Make This Holiday Season One to Remember at La Casa Ouzeria
From intimate family dinners to lively company Christmas parties, discover why great food, warm hospitality, and a touch of Greece and Italy make La Casa Ouzeria a special place to celebrate.
There’s something wonderful about a restaurant filled with the sounds of people celebrating.
Glasses clink, conversations flow, familiar faces greet one another, and tables fill with delicious food. Someone shares a story that has everyone laughing. Another raises a glass to a year well spent. And for a few hours, the busy schedules and responsibilities of everyday life give way to something much more enjoyable.
That’s what the holiday season should feel like.
At La Casa Ouzeria in Penticton, bringing people together has been part of our family tradition for more than 30 years. Whether you’re organizing a company Christmas party, gathering your extended family, or planning a festive evening with your closest friends, we believe the best celebrations begin with great food and the people you love spending time with.
And this Christmas, we’d love to welcome you to our table.
A Christmas Celebration with a Touch of Greece and Italy
There are plenty of places to enjoy a holiday dinner. But at La Casa Ouzeria, we like to make the experience feel a little different.
Our Greek and Italian roots influence everything from the food we prepare to the way we welcome our guests. In Mediterranean culture, sharing a meal is about much more than eating. It’s an opportunity to connect, tell stories, laugh, and enjoy the company of others.
There’s no need to rush through dinner or worry about what comes next. The evening is meant to be enjoyed.
Our welcoming atmosphere, flavourful dishes, and genuine family hospitality create the kind of setting where guests can relax and settle into the celebration.
For the Portalakis family and our entire team, that’s what makes hosting holiday gatherings so rewarding. We aren’t simply serving dinner. We’re helping people create memories around the table.
A Holiday Menu Worth Celebrating
Of course, every great Christmas party needs a memorable meal.
Our special 2026 Christmas Party Menu, “Christmas with a Touch of Greece & Italy,” brings together some of the flavours and family recipes that have made La Casa Ouzeria a Penticton favourite.
The celebration begins with an assortment of Mediterranean appetizers, including tzatziki, homous, taramousalata, and warm pita bread, followed by a fresh Greek salad.
Then comes the difficult part: choosing your entrée!
For those who appreciate traditional Greek cooking, our Lamb Lemonato features slowly roasted New Zealand lamb marinated in Mama Jackie’s herbs and spices, finished with her housemade lemon mustard sauce.
Our Greek Rubbed Ribs offer another delicious choice, featuring tender baby back ribs prepared with Greek seasonings or barbecue sauce.
Seafood lovers can enjoy our Pescatore, featuring sea scallops, tiger prawns, and baby shrimp with spaghetti in a creamy wine sauce. Or choose our Solomos Filo, wild sockeye salmon wrapped in delicate filo pastry with vegetables, cheeses, and a creamy dill wine sauce.
And because a holiday celebration deserves a sweet ending, dinner concludes with tiramisu.
It’s a meal designed to be savoured, with plenty of time for conversation between courses.
Explore our 2026 Christmas Party Menu
A taste of Greece for the holidays! La Casa Ouzeria’s Greek Rubbed Ribs, served with rice pilaf, roasted potatoes and fresh vegetables, bring Mediterranean flavour to the Christmas table.
Company Christmas Parties That Feel Like a Celebration
After a busy year of meetings, deadlines, projects, and accomplishments, your team deserves an opportunity to celebrate.
A company Christmas party should be more than another date on the corporate calendar. It’s a chance to recognize everyone’s hard work, strengthen relationships, and enjoy time together outside the workplace.
And sometimes, the best team-building happens naturally over dinner.
At La Casa Ouzeria, coworkers can leave the office behind and enjoy a relaxed evening filled with wonderful food and conversation. Managers can thank their teams, colleagues can reconnect, and everyone can enjoy a well-deserved night out.
Whether you’re a small local business celebrating with a handful of employees or a larger organization bringing together an entire department, we can help you plan a gathering that feels welcoming, festive, and genuinely enjoyable.
After all, nobody wants their Christmas party to feel like another meeting!
The Palace Room: A Special Setting for Larger Gatherings
For those planning a bigger celebration, our Palace Room offers a wonderful setting for holiday parties and private gatherings.
Accommodating up to 60 guests, the Palace Room is ideal for company Christmas parties, extended family celebrations, reunions, and other special occasions. With its distinctive Greek-inspired artwork, warm surroundings, and inviting atmosphere, the room offers a setting that feels special from the moment guests arrive.
Depending on your group’s needs, we can provide plated dinners or buffet-style service, with menu options designed to complement your gathering.
Our team also takes care of the important details, including table setup, linens, dinner service, and cleanup. That means organizers can spend less time worrying about logistics and more time enjoying their guests.
For businesses planning a presentation, year-end recognition, or a few words from the boss, the Palace Room also features a 70-inch television, laptop connections, and surround sound.
It’s a space where a festive dinner can become a complete celebration.
Learn more about The Palace Room and group dining options
The Palace Room at La Casa Ouzeria provides the perfect setting for memorable Christmas celebrations, bringing coworkers, family and friends together for an evening of great food, festive cheer and warm Mediterranean hospitality.
Small Gatherings Can Create the Biggest Memories
Not every holiday celebration needs a large guest list.
Sometimes, the most meaningful Christmas gatherings happen around a smaller table.
Perhaps it’s an annual dinner with your closest friends, a family get-together before everyone heads off for the holidays, or a chance to reconnect with people you haven’t seen nearly enough throughout the year.
These occasions deserve to feel special, too.
At La Casa Ouzeria, smaller gatherings are every bit as special as the grand celebrations. Share a few appetizers, enjoy your favourite Mediterranean dishes, raise a glass, and settle in for an evening of good conversation.
Whether it’s a long-overdue reunion with friends or a family Christmas tradition, there’s something wonderful about having everyone together around the same table.
Sometimes the sweetest holiday memories are the simplest ones! From family dinners to special treats, La Casa Ouzeria is a place where generations come together to celebrate.
Let Us Take Care of the Details
Anyone who has organized a holiday gathering knows how much work can go into making everything come together.
Coordinating guests, planning food, preparing the space, and making sure everyone has a wonderful time can quickly turn a celebration into a project.
Our goal is to make the experience easier.
From helping you explore menu options to preparing and serving your meal, the Portalakis family and the La Casa Ouzeria team are here to help create an occasion you can enjoy alongside your guests.
Because the person organizing the party deserves to have a great time, too.
Make This Christmas One to Remember
The holidays come and go quickly, but the best moments have a way of staying with us.
A memorable conversation. A table filled with laughter. A delicious meal shared with the people who matter most.
Those are the things that make the season special.
Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, coworkers, or your entire company, we’d love to help make your 2026 Christmas party an evening to remember.
Christmas party dates fill quickly, so now is the perfect time to start planning your celebration.
Whether you’re organizing an intimate dinner or a company Christmas party for a larger group, our team would be happy to help you explore menu options, seating arrangements, and available dates.
Call 250-492-9144 or email info@lacasaouzeria.com to start planning your holiday celebration and reserve your preferred date.