Italian Christmas Food: A Flavorful Celebration of the Season

Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it a delightful range of traditional Italian Christmas food options! Christmas Day food brings together rich traditions and festive flavours, creating a once-in-a-year dining experience.

While every region in Italy has its own special dishes, such as panettone for dessert or antipasti for starters, we’re going to focus on the classics: pizza and pasta, from seafood to veggie options.

Curious about how Italians celebrate this season through food? Read on to explore our curated Italian Christmas food selections for your own Christmas feast!

Prosciutto Woodfired Pizza

Prosciutto woodfired pizza is a delicious blend of rich prosciutto and the smoky depth of woodfired cooking.

Prosciutto is a dry-cured Italian ham known for its delicate balance of salty and sweet, making it the perfect pizza topping. This pizza typically features a base of fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of arugula to add a touch of freshness.

If you're curious about the ingredients that make this dish so special, take a look at our guide to essential Italian ingredients.

Porchetta Woodfired Pizza

Porchetta is a tender roast pork stuffed with garlic, herbs, and spices, giving it a deliciously juicy and flavour-packed bite. This pizza is topped with a base of tomato sauce, mozzarella, dijon mustard, salsa verde, porchetta, and parmesan. The woodfired oven gives the pizza a crispy crust and that smoky edge.

Perfect for Christmas, this pizza brings a hearty, celebratory flavour that’s sure to impress at any festive gathering.

La Bomba Woodfired Pizza

Want a bit of heat during the festive season? Try la bomba woodfired spicy pizza.

This fiery pizza combines a rich Napoli sauce with creamy mozzarella and a bold mix of ‘nduja sausage, spicy salami, roasted capsicum, and fresh chilli for an unforgettable kick.

The ‘nduja sausage, a spicy, spreadable Calabrian delight, gives the pizza its signature fiery flavour, while the woodfired oven adds a smoky touch to the crust. 

For Christmas, La Bomba is ideal for those looking to spice up the celebrations with something truly exciting!

Margherita Woodfired Veggie Pizza

Margherita pizzas are classic culinary traditions suitable for vegetarians.

This Naples-originated pizza base is topped with a rich Salsa Semplice made from San Marzano tomatoes, a pinch of sea salt, and extra-virgin olive oil. Fresh mozzarella cheese and fragrant basil leaves complete the dish.

The woodfired cooking method adds a crispy, smoky touch to the crust, enhancing the flavours.

Melanzana Woodfired Veggie Pizza

For a festive, veggie-friendly option this Christmas, this pizza brings together smoky flavours.

A base of tomato sauce (Napoli), made with tomato passata or puree, is topped with tender grilled eggplant slices, which add a deliciously smoky depth.

Vegan mozzarella melts beautifully, giving a creamy texture, while radicchio leaves provide a pop of colour and a hint of bitterness. Drizzle vegan grana and balsamic glaze to add a sweet and tangy flavour, and you're good to go!

Pumpkin Woodfired Veggie Pizza

This is another fantastic veggie option for Christmas. The base is topped with roasted pumpkin slices (such as Hokkaido or butternut squash), which bring a rich, natural sweetness.

Just like the Melanzana veggie pizza, it includes mozzarella, gorgonzola, toasted walnuts, and rocket (arugula). Plus, it is topped off with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Baked in a woodfired oven, this pizza achieves a crispy, smoky crust, making it a standout choice for your festive celebrations.

Spaghetti Wild Boar Ragu

This dish features a rich, 48-hour marinated wild boar ragu, slow-cooked to infuse deep, complex flavours. The boar is sautéed and paired with robust red wine, fragrant rosemary, and ripe tomatoes, creating a luscious, aromatic sauce.

Once the ragu has thickened, it's served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. If you want a hearty dish with tender meat and rich sauce, this is an ideal option for a festive celebration. For other selections, check out our seafood pasta recipe article.

Tagliatelle Fresh Seafood

Want a different pasta option? Opt for tagliatelle fresh seafood. The pasta itself has a smooth, slightly chewy texture, making it perfect for soaking up the rich, savoury flavours of the ocean.

The dish comes together with ripe tomatoes, a splash of white wine, and aromatic garlic and onion, creating a beautiful base for the seafood. With a pinch of chilli pepper, fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, you'll get an unforgettable taste of Christmas dinner.

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This Christmas, make your celebrations even more memorable with the authentic flavours of Piccolino. From woodfired pizza like prosciutto to hearty pasta like spaghetti wild boar ragu,  our range of authentic Italian dishes is irresistible.

Ready to elevate your Christmas and Christmas Eve meal? Visit us at Piccolino Woodfired Pizza and Homemade Pasta to explore our full menu and place your order!

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