A delicious Italian Christmas Menu in London

When in Britain you talk about Christmas Menu, turkey and Brussels sprouts spring to mind immediately. But in Italy the typical Christmas Menu does not exist as such because every region and even every city has its very own Christmas recipes.

Italian cuisine is so incredibly varied that it would be difficult to compile a comprehensive list of Christmas menus without leaving some out. But in London it is easier to find a contemporary Italian menu that is suitable for the Winter festive meals.

London Mums’ favourite Italian Christmas Menu this year can be found at Prezzo restaurants in London. Remember that this won’t be the classic Christmas meal but certainly alternative and yummy both for parents and children.

MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA (starter)

A glass of Prosecco is included in the 3 course Premium Christmas Menu worth £24.95

My mother used to make this at least once a week. Mozzarella in Carrozza literally means mozzarella cheese in the carriage. The crispy coat to the cheese represents the carriage. It’s made of Mozzarella in breadcrumbs, lightly fried and served with pomodoro sauce. Kids would love this as it is crispy and mouth watering even for a child’s taste (and mine too).

KING PRAWN RISOTTO (main)

I love any risotto but this one is very Christmassy as it has fish in it. The twist in the Prezzo King Prawn Risotto is that it does not only include king prawns but also oak-roasted salmon fillet and leeks in a creamy saffron sauce. Saffron makes the risotto colourful but also very tasty and sophisticated but kids also love it. My 8 years old son considers a saffron risotto a real treat!

AMARETTO BRIOCHE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING (dessert)

I am not big in desserts and puddings but the Amaretto Brioche bread and butter pudding served with vanilla ice cream is not too sweet despite having raisins and almonds. The vanilla ice cream actually enhances the amaretto taste.