For those spending the holidays in NYC, Ai Fiori offers a full calendar of seasonal dining experiences in a setting that balances elegance, warmth, and culinary refinement. Located within The Langham on Fifth Avenue, Ai Fiori presents a series of thoughtfully crafted menus and events for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, each highlighting the flavors of the French and Italian Riviera.
The holiday season at Ai Fiori is rooted in tradition but expressed through a contemporary lens. Executive Chef Lauren DeSteno brings regional inspiration and seasonal ingredients together in menus that invite guests to celebrate with intention and good taste.
Tuesday, December 24 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A seven-course seafood tasting honors the Southern Italian tradition of La Vigilia. Dishes include oysters with trout roe, scallops with black truffle, lobster risotto, and Maine lobster with quince. The menu is $245 per person, with an optional wine pairing for $175.
Wednesday, December 25 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Christmas Day at Ai Fiori features a four-course prix-fixe menu at $165 per guest. The menu includes selections across verdure, pasta, meat, and dessert categories, with dishes like Epaulettes (veal ravioli), roasted lamb, and winter squash with labneh. A children’s menu is also available for $95.
Ai Fiori’s spacious dining room and attentive service provide a calm and refined setting for a holiday meal with family or friends.
Thanksgiving Dinner : 4-Course Prix Fixe
Thursday, November 27 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ai Fiori offeres a four-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu featuring refined takes on holiday classics through the lens of Riviera cuisine. The experience is priced at $165 per guest, with a children’s menu available for $95.
The menu includes options such as: Fall Squash Soup or Petite Chou Farci, Handmade pasta including Epaulettes (veal ravioli), Traditional Roast Turkey with seasonal accompaniments or alternative main courses like Halibut or Lamb.
Ai Fiori’s interiors offer a muted festive atmosphere with warm tones, elegant table settings, and comfortable spacing. Designed to evoke the relaxed glamour of the Mediterranean coast, the dining room is complemented by Bar Fiori, a lounge space that offers a more casual environment for cocktails before or after your meal.
During the holidays, the restaurant’s service model focuses on precision and warmth, creating an experience suited for both intimate dinners and celebratory gatherings.
Ai Fiori also hosts private celebrations during the holiday season. Groups of up to 32 can reserve rooms like the Monterosso Wine Room or Genoa Semi-Private space for holiday lunches or dinners. Bespoke menus and curated wine pairings are available upon request.
Ai Fiori’s holiday calendar offers a full range of dining experiences that reflect the spirit of the season and the flavor of the Riviera. Whether you are celebrating with family, friends, or planning a quiet meal for two, Ai Fiori offers a refined place to mark the close of the year in the heart of New York City.
