Here’s a roundup of Easter NYC 2022 celebration ideas featuring special menus by local restaurants for Easter brunch, Easter lunch, Easter dinner plus desserts and treats.
Easter Friday is April 15, 2022 and Easter Sunday is April 17, 2022.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as 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, contact them to see what they are offering.
Easter NYC 2022: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Restaurants
Scarpetta
Scarpetta at the The James Hotel Nomad is offering a $75 3-course Prix Fixe Brunch. This includes their signature Scarpetta tomato and basil spaghetti along with some brunch favorites.
Aquavit
Hop into the Easter spirit at Aquavit! On Easter Sunday, the two-Michelin starred restaurant will offer a special three-course prix-fixe brunch by Chef Emma Bengstton from noon to 3 pm; including dishes such as 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.
Good Enough to Eat
Spring into Easter at Good Enough to Eat with a memorable holiday meal with choices like Sauteed Shrimp, ginger and coriander glaze with a spicy aioli; and Lollipop Lamb Chops with a honey glaze served with maple orange sweet potatoes and sautéed string beans. End dinner on a sweet note with a slice of homemade Peeps Bunny Cake ($12) with lemon buttercream. An entire Peeps Bunny Cake is available for $65; orders must be placed 24 hours in advance.
La Churreria
‘Nobunny’ can resist Easter sweets especially when they are available all month long! Don’t miss these adorable egg-shaped Easter Egg Churro Lollipops ($4) dipped in chocolate and colorful sprinkles at La Churreria.
Babbo
Babbo’s Executive Chef Youjin Jung is incorporating seasonal ingredients with bold flavors into her two Easter specials including Nettle Pappardelle with prosciutto cotto, peas and pea tendrils; and Roasted Lamb with pecorino, mint and grilled lettuce. These specials will be offered on Easter Sunday from 12:30pm to 7:30pm in addition to their full menu. Reservations can be made HERE.
Carmine’s
Carmine’s is offering two holiday specials including 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. Each special feeds four to six people. Complimentary Easter Egg Bread is also offered; their full menu of family-style Italian favorites will also be available. Reservations can be made at carminesnyc.com.
Portale
Portale is offering a three-course prix-fixe menu at $85 per person featuring a selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts with a creative Italian twist. Start off with Insalata di Cavolo Nero with baby kale, currants, pistachio and pecorino, followed by a selection of mains including Chef Alfred Portale’s famous Cavatelli Pasta, with ricotta, arrabbiata sauce and cilantro pesto, and Lamb Chops with gigante beans, braised greens, roasted spring vegetables and mint. End the Easter feast on a sweet note with Torta all’Olio, an olive oil cake with cherry compote, biscotto crumble, and vanilla gelato. For those looking for brunch, house-made Challah French Toast and Lobster Eggs Benedict will be available until 2:30pm. The prix-fixe menu will be available from 12pm to 7pm; reservations can be made HERE or by emailing [email protected].
Le Pain Quotidien
Those looking for ‘ear-resistable’ Easter treats should hop on over to Le Pain Quotidien for super cute holiday-themed desserts including their limited-edition Easter Cross Buns, traditional fluffy sweet buns with raisins finished with a frosting cross on top. They will also offer two seasonal cookies including Easter Bunny Cookies, dipped in Belgian chocolate and coconut Chocolate Dipped Macaroons, and a range of assorted Milk Chocolate Figurines and Milk Chocolate Lollipops, available from March 24 through April 17.
Atlantic Grill
Atlantic Grill is taking reservations for April 17. They will be offering a 3 course Easter brunch prix-fixe menu at $75 per person.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is offering Brunch Chef Specials on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring Lobster Frittata with Butter Poached Lobster Tails, 14-ounce Bone-In Dry Aged NY Strip and Eggs, 8-ounce Center Cut Filet Mignon and White Cheddar Hash Browns. Mimosas are available as an enhancement. A La Carte dinner options are available all day.
Casa Limone
Casa Limone is taking reservations for April 17. They will be offering a 3 course Easter brunch prix-fixe menu at $65 per person.
Dowling’s at The Carlyle
Dowling’s at The Carlyle is taking reservations for April 17. They will be offering a 3 course prix fixe Easter menu at $185 per person from 12 pm – 9:30 pm. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Priced at $185 per person.
Clement
Clement is taking reservations for April 17. They will be offering an Easter brunch buffet at $225 per person.
Celebrate Easter with a buffet of locally-sourced culinary delights, special visit by the easter bunny and Live band. “Breaking of the Easter Egg” event at 3pm, a giant Easter egg that is filled with Venchi chocolates. Bags of Venchi chocolates will be given for kids to take home.
Craft
Craft is taking reservations for April 17. They will be offering a3 course Easter brunch at $80 per person from 11 am – 6 pm. It includes assorted pastries to start, a bounty of shared appetizers, individual main courses & family-style sides.
Gotham
Gotham is taking reservations for April 17. They will be offering a 3 course spring menu at $95 per adult and $60 per kid, accompanied by a jazz quartet.
Chef Paprocki’s menu will make it hard to choose, with standouts from Gotham’s current lunch and dinner menus as well as brunch classics like Smoked Salmon, Shrimp Cocktail, and Eggs Benedict. Come together with dear ones for a celebration of Easter and spring in our big, bright, art-filled room.
Revel Restaurant and Bar – Garden City
Revel Restaurant and Bar – Garden City is taking reservations for April 17. They will be offering an Easter brunch at $57.95 per adult and $24.95 per kid additional tax and 20% gratuity.
Check back later as more offerings are added to this list.