A plate of sharing charcuterie with a glass of negroni, cutlery and a chicken jug with seasonal greenery in the background.
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An Italian Christmas in Somerset

Gather friends and family for Italian traditions, seasonal sharing feasts and festive celebrations!

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Group Feasting

For groups of nine guests or more, select from our three festive menus, offering a variety of shared antipasti, main, and dessert with the additional option of a pasta course. It’s the perfect way to come together this Christmas season and celebrate with a unique Italian touch in the heart of Somerset. Our festive menus are available from 19th November through until early January.

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Christmas Lights switch on

Kick off the festive season with us at Durslade Farm on Saturday 29th November, as we light up the site with our Christmas lights!

Enjoy an evening filled with festive cheer with carols sung by the Bruton St. Mary’s Church Choir. Afterwards, head into Da Costa for wood-fired plates from our grill, comforting pasta and risotto dishes and warm hospitality.

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family-friendly festivities

Keep the little ones happy with our children’s menu, featuring freshly made pasta and homemade ice cream.

Don’t miss our family-friendly pasta-making workshop on Tuesday 11th November from 4pm-6pm, where small (and big!) pasta lovers are invited to learn how to make fresh pasta alongside our chefs, a relaxed way to celebrate the joy of cooking and good food.

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a taste of winter

Our winter menu celebrates the very best seasonal ingredients. Enjoy North Italian flavours made with local Somerset produce, wild foraged ingredients from the Durslade Estate, and dishes inspired by traditional Italian cooking. From comforting risottos to hearty pasta, every plate is a true taste of winter.

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Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely: Myths & Machines

Combine your visit with a walk through Hauser & Wirth’s Exhibition, Niki de Saint Phalle (1930 – 2002) and Jean Tinguely (1925 – 1991) in collaboration with the Niki Charitable Art Foundation. The first exhibition dedicated to both artists in the UK illustrates Saint Phalle and Tinguely’s visionary artistic output and enduring creative collaboration over three decades.

After exploring the galleries and gardens, Da Costa is the perfect place to refuel and unwind.

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Opening Hours

December
Monday 22nd: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Tuesday 23rd: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Wednesday 24th: 12pm – 4pm
Thursday 25th – Friday 26th: closed
Saturday 27th: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Sunday 28th: 12pm – 4pm
Monday 29th: 12pm – 4pm
Tuesday 30th: 12pm – 4pm
Wednesday 31st: 12pm – 3pm, from 6pm NYE party

January 2025
Thursday 1st: 12pm – 4pm
From Friday 2nd: open as usual

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