Indulge in a lavish Easter brunch at these 11 spots across India 

Easter marks the end of the 40-day fasting period of Lent and is undoubtedly one of the most indulgent of festivals. While it is traditional for most families to cook up a generous spread at home, one can’t deny the allure of stepping out and enjoying an elaborate meal in one of your favourite restaurants surrounded by loved ones. And if you're for a delicious festive spread near you, bookmark these restaurants across Mumbai, Goa, Delhi, and Bengaluru that will be serving up a feast this Easter. 

Mumbai

JW Marriott Juhu

If you want your Easter meal to come with a view, then JW Marriott’s festive brunch should be your pick. Lotus Café, the hotel’s award-winning, all-day dining restaurant has curated a special menu for the occasion that will be complemented by sweet treats by the Bombay Baking Company. In addition to all the classic Easter dishes, get ready to bite into pillowy hot cross buns, chocolate easter eggs, cupcakes, and more.

When: March 31, 2024; 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm 

Grand Hyatt Mumbai

For a full-blown family affair, make your way to Grand Hyatt where array of fun activities, perfect for all age groups, awaits. Their in-house restaurants have themed Easter brunches that are worth checking out. Toddlers will especially love the dedicated kids zone that has live entertainment, while the adults groove to a live band. After your meal, take home Easter treats to continue the celebration.

When: March 31, 2024, 12:30 pm onwards

O Pedro X Slow Tide

An Easter-themed feast that will go on for an entire week? It doesn’t get better than this. Slow Tide, one of Goa’s most beloved culinary spots, is making its way to modern Goan restaurant, O Pedro for a festive pop-up. On offer are delicious hippie-inspired bites like sasam salad, samarachi prawn kodi served with O Pedro’s famed sourdough poees, Therese’s black pork that has pork belly cooked in lemongrass and whole spices alongside pol roti, and more. Of course, there are plenty of drinks to savour too; pick from creative concoctions like the Acid Eric, the Amsterdam Dave, and more.

When: March 30-April 7, 2024; 12 noon to 3:30 pm; 7 pm to 11:30 pm 

Slink and Bardot X Padaria Prazeres 

Chef Ralph Prazeres, who’s behind the popular Goa café, Padaria Prazeres and the recently-opened Praca Prazeres, is heading to Slink and Bardot for the Easter to whip up a grand feast. Indulge in everything from small plates like Goan sausage stuffed olives and mains like the Goan roast chicken served with a variety of accouterments, to the crowd-favourite pasteis de nata, which will also be available as part of a special bake sale taking place on Sunday. 

When: March 30-31, 2024

Poco Loco

Spanish tapas and bar Poco Loco has a special Easter brunch menu to celebrate the festival. Start with their soups and salads before making your way to the small bites that are meant to be shared with a crowd, like the ham empanadas, pork tacos, jackfruit burritos, and more. Complement your meal with a drink of your choice and take part in the paint-your-egg activity for an exciting time. 

When: March 29-31, 2024


Bengaluru

Conrad Bengaluru 

Looking for an Easter brunch in the city? Conrad Bengaluru’s Caraway Kitchen has curated a special menu for the day, complete with exciting live stations for easter eggs, grandma-style pies, and even a live trolley to DIY your poke bowls. Sample dishes that include tender wine-braised lamb shank with caramelised onions, a decadent artichoke and spinach filo pie, and stuffed leg of lamb, among others. Don’t skip on the desserts like vanilla custard in an egg shell, a slice of pecan pie, or the chocolate nest tart topped with chocolate eggs.

When: March 31, 2024

KCK 

If you’d like a traditional Easter brunch that features regional favourites, then head to KCK (Kappa Chakka Kandhari) in Koramangala for their set brunch. The non-vegetarian menu has classics like idiappam fish moilee and a spicy Syrian Christian duck roast served with bread, while the vegetarians can savour delights like the idichakka ularthiyathu, melt-in-the-mouth slow-cooked jackfruit, and crispy vazhappoo vadas (patties) made with banana blossoms. 

When: March 31, 2024; 10 am to 4 pm 

Delhi-NCR

The Leela Ambience 

The hotel’s multi-cuisine restaurant, Spectra, has a special Easter spread that has all of the festival classics—think roasted lamb served with a piquant herb sauce, baked ham being carved to order at a live station, chicken roast, and more. Take your meal up a notch by participating in the fun egg-hunting activity organised by the hotel—a must for kids!

When: March 31, 2024; 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Roseate House

Nestled among greenery away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, Roseate House is perfect for a serene Easter brunch. It's world cuisine bistro, DEL, is hosting a special brunch featuring roasted leg of lamb, traditional treats like hot cross buns and simnel cake, and more. Enjoy your meal against the backdrop of calming live music, which will truly make for a memorable experience. 

When: March 31, 2024; 12:30 pm to 4 pm

Goa

St. Regis

St. Regis’s Miri restaurant has a special Easter brunch with a menu that includes refreshing spring-themed salads alongside indulgent festive mains and desserts like Easter meringue cups, bunny-shaped bundt cakes, and more. Dig into the spread as you enjoy live music by the band ‘As it is’.

When: March 31, 2024; 1 pm to 4 pm 

Casanoni Trattoria

You don’t need to travel to Italy to get a taste of a traditional Italian Easter; you could experience it in Panjim with Casanoni Trattoria. Start with the vibrant (and popular!) insalata caprese made with thick beef steak, tomato slices, and buffalo mozzarella. Pasta lovers will enjoy the hearty agnello cacio ova-bucatini in a lamb ragout with silky egg yolks. Vegetarians will love the cannelloni stuffed with spinach and ricotta in aurore sauce. Easter isn’t complete without dessert, so leave some space for the pasteria napoletana—a traditional ricotta tart with oranges and vanilla served alongside creamy stracciatella ice cream.  

When: March 29-31 2024; 12:30 pm to 11 pm 

Lead image: Casanoni Trattoria

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