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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35 E 18th St. / 212.475.5829 / Website
Helmed by famed chef Jean-Georges, abc Kitchen’s brunch never disappoints. Expect a menu full of cuisine crafted with the freshest organic and local ingredients available, all of which are free of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, insecticides and GMOs.
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400 5th Ave. #2 / 212.613.8660 / Website
Served from 12PM to 2:30PM, Ai Fiori will be providing a delicious three-course prix fixe menu this Easter. Expect courses to include dishes such as stracciatella with spring vegetables, green tomato and crostini, and entrees such as lamb panino, 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 a pre-fixe menu full of favorites. Dishes include lamb chops with mint walnut pesto, potatoes and lemon and Happy Valley skirt steak with Moroccan rice and chermoula.
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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.
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456 Greenwich St. / 917.965.2600 / Website
For one day only, legendary three Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire is making a rare appearance at Brasserie Fouquet’s to cook a fabulous Easter brunch. Expect a lavish spread of the chef’s favorites, including crab cake benedict, chicken and waffles, prime rib and the brasserie's famous croissants.
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131 Sullivan St. / 212.677.6200 / Website
For those that prefer a liquid celebration, The Dutch boasts some of the best brunch cocktails in the entire city. We love the Matcha Sour, complete with gin, yuzu, honey, lemon and egg white, and the Oaxacan Sunset with mezcal, tequila, hibiscus, lime and cassis.
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89 S. St. / 212.838.1200 / Website
Indulge in a variety of both signature and seasonal dishes at The Fulton’s Easter brunch, complete with a three-course pre-fixe menu. These seafood-forward dishes are bright, flavorful and hearty, perfectly complementing The Fulton’s gorgeous waterfront views.
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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 plates such as grilled cauliflower, pan-seared skate, fresh salads and more. Be sure to enjoy a few drinks, as the cocktails are excellent!
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398 W. Broadway / 646.392.7868 / Website
There’s a reason Ladurée Soho’s brunch is one of NYC’s most sought-after reservations, as this delicious cuisine looks just as good as it tastes. Taking place in the gorgeous dining room outfitted in European glamor, this elevated meal is sure to impress, so this one is great for the grandparents!
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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.
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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 love the croque madame, complete with brioche bread, fried egg, Jambon de Paris, Gruyere, truffle Pecorino cream and french fries for a soul-warming meal.
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377 Greenwich St. / 212.925.3797 / Website
This Tribeca mainstay is beloved for its brunch, and its Easter offerings promise to delight. Expect a mix of a la carte offerings and additional specials on the menu full of Italian favorites served in delightful interiors that are just as warm and comforting as the food.
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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 burrata served with blood orange, fennel and mint paired with San Daniele prosciutto with whipped ricotta, fig mostarda and vincotto for the perfect start to your Easter.
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60 E. 65th St. / 212.288.0033 / Website
Who doesn’t love a Michelin-starred brunch? This Easter, DANIEL will be serving up a three-course prix fixe meal with dishes such as New Orleans frog legs, Pennsylvania guinea hen, Elysian Fields farm lamb and more. Be sure to dress to impress!
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25 Cooper Square / 212.475.5700 / Website
If you’re in search of an uber-fun Easter brunch, look no further. Expect an adult Easter egg hunt, festive bites such as deviled eggs topped with smoked trout and lamb merguez hash and delicious drinks such as spiked hot chocolate and mimosas.
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345 Park Ave. S / 212.686.1006 / Website
With bright, California-inspired food in a sun-drenched setting, Upland will give you all the spring vibes this Easter. We love mixing a bit of sweet and savory at this NoMad mainstay, including doughnuts, eggs benedict, a delicious jalapeño biscuit sandwich and, of course, plenty of cocktails to go around.
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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