a lighter, more whimsical gathering, the Enchanted Afternoon Tea Buffet at The Rose Veranda features an indulgent mix of savouries and sweets, including mini salmon cones garnished with caviar pearls, smoked turkey, cranberry choux and the all-time favourite Grandma Log Cake and Toffee Cheese Brownie. Christmas cookies and tarts sweeten the deal.

Hosting duties made easy

The hotel’s take-home feasts make hosting effortless, from classic roasts to indulgent artisanal creations.

Standout selections include the hotel’s Truffle Butter Roasted Whole Turkey – a classic roast elevated with the richness of the truffle and aromatic herbs, complete with duo-colour potatoes. There is also a whole turkey roasted in devil curry, which features bold Eurasian flavours. Another showstopper is the bone-in gammon ham that is glazed in yuzu and pomegranate honey, served with scallion potato mousseline and brussel sprouts.

Other festive centrepieces include Angus Beef Wellington with porcini mushroom filling, Slow-Roasted Pistachio and Herb-Crusted Bone-In Leg of Lamb, and for the seafood lovers, Roasted Barramundi with a seafood mixture.

For dessert, there is the classic Buche De Noel as well as a new Matcha Yule Log cake, Christmas Pudding and Gingerbread Swiss Chalet. 

End the year with style

Celebrate the season and welcome 2026 with a lavish buffet at The Lobby Lounge, where festive indulgence takes centre stage. Diners can enjoy premium seafood including Kaluga Queen caviar, Boston lobster poached in butter with hijiki seaweed aioli, and an assortment of seafood served in mini gold hat pie tee.

The buffet also features show-stopping roasts such as beef wellington with foie gras-truffle sauce, Devil Curry roasted whole turkey and yuzu pomegranate honey-glazed gammon ham. Live stations, Asian favourites and a decadent dessert selection – including the Grandma Log Cake, Christmas Stollen and Valrhona Chocolate Cake – complete the ultimate festive dining experience.

Adding to the festive flair is The Countdown Band, which takes the stage with an electrifying mix of pop, rock and soul hits that will keep the celebration alive until the clock strikes midnight.

Start planning your festive feasts and New Year’s celebrations at Shangri-La Singapore.