The Three Meals of Italian Christmas




Twas the week before Christmas and Italian families were preparing for their traditional Feasts of Natale (feasts of Christmas). In Italy, families plan for at least two dinners - one on Christmas Eve and the next on Christmas Day. Often, there’s a third lunch planned for the day after Christmas - the Day of Santo Stefano - which is really just a day of leftovers. More distant family members and friends gather on December 26th for a less formal, more relaxing meal.

For those who choose not to cook over the Christmas holidays but who want to experience a delicious traditional Italian meal, Mia’s Italian Restaurant on International Drive provides authentic Italian catering Orlando FL raves about. Read ahead to learn more about the Feasts of Natale and how Mia’s is the Italian home away from home for the holidays.

Christmas Eve - Feast of the Seven Fishes


On the night before Christmas, Italians plan a ‘lean” meal of mostly fish and vegetables. Given that this dinner consists of several courses, and includes pasta and sweets in addition to seven different kinds of seafood dishes, it’s not exactly a light meal.  But the Italians customarily abstain from eating meat on the eve of feast day as a way to purify themselves for the day ahead. The Feast of the Seven Fishes may include swordfish, tuna, salmon, octopus, calamari, smelts, or the famous baccalá - salted cod, which is often fried.

Mia’s Italian Restaurant is the place to visit for delicious Italian fish and seafood dishes like Chargrilled Branzino, Mussels Alla Birra, or Jumbo Shrimp Fra Diavolo.

Christmas Dinner Orlando


Mia’s is one of the few Italian restaurants in Orlando that have planned a special Christmas Dinner Menu. In Italy, the Christmas Day meal is the most important one. It is meat-based, but begins with antipasto and follows with a pasta course - traditionally, pasta in brodo (pasta in broth). The meat course could feature roasted veal, baked chicken or turkey, sausages, or braised beef.

Mia’s Christmas Menu includes a starter course, the main course, and a choice of sweets (including a bread pudding made with a traditional Italian panettone). There’s still time to reserve a table at family-friendly Mia’s Italian Restaurant.

The Day After Christmas- Feast of Santo Stefano


The meal on December 26th is much more casual, and if the crowd wants to save the leftovers for another day, restaurants are a popular option for the Santo Stefano meal. Maybe the cook wants to get out of the kitchen. He or she can enjoy small plates and drink specials at Mia’s everyday happy hour, International Drive, Orlando, FL.

And After Christmas, It’s Time to Start Planning for Other Special Occasions!


Treat wedding guests to a unique, authentic Italian meal. With Mia’s wedding catering, Orlando brides can plan a reception that her guests will always remember. Or book an intimate birthday party in one of Mia’s many elegant, yet relaxed, spaces. Make any occasion more special with event booking or catering from Mia’s Italian Restaurant.

For The Holidays and Every Day


Mia’s is the Italian home away from home. Pop in for a happy hour, come in for the bottomless brunch, cater a party, spend a date night, or even have a Thanksgiving dinner Orlando loves at Mia’s Italian Restaurant. Delicious, authentic Italian food in a warm, inviting atmosphere awaits! Contact us for a reservation or to learn more.


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