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Come together with loved ones this Easter to relish in warmer weather, listen to live music, and feast on decadent dishes at Boston’s top dining destinations. On April 1, guests will find countless options to celebrate Easter from extravagant brunches and spring-inspired dinner menus, to live entertainment and family-friendly events for every bunny.

 

Bistro du Midi

Guests are invited to revel in an exquisite dining experience with friends and family this Easter at Bistro du Midi. Chef/chef partner Robert Sisca, who this month rejoined the team at Bistro du Midi, is back and serving up a dazzling and memorable selection of French cuisine with coastal New England influence. The exclusive three course prix fixe menu will be served from 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and is $60 per guest.

 

 

The Easter Prix Fixe menu is as follows:

 

First

Heirloom Beets, chèvre frais, farro puff, tarragon meringue

Spinach and Endive, seasonal vegetables, maple vinaigrette

Watercress Soup, marcona almonds, spring peas, crème fraiche

Yellowfin Tuna, black olive tapenade, potato crisp, cured egg yolk

Spanish Octopus, iberico ham, shishito peppers, au poivre

Salmon Rillettes, smoked & poached, capers, fougasse

Charcuterie, house accompaniments

 

Main

Quiche, mushrooms, asparagus, peas, feta

Maine Butter Poached Lobster Benedict, spinach, saffron hollandaise

Le Croque Madam, black forest ham, mornay, gruyère, fried egg

Duck Confit “Foieffle”, Belgian waffle, rhubarb, maple syrup, foie gras butter

Beet Root Gnocchi, aged goat cheese, pine nuts, basil

Faroe Island Salmon, clams, chorizo, kale

Prime Short Rib Burger, gruyère, sesame bun

Bavette Steak Frites, truffle parmesan fries, brown butter hollandaise

Hopkins Southdown Farm Lamb, green lentils, croquette, mini lamb jus

 

Dessert

Dulcey Ganache, blood orange coulis, milk chocolate crèmeux

Matcha Panna Cotta, passion fruit gel, black sesame ice cream

Brioche Beignet, dry caramel, espresso anglaise

 

Bistro du Midi is located at 272 Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay. Easter brunch will be served 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and is available at $60 per guest. For more information, please visit bistrodumidi.com or call 617.426.7878 to make a reservation.

 

Boston Harbor Hotel

Guests and their loved ones are invited this Easter Sunday to join the Boston Harbor Hotel in their Easter traditions and celebrations guaranteed to delight those of all ages. Bearing a basket full of goodies, young ones will be treated with a visit from the beloved Easter Bunny himself during the celebrated annual Easter Brunch. Chef Daniel Bruce has pulled out all the stops for a decadent and splendid Easter Brunch buffet, sure to impress palettes across the board. The Easter Brunch buffet will be available from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Atlantic Room and Meritage Restaurant + Wine Bar.

 

 

The full Easter Brunch buffet menu is as follows:

 

Mini Roasted Baby Lamb Racks with Rhubarb Strawberry Sauce

Pastry Wrapped Atlantic Salmon

Saffron Shrimp Cream

Maple Glaze Baked Bone in Ham

Grilled Golden Pineapple Salsa

 

Omelets to Order

Three American Caviars

Sour Cream and Chive Biscuits

 

Soft Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Tomatoes, Sour Cream and Cheddar Cheese

Thyme and Butter Laced Easter Egg Potatoes

Vegetables Primavera

Pan Seared Swordfish in a Lemon Tarragon Essence

Maple and Chili Grilled Chicken Breast with Garlic Cream

 

Mustard Roasted Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Oyster Mushrooms and Spring Braising Greens

Pan Seared Pork Buns, Miso, Aged Soy and Tatsoi Salad

Barbecued Duck Breast, Sweet Pea and Jasmine Rice Salad

Penne Pasta, Basil, Tomato, Feta Cheese and Calamata Olive Salad

Guacamole, Crisp Tricolor Tortillas and Cilantro Sour Cream

 

Spring Greens, Cucumber Yogurt Dressing and Cheddar Croustades

House Antipasto

Imported and Domestic Cheeses

Assorted Meat Charcuterie

 

Selection of Smoked Fish

Chilled Gulf Shrimp Cocktail

Bagels and Assorted Cream Cheese

Selection of Fish Mousses and Terrines

 

Platter of Steamed Lobsters, Mussels and Clams

Assorted Sushi Platter, Spicy Seaweed Salad

Grilled Sea Scallops, Mache and Pink Grapefruit Salad

Seared Striped Bass, Shaved Fennel and Leek Salad

Jonah Crabmeat Quesadilla, White Bean and Scallion Salsa

Flash Fried Calamari, Napa Cabbage and Bok Choy Slaw

 

Assorted Mini Pastries

 

Boston Harbor Hotel is located at 70 Rowes Wharf. Reservations for brunch are available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in both the Atlantic Room and Meritage Restaurant + Wine Bar.  Brunch is $110 for adults and $50 for children under 12 years old. For more information, please visit bhh.com or call 617.748.1878 to make a reservation.

 

Boston Marriott Burlington

Live jazz music, an extensive buffet specially prepared by executive chef Steve Zimei, and a photo op with the Easter Bunny— the Boston Marriott Burlington has all the bases covered for this year’s Easter Sunday. Adults can sip on mimosas, bloody Mary’s, and sangria while kids compete in the Easter Egg Hunt complete with prizes. The Paul Dilley Trio Jazz Band will create the perfect background with their festive music throughout the day.

 

 

The full Easter Buffet menu which will be served in the Celebrate Ballroom is as follows:

 

Raw Bar Station

Peel & Eat Shrimp, Marinated Mussels & Oysters (cocktail sauce, horseradish, mignonette)

 

Soup Station

Creamy Roasted Tomato Bisque

New England Clam Chowder (oyster crackers, saltines, and brioche croutons)

 

Egg Station

Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

Vegetable Frittata

Cheesy Bacon & Egg Breakfast Sliders

Breakfast Potato, Onions, Pepper

House Cured Bacon

Country Sausage

Assorted Muffins and Pastries

 

Salad Station

Vegetable Chopped Salad

Grilled Pear, Prosciutto, & Arugula Salad

Caprese Salad

Faro, Asparagus, & Heirloom Tomato Salad

Quinoa, Apple, & Sundried Cranberry Salad

Israeli Salad

 

Carving Station

Rosemary & Garlic Slow Roasted New York Sirloin (maidera, horseradish, bearnaise, maitre d’hotel butter)

Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb (tzatziki, rosemary aioli, apple mango chutney)

 

Hot Food Station

Honey Garlic Roast Chicken (on braised rainbow greens)

Fennel Roasted Salmon (on tomato fondue)

Rotini Pasta (broccoli, sun-dried tomato, garlic cream sauce)

Four Cheese Mac & Cheese

Oven Roasted Red Bliss Potato

Yukon Gold Mashed Potato

Parmesan & Bacon Green Beans

Roasted Asparagus & Carrots

 

Artisan Bread Display

Assorted Breads, Roll, & Focaccia (butter, hummus, sun-dried tomato butter, maple butter)

 

Dessert Display

Fruit Martinis

Assorted Mousse Shooters

Array of Pastries & Cake Bites from Our In-House Bake Shoppe

 

Children’s Buffet

Chicken Fingers

Assorted Pizza

Mac & Cheese

French Fries

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brownie Bites

Candied Filled Easter Eggs

 

Boston Marriott Burlington is located at One Burlington Mall Road. The Easter Buffet is $59 for adults and $19 for children 12 years and under (including tax and gratuity). Children under three years old enter for free. Reservations are available from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. To make a reservation please contact Bianca Dickey at 781.221.6684 or visit marriottburlington.com.

 

Capo

Chef Nick Dixon welcomes guests to Capo in South Boston for rustic Italian interpretations of your favorite Easter dishes. With a special Easter Brunch menu and Easter dinner specials, there’s plenty to celebrate at Capo. Capo’s expansive dining room can accommodate parties of all sizes, so bring the whole family for a special Easter feast! Specials include Eggs Benedict (carved ham, sautéed spring greens, spring onion hollandaise, asparagus $14), Grilled Ham Steak (sunny side up eggs, salsa verde, crispy potatoes $18), and Italian Cookie Pancakes (with anise, almond icing, and sprinkles $14). Chef Nick Dixon and team will also be serving up dinner specials, starting at 2PM with dishes including Gemelli (Pesto, pancetta, peas $23), Grilled Lamb Chops (olive oil potatoes, spring vegetables, bordelaise $26), and Citrus & Honey Glazed Ham (slow roasted heirloom carrots, snap peas, gremolata $20).

 

 

Capo is located at 443 West Broadway. Capo is accepting reservations for Easter Brunch and Dinner, beginning at 11 a.m. Please visit caposouthboston.com or call 617.993.8080 for more details and reservations.

 

Chopps American Bar & Grill

This Easter, join Chopps American Bar & Grill as Executive Chef Steve Zimei serves up the perfect meal for families, friends, and loved ones. Dive into the Chef’s Tasting Kitchen menu paired with hand-selected wine. The three-course dinner is sure to satisfy and help guests wind down after a day of Easter activities. A full a la carte dinner menu will also be available for guests to choose from on April 1.

The Chef’s Tasting Kitchen menu is as follows:

 

 

Appetizer

Burrata (prosciutto, fig mostarda, aged balsamic)

 

Entree

Grilled Lamb Porterhouse (sweet potato, chorizo, rainbow chard, mint-lamb jus)

Seared New Bedford Scallops (parsnip puree, wilted spinach, truffle vinaigrette)

 

Dessert

Profiteroles (vanilla gelato, rich chocolate sauce, coco nib crunch)

 

CHOPPS American Bar & Grill is located at 1 Burlington Mall Road in Burlington. Chef Steve Zimei’s tasting menu will be available at CHOPPS from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. For reservations please call 781.221.6684 or visit choppsamericanbarandgrill.com.

 

DANTE

il Casale Cucina Italiana + Bar in Belmont

il Casale Cucina Campana + Bar in Lexington

Sister restaurants DANTE, il Casale Cucina Campana + Bar in Belmont, and il Casale Cucina Italiana + Bar in Lexington invite guests to kick back, relax, and join their family this Easter Sunday. Chef Dante de Magistris will serve up his full a la carte menu of fresh Italian cuisine at all three locations. Guests will also be delighted to dive into Chef Dante’s “Traditional Italian Easter,” featuring family recipes passed down from generation to generation in the de Magistris family. Enjoy dishes such as the Pizza Chiena (Italian style quiche, egg, ricotta, basket cheese, prosciutto, soppressata, field greens, aged balsamic), Easter Lamb (tufoli pasta, spring lamb ragu, grilled lamb chop, egg stuffing, pine nuts, raisins), and Pastiera (Neapolitan Easter pie, ricotta, wheat berries, orange blossom, vanilla gelato).

DANTE and both il Casale locations will be open from 12 – 8 p.m. on Easter Sunday.

DANTE is located at 40 Edwin H Land Boulevard, Cambridge inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel. For reservations, please call 617.497.4200. For more information, please visit restaurantdante.com

 

 

il Casale Belmont is located at 50 Leonard St in Belmont. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 617.209.4942 or visit ilcasalebelmont.com.

il Casale Lexington is located in the heart of Lexington Center at 1727 Mass Ave. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 781.538.5846 or visit ilcasalelexington.com.

 

Explorateur

Take a stroll through the Boston Commons and head over to Explorateur Café, Restaurant and Bar for a decadent brunch with friends and family. The talented Explorateur culinary team has curated a phenomenal brunch menu, inspired by a fusion of French and Californian cuisines, full of bold flavors and several European favorites. Guests can enjoy everything from Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast (challah, cereal milk crème anglaise, baked apple marmalade), Avocado Toast (smashed avocado, citrus puree, radish, sprouts, sriracha aioli, coddled eggs), to Onion Soup Gratinee (sherry, gruyere, French bread crostini) and Steak Frites (NY strip, sauce gribiche, frites, greens).

Be sure to save room and take home a bundle of Easter-themed sweets from Executive Pastry Chef Lee Napoli. The pastry team at Explorateur will be offering Easter sweets all weekend, so Bostonians can fill their baskets with fresh treats, including:

 

Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

Lamb Sugar Cookies

Chocolate-filled bunnies with marshmallow tails

 

Explorateur is located at 186 Tremont St. in Boston. For more information, call 617-466-6600 or visit explorateur.com.

 

Grill 23 & Bar

The team at the award-winning Grill 23 & Bar invites guests to celebrate Easter with an exclusive brunch menu from executive chef Brian Kevorkian. Doors to Boston’s beloved steakhouse open for a special Easter Brunch at 11:00 a.m., where Bostonians and visitors can dine on delights such as a Sticky Bun with an orange-lemon glaze, Crab Benedict (roasted asparagus, old bay hollandaise), and Steak & Eggs. For those looking to take the family out for an afternoon treat, Grill 23 will be offering their Spring Dinner Menu from 3pm until 9pm. Menu-favorites include Grill 23’s legendary 100 Day Aged Prime Ribeye, Steamed Lobster, and Pan-Seared Loch Duart Salmon.

Grill 23 & Bar is located at 161 Berkeley St. in Boston’s Back Bay. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. on April 1. To book a reservation or for more information, call 617-542-2255

 

 

Harvest

Kick back this year and let executive chef Tyler Kinnett and his team at Harvest do all the Easter cooking. Integrating rich flavors with the freshest meat and produce, Harvest’s Easter three-course prix fixe menu will be sure to satisfy. Guests can opt for their meal to be enhanced with wine pairings specially chosen by beverage director Brahm Callahan. Executive pastry chef Joshua Livsey will treat you at the end of your meal with delectable chocolate, fruit and ice cream dessert options.

 

 

For $65/person ($30 upgrade fee for wine pairing), guests can enjoy three courses with selections including:

 

Appetizer

Yukon Gold Potato Soup

Dill Crème Fraiche, Espelette Gougeres & Salmon Roe

Biutiful, Brut Nature, Cava, Requena, Spain NV

 

Roasted Beets & Burrata

Brown Butter Seeds, Orange & Watercress

Albrecht Schneider, Riesling Kabinett, Rheinhessen, Germany 2015

 

Classic Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail Sauce, Lemon & Horseradish

Ranga Ranga, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2017

 

Parsley Cavatelli

Carrot, Asparagus, Torn Bread Crumbs & Pecorino

Ca’Stella, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy 2017

 

Asparagus & Prosciutto

Poached Egg, Frisée & Parmesan Cracker

Mayer Landhaus, Gruner Veltiner, Vienna, Austria 2016

 

Entrees

Vermont Pork Duo

Roasted Loin, Garlic Sausage, Cassoulet Beans & Sweet 100 Tomatoes

Mossback, Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California 2016

 

Bay of Fundy Salmon

Black Rice, Beet Puree, Citrus & Chicory

J.P. Brun, Pinot Noir, Bourgogne, France 2015

 

Painted Hills Beef Striploin

Parsnip Whipped Potato, Broccoli Rabe & Buttered Bordelaise

Rock & Vine, Three Ranches, Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California 2014

 

Baked Beet Rigatoni

Gruyere, Goat Cheese, Fennel, Mustard & Horseradish

Jean-Marc Brocard, Chardonnay, Sainte Claire, Chablis, France 2015

Roasted Green Circle Farms Chicken

Crispy Panisse, Baby Carrots, Green Onion & Dried Cherry Jus

Altos las Hormigas, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2015

 

Duck Confit Hash

Yukon Gold Potato, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Hollandaise & Toasted Sourdough

Leeuwin Estate, Shiraz, Siblings, Margaret River, Australia 2013

 

Desserts

Chocolate Torte

Dark Chocolate Crémeux, Sea Salt, Chocolate Cake & Avocado Ice Cream

Fonseca, Ruby Port, Bin 27

 

Lollipops

Lemon Meringue Pop, Raspberry Cream Puff Pop & Chocolate Ganache Pop

Grahams 10 Year Tawny Port

 

Banana Cream Pie

Caramel, Speculoos Ice Cream, Rum Custard & Blond Chocolate

Saracco, Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy 2016

 

Strawberry Panna Cotta

Matcha, Goat’s Milk Ice Cream & Fresh Strawberries

Marenco, Brachetto d’acqui, 2016

Vanilla Rhubarb Sorbet

Honey Tuile

Grahams 10 Year Tawny Port

 

Easter Prix Fixe menu will be available all day from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in place of the regular a la carte and bar menus. Children’s menu will be provided as well.

Harvest is located in Cambridge’s Harvard Square at 44 Brattle St. (on the walkway). For more information or to make a reservation please call 617.868.2255 and visit harvestcambridge.com.

 

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

South Boston’s go-to brunch destination, Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant welcomes guests for a family-friendly Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner. With menu items fit for kiddos and adults, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to Lincoln signature brunch menu, guests can enjoy Easter brunch specials including Carrot Cake Pancakes (with bourbon maple pecan syrup, spiced cream cheese frosting), Smoked Pork (with roasted heirloom carrots, charred yukon potatoes, blistered cipollini onions, sunny side egg, Downeast cold brew honey glaze), and special Easter Doughnut special from Pastry Chef Kate Holowchik. Chef Nick Dixon and team will also be serving up dinner specials, starting at 4 p.m. with dishes including Grilled Lamb Chops (roasted spring vegetables, smoked potato puree, gremolata) and Seared Ham Steak (sugar snap peas, sautéed leeks, popover, beurre monte).

Pastry chef Kate Holowchik is serving up Easter Sweets to go, including custom cakes and a variety of special Easter Pies that are sure to impress. Custom Cakes and Easter Pies can be ordered at lincolnsouthboston.com for pickup on Saturday (3/31) or Sunday (4/1). Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance online or via phone. Easter Pie flavors include Tollhouse (chocolate chip cookie pie with whipped cream), Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (topped with an oat and brown sugar crumble), and Lemon Meringue Pie with torched marshmallow meringue). All pies are available for $25 each and can be made Gluten Free ($30 each). Lincoln’s custom cakes come in a variety of sizes with customizable flavors and fillings (prices start at $30).

 

 

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant is located at 425 West Broadway in South Boston. Lincoln is accepting limited reservations for Brunch on Easter, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Visit lincolnsouthboston.com for more information and call (617) 765-8636 for reservations.

 

Post 390

The team at Post 390 welcomes families, friends, and loved ones to delight and dine on their Easter Brunch menu specially prepared by executive chef Nick Deutmeyer. The Easter Brunch menu features the finest ingredients and produce from New England’s top farmers, foragers, and fishermen. Highlights from the three-course menu include Raw Bar options (Oysters, Seafood Tower, Cracked Jonah Crab Claws, etc.), Acadian Redfish Crudo (lemon zest, pistachio oil, mint & celery), Buttermilk Fried Chicken (rose petal harissa, cucumber, rhubarb, jicama, pea tendrils), Easter Ham & Cheese Benedict (house-cured brown sugar ham, aged cheddar, poached eggs, sourdough toast, hollandaise), and, Asparagus & Aged Cheddar Quiche (bitter greens with lemon). Save room for a sweet note with decadent desserts from Pastry Chef Danica Lockett such as Post 390’s beloved Banana Cream Pie (house made banana liquor, bruleed banana) and Lemon Ricotta Doughnuts (diplomat cream, strawberry rhubarb jam)

 

 

The three-course Easter brunch is $48 and begins at 12 p.m. Post 390 is located in Boston’s Bay Bay neighborhood at 406 Stuart Street on the corner of Clarendon Street. Reservations are available and walk-ins welcome. For more information, please call 617-399-0015 or visit post390restaurant.com.