Grazie Italian Christmas Eve 5 Course Dinner

Join us at Grazie, Lower Hutt for an enchanting Christmas Eve Dinner, where Italian culinary artistry meets the joyous spirit of the festive season. Our specially curated five-course menu, designed by our expert chefs, promises a memorable dining experience.

Your Festive Culinary Journey:

Arrival Delights: Commence your evening with freshly baked house bread and an assortment of dips, paired perfectly with a glass of sparkling Italian Prosecco. Starter:

Choose from a selection of starters:

- Classic Caprese Salad: A refreshing blend of fresh mozzarella, ripened tomatoes, young basil, and 12-year aged balsamic reduction.
- Butternut Squash & Grana Padano Cheese Tart: A harmonious mix of butternut squash puree, finished with Abruzzo saffron cream and Grana Padano cheese, accompanied by dressed roquette leaves.
- Pulled Duck & Blue Cheese Arancini: Carnaroli risotto rice stuffed with slow-cooked duck leg and creamy blue cheese, served with caramelized onion and Ceylon cinnamon puree.

Soup Course: Savor the classic Italian Minestrone Soup, enriched with tomato concasse, assorted vegetables, home-made pasta, and topped with olive and walnut pesto crouton.

Main Course: Indulge in one of our specially prepared mains:

- Turkey & Prosciutto Roulade: Served with focaccia and pistachio stuffing, roasted root vegetables, pomegranate and port jus, and cranberry chutney.
- Grazie Special Confit Shallot & Nutmeg Meat Balls: Minced beef meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, served with roasted tomato and young basil Arabiatta and fresh linguine. - Asparagus & Summer Truffle Risotto: Italian rice finished with asparagus and truffle puree, garnished with goat cheese crumble.

Dessert: Conclude with our Chef's Curated Christmas Dessert Platter, featuring a delightful assortment of fresh fruit pavlova, minced pie, milk chocolate hazelnuts petit, white chocolate raspberry petit four, and chocolate profiteroles.

Special Dietary Options: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free options are available.

This Christmas Eve, let Grazie Lower Hutt be your destination for a festive culinary celebration. Book your table now and experience the magic of Italian cuisine, reimagined for the holiday season.