A festive meal out in London can easily cost £50 a head before drinks. But plenty of restaurant chains with branches across London run Christmas set menus for under £30, and the cheapest starts at £20. Here’s every one we could confirm for 2026, compared by price, plus the early-booking deals that cut the cost further.
Christmas set menus 2026 compared
| Restaurant | 2 courses | 3 courses | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| PizzaExpress | £20 (starter and main) | £25 with a £5 dessert | This Christmas |
| Bella Italia | £22.95 | £27.95 | This Christmas |
| ASK Italian | £24.95 | £29.95, or £24.95 from 17 Nov to 6 Dec | From 17 Nov |
| Zizzi | From £24.95 | Check the menu | 17 Nov to 4 Jan |
| Rosa’s Thai | £26 | £29 | Bookings now open |
| The Real Greek | £26.95 | £29.95 | 18 Nov to 31 Dec |
| Comptoir Libanais | From £29.95 | Check the menu | This Christmas |
| Cosy Club | From £29.95 | From £29.95 | From 18 Nov |
| Côte | £34.95 | £39.95 | This Christmas |
| Wahaca | £37.50 | £37.50 | 9 Nov to 31 Dec, groups of 4+ |
Prices are per person and don’t include drinks or service charge. All of these chains have London branches, so check your nearest one.
Christmas set menus under £25
PizzaExpress: £20
The cheapest festive meal we found. PizzaExpress’s Christmas offer is any starter and any main for £20, with festive dishes like Dough Balls in Blankets and a Mushroom and Truffle Pappardelle. Add a dessert or a glass of Prosecco for £5 each. Let them know if there are 7 or more of you. PizzaExpress at Christmas
Bella Italia: £22.95
Two courses for £22.95 or three for £27.95, with dishes like a Christmas Carbonara, a Festive Camembert Pizza and a Mince Pie Cheesecake. Bella Italia at Christmas
ASK Italian: £24.95, with an early-bird deal
ASK’s Christmas menu launches on 17 November: £24.95 for two courses or £29.95 for three. The best deal is early: dine between 17 November and 6 December and you get three courses for £24.95, the price of two. Add-ons and extras are charged as usual. ASK Italian at Christmas
Zizzi: from £24.95
Zizzi’s Christmas set menus start at £24.95, from 17 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, with vegan, vegetarian and non-gluten festive options. Zizzi at Christmas
Christmas set menus from £25 to £30
Rosa’s Thai: £26
Rosa’s festive menu is £26 for two courses or £29 for three, and Christmas bookings are open now. Rosa’s Thai
The Real Greek: £26.95
£26.95 for two courses or £29.95 with dessert, from 18 November to 31 December. The Real Greek at Christmas
Comptoir Libanais: from £29.95
Lebanese festive sharing menus from £29.95 per person. Comptoir Libanais at Christmas
Cosy Club: from £29.95
Cosy Club’s Christmas set menu, with sharing starters, a choice of main and dessert, starts at £29.95 per person for two or three courses, from 18 November. Cosy Club at Christmas
Cheap options for big groups
If you’re organising a work party, a set menu isn’t the only option:
- Cosy Club Festive Nibbles: eight small plates for £17.95 per person, for parties of 8 or more. The Sharing Buffet is £27.95.
- Cosy Club drinks bundles: three bottles of Prosecco for £100, five bottles of house wine for £100, or ten bottles of beer for £50.
- PizzaExpress: at £20 a head for two courses, it’s the cheapest sit-down option for a group. Let them know when you book for 7 or more.
Over £30, if you want to splash out
- Côte: £34.95 for two courses or £39.95 for three. Côte’s early-booking gift card offer for groups has already closed.
- Wahaca: £37.50 per person, for groups of 4 or more, from 9 November to 31 December.
How to pay less for a Christmas meal
- Book early in the season. ASK’s three courses for £24.95 only applies until 6 December.
- Check whether you need the third course. At most of these chains, dessert adds £3 to £5 a head. PizzaExpress charges £5 for it.
- Watch the drinks. A round of festive cocktails can add a lot to the bill. Bundles like Cosy Club’s three bottles of Prosecco for £100 work out cheaper for groups than ordering by the glass.
- Check the service charge. Set menu prices don’t usually include service, and many London restaurants add an optional 12.5%.
- Not set on turkey? A regular meal can be cheaper than a festive menu. Our First Table guide explains how to get 50% off your food bill by booking an early table, and our cheap eats guide has more ways to save.
Common questions
What is the cheapest Christmas set menu in London?
PizzaExpress, with any starter and main for £20. Bella Italia is next at £22.95 for two courses, and ASK Italian has three courses for £24.95 if you dine between 17 November and 6 December.
When do Christmas set menus start in 2026?
Most start in mid-November: ASK Italian and Zizzi on 17 November, and The Real Greek and Cosy Club on 18 November. Wahaca’s festive menu is available for bookings from 9 November.
Are drinks included in Christmas set menus?
Usually not. These prices are for food only. Some chains sell drink add-ons, like a £5 glass of Prosecco at PizzaExpress or drinks bundles at Cosy Club.
For more festive things to do on a budget, see free things to do in London in December and our cheap pantomimes guide.
Prices and dates are from each restaurant’s official website, checked on 29 October 2026. Menus and prices can vary by branch and change during the season, so check with your restaurant before booking.