Summary: Gusto Urban Italian is celebrating Christmas with a festive buffet lunch on Friday, 25 December 2026, from 12:00 to 15:30. Priced at R750 per adult and R375 per child under 12, the Italian-inspired feast features freshly baked focaccia, seafood, roast lamb, roast gammon, Tuscan chicken, traditional sides and an indulgent dessert selection. Each guest also receives a welcome drink and a festive Christmas cracker.
This Christmas, Gusto Urban Italian is bringing a taste of Italy to the festive table, with a generous buffet that combines modern Italian flavours, familiar holiday favourites and a few tempting international touches.
Taking place on Christmas Day, Friday, 25 December 2026, from 12:00 to 15:30, the Christmas Buffet Lunch is an opportunity for families and friends to gather over a leisurely festive meal.
At R750 per adult and R375 per child under 12, the experience includes a welcome drink and a festive Christmas cracker to get the celebrations started.
- The buffet begins with an appealing selection of antipasti, including freshly baked focaccia, homemade breads, pâtés and dips, alongside artisanal cheese and charcuterie. Italian-inspired favourites include Caprese pasta salad with red onion, fresh basil, Italian tomato and Fior di Latte mozzarella, as well as Gusto Italian salad with sourdough croutons, bocconcini, cucumber, green olives, rocket and balsamic glaze.
Seafood lovers can tuck into steamed mussels in white wine broth with leek and fennel, zucchini fritto misto and gamberi alla busara, Venetian-style prawns cooked with garlic, parsley, cherry tomatoes, white wine and chilli. - The main course selection brings plenty of choice. Italian roast leg of lamb with Nebbiolo pan jus, garlic and rosemary sits alongside roast gammon with citrus zest and green fig glaze, creamy Tuscan chicken thighs with olives, sundried tomatoes and red peppers, and grilled line fish with lemon and fennel butter sauce.
- Sides include traditional roast potatoes with oregano and Parmesan, pumpkin risotto with nutmeg, pumpkin seed crumble and Danish feta, plus cauliflower, carrot and broccoli baked in Parmesan cheese sauce. Vegetarian-suitable dishes are marked on the menu, with options including Caprese pasta salad, Gusto Italian salad, zucchini fritto misto and pumpkin risotto.
- And because Christmas lunch would hardly be complete without something sweet, the dolci selection offers plenty of reasons to save a little space. Guests can look forward to hazelnut butterballs, Biscoff gelato sugar cones, apple and blueberry crumble with toasted almonds and fresh cream, homemade ginger tiramisu, chocolate velvet cake bites topped with espresso cream, and Italian custard-filled profiteroles.
With its combination of Italian-inspired antipasti, hearty mains, seasonal sides and a tempting dessert spread, the menu offers a festive feast with plenty to explore, from the first focaccia to the last profiterole. As the Christmas table fills with good food and familiar faces, Gusto Urban Italian brings a little Italian flair to the occasion. Guests can look forward to a relaxed festive lunch where choosing a favourite dish might be the hardest decision of the afternoon.
⇒ 4 Conference Lane, Century City
- 021 202 9142
- book@gustourbanitalian.co.za
Quick details
- Venue: Gusto Urban Italian
- Event: Christmas Buffet Lunch
- Date: Friday, 25 December 2026
- Time: 12:00 to 15:30
- Adults: R750 per person
- Children under 12: R375 per person
- Included: Welcome drink and festive Christmas cracker
- Menu highlights: Venetian-style prawns, Italian roast lamb, roast gammon, Tuscan chicken, grilled line fish, pumpkin risotto, ginger tiramisu and Italian custard-filled profiteroles
- Dietary information: Vegetarian-suitable dishes are marked on the menu. A gluten-free option is available.
FAQs
When is the Gusto Urban Italian Christmas Buffet Lunch?
It takes place on Friday, 25 December 2026, from 12:00 to 15:30.
How much does the Christmas buffet cost?
Adults pay R750 per person, while children under 12 pay R375 per person.
What is included in the price?
The Christmas Buffet Lunch includes a welcome drink and a festive Christmas cracker, alongside the buffet.
What are the menu highlights?
Highlights include Venetian-style prawns, Italian roast leg of lamb, roast gammon, creamy Tuscan chicken, grilled line fish, pumpkin risotto, homemade ginger tiramisu and Italian custard-filled profiteroles.
Are vegetarian and gluten-free options available?
The menu marks suitable dishes for vegetarians and indicates that a gluten-free option is available.
