To brunch or not to brunch, that is the question.
A necessary weekly occurrence of booze, bagels, and best friends, brunch consists of the most glorious hours of the weekend.
Allowing us to connect with friends over mimosas and overpriced avocado toast, we enjoy every minute of this ritual.
It’s no wonder that Carrie and her friends divulged their most pressing issues over brunch in Sex and the City.
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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For a unique Easter brunch experience, Brooklyn’s Aldama is serving Mexican cuisine from Chef Gerardo Alcaraz, alum of a three-star-Michelin restaurant in Spain. “Standout dishes include the Encacauatadas with scrambled eggs, cured sausage, peanut sauce and fresh pico de gallo, and Chilaquiles with salsa roja and queso fresco. The classic Espresso Martini with Cocoa nib conga and cold brew brings a celebratory vibe to lunch, as does the Citrus Fizz, Aldama’s take on a Paloma with tequila, citrus cordial, lime, and Topo Chico,” per the release. Make your reservation on Resy to enjoy an Espresso Martini on Easter — because, why not?
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50 W 65th Street, New York, NY 10023
The recently revived iconic restaurant, Atlantic Grill, will have an indulgent Easter Sunday menu. With a prix-fixe brunch menu for $75, this Lincoln Square seafood spot is perfect for those who want someone to tell them exactly what they want. Oh, and did we mention the menu comes with a complimentary mimosa for guests over 21? The menu will include, “Salpicon de Octopus (thinly sliced octopus, fresh peppers, mojo potatoes, spices), Sushi and Sashimi Deluxe (chef’s selection of 3 sashimi and 1 sushi roll) or Mediterranean Salad (fresh tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, cilantro, vinaigrette); entrées such as Omelette Atlantic Grill (crab, avocado, cream cheese), Ravioli Atlantic Grill (house-made ravioli, Maine crab, brandy cream sauce), Salmon Béarnaise (grilled salmon, green beans, cherry tomatoes, dill, béarnaise sauce) or the Fish Burger (lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, tartar sauce, fries); and for dessert Carrot Cake or a Coconut Lemon Easter Egg,” according to the release. Make your reservation now via OpenTable.
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20 E 49th Street, New York, NY 10017
Casa Limone, led by Michelin-starred chef Antonio Salvatore, will transport you from NYC straight to Southern Italy. This upcoming Easter Sunday the team will be offering a prix-fixe menu for $65, which will feature Zucca e Burrata or Carpaccio di Salmone, Margherita Pizza, Tagliata e Uovo, or Lobster Benedict. For dessert, choose the Tiramisu, of course. The full Easter Brunch menu may be found here, and reservations may be made on OpenTable so you can secure your spot.
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110 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Nothing sounds more glorious than indulging in Macchina’s Limoncello Stuffed French Toast on a spring Sunday in the city. A modern Italian American restaurant in Williamsburg, Macchina will be open Easter Sunday serving their artigiano pizzas and pasta, along with their robust wine and aperitif cocktail menu. They are seating guests on a first come first serve basis, so make sure to get there when they open at Noon!
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159 Bridge Park Drive, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
With special menus for Easter and Passover, this Brooklyn spot is offering dishes such as Sliced Leg Lamb, Roasted Chicken for take-out, along with In-house specials to celebrate the holidays, such as Sliced Ham for Easter. The newly appointed Executive Chef Dennis Hatzinger has also prepared a seafood-filled menu. Make your reservations via Resy and takeout is available via Tock.
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449 Court Street, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
A traditional Easter would not be complete without an Easter Egg Hunt. For a family-friendly option, Brooklyn’s oldest bar, Court Street Tavern, is not only offering an egg hunt for the kids, but a $49 per person prix fixe menu. The menu is served family-style, and includes, according to the release, a variety of delicious options, such as a “Homemade Assorted Pastry Basket with muffins, breads, homemade jams & whipped maple butter, Truffled Deviled Eggs with caviar and Chives, Toasted Almond and Spring Grape Salad and a choice of Main from Corn Bread Benedict with a Jalapeño Hollandaise, Chicken & Egg Waffle with lemon butter and Mike’s Hot Honey or Green Herbed Eggs and Ham Breakfast Sandwich and Brandon’s Easter Donut Special for dessert.”
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110 Waverly Place, NYC
Nettle Pappardelle and Roasted Lamb will be the Easter specials offered from 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm, prepared by Executive Chef Youjin Jung. Make your reservations to enjoy these seasonal flavors HERE.
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Times Square: 200 West 44th Street, NYC, 212-221-3800, Upper West Side: 2450 Broadway
If you have a larger group to feed, Carmine’s Italian-family-style menu is an Easter Sunday no-brainer. In addition to their regular menu, the Easter specials will include a Rack of Lamb ($90) with roasted red potatoes and red wine reduction, and Salmon Cioppino ($73) with mussels, littleneck clams, shrimp, and scallops in a saffron and fennel sauce. Reservations can be made at carminesnyc.com or by phone.
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126 West 18th Street, NYC
For another Italian-inspired Easter option, Portale is offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for $85 a person. Chef Alfred Portale’s famous Cavatelli pasta (with ricotta, of course), Lamb Chops, and olive oil cake, Torta all’Olio, are featured on the menu. Homemade Challah French Toast and Lobster Eggs Benedict are also available until 2:30 pm for brunch options. Reservations can be made HERE or by emailing [email protected]
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65 East 55th Street, NYC
You won’t want to miss this: This two-Michelin starred restaurant will be offering a three-course prix-fixe brunch by Chef Emma Bengstton. What’s on the mouth-watering special menu: Deviled Eggs with Matjes Herring and Shallots, Shrimp Skagen Smørrebrød, Allspice Roasted Rack of Lamb with broccoli rabe, garlic scapes, and pearl onion, and her signature Princess Cake.
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520 Columbus Avenue, NYC
Peeps Bunny Cake is definitely Good Enough to Eat. But before you treat yourself to something sweet, indulge in this restaurant’s full Easter dinner menu, featuring Sauteed Shrimp, ginger, and coriander glaze with spicy aioli; and Lollipop Lamb Chops with a honey glaze served with maple orange sweet potatoes and sautéed string beans.
Photography by: Rachel Park
