Prezzo's Christmas special menu has a surprising hit: the Christmas carbonara. The dish, which swaps traditional pancetta for roast turkey, sausage stuffing, and pigs in blankets, has won over a sceptical diner.
Danielle Kate Wroe, a senior social news reporter, tried the festive pasta after spotting it on TikTok. She admits she was not a fan of carbonara in her youth, finding it too rich, but her palate has since matured.
The Christmas carbonara is described on the menu as 'spaghetti in a creamy sauce with roast turkey, sausage stuffing, and garnished with pigs in blankets and crispy sage stuffing'. It likely contains dairy, a departure from traditional carbonara which relies on egg for creaminess.
Ms Wroe said the dish was 'literally divine' and 'floored' her with its flavour. It evoked nostalgia of Christmases past while reminding her of classic carbonara. The addition of Parmesan on top enhanced the experience, and no extra seasoning was needed.
She is already planning a return visit, noting that Prezzo's three-course Christmas meal is under £30, with bottomless prosecco, wine, and beer available for an extra £21.95 – ideal for festive parties.
