Osteria Italian Seafood’s (1211 Herr Lane) Feast of Seven Fishes returns in 2025. It’s the local holiday event where the old world meets the new.
Feast of the seven fishes: An Italian Christmas Eve tradition, by Adam Jones (ItaliaRail)
There are many Italian Christmas traditions including the legend of La Befana, but have you ever heard of the Feast of the Seven Fishes? This tradition connects back to the long-standing Italian tradition of vigilia, a day of fasting that ends with a meal that excludes meat and dairy. After a full day of fasting on Christmas Eve, imagine the vigil night of December 24 as an endless feast of fish and pasta to fill hungry bellies.
Here’s the extended local seven-times-seafood pitch.
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Osteria Italian Seafood (1211 Herr Lane – Westport Village)
Celebrate the season the Osteria way with one of our favorite holiday traditions — The Feast of the Seven Fishes — happening December 17–24. Inspired by the cherished Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration, this week is all about gathering, sharing, and savoring together.
Our chefs have created seven stunning seafood dishes meant to be enjoyed with family, friends, and a glass (or two) of wine. Choose the full experience, seven courses served family-style for two to four guests or pick your favorites à la carte. Suggested wine pairings will be available for each dish, and our regular dinner menu will also be offered throughout the week.
- Dates: Wed., Dec. 17 – Tue., Dec. 23 (3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
- AND the Christmas Eve Service: Served all day (11 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.) on Dec. 24
- Options: Seven-course family-style meal for 2–4 guests; à la carte selections available
- Wine Pairings: Suggested pairings available for each dish
- Menu: Seven signature seafood courses
- Regular Osteria Menu: Available throughout the week
- Reservations: Go here.
Food & Dining Magazine profiled Osteria Italian Seafood in the Winter 2023 (Vol. 80) issue, with stellar photography by Dan Dry.
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