Thanksgiving Dinner in Europe
Best Places for Thanksgiving in London, Paris and Rome
Globetrotting US Americans need not miss out on the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with Culinary Travel's best places to celebrate Thanksgiving in Europe.
Thanksgiving in America is all about the three Fs – friends, family and food. If you’re travelling across Europe, or are one of the many US expats living in a European capital city, friends and family are just slightly out of reach but there's no shortage of festive fare with more and more restaurants around the globe hosting Thanksgiving celebrations.
Best Thanksgiving Dinners in London
- Luxury: The Chesterfield, Mayfair, W1
This luxury four-star hotel offers a stunning setting in which to enjoy your Thanksgiving Dinner. Although it’s a high-end hotel staff are approachable, friendly and ready for a good conversation. Their Thanksgiving menu features all the usual trimmings, boasting an up-market flair. Maple sugar glazed roast turkey with cornbread stuffing and homemade pecan pie with cinnamon ice-cream are just a few of the delicacies on offer. Lunch starts at £17.50, Dinner from £12.50 19-25 November 2007
- Budget: The Green Man, 383 Euston Road, Regent’s Park, NW1
Now in its fourth year, The Green Man Annual Thanksgiving Dinner draws Americans from all walks of London life to savour traditional Thanksgiving fare. Organised byThe London Expat American Meetup Group, every meal comes with homemade pumpkin pie and there’s also a kiddies option. They also show Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and American Football live on TV. Book early through paypal to guarantee a place as it’s a popular party. Adults £25, Kids £15 18 November 2007
Best Thanksgiving Dinners in Paris
- Luxury: Le Pharamond, 24 Rue de la Grande-Truanderie, 75001
Celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner with a twist. At Le Pharamond you will have the opportunity to dine with historian Carolin C Young, chair of theOxford Food Symposium and author of Apples of Gold in Settings of Silver, an ode to and history of feasts. The day will explore the history of fine dining, Parisian style, and includes a walking tour of some of the capital’s best restaurants before sitting down to sample four courses of fine French food. Lecture, tour and four course meal with wine is €220/person, 22 November 2007, 11am
- Budget: Le Saint-Martin, 25 Rue Louis Blanc, 75010
If nothing but a full traditional dinner with all your favourite foods will satisfy then check out this bijous eaterie near Canal St-Martin. Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner for three nights over the holiday period, their savoury carrot soup and pumpkin bread will have you thanking your lucky stars and stripes. Traditional Thanksgiving Menu is €30/person 22, 23, 24 November 2007
Best Thanksgiving Dinners in Rome
- Luxury: The Cavalieri Hilton Hotel, Via A Cadlolo, 101, 00136
If your wallet bulges like an overstuffed turkey then the Cavaleri is the place for you. Brimming with opulence, this hotel caters to those who can afford the high life and is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner in one of its six grand restaurants this year. Complete with a wine cellar boasting 53,000 bottles of the world’s best wines you will surely have a lot to be thankful for if you can afford Thanksgiving at the Cavaleri Hilton. Around €60/person
- Budget: Hard Rock Café, Via Vittorio Veneto, 62/A, 00187
OK, so it might not serve Thanksgiving Dinner, but very few places do outside America; at least you’ll be sure to meet a few fellow natives and enjoy the day together. Better still, seek out a local Italian restaurant that serves pumpkin gnocchi or variations of traditional Thanksgiving Dinner ingredients and celebrate like you never have before.
