Friday 25 December 2026 · 11am
Celebrate Christmas the Italian way at IL Posto Italian Restaurant & Bar in Paddington.
Join us for a relaxed four-course Italian Christmas lunch featuring Prosciutto di Parma, burrata, traditional porchetta, Australian barramundi, lobster and prawn ravioli, truffle risotto and Italian desserts.
$89 per adult
Kids half price · $44.50
2.5-hour drinks package · +$45 per person
A long Italian Christmas lunch
Christmas is about gathering around the table, sharing good food and enjoying time together.
For Christmas Day 2026, IL Posto presents Natale Italiano, a special Christmas menu created for the occasion. It brings together traditional Italian flavours, festive favourites and fresh seasonal ingredients in a relaxed Paddington setting.
No cooking. No washing up. Just good food, vino and time with family and friends.
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 · Vegetarian
Creamy Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, truffle butter, parmesan and crispy sage.
Shared Christmas dessert platter
Traditional tiramisu, Sicilian cannoli and strawberry panna cotta.
The Christmas menu and four-course format are based on the supplied IL Posto Christmas menu.
Add the drinks package
Make the celebration complete with a 2.5-hour drinks package for $45 per person.
The package includes a selection of wine, sparkling, beer, non-alcoholic options and soft drinks.
Christmas lunch with drinks is $134 per adult.
Christmas Day in Paddington
Looking for Christmas Day lunch in Brisbane?
IL Posto is located at 107 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD, inside Paddington Central.
Our location makes IL Posto a convenient choice for Christmas lunch in Paddington and Brisbane’s inner west, including guests from Red Hill, Bardon, Ashgrove, Milton, Auchenflower, Toowong and Brisbane CBD.
IL Posto is known for authentic Italian food, warm hospitality and a relaxed modern setting. Natale Italiano brings that same spirit to a special Christmas Day experience.
Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, couples or a larger group, settle in and enjoy Christmas around the table.
Christmas Day details
Friday 25 December 2026
11am
IL Posto Italian Restaurant & Bar
107 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD
$89 per adult
Kids half price · $44.50
2.5-hour drinks package · +$45
Lobster & Prawn Ravioli · +$15
Christmas Day seating is limited and advance 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 in Brisbane at IL Posto?
The four-course Christmas Day lunch is $89 per adult. Children are half price at $44.50.
What is included in the Christmas lunch?
The four-course experience includes welcome crostini, a shared Italian antipasto board, a choice of main and a shared Christmas dessert platter.
Is there a Christmas drinks package?
Yes. Guests can add a 2.5-hour drinks package for $45 per person.
Is the drinks package included in the $89 price?
No. The $89 price is for the four-course food experience. The drinks package is an optional $45 addition.
Is there a vegetarian Christmas lunch option?
Yes. Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto is available as the vegetarian main.
Can I upgrade to lobster ravioli?
Yes. Lobster & Prawn Ravioli is available for an additional $15 per person.
Is Christmas lunch suitable for children?
Yes. Children receive the Christmas lunch at half price.
Where is IL Posto?
IL Posto Italian Restaurant & Bar is at 107 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD, in Paddington Central.
Can I book Christmas lunch for a group?
Yes. IL Posto welcomes families, friends, celebrations and group bookings. Guests interested in a larger or more private Christmas celebration can contact the restaurant to discuss available options.
Should I book Christmas lunch early?
Yes. Christmas Day dining is one of the busiest restaurant occasions of the year and seating is limited. Early booking is recommended.
Celebrate Natale Italiano
This Christmas, bring your favourite people and leave the cooking to us.
Join IL Posto for a relaxed Italian Christmas lunch in Paddington, Brisbane.
Friday 25 December 2026 · 11am
$89 per adult · Kids half price
Drinks package +$45