Cincinnati restaurants are serving special Easter menus this year, with options ranging from relaxed brunches to more formal dinners. Seasonal ingredients, familiar holiday dishes, and festive desserts are all on offer. Whether you’re gathering with family or meeting up with friends, here are some spots around the city featuring Easter specials.
Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year.
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This list is not exhaustive and I update the information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
Via Vite on Fountain Square is offering a prepaid Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet on April 20 from 9 AM to 3 PM. The buffet includes freshly baked pastries, Caesar salad, a shrimp cocktail tower, fruit salad, scrambled eggs, bacon, roasted potatoes, penne Bolognese, crispy gnocchi with four cheese fondue and black truffle, French toast with berry compote, Italian sausage and bean ragout, and shrimp and grits. The carving station features roasted strip steak and smoked salmon with fresh herb dressing. Desserts include tiramisu, vanilla risotto with honey and pistachio, and fresh fruit. Adults dine for $55, children 11 and under for $25. Reservations are limited to 90 minutes for groups of 2–5 and 105 minutes for 6 or more.
1931 at the Hilton Netherland Plaza is hosting a grand buffet from 10:30 AM to 3 PM. Guests will enjoy artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal salads, fresh seafood, premium carving stations, traditional breakfast fare, chef-prepared entrées and sides, and a dessert selection. The cost is $89 for adults, $69 for seniors, and $29 for children aged 5–12. Complimentary valet parking is included. Large parties (7 or more) will be seated in the Continental Ballroom.
Texas de Brazil – Cincinnati opens early at 11 AM on Easter Sunday and will serve brunch items alongside their full dinner menu until 3 PM. Guests can enjoy continuous tableside service of fire-roasted meats and access to the expansive salad area with hot and cold specialty items. Regular dinner pricing applies all day.
Nicola’s Ristorante in Over-the-Rhine is offering a prepaid Easter Pick Two brunch for $70 per person. The menu features a mix of brunch and dinner options, including crab cakes, steak and eggs, French toast, raviolone lungo, and baked oysters, complemented by signature cocktails. Seatings begin at 9 AM. Reservations for groups of 2–5 are limited to 1 hour 45 minutes; larger groups have 2-hour seatings.
The Melting Pot – Cincinnati invites guests to a four-course Easter fondue meal for $55 per person. The menu includes a choice of cheese fondue (Loaded Baked Potato Cheddar or Bacon & Brie), Caesar or Strawberry Pecan Salad, entrée items such as adobo chicken, teriyaki sirloin, shrimp, BBQ pork medallion, and potstickers, and any chocolate fondue for dessert. The Easter Bunny will be greeting guests from 12 PM to 3 PM. Regular menu options are also available.
The Butcher and Barrel is taking reservations for Easter brunch. The Argentine-inspired restaurant is known for its meats, brunch cocktails, and rustic downtown setting, making it a popular choice for holiday gatherings.
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I hope that you found some inspiration in this list and wish you a Happy Easter!
This list is put together through my own research and from businesses reaching out to me. Check back later as I update the offerings in this post.