The quick verdict
Boston Pizza rolls out a full holiday menu every season, and it is worth a visit if you like festive cocktails and comfort food in serious portions. The drinks are the star: seasonal pours that actually taste like the holidays instead of tasting like syrup. The food is classic Boston Pizza comfort stuff, plated big enough that you will not need a second stop. Go with people, order a mix of things, and do not skip dessert.
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Watch: the full video review
That is the full 3-minute run through the menu, from the festive cocktails to the comfort food and my standouts. Everything below is the written version with what you need to know before you order.
What the Boston Pizza holiday menu is
Every holiday season, Boston Pizza brings out a limited-time menu on top of the regular lineup. The pattern is consistent year to year: a set of festive drinks (the “Sips That Sleigh” lineup Boston Pizza has been running), seasonal spins on comfort food, and usually one or two shareable or dessert items built for the holidays.
It is not a gimmick menu with tiny plates and big prices. Boston Pizza’s whole identity is big portions at chain-restaurant prices, and the holiday items follow that playbook. Expect pastas, pizzas, shareables, and desserts in the same generous sizing the chain is known for.
One thing to know: this is a seasonal menu, so it disappears after the holidays. If something on it sounds good, go while it is there. The exact items shift a bit each year and can vary by region, so what I saw may not match your local restaurant item for item. Check your local restaurant’s menu before you get your heart set on a specific dish.
The festive drinks
The drinks are the main event on this menu. Boston Pizza leans into the holidays with a lineup of festive cocktails, warmers, and seasonal pours that rotate each year. Past seasons have included holiday-themed cocktails and spiked coffees, plus the espresso martini lineup (classic and creamy, with Kahlua or Baileys and cold brew) that has stuck around on recent menus.
What stood out to me: these taste like actual drinks, not melted candy. A lot of chain holiday drinks are just sugar delivery systems. Boston Pizza’s holiday pours actually balance the seasonal flavours, which is harder than it sounds at this price point. Order the one that sounds best on paper. The menu descriptions are honest, and the spiked coffees are the safe bet for anyone who does not trust sweet cocktails.
Pricing for the cocktails lands in the usual Boston Pizza range for specialty drinks, roughly on par with what you would pay for a cocktail at any Canadian casual chain. Expect around $9 to $11 each. Standard pricing, no holiday markup.
If you do not drink, ask what the seasonal non-alcoholic options are. The festive flavour syrups and warmers usually work just as well without the booze, and it is a cheaper night.
The food: big portions, comfort picks
The food side of the holiday menu is comfort food dressed up for the season. Think hearty pastas, shareable appetizers, and rich desserts. The portions are the story here, because Boston Pizza does not do small. If you are splitting with a table, two or three holiday items plus a pizza covers a group of four comfortably.
My general take on Boston Pizza food: it is at its best when it leans into indulgence. The holiday menu does exactly that. The shareables are the smart move because you get to try more of the menu, and the seasonal desserts are the sleeper pick. Boston Pizza’s dessert game (the panookie, the chocolate explosion, the sticky toffee pudding on recent menus) is genuinely good, and the holiday versions play to that strength. Save room. The dessert menu is the strongest part of the holiday lineup.
One honest note: Boston Pizza is a chain, and the food tastes like a good chain. Do not walk in expecting a local Italian joint. Walk in expecting a fun, filling night out, and it delivers exactly that.
Prices and value
Boston Pizza is mid-range Canadian casual dining, and the holiday menu prices sit in line with the regular menu rather than carrying a big seasonal markup. That is part of the appeal: you get the festive experience without the festive price gouging.
The value play is sharing. Holiday portions run big, so a couple of shareables plus one main split between two people is a full meal. Add a festive cocktail each and you are out for a reasonable total. Two people eat well here for roughly $70 to $90 before tip, which is the whole point of Boston Pizza.
Boston Pizza also runs its usual promos alongside the holiday menu (Pasta Tuesdays and the like, depending on timing), so it is worth checking what deals are on the day you go.
Tips before you go
Go with a group. The portions are built for sharing, and you will get to try more of the menu. Two people can split a surprising amount of food here.
Start with a shareable and a drink. Order the moment you sit down. Boston Pizza kitchens can get backed up on weekend nights during the holidays, and you want food landing while you are still deciding on mains.
Do not skip the festive drinks. They are the best reason to visit during the holiday run. The food is good, but you can get good Boston Pizza food any month. The seasonal drinks are the limited part.
Check the menu online first. Items vary by region and year. A quick look at bostonpizza.com before you go saves you from getting your heart set on something your location is not running.
FAQ
When is the Boston Pizza holiday menu available?
It runs through the holiday season each year, typically from late fall into early January. It is limited-time, so once it is gone, it is gone until next year. As of September 2026, the most recent run was the 2025 holiday season.
What are the “Sips That Sleigh” drinks?
That is Boston Pizza’s branding for its seasonal festive drink lineup. The specific cocktails change each year, but the theme is consistent: holiday-flavoured cocktails, warmers, and seasonal pours.
Is the holiday menu more expensive than the regular menu?
Not meaningfully. Holiday items are priced in line with the regular menu, which is part of the value. You are paying normal Boston Pizza prices for seasonal items.
Can you get the holiday menu for takeout or delivery?
Most holiday items are available for takeout and delivery where Boston Pizza offers it, though the festive cocktails are dine-in only for obvious reasons.
Is Boston Pizza holiday food good for kids?
Yes. The menu is still Boston Pizza at heart: pizzas, pastas, and shareables that kids already like, plus the holiday desserts. The festive drinks are the adult part of the equation.
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