Restaurants Open on December 25: A Few Suggestions

Tradition has it that every year, on December 25, we gather around a large table near a beautifully decorated tree to celebrate Christmas with the people we love.

Whatever your situation this year, nothing prevents you from enjoying a meal worthy of the occasion. If there’s one day of the year when indulgence is encouraged, it’s Christmas! Very few restaurants are open on December 25, but here’s a short list of addresses that will be happy to welcome you on this festive day. Be sure to also check out our lists of restaurants open on December 24 and December 31.

Pushap: Pushap is a tiny spot in northwestern Montreal serving authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine that is entirely vegetarian. Please note that many Indian restaurants are open on December 25. While we can’t guarantee opening hours, we also invite you to consult our list of the best Indian restaurants in Montreal.

Le Piment Rouge: Piment Rouge is one of our favorite addresses for an excellent Chinese meal. Please note that many Chinese restaurants are open on December 25. Without guaranteeing availability, we also recommend browsing our list of the best Chinese restaurants in Montreal.

Brocard: Brocard has been one of our nicest discoveries this year! This charming Syrian restaurant is open on both December 24 and 25.

Mama C: Mama C is open throughout the holiday season and, until January 4, is offering a festive four-course table d’hôte.

Bar George: Bar George serves an excellent English-inspired menu in a stunning space right in downtown Montreal. Housed in the former Mount Stephen mansion, the historic details have been preserved and subtly modernized to create an atmosphere that is both warm and contemporary.

Marcus: The beautiful Marcus restaurant is located inside the Four Seasons Hotel. It’s a lovely spot to stop in for a drink with a bite or to enjoy refined, elegant dishes.

Le Boulevardier: The elegant restaurant at Hôtel Germain is open for Christmas Eve. In fact, Le Boulevardier will be open every evening from December 24 to 31.

L’Express: L’Express is an essential Montreal institution and one of the city’s best French restaurants. A table known to all, it’s a classic with impressively consistent cuisine. This year, L’Express will be open for lunch on December 24, but closed in the evening and all day on December 25. The restaurant will reopen on December 31 and January 1 with regular hours.