By: Chandler Presson and Jayna Rohslau By: Chandler Presson and Jayna Rohslau | March 14, 2024 | Food & Drink,
For many New Yorkers, brunch is a necessary weekend ritual consisting of time spent with loved ones enjoying good food and great drinks. Whether you choose the diner on the corner or just a bagel and cup of coffee, New Yorkers love brunch. Easter Brunch, however, is an opportunity for a more sophisticated brunch experience. If you have family coming into the city, or if you just want to celebrate this spring holiday with your best friends, these restaurants are offering the best of the best for Easter Sunday brunch.
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400 5th Ave. #2 / 212.613.8660 / Website
This Easter, Ai Fiori will serve a delicious three-course prix fixe menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Courses will include lobster soup with Perigord black truffle and crouton and entrees such as trofie nero, lobster frittata, and risotto.
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115 E. 60th St. / 212.339.8363 / Website
Beloved Mediterranean restaurant Amali’s Easter brunch promises to please with exclusive menu additions. Dishes include lamb chops with mint salsa verde and a roasted leg of lamb served with carrots, asparagus, and peas. You can also indulge in two hours of bottomless mimosas, bellinis, roses, or bubbles to celebrate the holiday with family or friends.
1900 Broadway / 212.595.0303 / Website
Brunch at Bar Boulud is always a good idea, and Easter is no exception. We love this hotspot’s delicious brunch cocktails, such as mimosas and Bloody Marys, in addition to appetizers and main courses that always hit the spot. Our recommendation? Enjoy a dessert for the perfect Easter meal.
456 Greenwich St. / 917.965.2600 / Website
If you want to dine in Parisian style, you can count on Brasserie Fouquet’s fabulous Easter brunch to bring the luxury. You can expect a chic three-course prix-fixe menu including lobster benedict, fried chicken french toast, prime rib and a delightful chocolate caramel creme brulee.
131 Sullivan St. / 212.677.6200 / Website
For those who prefer a liquid celebration, The Dutch boasts some of the best brunch cocktails in the entire city. We love The Crusher, complete with vodka, Heimat blackberry, amaro and lemon, and Big Trouble in Little Tromba with tromba blanco and reposado tequila, pineapple and benedictine. Be sure to try the pancakes!
89 S. St. / 212.838.1200 / Website
Indulge in various signature and seasonal dishes at The Fulton’s Easter brunch, complete with a three-course prix fixe menu. These seafood-forward dishes are bright, flavorful and hearty, perfectly complementing The Fulton’s gorgeous waterfront views.
42 E 20th St. / 212.477.0777 / Website
For an upscale brunch sure to impress, Gramercy Tavern is an obvious choice. Expect bright, seasonal ingredients in delicious specials like cinnamon buns and seafood platters on a three-course brunch menu from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Be sure to enjoy a few drinks, as the cocktails are excellent!
380 Lafayette St. / 212.533.3000 / Website
Chances are you’ve heard of this buzzy cafe thanks to their viral croissants, but the brunch here is just as delicious. Choose from delicious drinks such as the blackberry minstral with Brugal rum, Giffard Mure, lemon juice, tarragon and simple syrup before moving on to elevated plates of both French and American favorites.
29 E. 61st St. / 212.988.8169 / Website
A true NYC institution, La Goulue is known for delicious French cuisine in a bustling brasserie atmosphere. We are excited about the Easter Brunch menu, which includes delicious favorites like croquettes monsieur with brie and black truffle and the shrimp and lobster roll served in a homemade bun with lime mayonnaise and crispy rock shrimp.
377 Greenwich St. / 212.925.3797 / Website
This Tribeca mainstay is beloved for its brunch, and its Easter brunch offerings always delight. Expect brunch classics alongside Italian favorites like eggplant calabrese with basil pesto and mint served in gorgeous interiors that are just as warm and comforting as the food.
849 6th Ave. / 212.201.4065 / Website
Helmed by Laurent Tourondel, L’Amico is known for its incredible Italian fare, including pizza, pasta, and more. And who doesn’t love Italian for brunch? Indulge in a pistachio waffle with fraises de bois and lemon crema for the perfect start to your Easter. Other classy specials served all day include the delicious lamb porchetta and a tempting mache and shaved truffle insalata with quail uovo sodo, lemon garlic aioli and parmesan file.
120 Hudson St. / 212.219.0666 / Website
Celebrate your Easter in style at this classic Tribeca brunch spot, featuring specials like Bubby's famous sourdough pancakes, flaky buttermilk biscuits, avocado toast, fried chicken and pie served from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you want to recreate John Legend's favorite sour cream pancakes at home for Easter, you can pick up a bag to cook a dish that will awe your family and friends.
1740 Broadway. / 212.970.1740 / Website
If you're feeling Mediterranean vibes for Easter, revel in a family-style spread at Iris. The prix-fixe menu is served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., so you can graze hummus, roasted eggplant and freshly baked sourdough pita over great conversation.
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88 Wall St. / 212.837.2089 / Website
Enjoy a French brunch in an intimate setting overflowing with ambiance and class. The brunch menu at La Marchande is served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes croissants, pain au chocolate, freshly shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail, pate and French cheeses and more.
9 W. 53rd St. / 212.333.1220 / Website
Reject tradition; embrace The Modern. Before devouring art at MoMA, enjoy Easter brunch at the museum's two Michelin-starred restaurant. The five-course tasting menu includes Green and White Asparagus with smoked salmon and sorrel cream and Grilled Lobster with chanterelle mushrooms and wild garlic. You can also expect special festive treats courtesy of executive pastry chef Nick.
101 E. 19th St. / 212.243.4020 / Website
The original destination for creative American cooking, a coveted reservation at the Union Square Cafe is worth it for specials like the Heritage Maple Sugar Cured Spiral Ham, a 3-pound bone-in ham served with Parker House rolls, Calabrian Honey Glazed Pineapple, and Homemade Mustard, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Whether you prefer to go all out for Easter or enjoy a more laid-back meal with friends and family, these brunch spots are sure to hit the spot. Enjoy!
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