The festive season brings a little extra warmth to Taparelle, as December becomes a time for long lunches, celebratory dinners, and gathering around the table with family and friends.
Outside, the restaurant’s beautiful courtyard provides a relaxed setting for festive gatherings in the cooler weather, from tables shared over lunch to evenings that stretch a little longer. Inside, the mood continues among Taparelle’s art-filled interiors, where French-Italian flavours, conversation, and the creative character of Manarat Al Saadiyat come together.
With a special Christmas Brunch and New Year’s Eve dinner marking the celebrations, Taparelle brings its relaxed, convivial spirit to the festive season.
Christmas Brunch
Brunch at Taparelle takes on a festive twist this December, with a special Christmas edition on Friday, 25 December. Bringing the restaurant’s French-Italian spirit to the celebrations, the afternoon is designed for sharing, lingering around the table, and enjoying Christmas with family and friends.
The festive menu begins with Tapenade Rouge and creamy burrata with pink tomato, tomato and basil vinegar, olive oil, and dukkah, followed by warm prawns with tarragon oil and garlic chips. For mains, guests can enjoy baby chicken with mojo rojo sauce alongside crispy charred seabass with sauce vierge, complemented by house-made lemon ricotta tortellini and wood-fired Diavola pizza.
Dessert brings the afternoon to a suitably celebratory close with Feuilletine Tropézienne, layering crisp honey pastry with Tropézienne cream and a mixed berry centre.
With drinks included and Taparelle’s relaxed atmosphere setting the pace, it is a leisurely way to continue the Christmas celebrations into the weekend.
Price: AED 400 per person (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
When: Friday, 25 December 2026, 3pm to 6pm
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Welcome 2027 at Taparelle with a special dinner designed for sharing, bringing together the restaurant’s convivial French-Italian spirit with a menu created for New Year’s Eve.
Dinner begins with a selection of starters including Salade Verte, burrata with pink tomato and dukkah, a premium charcuterie platter, crispy calamari with piment d’Espelette and lemon zest, and warm prawns with tarragon oil and garlic chips.
At the heart of the menu is slow-cooked Wagyu cheeks Bourguignon with grilled mushrooms, pearl onions and celeriac mash, accompanied by house-made lemon ricotta tortellini with crispy sage and Taparelle’s wood-fired Diavola pizza. A warm chocolate tarte with dark chocolate sablé, soft chocolate filling and fior di latte gelato rounds off the menu.
With drinks included and plenty of time to linger around the table, New Year’s Eve at Taparelle is a relaxed way to spend the final evening of 2026 with family and friends.
Price: AED 400 per person (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages).
When: Thursday, 31 December 2026, 9pm
Events & Functions
As the year draws to a close, Taparelle offers an inviting setting for festive gatherings, end-of-year celebrations and private events, from corporate dinners to intimate get-togethers with family and friends.
Accommodating up to 250 guests seated outdoors and 150 seated indoors, the restaurant can adapt to occasions of different sizes, with sections curtained off for smaller gatherings. Canapé selections and set menus draw on Taparelle’s French-Italian spirit, with options available to suit a variety of tastes and dietary preferences.
From long-table dinners beneath soft lighting to lively cocktail-style evenings surrounded by art and conversation, celebrations retain Taparelle’s warm, convivial character while allowing each occasion to take on its own.
Bookings are now open for festive gatherings, corporate events and private celebrations throughout the end-of-year period.
What: Corporate Events and Functions
Price: Canapé and set menus available
For bookings and enquiries, please call 02 657 5832 or email info@taparelle.com.
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