A Taste of Italy for Christmas: Why Harry’s Is the Treat We All Deserve This Season.
There is something deeply comforting about the Christmas period—the way families gather, old stories resurface, and familiar rituals glow a little brighter. Yet for many of us, there is also the quiet pressure of making everything perfect: the cooking, the timing, the hosting… all while trying to hold on to the joy of the season.
This year, I’ve found myself longing for a celebration that feels beautiful but effortless—a Christmas where I can truly sit back with the people I love. And that is why Harry’s Italian restaurant feels like such a welcome gift.
A Warm Italian Christmas Without the Stress of Cooking
Harry’s has embraced the season with such generosity and charm that stepping inside feels like walking into a festive Italian daydream. Every detail is designed to lift your spirits: twinkling lights, rich colours, whimsical decorations and Christmas trees dressed as though they’ve leapt out of a storybook. Even the giant red toadstools—an ode to their iconic Toadstool dessert—add a playful touch that children and adults alike can’t resist.
It’s the kind of setting where families can gather, friends can reconnect, and no one needs to worry about burnt roast potatoes or whether there’s enough gravy. You simply arrive, breathe, and enjoy the moment.
Seasonal Italian Comfort, Cooked for You
The festive specials at Harry’s feel like the culinary equivalent of a warm embrace. They are indulgent without being fussy, rich without being overwhelming—true Italian comfort for winter nights.
Imagine settling into a cosy table with plates of Lobster Spaghetti layered with fragrant tomato and Amalfi lemon, or delicate Tagliolini al Granchio with white crab and datterini tomato. Their roasted beef fillet, crowned with porcini and black winter truffle, is the sort of dish that makes you want to linger over every bite.
And then there’s the festive twist on their beloved Toadstool dessert: a magical little Christmas tree of white chocolate, mascarpone mousse, vanilla parfait and warm pistachio sauce. It is joyful, nostalgic, and almost too pretty to eat—but you absolutely should.
A Festive Menu Made for Sharing
If you’re planning a family gathering or a long-awaited get-together, the Menu di Natale is a lovely way to celebrate without lifting a finger in the kitchen. It begins with a shared Truffle Pizza—a simple idea that somehow turns into a small moment of togetherness—followed by starters like burrata tortellini in a comforting onion soup or smoked salmon brightened with Amalfi lemon.
The mains feel just as celebratory: truffled chicken, Barolo beef-cheek lasagne, chargrilled sea bass… dishes that feel luxurious but deeply familiar.
It’s a meal designed for laughter, lingering conversations and the sort of memories you simply can’t make when you’re too distracted by timers and oven trays.
Ring in the New Year, Italian Style
And for those who love a little glamour with their celebrations, Harry’s New Year’s Eve theme—A Night of Gold—sounds like an irresistible way to welcome 2026. With sparkling décor, entertainment and a midnight Champagne toast, it promises an evening that’s both stylish and full of heart. The set menu is indulgent, the mood joyful, and the atmosphere unmistakably Italian.
A Season to Celebrate, Together
More than anything, this festive season feels like a gentle reminder: we don’t always have to do everything ourselves. Sometimes the most meaningful celebrations are the ones where we sit back, savour the moment and let someone else take care of the rest.
Whether it’s Christmas Day, a festive catch-up, or the glittering arrival of the new year, Harry’s offers the warmth, generosity and magic of an Italian Christmas—without the pressure or the washing up.
And honestly, isn’t that the greatest gift of all?
Harry’s Festive Set Menu is available between 19th November – 31st December. You can enjoy 2 courses for £45 or 3 courses for £52. Find more details here.
Poppy Watt