Easter Holiday 2021 is happening Sunday, April 4. Here’s an Easter Philadelphia 2021 guide covering things to do during Easter weekend; restaurant offerings and special menus; desserts and treats and more.
This list is updated as information becomes available. Please reach out to me [email protected] or @foodgressing on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok) for any suggestions.
Any support to local businesses is appreciated in these times. Holiday celebrations can take on different forms from traditional, fusion to modern.
Please use this list as an inspiration for ideas on how to put together your own Easter celebration.
Easter Philadelphia 2021 Restaurant Offerings
a. kitchen
a. kitchen is offering a 3-course meal curated by Chef Eli Collins featuring a variety of classic brunch and holiday dishes.
Depending on choice of entree, the price ranges from $45 to $55 per person. Beverages are additional. Groups of up to 4 are permitted.
Reservations for April 4 from 11 AM – 7 PM for indoor or outdoor.
JG SkyHigh
JG SkyHigh is offering Easter Brunch in the sky on April 4. Priced at $125 per person.
SHARED BRUNCH TOWER
- osetra caviar blinis
- smoked salmon
- avocado lettuce cups
- prosciutto
- almond pancakes
- fresh berries & maple syrup
- potato latkes
- creme fraiche & house-made apple compote
- everything seasoning parker house rolls
- whipped butter & jam
MAINS
choice of one main course per person
- rack of lamb, chili crumbs, fiddlehead ferns & braised artichokes
- soft poached eggs, white asparagus, spring peas & nasturtium vinaigrette
- eggs benedict with lobster
DESSERT
- strawberry pavlova
- strawberry sorbet & whipped fromage blanc
Aqimero
Aqimero is offering a Easter brunch April 4th from 12 PM – 3PM. Chef Vincent Giannini has prepared a delicious five-course menu for $85 per guest – featuring Piña Colada French Toast, Benedict Ranchero, Grilled Lamb Chops and more. Each guest will also receive a complimentary mimosa or bellini with their meal. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Celebrate the holiday at home with their Easter To-Go Package. Their take-home celebration includes five courses and a make-your-own mimosa and bellini kit. Packages will be available for pick-up April 2nd and April 3rd from 2 PM – 4 PM.
Valley Green Inn
Valley Green Inn is offering a 3 course prix fixe menu for Easter starting at $35 per person. Chef’s specials are an additional $5 per person. Very limited seating indoors. They are also offering heated and covered and heated outdoor seating on our front porch and patio areas.
O Sole Mio Restaurant – Philadelphia
O Sole Mio Restaurant is serving a special Easter dinner: Lamb chops, our Ossobuco traditional, and more. Please feel free to bring your own bottle of wine.
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti is offering a special a la carte menu, and an Easter at Home ($100, serves 2) takeout package. Reserve your table via OpenTable or by calling 215-238-0499.
Scarpetta Philadelphia
Scarpetta Philadelphia will be offering a Prix Fixe menu. 4-Course for $75 per person.
Liberte Lounge
Liberte Lounge is offering a Family Style Easter Brunch priced at $65 per person, complimentary glass of bubbly, half price for kids. Reservations for April 4 from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
APPETIZERS
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Caesar salad
- Grilled Asparagus, Feta, Spring Onion Salad
- Sliced Seasonal Fruit Display
- Charcuterie, Cheese, and Bread Display
ENTRÉE
- Pan Seared Salmon, Crab and Spring Root Ragout
- Glazed Pit Ham
- Garlic Roasted Prime Rib
- Vegetable and Local Smoked Cheddar Frittata
- Parsnip and Potato Smash
- Truffled Crab Macaroni and Cheese
- Baby Carrots with Salted Caramel
DESSERT
- Strawberry & Elderflower Frasier
- Fruit Tarts
- Assorted Cream Puffs
- Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Popsicle
- Lavender Madeleines
- Complimentary Glass of Bubbly
Vernick Fish
Vernick Fish is offering the following Easter menu for pickup April 3 from 5 PM – 9:30 PM:
Easter Weekend Provisions for Two ($85): Smoked Salmon, Whitefish Spread, Lump Crab Quiche, Herb & Jalapeño Cream Cheese, Pickles & Capers, as well as a selection of bakery items including House Brown Bread, Scone and Croissant and Caffe Umbria Cold Brew
VCB’s Carrot Cake Pie ($45): An 8 inch pie with a graham crust and cream cheese frosting, from our beloved Vernick Coffee Bar
Four Seasons Hotel – Philadelphia
Four Seasons Hotel – Philadelphia has Easter pastries for preorder:
Quilted Dark Chocolate Easter Egg ($65): Crack open this holiday classic with a tiny wooden hammer to discover hand-crafted marshmallows and jelly beans inside the six-inch (15 centimetre) chocolate egg.
Strawberry Shortcake ($48): The irresistible aroma of fresh Harry’s Berries strawberries takes centre stage in Chef Ryan’s Strawberry Shortcake. The eight-inch cake is made with organic strawberries, fluffy angel food cake, and an unexpected vanilla mousse.
One Dozen Seasonal Macarons ($40): Enjoy a box of one dozen macarons featuring flavors of the season ranging from strawberry rhubarb to passion fruit and pistachio.
High Street Philly
High Street Philly has a variety of Easter baked goods for pickup on April 3 and 4 from 10 AM – 9 PM.
- The Easter Basket: Includes white chocolate bark, homemade “peeps”, coconut macaroons, French macarons, madelines, lemon poppy shortbreads, dark chocolate lamb
- Carrot Cake
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Cinnamon Buns
- Almond Croissants
- Ham & Gruyere Croissants
- Meyer Lemon Squares
- Mini Zucchini Orange Walnut Bread
- Plain Braided Challah
- Cinnamon Raisin Challah
- Anadama Miche
- Spelt Baguette
Fogo de Chao
Fogo de Chao (Lone Tree) is offering Easter Brunch (11 AM to 2 PM) or Dinner (2 PM to 9 PM). Dinner price all day. Fogo Churrasco Experience for Children 6 & under is complimentary. Children 7 to 12 are half price. Easter To-Go package is also available for pre-order.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming’s Steakhouse is offering 3 courses featuring their hand-cut Filet Mignon paired with your choice of Crab-Stuffed Shrimp or Lobster Tail Scampi.
Open at 11AM on Saturday, April 3 and Easter Sunday, April 4. Dinner Menu and Children’s 3-course available all day.
About Easter Holiday: Dates, Food Traditions, Easter Egg Origins
Have you wondered how Easter actually became a holiday, or where its trademark bunnies and eggs came from?
Check out my Easter Holiday post which looks at the origins of Easter, some of the traditions and a few fun facts on Easter Eggs and the Easter Bunny.
Easter Quotes, Wishes and Captions
Whether your Easter is all about fun, or a bit of fun mixed with the holiday’s religious significance, here is a roundup of some Easter quotes, wishes and captions for that holiday Instagram post or greeting card.
Some of the quotes I have in the post include:
Filling my basket with love and joy… and also chocolate. Lots of chocolate.
Biting the head off my chocolate bunny, but I won’t bite you!
There’s nothing better than a friend… except a friend with chocolate.
Free Easter Greeting Cards
If you’re looking to send an Easter greeting card, check out Canva.com (referral link) for free Easter card templates and start designing.
I have been using Canva for years and if you’re new to Canva, please feel free to use my Canva referral link to sign up for free.
It’s a great graphic design platform used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content.
Even though there is a premium version, you can do A LOT on the free version.