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Christmas at Ennios

Festive dining, parties and winter stays on the old waterfront

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December at the ristorante

Celebrate Christmas in Southampton, at Ennios, where authentic Italian dining, warm hospitality and a beautiful setting make the festive season extra special.

Join us throughout December for Christmas Lunch or Christmas Dinner, from romantic meals for two and festive family gatherings to office Christmas parties and group celebrations. Enjoy our À La Carte Menu alongside specially created Christmas set menus, accompanied by fine wine and a welcoming festive atmosphere.

Make a night of it with a stay at Ennios Boutique Hotel in Southampton. Our rooms are available throughout the festive period, so after dinner or your Christmas party, you can simply head upstairs and relax.

For an unforgettable Italian Christmas in Southampton, celebrate, dine and stay at Ennios.

A table laid for Christmas dinner at Ennios, the ristorante's Christmas tree lit behind it
Robbie Sczabo, the Transylvanian Crooner, singing at the microphone in a black hat

Robbie Sczabo, the Transylvanian Crooner

Robbie sings every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening throughout December, bringing his mix of Motown and jazz to the ristorante all the way through the festive season. Book a table, order slowly, and let him do the rest.

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Set menus for the season

Three set menus for December, priced per person. Each one has a pre-order form for sending everyone's choices over before you arrive.

  • Party Menu 1 Menu PDF ↗ Pre-order form ↗

    Three courses, £39.95. Sunday to Thursday, for groups of ten or more.

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    • Antipasto Misti di Carne e PesceGFOVGO
      Sharing platter to start: sliced cured meats, tomato and mozzarella with basil dressing, Nocellara olives, roasted peppers, marinated artichoke, fried calamari, steamed mussels in cream sauce, selection of bread, butter, extra virgin olive oil & aged balsamic vinegar.
    • TrotaGF
      Pan-seared trout supreme, homemade gnocchi, asparagus, lemon parsley sauce.
    • Pollo MilaneseGFO
      Breaded chicken fillet topped with Parma ham & mozzarella, spaghetti arrabbiata sauce, rocket & Parmesan salad.
    • Penne VeganeVGOGFO
      Penne pasta, sautéed wild mushrooms, peas, cream sauce.
    • Lasagna al Forno
      Baked rich ground beef, tomato sauce, béchamel sauce, pasta sheets.
    • Torta di FormaggioVGO
      Honeycomb cheesecake served with salted caramel sauce, fig & honey ice cream.
    • TiramisuV
      Finger biscuits soaked in coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder.
    • Torta al Cioccolato e LamponeVG
      Chocolate & raspberry torte, raspberry sorbet.
  • Party Menu 2 Menu PDF ↗ Pre-order form ↗

    Three courses, £49.95. For groups of ten or more.

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    • Zuppa del GiornoGFOVGO
      Fresh soup of the day, ciabatta bread & butter.
    • BresaolaGF
      Dorset cured beef bresaola, pickled shallots, anchovy aioli, Pecorino Romano shavings.
    • Fritto MistoGF
      Fried calamari, prawns & whitebait, garlic & parsley mayonnaise, chargrilled lemon.
    • Burrata PuglieseGFN
      Soft & creamy Italian cheese, caramelised red onions, heritage baby tomato, pickled plums, scorched red chillies, pine nuts, rocket, smoked salt.
    • Vitello alla GrigliaGF
      Veal chop, fondant potato, tenderstem broccoli, mushroom sauce.
    • BranzinoGF
      Pan-fried fillet of seabass, crushed rosemary potatoes, spicy cream & mussel sauce, samphire.
    • Pollo RipienoGF
      ’Nduja & roasted red peppers stuffed chicken supreme, mash potato, tenderstem broccoli, red wine jus.
    • Crème BrûléeVGF
      Classic crème brûlée.
    • Formaggi con BiscottiVGFO
      A selection of fine Italian & English cheeses, fig chutney, celery, grapes, butter, selection of crackers. £3.50 supplement.
  • Festive Menu Menu PDF ↗ Pre-order form ↗

    Lunch, Monday to Saturday: two courses £39.95, three courses £44.95. Dinner, three courses: £49.95 Monday to Wednesday, £59.95 Thursday to Saturday.

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    Starters

    • Zuppa di Zucca ArrostoVVGOGFO
      Roasted butternut squash soup, mascarpone, sage, toasted pumpkin seeds, ciabatta.
    • Pâté di Fegatini di PolloGFO
      Tuscan-style chicken liver parfait, red onion marmellata, toasted focaccia.
    • Salmone Affumicato & GamberiGF
      Smoked salmon, prawns, lemon chive crème fraîche.
    • Bruschetta con Formaggio di Capra e BarbabietolaGF
      Goats cheese and roasted beetroot, candied walnuts, green pesto.

    Mains

    • Tacchino Arrosto all’ItalianaGFO
      Roast turkey breast, pancetta and sage stuffing, rosemary roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, Marsala gravy.
    • Manzo Brasato a Cottura Lenta nel Vino RossoGF
      Slow-braised beef in red wine, parmesan mash, tenderstem broccoli, red wine jus.
    • Branzino Arrosto con SalicorniaGF
      Roasted sea bass fillet, crushed potatoes, samphire, mussel butter sauce.
    • Wellington di Funghi e CastagneVVG
      Wild mushroom, chestnut and spinach Wellington, rosemary roasted potatoes, winter vegetables, porcini sauce.

    Desserts

    • Panettone ai Frutti di Bosco Invernali
      Warm panettone pudding, amaretto custard, winter berries.
    • Tiramisù di Natale
      Classic tiramisù with mascarpone, espresso, dark chocolate.
    • Crostata al Cioccolato e AranciaGFVG
      Chocolate and orange torte, orange gel, blood orange sorbet.
    • Cheesecake al Nido d'ApeGFO
      Honeycomb cheesecake, wild berry sauce.

    Cheese

    Supplement £15
    • Selezione di FormaggiGFO
      Quince jelly, grapes, apple, crackers.

A 12.5% service charge is added to party menu bills. Not sure which menu suits your group? Get in touch and we'll help you choose.

Christmas parties in Southampton

Both party menus are for groups of ten or more, and they're ordered ahead: download the pre-order form, fill in everyone's choices and send it back before the day. Party Menu 1 is £39.95 a head, Sunday to Thursday. Party Menu 2 is £49.95 a head.

If anyone would rather not travel home afterwards, there are ten rooms upstairs.

Send us your date and numbers and we'll come back to you with what's free.

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Crystal glassware and candlelight on a table in the ristorante, Christmas lights glowing behind

Christmas & New Year opening times

  • BarOpen all day from 11am
  • Lunch, Monday to Saturday12 till 2.30pm (last orders 2.30pm)
  • Dinner, Monday to Saturday6pm till late
  • Sunday12 till 8pm (last orders 8pm)
  • Christmas EveOpen 12 till 8pm (last orders 8pm)
  • Christmas DayClosed
  • Boxing DayClosed
  • New Year's EveOpen from 6pm till late
  • New Year's DayClosed
A Deluxe Double boutique room at Ennios, made up for a winter stay
Crystal glassware and candlelight on a table in the ristorante, Christmas lights glowing behind Duck breast with pancetta and a red wine jus, plated at Ennios

Festive Dine & Stay

Enjoy an ideal break for two this December in the Historic Maritime City of Southampton. Shopping, Dining, and Heritage are all on the menu for this famous old port.

Your package includes:

  • One night’s accommodation in one of our five-star Deluxe Double or Twin boutique rooms
  • Breakfast for two in our award-winning Italian ristorante

Upgrades available at additional cost.

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See in the New Year

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Southampton in true Italian style at Ennios.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, live entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere as we welcome the New Year together. Enjoy our À La Carte Menu, carefully prepared for a special night of dining and celebration.

Whether it's an intimate New Year's Eve dinner or an evening with friends, make Ennios your destination for NYE in Southampton.

Dine. Celebrate. Stay. Welcome the New Year at Ennios.

Enquire about your celebration

Tell us what you're planning for Christmas or New Year's Eve and we'll come back to you as soon as we can.