Shopping for the perfect presents, stringing lights and garland all over the house and (gulp) all that cooking…
Holiday stress can really take a lot out of you. So, if your to-do list is reaching epic proportions, why not let some of Cleveland’s top restaurants handle the food this Christmas?
These delicious holiday dinners with all the trimmings will remind you — and your taste buds — that this really is the most wonderful time of year. Embrace that “home for the holidays” feeling and check out our round-up of the best spots in The Land to order up Christmas dinner to go.
Not a ham fan? Get all of the authentic Italian dishes like stuffed shells, lasagna and rigatoni from a Cleveland staple, Gust Gallucci Company in the MidTown neighborhood. Galluci's has been in business and loved in Cleveland for over 110 years and we know why – recipes and flavors passed down for generations mixed with a century of perfecting them. If you're looking for an Italian feast this holiday season, look no further.
When you want your holiday spread to taste like you really have it all together, Ohio City Provisions delivers the magic. Load up on their pasture raised hams, heritage pork roasts, and seasonal sausages and build a festive feast with zero stress. It is farm fresh, Cleveland proud, and guaranteed to make you the unexpected star of the holidays.
If your holiday mood calls for comfort food that feels like a warm hug, Doc’s on Harvard is the move. Their menu is packed with classics like roasted meats, hearty sides, and indulgent treats that turn any table into a full on celebration. Order ahead, pick it up, and watch your whole family act like you just pulled off a culinary miracle.
When you want a holiday meal that feels like pure joy on a plate, PearlFlower Catering comes through in style. From slow cooked meats to mouth-watering seasonal sides, every dish is crafted with the kind of love that turns dinner into a full celebration. It's everything you'd want for the holidays. Place your order, set the table and get ready for a holiday feast that tastes unforgettable.
If you’d rather skip the cooking this year, try this party landmark’s family pack takeout option (which serves four) available for pickup on December 24. Chow down on baked ham with bourbon glaze, holiday beef brisket, cheesy potato casserole, a mountain of other sides — and, of course, Wagner’s famous sticky buns. It wouldn’t be Christmas without ‘em.
Dreaming of a green Christmas? This Lakewood cafe offers up main dish options like a classic breakfast casserole (with tofu eggs, obvi), chickpea parmesan cutlets, or a pot pie packed full of carrots, peas, soy chicken, onions, and gravy. Save room for dessert with CV’s Yule Log or chocolate peppermint cupcakes. You’ll thank us later.
Sleigh that holiday stress by letting Blue Heron do the cooking. The Christmas Take & Bake (available for pick up on December 23) comes with Filet Mignon and Chicken Marsala entrees plus sides like smoked gouda scalloped potatoes, shrimp scampi pasta, and roasted garlic and parmesan broccoli. Finish off the feast with house-made chocolate peppermint tortes — and a bottle of red wine to put a little extra jingle in your bells.
No matter how you celebrate the season, EDWINS has got it covered. Short Rib Bourguignon headlines both the Christmas Supper (with winter salad and brioche rolls) and the Hanukkah Dinner (alongside matzo ball soup and latke with applesauce) — with cupcakes for dessert. Plus, big eaters can add on other sweet treats like decorated Christmas cookies or the mouthwatering Buche de Noel.