The Best ‘Girl Dinner’ Gifts

Girl dinner doesn’t have to be basic. And if you know someone who indulges in girl dinner on a regular basis, this gift guide will help them make the most of doing the least, deliciously of course. Whether it’s specialty tinned fish, internationally sourced snacks, gourmet pasta or dishware that make girl dinner feel gourmet, these girl dinner gifts from around the world elevate the humble meal to a truly gift-worthy occasion.

Marky’s Nation Caviar Gift Basket

Upgrade girl dinner to five-star status with this caviar gift that’s not over-the-top expensive. New York-based Marky’s purveys caviar from around the globe, and this gift set celebrates local American caviar at its best. 28 gram jars of hackleback, paddlefish, bowfin, and Keta salmon are all included in the set, as are blinis and a mother of pearl caviar plate and spoon for truly elevated girl dinner service. $168, markys.com

Girl Dinner Holiday Gift Set

The ultimate lazy girl gift is already pre-curated from Umamicart, which vends food and ingredients sourced from Asia. This gift set is perfect for the lazy night in, solo or with some gal pals. The collection includes Graza Drizzle extra virgin olive oil, Yuzuco super yuzu juice, Fishwife Cantabrian anchovies in extra virgin olive oil, Fair & Square sea salt crackers and more. $54.99, umamicart.com

Colorful Wine Glasses

Girl dinnering with a girl drink? This set of six colorful wine glasses sophisticates any beverage, be it water or wine, and you can pick a new color to enjoy each night of the week. Saludi’s multicolored glasses are hand blown and hold a 16.5oz pour. $135, saludiglassware.com

Giadzy Pasta Duo Box

Keep things simple but elegant with Giadzy’s pasta duo box. All ingredients are imported straight from Italy for elevated but easy to prepare meals. Think pasta and tomatoes. It’s girl dinner at it’s best, straight from the pasta queen herself, Giada de Laurentiis. $39, giadzy.com

Cheeses of the World Sampler

Tour the world from home with this expertly curated cheese box from Murray’s Cheese. Selections include Murray’s Cave Aged Gruyère, Murray’s Estate Gouda, Pyrenees Brebis, and Mitica Drunken Goat plus accoutrements sourced from Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, and the United States. $87, murrayscheese.com

Spanish Aperitivo Set

Snack like a Spaniard with acclaimed chef José Andres’ specialty gift set. Because no one does girl dinner better than Spain, where snacks are a meal. This tapas-inspired box is all ready-to-eat and includes potato chips, white pickled anchovies, mussels in escabeche, cockles in brine Manzanilla olives and more. It’s a girl feast! $150, goldbelly.com

Organic European Linen Duvet Set

Is it a tablecloth? Is it a bedspread? Is it both? Girl dinner has no room requirements for service, and can just as easily be DIY room service or couch service or roam from the kitchen counter to the nightstand to the bathtub and back. This organic linen duvet is machine washable (a must, even for the neatest eaters) and super soft and cozy for after dinner slumber. Starts at $299, moderndane.com

A-Sha Pantry Starter Bundle

Instant noodles get an instant upgrade with A-Sha’s air-dried Taiwanese wheat noodles. The premium noodles are made from whole wheat and a source of fiber and protein, adding a bit of nutrition to a typical convenience food. The starter pack unites five fan-favorite flavors — Mandarin Original, Mandarin Onion, Knife Cut Hakka Sesame Oil Scallion, Tainan Original, and Hakka Chili — for 24 servings of noodles for dinner. $56, ashadrynoodle.com

Turkish 100% Pistachio Butter

Peanut butter for dinner can use a refresh, and this rich, bright green pistachio butter made from Turkish pistachios is here to help. It can be used just like any other nut butter, and offers a unique, bright, creaminess to anything it’s spread on (including a spoon). $45, peppertuxfarms.com