Natale Italiano Christmas Day Lunch
in Brisbane

Christmas Day Lunch in Brisbane

Celebrate Christmas the Italian way at IL Posto Italian Restaurant & Bar in Paddington. Join us for a relaxed four-course Christmas Day lunch featuring Italian festive flavours, seasonal produce and generous dishes made for sharing with family and friends.

Christmas at IL Posto

Christmas is about gathering around the table, enjoying good food and spending time with the people who matter.
For Christmas Day 2026, IL Posto presents Natale Italiano — a special menu created exclusively for Christmas Day, bringing together traditional Italian flavours with a touch of the Australian Christmas season.
Located at 107 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD, IL Posto is an ideal choice for Christmas lunch in Paddington, Brisbane’s inner west and nearby suburbs.

The Christmas Menu

Welcome Crostini

Toasted crostini with whipped ricotta, Prosciutto di Parma, local honey and fresh herbs.

Shared Italian Antipasto

House-baked focaccia, creamy burrata, Prosciutto di Parma, mortadella, Calabrese salami, marinated Sicilian olives, grilled zucchini, eggplant and capsicum, aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil.

Choose Your Main

Traditional Italian Porchetta

Slow-roasted porchetta with crispy crackling, rosemary roasted potatoes, broccolini and apple & fennel salad.

Crispy Skin Barramundi

Pan-roasted barramundi with rosemary potatoes, broccolini, blistered cherry tomatoes, salsa verde and charred lemon.

Lobster & Prawn Ravioli +$15

Handmade ravioli filled with lobster and prawns, served with shellfish bisque, lemon, fresh herbs and parmesan.

Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, truffle butter, parmesan and crispy sage.

Christmas Dessert Platter

Shared across the table with traditional tiramisu, Sicilian cannoli and strawberry panna cotta.

Add the Drinks Package

Make your Christmas celebration even more special with our optional 2.5-hour drinks package for $45 per person. Enjoy a selection of wine, sparkling, beer, non-alcoholic options and soft drinks. Christmas lunch with drinks: $134 per adult.

Christmas Day in Paddington

Looking for a Christmas Day restaurant in Brisbane?

IL Posto is located in Paddington Central on Latrobe Terrace, close to Brisbane CBD and convenient for guests from Paddington, Red Hill, Bardon, Ashgrove, Milton, Auchenflower and Toowong.

Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends or a larger group, Natale Italiano is designed to be relaxed, generous and genuinely Italian.

No Christmas cooking. No dishes. Just good food, vino and time together.

Christmas Day Details

Friday 25 December 2026
11am
IL Posto Italian Restaurant & Bar
107 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD

$89 per adult
Kids half price
2.5-hour drinks package +$45
Lobster & Prawn Ravioli +$15

Christmas Day seating is limited and bookings are essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Christmas Day lunch at IL Posto?

Christmas Day lunch begins at 11am on Friday 25 December 2026.

How much is Christmas lunch?

The four-course Christmas Day lunch is $89 per adult. Children are half price at $44.50.

What is included in the $89 menu?

The experience includes welcome crostini, a shared Italian antipasto, a choice of main and a shared Christmas dessert platter.

Is there a drinks package?

Yes. A 2.5-hour drinks package is available for an additional $45 per person.

Is there a vegetarian option?

Yes. The Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto is our vegetarian Christmas main.

Can I upgrade to lobster ravioli?

Yes. Lobster & Prawn Ravioli is available as a $15 upgrade per person.

Is Christmas lunch suitable for children?

Yes. Children receive the Christmas lunch at half price.

Where is IL Posto?

IL Posto is at 107 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD, inside Paddington Central.

Can I book for a group?

Yes. IL Posto welcomes families, friends, celebrations and group bookings. For larger groups or private Christmas celebrations, please contact our team.

Do I need to book?

Yes. Christmas Day bookings are essential and seating is limited.

Celebrate Natale Italiano

Christmas Day is better around a table.

Join IL Posto in Paddington for a long Italian Christmas lunch with family and friends.

11am · Friday 25 December 2026
$89 per adult · Kids half price
Drinks package +$45