From Christmas goose to cookie-decorating kits to bottled cocktails, Chicago-area restaurants are ready to meet your Christmas needs. The 56 restaurants here offer full meals (either fully or partially prepared, with heating instructions where needed) and/or a la carte menus covering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners, with some throwing in breakfast or brunch as well. Check with restaurants for ordering dates; many have early deadlines. Also check which restaurants offer pickup or delivery or both.

With the demand for takeout higher than ever because indoor dining is shut down in the state, some area restaurants have been overwhelmed with orders during the holiday rush. Here are some tips restaurant owners have offered to make ordering takeout smoother: Order well in advance. Call to place the order and pick it up yourself. Don’t call several times to make changes. Check the order and pickup dates and times. Remember to tip. If you’re doing a curbside pickup, leave a 10% to 20% tip in a clearly marked envelope in your trunk.

5 Loaves Eatery

Preorder Christmas dinner, choosing an entree from among three options, teriyaki-glazed salmon, stuffed pork chop or braised beef short ribs ($15 extra), and two sides, herb-roasted potatoes, garlic ranch mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, baked potatoes, garlic green beans, lemon asparagus or corn pudding. Each meal comes with salad and broccoli soup to start. ($80, feeds two; $160 for four.) Or go for the barbecue bourbon chicken dinner, which comes with three sides (also $80 for two). Add a dessert, picking a mini pan of double chocolate walnut brownies ($12), bread pudding ($18), peach cobbler ($12) or half a lemon pound cake ($25). 405 E. 75th St., 773-891-2889, 5loaveseatery.com

Althea

Through Dec. 20, Althea wants to take a bit of stress out of holiday food prep. These plant-based meals serve two to four and range from a vegetarian breakfast casserole to a roast and everything in between ($11-$34). 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-525-3400, matthewkenneycuisine.com

Antico Posto

Individual holiday dinners can be ordered for two, four or six and can be picked up until Christmas Eve. Meals include crab cakes, gnocchi with pesto, shrimp scampi and white chocolate cheesecake. $50 per person. 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-586-9200, antico-posto.com

Avli Taverna

Side dishes with Greek twists accompany the Christmas meal boxes by Avli Taverna.

Side dishes with Greek twists accompany the Christmas meal boxes by Avli Taverna. (Avli Taverna / HANDOUT)

Throughout December, Avli is offering individual meal boxes with a choice of turkey breast ($34) or oven-roasted lamb shoulder ($36). Sides have been created with a Greek twist and include whipped potatoes with feta and quinoa salad. 1335 W. Wrightwood Ave., 773-857-5577, avli.us

Bar Roma

Celebrate Christmas with an Italian feast from Andersonville. This four-course meal kit serves two and features antipasti (bread, cured meats, fried vegetables, Tuscan white beans, etc.), tortelloni, slow-simmered duck leg, sliced ham, sides and panettone bread pudding. $100. 5101 N. Clark St., 773-942-7572, barromachicago.com

Beatrix

Chef Yasmin Gutierrez of Beatrix has a gingerbread house kit with your name on it.

Chef Yasmin Gutierrez of Beatrix has a gingerbread house kit with your name on it. (Christina Slaton)

Making a gingerbread house is a lot of work — trust us. But no fear, chef Yasmin Gutierrez of Beatrix has done the work for you. Pick up a gingerbread house kit complete with one assembled house, two gingerbread people, icing, sprinkles, gumdrops and chocolates, along with decorating tips, through Dec. 24. Preorders required. $55. Multiple locations, beatrixrestaurants.com

Bistro Campagne

Let the professionals at Bistro Campagne endure the heat of the kitchen creating these meal kits for two people. These chefs have designed a meal with three options for the main course: coq au vin ($68), cassoulet de pork ($68) and boeuf bourguignon ($72). First course options can be found online. 4518 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-271-6100; bistrocampagne.com

Bistronomic

The bistro’s Chefs Series dinners continue with a French and Italian Riviera three-course menu that partners Bistronomic’s Martial Noguier with Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno. Mediterranean fish soup with mussels, osso buco with red wine and aromatic vegetables over mashed potatoes, and a lemon tart ($120 for two). Available for pickup at both restaurants (see Piccolo Sogno below). 840 N. Wabash Ave., bistronomic.net

Brindille

Stray from the traditional with an epicurean gift basket inspired by the food halls of London and Paris. Baskets include locally sourced cheeses, white Alba and French black Perigord truffle products, jams, cookies, tea and coffee. To spice things up, the baskets also include handmade batched cocktails, vermouths and wine. Starting at $150. 534 N. Clark St., 312-595-1616, brindille-chicago.com

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Enjoy a festive holiday evening with dinner for two with tapas, pintxos and a shared dessert ($44.50). Wine and sangria packages are available to complete the meal ($27). 2024 N. Halsted St., 773-935-5000, cafebabareeba.com

Cafe Selmarie

Keep the apron in the drawer — pick up a four-course meal for four guests for Christmas Eve or Christmas dinner. The feast comes fully prepared with either braised beef brisket or Nueske’s smoked ham, a choice of soup, various sides and a choice of quiche Lorraine or quiche kale. No holiday would be complete without wine and a dessert, and Selmarie has both covered, with your choice of each. And the homemade eggnog? That’s included. $200. Pick up a yule log while you’re at it ($40 large, $22 small). 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, 773-989-9555; cafeselmarie.com

Chiya Chai

Chiya Chai is offering savory pies for Christmas dinner. Choose masala chicken or kale and potato.

Chiya Chai is offering savory pies for Christmas dinner. Choose masala chicken or kale and potato. (Chiya Chai / HANDOUT)

Simplify holiday dining with savory pies; choose masala chicken pie or kale and potato pie ($20 each). Combo kits with a pie and chai begin at $50. 2770 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-360-7541, chiyachai.com

Cyrano’s On-The-Go

Cyrano’s, the former River North restaurant, lives on as chef Didier Durand’s to-go venture. For Christmas, roast goose stars along with a dish combining two classics, beef bourguignon and beef Wellington. Sides include potato-cauliflower au gratin, butternut squash polenta, green beans, Brussels sprouts and herb gravy ($249, full goose; $139, half goose). Buche de Noel finishes off the feast ($28 to $68, depending on size). A la carte items also available, as well as smaller packages. ChefDidierDurand@yahoo.com, 773-620-3986; details and order forms at chefdidierdurand.com. Pickup at Marchesa, 535 N. Wells St.

El Che Meat & Provisions

Whether you’re looking for Christmas brunch or dinner, El Che has you covered. Steak and eggs are the foundation of the brunch menu with packages for two ($50) or four ($100). Dinner serves four and includes a beef chateaubriand roast, creamed spinach and twice baked potatoes ($150). 845 W. Washington Blvd., 312-265-1130, elchechicago.com

The Chopping Block

In conjunction with local meat purveyor Allen Brothers, the Chopping Block has created a luxurious gastronomic culinary kit. Each kit includes a 4-pound bone-in rib roast, two bottles of wine and a jar of The Chopping Block’s truffle salt ($195). 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-472-6700, thechoppingblock.com

Fire Lake Grill House

Holiday to-go dining kits are being created inside the Radisson Blue Aqua in Streeterville and are available for curbside pickup Christmas Day. The family style meal comes complete with either prime rib or brown sugar-cured ham, soup, winter citrus salad, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, broccolini and a buche de Noel ($195, feeds four, $360 for eight, or $530 for 12). 221 N. Columbus Drive, 773-808-9738 or info@firelakechicago.com, firelakechicago.com

Flat and Point

Order from an a la carte menu or choose full family meals. New for the holiday: brisket Wellington. Or choose a smoked whole brisket, pork shoulder and a variety of sides. Main course offerings begin at $75 and feed two to four. Family meals feed two to three and come in four courses ($60, with brisket, porchetta, chicken schnitzel or vegetarian lasagna, salad, vegetable side and polenta) or six ($85, adding a charcuterie platter and that lasagna). Delivery for family meals only, within 3-mile radius. Or pickup. 3524 W. Fullerton Ave., 773-904-7152, flatandpoint.com

Found Kitchen & Social House

A three-course dinner for two features white bean soup, creamed Brussels sprouts, roasted potatoes, a choice of maple orange glazed ham or rosemary garlic leg of lamb, and a dessert choice of spiced gingerbread cake or French silk pie. Your pick of a bottle of red, white or rosé comes with. $137 for two. Can’t decide between the entrees? Get both for an additional $25. The full menu is available a la carte as well. To order, email events@foundkitchen.com or call Danielle at 586-436-0065, 1631 Chicago Ave., foundkitchen.com

Frontier

Chef Brian Jupiter has created a holiday menu available for preorder until Dec. 18. Entree highlights include smoked prime rib ($145), smoked tenderloin ($125) and a whole smoked turkey ($79-$99). Side dish packages (five-cheese mac, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, kale salad, green beans, etc.) serve eight to 10 and range from $37-$42. Don’t forget the gravy ($8) and buttered rolls ($18). 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-772-4322, thefrontierchicago.com

Gather

Maple glazed Christmas ham ($48 per person) and leg of lamb with lamb shoulder roulades ($65 per person) are offered as the main entree for Gather’s two holiday to-go kits. A medley of sides, including autumn vegetables and winter greens, round out the feast. Meals come fully prepared and packaged for two or four. 4539 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-506-9300, gatherchicago.com

Gemini

A classic prime rib dinner feeds four to six and includes Parker House rolls, Caesar salad, lobster bisque, potato gratin, Brussels sprouts almondine, and a double chocolate peppermint cake ($475). Order by Dec. 20 for pickup. 2075 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-525-2522, geminichicago.com

Gibsons

Christmas dinner from Gibsons steakhouses and Hugo’s locations features a family style package for four with Chilean sea bass and filet mignon or a 5-pound tenderloin; potato gratin; roasted cauliflower; rolls; and orange decadence pie ($275, or $75 for one meal).

Gin and Juice

The 12 Days of Cocktails are here with hand-crafted beverages from the team at Gin and Juice. Sip on classic bottled 4-ounce cocktails wrapped in a holiday gift box, choosing your own assortment ($120). Oh, you want to know the cocktails? OK: Daiquiri, Dark ‘N Stormy, dirty martini (gin or vodka), Fireball shot, gin and tonic, margarita, Moscow mule, Old-Fashioned, pickle back shot, rum and coke, tequila soda, vodka soda, vodka tonic, whiskey buck, and whiskey and coke. Whew. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4220, drinkginandjuice.com

The Goddess and Grocer

The Goddess and Grocer offers a wide-ranging a la carte menu as well as a full meal for Christmas, including roast turkey.

The Goddess and Grocer offers a wide-ranging a la carte menu as well as a full meal for Christmas, including roast turkey. (The Goddess and Grocer / HANDOUT)

Classic, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free holiday meal kits are available for delivery or pickup at all locations. A classic dinner menu serves two ($75) or six ($195) and includes turkey, Maryland crab cakes and traditional sides. Multiple locations, goddessandgrocer.com

Himmel’s

Reserve Himmel’s Christmas feast of stuffed pork roast, chicken schnitzel, spaetzle and pretzel bread. Order by Dec. 20 for Christmas pickup. ($27.50 per person.) 2251 W. Lawrence Ave., 773-784-8777, himmelschicago.com

Honey Butter Fried Chicken

Pick up a holiday meal kit of fried chicken with corn muffins, pimento macaroni and cheese, whipped sweet potatoes with marshmallow fluff and garlic bread. Menu prices vary. 3361 N. Elston Ave., 773-478-4000, honeybutter.com

Lawry’s the Prime Rib

Before Lawry’s closes its doors in Chicago forever, you can order from the legendary restaurant one last time. Lawry’s, which announced in September it will close its flagship restaurant at year-end, is offering a holiday feast starring its namesake. Prime rib feasts with all the fixings (including vegetables, Yorkshire pudding batter and gravy) are available in three options: one-third prime rib, feeding four to six ($199), a half prime rib, feeding six to 10 ($329) and a whole prime rib, for 12 to 16 ($569). Appetizers and accompaniments are also available. House and premium wines are on sale for up to 50% off for the holidays. 100 E. Ontario St., 312-787-5000, lawrysonline.com

Lizzy J Cafe

A limited number of holiday kits are available, with a choice between rack of lamb chops ($225) or Cornish hens with gravy and cornbread dressing ($175). Both kits serve four to six and include mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, rolls and butter. 2205 W. Montrose Ave., 773-739-9044, lizzyjcafe.com

L. Woods

What better way to spend a cold December night than with a family barbecue pack. Meals feed four and include Caesar salad, baby back ribs, barbecue chicken, sides, and a key lime pie ($175). Carryout and delivery. 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, 847-677-3350, lwoodsrestaurant.com
Maggiano’s-Little Italy

Let classic Italian fare warm up your December night. Holiday carryout bundles, serving four to six, include mini meatballs, Caesar salad, lasagna, chicken Parmesan, fettuccine Alfredo and a variety of desserts ($95). 516 N. Clark St., 312-644-7700, maggianos.com

Marchesa

Le Reveillon four-course dinner features beef bourguignon, escargot, oysters, roast goose, cassoulet, and much more, all finished with desserts of lemon curd tart, chocolate mousse and bananas foster bread pudding ($75 per person). Several other packages available, as well as a la carte dishes. To order, call 312-527-9535, text 312-403-1998 or email info@merchesachicago.com; 535 N. Wells St., 312-527-9535, marchesachicago.com

Momotaro

Choose among three Asian-inspired holiday packages for Christmas Eve. Soy to the World: 12 pieces of nigiri, Momomaki roll, negi hamachi maki roll, edamame and miso soup ($90 for two). All Wrapped Up: Sweet and sour eggplant, crispy roast pork or Wagyu Imperial strip served with butter lettuce wraps, perilla leaf, crab fried rice, spicy tofu and pork steam buns, kimchi, pickled daikon and carrots ($80 for two). Ramen Holiday: Tantanmen ramen, served with chicken and pork gyoza and edamame ($28 for one). All three come with ube crinkle cookies. 820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818, momotarochicago.com

Mon Ami Gabi

After viewing the light show at Lincoln Park Zoo pick up a Holiday Lights three-course dinner, Saturdays and Sundays for dine-in on the heated patio, carryout or delivery. Start with onion soup or Caesar salad, then salmon with confit potatoes or steak classique with maitre d’hotel butter, and end with chocolate mousse or orange blossom rice pudding. $42 per person. Other holiday specials include Parisian Christmas Eve dinner ($65 per person) and buche de Noel ($50). 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, 773-348-8886, monamigabi.com

Nobu

The multicourse to-go dinner for two includes yellowtail jalapeno, surf and turf with truffle butter, roasted chicken teriyaki and signature sushi rolls ($285). Additional upgrades available. Pickup on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. 340 N. Clark St., 312-779-8800, noburestaurants.com

Nonnina

Create a custom Italian feast, with family style dishes serving six or 12; choose from among starters (antipasti plate, meatballs, stuffed peppers), salads (pear, baby kale Caesar, chopped antipasto), pastas (lasagna, manicotti, cavatelli), entrees (chicken Parm or Vesuvio, branzino, salmon), sides and desserts (tiramisu or cannoli). 340 N. Clark St., 312-822-0077, nonninachicago.com

Osteria Trulli

Christmas dinner for six features beef tenderloin, prime beef short ribs or osso buco. All meals include traditional sides plus a half pan of lasagna, a panettone and a bottle of house wine. $215. 1510 E. Hintz Road, Arlington Heights, 224-347-1010, osteriatrulli.com

The Peninsula

Entertaining at Home boxes designed for two come with a selection of cheeses, charcuterie, duck pate, crudite, nuts, house-made chips with truffle oil, fruit, chocolate truffles and macarons. $85. Also offered: Christmas dinner for a crowd, with choice of rib-eye, ham or turkey ($88 per person) or priced individually ($55-$75). 108 E. Superior St., 312-573-6760, exploretock.com/thepeninsulachicago

Piccolo Sogno

Chef Tony Priolo partners with Bistronomic’s Martial Noguier for a collaborative French and Italian Riviera three-course menu featuring Mediterranean fish soup with mussels, osso buco with red wine and aromatic vegetables over mashed potatoes, and a lemon tart ($120 for two). Available for pickup at both restaurants (see Bistronomic above). Piccolo Sogno is also offering a Feast of the Seven Fishes meal kit with the requisite seven courses for pickup ($65 per person for four people). 464 N. Halsted St., 312-421-0077, piccolosognorestaurant.com

Portillo’s

Christmas is never complete without candy canes. At Portillo’s, get them in the candy cane shake. Have it alone, or with dinner. Full meal kits feature Italian beefs and mostaccioli ($85 serves eight to 10; $154 serves 16-20). Multiple locations, portillos.com

Prime & Provisions

Nothing warms up a cold night during the holidays like slow roasted prime rib with atomic horseradish and au jus. Prime and Provisions to-go meal kits complement the entree with whipped potatoes, asparagus, macaroni and cheese and a chocolate caramel cake ($85 per person). 222 N. LaSalle St., 312-726-7777, primeandprovisions.com

Proxi

A globe-trotting feast features pork dumplings, stone bass, eggplant salad, roasted squash and Vietnamese coffee flan ($140 for two, $280 for four). Preorder through Dec. 18. 565 W. Randolph St., 773-466-1950, proxichicago.com

Quality Crab and Oyster Bah

Wind down 2020 with the Shellabration Platter, a seafood blitz with a pound of Alaskan king crab legs, shucked oysters, jumbo cocktail shrimp and petite lobster tail. Each package includes a bottle of bubbles and a triple layer coconut cake ($169.95). 1962 N. Halsted St., Chicago, 773-248-3000, qualitycrabandoysterbah.com

Robert et Fils

Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way with a whole, cooked goose ($200). Each 10-pound bird feeds six to eight. Limited quantities of this fully prepared bird are available; call to order. 4229 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-687-9719, robertetfilsrestaurant.com

RPM Seafood

Splurge a bit this Christmas with a Champagne and caviar kit. House-made brioche, creme fraiche, chives, chopped egg and shallot brunoise accompany a 1-ounce tin of Golden Kaluga caviar, all complemented by the Krug ($145). Christmas Eve dinner for two also offered ($125). 317 N. Clark St., 312-900-9035, rpmrestaurants.com

Sepia

Dinner packages for two feature a grilled rack of lamb ($180) or pork ($165), with smoked salmon rillettes and sides, all finished off with sticky toffee pudding and Christmas cookies. Check the full menu for add-ons, including wines chosen for the meal. 123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920, sepiachicago.com

Siena Tavern

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner to-go kits (for two to 10), feature honey mustard glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, Brussels sprouts and more ($75 per person). Charcuterie boards and other appetizers also available. 51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322, sienatavern.com

The Smith

Snacks, starters, mains and sides are all included in this holiday heat-and-eat kit from The Smith. Kits serve two ($120) or four ($240) with seared scallops and roasted beef filet highlighting the meal. 400 N. Clark St., 312-312-5100, thesmithrestaurant.com

Smyth

Christmas Eve, Christmas breakfast and dinner on the day itself, Smyth has all the bases covered. Pick the lasagna bolognese supper, with a chopped Italian salad, potato and garlic ciabatta and tiramisu ($75 for two, $150 for four); whole roast crown of duck with chestnut soup, chicory salad, spiced carrots, duck leg pate, challah and crepes suzette ($165 for two, $240 for four); or for breakfast, sticky buns ($25) or an egg, bread and sausage casserole ($30). 177 N. Ada St., 773-913-3773, smythandtheloyalist.com

Sugargoat

Chef Stephanie Izard’s newest goat iteration, a bakery called Sugargoat, offers holiday treats like candy cane chocolate ice cream pie ($32), gingerbread latte cake ($40 and up), a dozen holiday cookies ($40) and a cookie decorating kit ($45). 820 W. Randolph St., 312-667-0108, sugargoatsweets.com

Sunday Dinner Club

Robust Italian flavors fill the Christmas menu, including apple and chicory salad with a black truffle vinaigrette and taleggio; house-made breadsticks; marinated olives; broccoli rabe; delicata squash; and starring a meatball and Italian sausage ragu, served with fusilli pasta. Tiramisu finishes the meal. ($50 per person). 3361 N. Elston Ave., 773-878-2717, sundaydinnerclub.com

Sushi-San

Pick up a togarashi fried chicken dinner for two and you’ll be dining on spicy chicken flavored with the Japanese spice blend, potatoes with yakitori gravy, wrinkled green beans and an Okinawa sugar pie ($75). Whiskey, sake and wine are available as add-ons. 63 W. Grand Ave., 312-828-0575, sushisanrestaurant.com

Travelle

Holiday dining wouldn’t be complete without specialty cocktails. Travelle has you covered with bottled to-go drinks like the Northern Pearl with pear vodka, mead, fall-flavored syrup, lemon and grapefruit bitters ($17 and up). Follow through with a Christmas feast, designed for one to 10 people, with apple-glazed ham, braised short ribs, rolls, sides and a sticky toffee gingerbread cake ($86 per person). 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-7705, travellechicago.com

Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar

Kick-off a holiday meal with appetizer platters that serve four to six, choosing among cheese and charcuterie, duck pate or burrata and marinated tomato ($35 each) or get all three ($65). And/or choose Christmas dinner (centered on roast turkey breast or short rib beef Wellington ($45 per person), or Christmas brunch, featuring egg casserole, French toast and more ($35 for two). 5553 N. Clark St., 773-654-1432, uvaechicago.com

Virtue

Chef Erick Williams has created menus for two Southern feasts for the holidays featuring braised short ribs or ham ($198). Each kit serves four and includes collard greens, mac and cheese, corn pudding, rolls and red velvet cake. Start with cranberry mule cocktails ($18, serves two) and a half-gallon of gumbo ($38), or add sweet potato pie ($30). 1462 E. 53rd St., 773-947-8831, virtuerestaurant.com

West Town Bakery

Three dinner options await you in these Christmas packages for four: beef Wellington ($225), spiral sliced ham ($170) or salmon en croute ($195). Each option includes sides of garlic potatoes, Brussels sprouts, a wedge salad, cornbread stuffing and dessert. Christmas brunch packages are also available ($40 and up). 1916 W. Chicago Ave., 773-904-1414, westtownbakery.com

Wood

Options are always a bonus when trying to figure out what’s for dinner. Wood is offering choices for every course of its a la carte menu. Entree options include smoked ham, beef Wellington or a dry-aged duck ($38-$105). Sides, hors d’oeuvres and desserts have varying options as well and range from $11-$50. Dishes are portioned to feed two to four. 3335 N. Halsted St., 773-935-9663, woodchicago.com

Yugen

Chef Mari Katsumura’s five-course holiday tasting menu features truffle pasta, lobster motoyaki, steak au poivre, sticky toffee pudding and more ($200 per person). 652 W. Randolph St., 312-265-1008; yugenchicago.com