Christmas Day at Pigalle Cape Town is less of a meal and more of a full-scale holiday production.
The restaurant is known for its velvety interiors, golden glow and unmistakable air of old-school glamour, and this year it is turning the festive dial all the way up.
Guests are welcomed into a dining room that feels like it was built for celebrations, and the Christmas lunch menu reads like a love letter to indulgence.
- Think starters crafted with care: herb-seared kudu carpaccio, Knysna oysters, or a crisp summer salad with bright, seasonal flavours. Each dish arrives as if it knows it is about to become the highlight of someone’s holiday.
- The main courses follow the same theme of luxury meeting comfort. Whether it’s Pigalle’s iconic seafood platter, lime and chilli red sea-bass plated with jewel-like prawns, or a slow-roasted lamb shank finished with rosemary and cranberry jus, each option tastes like the season on a plate. There’s even a festive platter for those who believe Christmas should always be a little extra.
- Then comes dessert — a moment Pigalle takes very seriously. Guests can choose between a decadent chocolate tart, a smooth Cape Velvet crème brûlée served with homemade biscotti, or good old-fashioned mince pies with custard. It’s the kind of sweet ending that wraps the afternoon in a bow.
All of this unfolds with live entertainment in the background, lending a soundtrack of warmth and celebration to the afternoon. Between the music, the atmosphere and the beautifully plated dishes, Pigalle creates a Christmas dining experience that feels timeless and special.
For those looking to elevate their festive season with elegance, comfort food done the grown-up way, and an ambience that makes every moment sparkle, Pigalle Cape Town is ready to host a Christmas Day lunch worth remembering.
When: 25 December 2025
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Price: R1950 per person
Where: 57A Somerset Road, Green Point, Cape Town
Bookings: info@pigallecapetown or +27 21 421 4848
57 Somerset Rd, Cape Town, South Africa
021 421 4848
info@pigalle.capetown
