Whether visiting Orlando for the holidays or celebrating as a local, there are plenty of ways to make Christmas delicious. From a festive brunch and a family-style holiday meal to the flavors of a Venezuelan Christmas, Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen and Mordisco Steakhouse each offer their own way to celebrate.
Café Tu Tu Tango is serving a Christmas Day bottomless brunch from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. ($39.22), with a carving station featuring garlic-herb-crusted New York strip and cranberry-orange-glazed turkey, plus holiday sides and peppermint bark cheesecake. Dinner runs 4–10 p.m. with the regular menu. The restaurant is open regular hours Christmas Eve. https://cafetututango.com/
Mia’s Italian Kitchen is open Christmas Day from 11 a.m.–10 p.m., serving its regular menu, including family-style dining, alongside Christmas classics. The holiday spread features brick-oven-roasted turkey breast, herb-roasted pork loin, traditional sides, cranberry cheesecake and pumpkin panna cotta. Mia’s is open regular hours Christmas Eve. https://orlando-fl.miasitalian.com/
Mordisco Steakhouse brings Venezuelan holiday traditions to the table with hallacas, pan de jamón and ensalada de gallina, alongside wood-fired meats. Its family feast serves six, with six three-meat hallacas, pan de jamón, chicken salad and two pounds of your choice of protein. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, orders are preorder pickup only from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; there is no dine-in service, and orders close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23. On Christmas Day, Mordisco is open regular hours for dine-in, delivery and takeout. https://mordiscoorlando.com/