Start a New Holiday Tradition: The Feast of the Seven Fishes
Spend Christmas Eve celebrating the Italian way
In southern regions of Italy, the Feast of the Seven Fishes has long been the customary Christmas Eve meal, and over time it has (luckily) become popular in the U.S., too. Also known as “The Vigil,” the origin of this tradition is widely debated. Some families say that the feast must have 7 different courses with 7 different fish, others will incorporate as many fish into one pasta as possible, and some insist on serving 12 courses symbolizing the 12 apostles. The one thing on which we can all agree is that the Feast of the Seven Fishes is delicious, especially at Lettuce restaurants that have adopted this tradition.
Check out these Feast of Seven Fishes celebrations available at Lettuce Entertain You restaurant locations on Tuesday, December 24. Buon Natale!
Tre Dita
WHEN: Tuesday, December 24: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Celebrate Feast of the Seven Fishes at Tre Dita, the new “cucina Toscana” in The St. Regis Chicago. Enjoy acclaimed Chef Evan Funke’s authentic take on the time-honored Italian tradition featuring a selection of seafood including Gamberi In Salsa Verde with blue prawns, salsa verde, lemon and Spaghetti Alle Vongole with manila clams, garlic, vino bianco, parsley. Tre Dita’s full a la carte menu will also be available.
Make a Christmas Eve reservation at Tre Dita
Osteria Via Stato
WHEN: Tuesday, December 24: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Executive Chef David DiGregorio this Christmas Eve as he prepares a dinner inspired by his family’s traditions, The Feast of The Seven Fishes. Named for the seven hills of Rome, this multi-course holiday meal captures the spirit of Italy with an abundance of seafood dishes from around the country. The dinner is available for dine-in only for $74.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). The regular menu will not be available. Osteria Via Stato will be closed on Christmas Day.
Make a Christmas Eve reservation at Osteria Via Stato
il Porcellino
WHEN: Tuesday, December 24: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join the il Porcellino famiglia and cozy up on Christmas Eve to celebrate the Italian-American tradition of The Feast of the Seven Fishes! A festive selection of seafood specials will be available a la carte, such as Nduja Baked Clams, Blue Crab Spaghetti and Roasted Black Bass, as well as classics from the dinner menu.
Make a reservation at il Porcellino
RPM Italian – Chicago, Las Vegas & Washington, D.C.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 24: Chicago: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Las Vegas: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; D.C.: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Celebrate Christmas Eve the Italian way with RPM Italian’s Feast of the Seven Fishes. This five-course menu adds a modern twist on the timeless Italian tradition, with indulgent dishes such as King Crab Tortelli, Seafood Risotto, Maine Scallops and Center-Cut Creekstone Filet Mignon. The menu is available for $125 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Wine pairings are available to add on, along with dessert to order a la carte. RPM Italian’s regular menu will also be available.
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Looking for more ways to celebrate? Check out our December holiday happenings.
No matter where you are holiday-ing, we have carryout and dine-in options around the country. Click here for more Christmas Eve and Christmas Day offerings at Lettuce restaurants nearest you.
