Not everyone wants to go toe to toe with a giant turkey over Christmas.

Here are some festive menus with inventive veggie options.

La Rotunda

La Rotunda is an Italian restaurant on the ground floor of the iconic Rotunda complex. It is perfectly positioned next to Scotland’s entertainment hub with the SECC, Clyde Auditorium and the Scottish Hydro arena all nearby. Handy if you have panto plans.

The Christmas lunch menu at La Rotunda features dishes such as oven-baked Camembert cheese wrapped in filo pastry with a redcurrant marmalade; a pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, roast onion, peppers and courgettes plus desserts like the ever popular tiramisu – espresso and liqueur-soaked sponge, layered with mascarpone cream and topped with crushed amoretti biscuits and cocoa powder.

You can book La Rotunda with 5pm Dining.

Bread Street Brasserie

Scotland’s larder is at the heart of Bread Street Brasserie, part of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre. Within easy walking distance of the West End and the Old Town, the restaurant is popular for working lunches, romantic dinners, family get-togethers and pre-theatre meals. The dining room is a light-filled, elegant space with eye-catching furniture and the atmosphere is as welcoming as it is relaxed.

The kitchen is particularly skilled at catering for dietary preferences and every menu item is clearly labelled. On the first Wednesday of every month, they run a very popular vegan night.

Their festive dinner menu includes dishes such as tempura curried cauliflower on cauliflower purée with an apricot and tomato chutney; char grilled vegetables on puff pastry with tomato salsa and goat’s cheese plus desserts like the dark chocolate and orange mousse with toasted walnut praline.

The Honours Glasgow – Malmaison

Martin Wishart’s contemporary French brasserie combines seasonal, Scottish flavours with innovative, brasserie-influenced dishes. The chef’s interpretation of a Parisian brasserie, the restaurant features a chic and sophisticated décor that matches the elegance of the food served.

Dishes on the festive menu include a field mushroom velouté with slow cooked egg and white truffle oil; an artichoke risotto crémeux with aged Parmesan and desserts such as a caramelised walnut tart with mascarpone ice cream.

Book into The Honours at Malmaison in Glasgow via 5pm Dining.

Ollie’s

Open from morning until late, Ollie’s is a friendly, neighbourhood hangout on Nithsdale Road in Glasgow’s Southside. With its reclaimed lighting, white tiles and stripped tables, it is a comfortable, laidback place where people are as welcome for coffee and cake as they are for a multi-course sit down evening meal with friends.

From the far east to the Med via the States, the menus at Ollie’s take inspiration from many parts of the world. Veggie option on the Christmas menu include a spinach and ricotta tart with chestnut and apple salad plus a risotto made with chestnuts, pearl barley and chanterelles.

Ollie’s can be booked using 5pm Dining.

Mumbai Mansion

Mumbai Mansion offers a contemporary take on Indian cuisine. The accent is on giving classic Indian flavours a modern makeover with close attention to style and presentation.

If we were out for a Christmas treat, we would go for the vegetarian tasting menu:

Tasting Menu

Wild rocket leaf salad – with wild rocket leaves and fresh orange dressing

Paneer tikka – spice coated paneer with bell pepper

Aloo ki tikki – potatoes infused with ground spices and finished on tawa grill

Tandoori mushroom – marinated in honey and ginger

Corn and pea kebab –  sweet corn and peas infused with ground spices & finished on tawa grill

Sorbet

Seasonal vegetables tossed in mild Indian spices

Dal – spiced yellow lentils tempered with onion, tomato, garlic and fresh coriander

Mumbai Mansion can be booked using 5pm Dining.