What to know about 2026 Passover and Easter Offerings in Chicagoland
Sweet Mandy B's
This Easter, Sweet Mandy B’s in Lincoln Park and Streeterville is serving up a lineup of crafted confections for springtime celebrations. Available from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5, the neighborhood bakeshop will offer a variety of festive sweets designed for the holiday table.
Seasonal highlights include Bird’s Nest Cupcakes and a six-pack of pastel Easter cupcakes featuring three vanilla and three chocolate cakes topped with classic vanilla buttercream. Guests can also indulge in limited-availability six-inch, three-layer “Hoppy Easter” cakes made with yellow cake and vanilla buttercream. Additional Easter favorites include themed cut-out cookies decorated as bunnies, eggs, and other spring-inspired treats. For those looking for a traditional touch, custom Carrot Cakes with cream cheese frosting will be available by special order.
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Ithaki Estatorio
Ithaki Estiatorio will reopen after its regular service for a late-night Greek Easter celebration on Sunday, April 12. Following late night service, guests are invited back from 12 AM to 2 AM for an after-hours feast, featuring traditional specialties like lamb on a spit, kokoretsi, and magiritsa soup. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
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VU Rooftop
VU Rooftop is serving Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5 and guests can make reservations on Opentable. Pre-fixe pricing is $18 for kids and $35 for adults and includes: two family style courses, featuring Saba Honey Glazed Ham, Avocado Toast Bites, and more! There will be cookie decorating and a rooftop egg hunt as well!
Aster Hall: Bar & Study
Brunch with the Bunny takes over Aster Hall: Bar & Study on March 28 from 9 to 11 AM, pairing a buffet-style brunch and kids’ activities with a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, all set against skyline views of Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan. It’s an all-in-one alternative to the typical Bunny photo stop, with handcrafted cocktails for parents and a festive indoor setting. Get your tickets via Eventbrite.
Mordecai
Mordecai is serving a Sunday Lamb Shank special for both Easter and Orthodox Easter, designed for sharing and priced at $45. The dish is accompanied by warm flatbreads, herbed labneh, pickles, and butter lettuce, creating a communal, family-style dining experience. Reservations are available at https://www.mordecaichicago.com/reservations/.
Toro Chicago
Toro Chicago is offering a Pan-Latin alternative to the standard holiday ham. This year, Chef Richard Sandoval’s team is hosting a Bottomless Brunch Buffet ($95 per adult | $45 per child (10 & under)) on April 5th from 10am-3pm with live entertainment and a menu that leans into global flavors rather than traditional tropes.
There will be three chef-attended action stations featuring Al Pastor Pork Belly Bao, Churrasco & Eggs, and Crème Brûlée French Toast. Sip on bottomless mimosas or non-alcoholic beverages that are included in the brunch price.
For those with early plans, a full breakfast buffet service starts at 7:00 AM ($45 per adult | $19 per child).
Oberweis
Home Delivery by Oberweis is offering new favorites to add to your Easter cart like a glazed spiral cut ham, roasted turkey, citrus-glazed orange bread, classic New York-style Cheesecake and the return of Oberweis Egg Nog! All food ordered via Oberweis’ home delivery for Easter comes prepared and ready to serve, all delivered to your door.
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Levain Bakery Lincoln Park
Celebrating Easter with a neighborhood-wide egg hunt in Lincoln Park on Saturday, April 4, as their signature blue eggs pop up in spots like neighboring shops on Armitage Avenue and the Oz Park playground, each filled with treats and prizes. Gather the family and follow @levainbakery for real-time hints and make a day of tracking them down!
When you collect your prizes you can also pick up Levain's limited time cookies: the brand new Carrot Cake Cookie, loaded with freshly grated carrots, sweet apricots, white chocolate chips and pecans, and the Lemon Cookie, a bright, citrusy favorite.
Duck Duck Goat
Serving a family-style Easter brunch ($65 on OpenTable) that starts with dim sum and ends with comforting dishes. Little ones will have their very own à la carte menu, and cocktails, wine, and beer will be available for the grown-ups.
Girl & the Goat
Hosting Easter brunch with a prix fixe, family-style menu ($75 on OpenTable) featuring seasonal dishes.
Little Goat Diner
Take the whole family for Easter brunch and sample some of the restaurant’s new additions to the menu, like the Smoked Salmon & Egg White Scramble, Nutella Pancakes, or Yogurt & Hazelnut Granola.
Cabra
Gather friends and family to take in the views or take part in their $35 bottomless mimosas!
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Sanders BBQ Supply Co
Sanders BBQ is handling the hassle of dinner, with their Easter catering menu now available online. The menu features proteins including Smoked Ham (a 10 LB smoked, spiral ham) and Lamb Chops (12 smoked lamb chop bones with chimichurri). Pair it with a side of Candied Yams, Sweet Potato Cornbread with a caramel glaze, Bourbon Baked Beans, and more.
Manchamanteles
Offering a prix fixe menu in celebration of Easter, available for $60 per person plus tax and gratuity. The menu, available for brunch/lunch and dinner on Sunday only, alongside the regular menu, includes three courses, with the choice of one appetizer, one salad, and one entrée. For the first course, choices include a Seafood Tostada, Jalapeños Rellenos or Sopa Azteca; the second course includes Ensalada de Noche Buena or Caesar Salad; and the for the third course, guests can choose between Chile Poblano Divorciado, Chicken in Green Pepián Mole or Red Pepián (Pollo Divorciado), or Cochinita Pibil. Reservations can be made on Tock.
Dēliz
Dēliz will launch its brunch menu on Easter Sunday, served from 10:30 AM to 3 PM. Offerings include a caviar service and caviar bites served with potato rosti, crème fraîche, and traditional accompaniments, as well as a wood-fired seafood tower featuring lobster, crab, scallops, prawns, and oysters roasted together. Other highlights include the Crab Benedict, Cacio e Pepe Omelette, and a Colossal Cinnamon Roll topped with cream cheese frosting and candied pecans. The restaurant will also offer rare chocolate-fed Australian wagyu. Reservations can be made at Sevenrooms.
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash will be hosting an Easter brunch prix fixe menu for $125 per person, $65 for kids. Served from 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., the menu includes an amuse bouche of Kaluga Caviar, a starter Roasted Seafood Tower, a choice of entree of Alaskan King Crab Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast, Fried Chicken & Biscuits, Lobster Soft Scrambled, Ham and Brie Brioche Bread Pudding, or New Zealand Lamb Chops, accompaniments for the table including Chateaubriand, Brown Butter Potatoes and Maple Glazed Bacon, and Mignardises for dessert. Reservations can be made online at Sevenrooms.
Cafe Robey
Hop on over to Cafe Robey in Wicker Park for all-day brunch this Easter. Don’t miss out on the limited edition Carrot Cake Pancakes! Reservations are available on Resy.
Belmont Tavern
This Easter, Belmont Tavern is offering a limited-edition cocktail for $5. The Feral Rabbit is a highball bolstered by Rhum Agricole, enriched with allspice dram and lifted by the floral notes of spring with elderflower liqueur. The new 'Hoppy Hour' menu at Belmont Tavern is also launching just in time for the season, with select $8 cocktails, $8 wines, and $4 combos available Monday-Friday from 3-6pm.
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Viceroy Chicago
Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, brunch buffet, and photo moments with the Easter Bunny, alongside a spread of fresh, savory, and sweet favorites. Cost: $89/Adults | $25/Children; Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Guests can look forward to
Festivities begin at 11:00 AM with an Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bunny photos
Chef-driven egg dishes including scrambled eggs, shakshuka, and quiche Florentine
Classic brunch favorites like fried chicken & waffles and French toast
Dessert spread with pastries, carrot cake, mini cheesecakes, and cookies
À la carte dining available on the main floor
Nobu
Celebrate Easter at Nobu Chicago with a special edition of their signature brunch. Curated by their executive culinary team, Easter brunch will feature an expanded selection of Japanese and Western dishes, sushi, salads, pastries, desserts, and live Chef stations – along with seasonal touches for the occasion. $90 per person. Please note, no à la carte menu will be available. Book through OpenTable.
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Schneider Deli
The delicatessen is offering a catering menu packed with classic deli mains for filling the Seder table, including bubbe Eunice’s tender brisket served with sweet mustard jus or oven-roasted turkey breast with gravy, fit for four to five people. Side-kicks include the Schneider family’s matzo ball soup, crispy housemade latkes with sour cream and applesauce, and a traditional gefilte fish platter with horseradish. Complete with something sweet - coconut macaroons and dark chocolate matzo toffee are available to finish the feast off.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will offer an Easter Afternoon Tea service April 4–5 at its Café Atrium. The afternoon tea will include tea sandwiches, quiche, scones, and pastries, along with a glass of rosé prosecco and a selection of teas curated by Palais des Thés. Seatings will begin at 11 a.m., with the final seating at 2:30 p.m. Tickets will be available through Tock. A children’s menu will be available upon request at the time of booking.
Perched on the 12th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, Torali Italian-Steak invites guests to ease into Easter Sunday with brunch. Available on April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the experience begins with a welcome glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne. Guests can wander through a Spring Garden Bakery filled with flaky croissants, pastries and fresh berries, before exploring a raw barof oysters, jumbo shrimp and sushi selections. Classic comforts from The Ritz-Carlton Signature Breakfast are complemented by family-style starters such as a Berries & Greens salad and artisanal Charcuterie. From there, a curated selection of entrées, from Cacio e Pepe and Spinach & Garlic Ravioli to Roasted Branzino and Slow-Cooked Beef Tenderloin, offers something for every palate. A curated children’s menu is also available, featuring approachable favorites like Spaghetti Pomodoro, Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese, Grilled Cheese and Hamburgers, alongside options such as Grilled Chicken, Shrimp and a Chicken Caesar Salad. The afternoon concludes on a sweet note with The Atelier in Bloom, a chef-curated display of seasonal desserts and confections. The experience is priced at $175 per adult and $85 per child (12 and under). Reservations are required and can be made via OpenTable.
About Last Knife
Brunch service will include smoked salmon Benedict with dill hollandaise, pulled pork hash with eggs and potatoes, French toast with banana and mascarpone, buttermilk pancakes with fruit compote, and shakshuka with poached eggs in a tomato-pepper sauce. Beverage options will include mimosas, Bloody Marys, and draft beer. Reservations are available through Resy.
For a more elevated experience, guests can also enjoy ALK’s weekendAfternoon Tea service, featuring a selection of teas paired with three tiers of chef-selected sweet and savory bites, ideal for sharing. Offered Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the experience can be enhanced with bubbles by the glass or bottomless brunch cocktails. Reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy.
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the Albert the Albert will offer an Easter brunch priced at $60 per person, featuring a multi-course format that begins with an antipasti buffet, followed by a choice of main course and a sweets table. Menu items include herb-crusted prime ribeye, roasted turkey, house-made gnocchi, grilled lamb chops, lemon ricotta pancakes, and seared Pacific Coast salmon.
The Barn Steakhouse (Evanston and Highland Park) The Barn Steakhouse will operate both Evanston and Highland Park locations for regular dinner service on Easter Sunday, featuring a menu of steaks, seafood, and seasonal side dishes prepared by Chef Russell Kook.
Eden Eden will offer an à la carte Easter brunch menu led by Chef-Partner Devon Quinn. Menu items include a crab Louie salad with gem lettuce, asparagus, green chickpeas, and green goddess remoulade, and a breakfast bowl with a sunny-side egg over sticky rice, bok choy, and shiitake, served with butternut-coconut curry and herbs, with optional additions of crab, salmon, or steak. Additional items include mixed berry and rhubarb French toast with verbena cream, cajeta, and maple syrup. Pastry offerings include monkey bread topped with chocolate eggs and packaged confections prepared by Pastry Chef Josephine Le Bozec.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar will offer Easter brunch and dinner service at its location inside the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Brunch service will include breakfast items and seasonal dishes such as biscuits and gravy, a deviled egg flight, and a strawberry salad. Dinner service will include dishes such as pineapple-glazed ham, herb-crusted lamb rack, ribeye, and seared pike.
Gene & Georgetti Gene & Georgetti will offer Easter brunch, lunch, and dinner service with a menu that includes antipasti, pasta, and meat dishes. Antipasti selections include beef carpaccio with arugula, artichokes, and Parmigiano Reggiano, and arancini filled with lamb ragù with spring pea crema. Primi courses include lamb risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano and garganelli pasta with lamb and saffron sauce. The main course includes grilled Colorado lamb chops served with pecorino cottage fries. Dessert will include colomba served with mascarpone cream. An Easter Bunny appearance will take place during brunch service.
LeTour LeTour will host an Easter brunch buffet on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., priced at $48.95 per person and $18.95 for children under 10. The buffet will include eggs Benedict, French toast casserole with customizable toppings, whole poached salmon, shrimp cocktail, and chicken piccata, along with a donut bar with sundae-style toppings. The restaurant will be open for brunch service only and will not offer dinner service. Sister restaurant The Barn Steakhouse will be open for dinner in Evanston and Highland Park.
State and Lake Chicago Tavern at theWit Chicago, A Hilton Hotel State and Lake Chicago Tavern will offer an Easter brunch priced at $60 per person that includes a salad and seafood bar with meats, cheeses, smoked salmon, crab, and tuna, followed by a selection of entrées including roast prime rib with double baked potato and hollandaise, roasted pork loin with balsamic onions and mushrooms, honey-glazed ham with sweet potato purée and green beans, potato-wrapped pike with chardonnay sauce, and corkscrew pasta with Italian sausage, broccolini, and white wine reduction. A dessert bar with cakes, cookies, and other items will be available.
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Dell' Rooster
Dell’ Rooster will offer a complimentary mimosa for guests age 21 and over during Easter Sunday brunch service. The brunch menu will include items such as Rooster & Waffles with buttermilk fried chicken, pearl sugar waffles, maple-rum glaze, chipotle aioli, and mixed greens; a short rib skillet with braised short rib, potatoes, peppers, onions, queso fresco, spicy aioli, and tomato-guajillo sauce; dulce de leche pancakes with blueberry compote and whipped cream; breakfast tacos; and a breakfast burrito with papas con chorizo, lettuce, onion, rice, beans, cheese, and crema. Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Il Mio
With Easter Sunday approaching on April 5, Il Mio in Clarendon Hills is launching a one-day-only brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The special menu features akes on brunch classics, including:
Signature Sweets: Italian French Toast on challah and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.
Savory Options: Steak & Eggs and a classic Eggs Benedict.
Holiday Sips: A cocktail program featuring Grey Goose Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
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I|O Godfrey I|O Godfrey is hosting an Easter brunch buffet on April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring eggs Benedict, a made-to-order omelet station, a carving station with prime rib and ham, and pancake and French toast stations with berries and maple syrup. Additional offerings include salads, pasta, seasonal soups, sushi, and desserts such as chocolate-covered strawberries and cake pops. An Easter egg hunt and an Easter Bunny appearance will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fioretta Fioretta is presenting an Easter brunch service on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with eggs Benedict, an omelet station, and a carving station with maple-glazed ham, prime rib, and chicken Vesuvio. The menu also includes a raw bar with shrimp cocktail, oysters, and snow crab legs, along with smoked salmon, salads, pasta, sides such as broccoli, potatoes, and meatballs, and desserts including bomboloni.
LYRA LYRA will mark Easter on April 5 and Greek Easter on April 12 with its à la carte menu and a roasted lamb fricassee served with spinach, potatoes, and avgolemono.
Carmine's Carmine's will serve Easter meals on April 5 beginning at 3 p.m.
Stan’s Donuts Stan’s Donuts & Coffee is releasing seasonal Easter items from April 1 through April 5, including decorated egg doughnuts such as chocolate buttercream and buttercream varieties with a coated shell and decorative finish.
Labriola Oak Brook Labriola Oak Brook plans an Easter brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring an omelet station, a carving station with ham and tenderloin, seafood including shrimp cocktail and salmon, and menu items such as pizza, pasta, and lemon chicken. Desserts will include housemade items and selections from Stan’s Donuts, and an Easter Bunny appearance and Bellini bar will be available.
Violi Violi will observe Easter on April 5 and Greek Easter on April 12 with its à la carte menu and a roasted lamb fricassee served with spinach, potatoes, and avgolemono.
Jarosch Bakery Jarosch Bakery continues its Easter offerings with lamb cakes made from yellow pound cake and finished in buttercream, chocolate buttercream, coconut, or chocolate fondant. Additional items include egg-shaped cakes, decorated cookies, cupcakes, carrot cookies, coffeecakes, butter cookies, and breads including Easter bread, rainbow bread, limpa bread, and dinner rolls. Orders are available by phone and online, with a deadline of March 30.
The Purple Pig Oak Brook
The newly opened The Purple Pig at Oak Brook Center is featuring:
Turkish Eggs with garlic yogurt, poached eggs, nduja butter, za’atar, and fresh herbs
Roasted Lamb Leg Eggs Benedict topped with harissa hollandaise and a sumac onion salad
Housemade Pasta with spring onion pesto, asparagus, lemon zest, burrata, and soppressata breadcrumb
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Lincolnshire Marriott Resort Lincolnshire Marriott Resort will host an Easter Sunday brunch in its Grand Marquee Pavilion featuring a carving station with rosemary-crusted leg of lamb, honey-glazed ham, and prime rib; a waffle station with toppings including strawberry compote and bananas Foster sauce; a chilled seafood display; breakfast and lunch buffets; salad and omelet stations; and a dessert selection including pies, cakes, tarts, and cookies. Beverage service will include juice, coffee, champagne, and mimosas. An Easter Bunny photo opportunity will be available.
City Cruises City Cruises will offer Easter-themed cruises in Chicago with brunch and dinner options. Cruises will include buffet service, beverage offerings, and onboard entertainment, with routes on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River providing views of the skyline and architecture.
Grill on 21 Grill on 21 will offer a four-course prix fixe Easter menu served from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Courses include soup selections such as lobster bisque or French onion; appetizers including lobster arancini or beef Wellington; entrées such as lamb chops, Scottish salmon, filet, or short rib; and dessert options including chocolate cake, apple tart, or carrot cake. Live music will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the full bar menu will be available. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
La Bella Trattoria La Bella Trattoria will offer Easter menu features alongside its à la carte offerings. Dishes include seafood minestrone with mussels, clams, and shrimp; branzino with olives and capers; lobster ravioli in Calabrian cream sauce; and spaghetti carbonara with pancetta and pecorino. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Roanoke Roanoke will feature Easter menu items including beet salad with roasted beets, plum, goat cheese, and poppy seed dressing; blackened scallops with parmesan risotto; beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and red wine sauce; and lamb chops with spinach, carrots, and mint garlic sauce. Dessert will include carrot cake. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Carnivale Carnivale will offer an Easter buffet with brunch dishes, seasonal items, and desserts, with seatings available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are available via Tock.
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Tanta Cocina Peruana
The Peruvian restaurant will offer a special menu for the spring holiday featuring:
Tiradito Achupado: spotted prawns, coral leche de tigre, huacatay oil, crispy yuyo, cancha powder, and Peruvian corn
Conchitas Escabechadas: grilled U10 scallops, chickpea puree, piquillo escabeche, and crispy kale
El Conejito: a actual tiny bunny, carrot cake, dulce de leche, and cream cheese mousse
Tanta's Easter menu will be available Sunday, April 5th.
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The Bellevue
The Bellevue will offer an Easter brunch buffet on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet will include a mimosa bar, omelet station, carving station, chilled seafood bar, bagel and lox station, breakfast items, salads, sides, and a dessert station. Pricing is set per adult and per child, with complimentary dining for children age four and under.
The Goddess and Grocer The Goddess and Grocer will offer Passover and Easter menus available for pre-order, in-store purchase, and shipping. For Passover, observed April 1–9, orders must be placed by March 25 at noon. Offerings include a family meal with matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, chopped liver, cucumber salad, brisket with mushroom and red wine sauce, roast chicken with vegetables, tzimmes, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and flourless chocolate cake, along with a Seder plate and matzo. A smaller-format meal includes gefilte fish, chopped liver, soup, charoset, brisket, sides, and dessert. À la carte items include brisket, sweet potato kugel, matzo-based desserts, and chocolate bark. For Easter, orders must be placed by April 1 at noon, with items also available in-store. Menus include a dinner with deviled eggs, ham, potatoes au gratin, asparagus, carrots, rolls, and cake, as well as a vegan meal with vegetable pies, salads, and dessert. Additional items include roasted lamb, crab deviled eggs, cakes, cookies, pastries, and prepared meals.
Sunda New Asian Sunda New Asian will offer an Easter brunch buffet at its River North location featuring chef-curated stations. Stations include a build-your-own omelet station with ingredients such as shishito peppers, longanisa, smoked salmon, kimchi, bok choy, crab, and pork; a carving station with Korean-style prime rib, lechon belly, and foie gras gravy; and a seafood and sushi station with oysters, nigiri, maki, shrimp, and smoked salmon. Additional offerings include an Asian-inspired hot bar with dishes such as pork belly adobo, chicken inasal, galbi jjim, kao soi, fried chicken, and noodles; a breads station with bagels and pastries; breakfast items such as bacon, French toast, and waffles; and desserts including cakes, cheesecakes, fruit, and a chocolate fountain.
Olio e Più Olio e Più will offer Easter menu features alongside its brunch service. Dishes include crispy artichokes with ricotta and mint pesto, paccheri with seafood, and chocolate rice pudding. Brunch menu items include French toast with berries and mascarpone, poached eggs with potatoes and prosciutto, avocado toast with eggs and vegetables, eggs with ratatouille and cheese, and eggs Benedict on focaccia. A beverage offering will include mimosas with multiple juice options and additional sparkling wine selections.
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Soul & Smoke
Soul & Smoke will offer Easter meal packages for pickup at its Evanston, Avondale, and West Loop locations. Menu items include housemade pastrami smoked with hickory and cherry wood and served with a choice of sauce, and smoked prime brisket prepared from Midwest beef. Slider kits will be available with pastrami or brisket, including two pounds of meat, bread and butter pickles, slider buns, and sauce. Side dishes include cornbread muffins, apple slaw, pickles, macaroni and cheese, and garlic mashed potatoes. Canned wine options will also be available for takeout.
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Aba Aba will offer Passover specials from April 1–8 during dinner and weekend brunch service, including matzo ball soup, brisket kefta kebab, and flourless chocolate cake, along with select Mediterranean wines. Catering options will include items such as matzo crackers, salads, potatoes, roasted chicken, brisket, and dessert, packaged cold with reheating instructions and available for pickup or delivery April 1–3 with advance ordering. For Easter, the restaurant will serve weekend brunch dishes including chocolate babka French toast, frittata, and shakshuka, along with beverage options including bellinis. Dinner service will begin at 3 p.m.
Beatrix Beatrix will offer matzo ball soup at downtown locations from April 1–7 and a Passover dinner package for two through its Fulton Market location, including matzo crackers, chopped liver, gefilte fish, soup, roasted chicken, pot roast, vegetables, potato pancakes, kugel, and chocolate cake, packaged cold with reheating instructions. Easter brunch service April 4–5 will include items such as eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, and shakshouka, along with coffee, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Easter cookies will be available at the pastry counter. Large-format Easter items will also be available through Beatrix Market for pickup.
Ema River North
Ema will serve Passover dishes April 1–2 including matzo ball soup, roasted chicken, salmon, and dessert, along with wine selections. A Passover dinner package for two will include spreads, soup, salad, potatoes, chicken, brisket, and dessert. On Easter weekend, brunch service will include dishes such as eggs, shakshuka, and toast, along with wine service.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab will offer a Passover prix fixe menu April 1–2 including gefilte fish, chopped liver, matzo ball soup, and entrée selections such as roasted chicken, short rib, or halibut, with sides and dessert. À la carte Passover items will be available for takeout, packaged cold with reheating instructions. The restaurant will serve its regular menu on Easter Sunday.
Mon Ami Gabi Mon Ami Gabi will offer a Passover menu for dine-in and carryout including matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, and braised brisket, available for pickup April 1–2 with advance ordering. On Easter Sunday, the restaurant will serve brunch and dinner menus featuring items such as eggs, salmon dishes, steak frites, roast chicken, and a children’s menu.
Osteria Via Stato Osteria Via Stato will offer Passover items including matzo ball soup, short rib, and coconut macaroons for dine-in, carryout, and delivery. Easter brunch will include stations such as omelets and Italian dishes including strata, French toast, and doughnuts, along with a candy table for children.
Summer House Summer House will offer a Passover family-style menu including matzo ball soup, short rib, potato pancakes, and dessert for dine-in and takeout, with pickup and delivery available April 1–2. Easter service will include brunch items such as pancakes and egg dishes, along with dinner offerings including fish and other menu items. An Easter Bunny appearance will take place during brunch hours.
Di Pescara Di Pescara will offer a Passover menu including matzo, chopped liver, gefilte fish, soup, brisket, salmon, sides, and dessert for dine-in and takeout, with items packaged cold for reheating. Easter brunch will include items such as lobster deviled eggs, crab omelets, and lobster Benedict, along with beverage options.
Ema Glenview
Ema will serve Passover dishes April 1–2 including matzo ball soup, chicken, salmon, and dessert, along with a Passover dinner package for two and catering options including spreads, salads, latkes, brisket, and a Seder plate. On Easter weekend, brunch service will include egg dishes, shakshuka, toast, and other items, along with wine service.
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge will offer a Passover family-style dinner including chopped liver, gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, entrée selections such as chicken, brisket, or whitefish, sides, and dessert for dine-in and takeout, with items packaged cold for reheating. Easter specials will include items such as deviled eggs, prime rib, and dessert, available alongside the regular menu.
Saranello’s Saranello’s will offer a Passover menu including matzo, chopped liver, gefilte fish, soup, brisket, salmon, sides, and dessert for dine-in and takeout, with items packaged cold for reheating. Easter brunch will include seafood, carving stations, egg dishes, and other items, along with an Easter Bunny appearance.
Wildfire – Glenview, Lincolnshire Wildfire will offer Passover items including matzo ball soup, chopped liver, brisket, whitefish, kugel, macaroons, and sponge cake, along with family-style platters for takeout. Easter service will include a lamb shank entrée and dessert options available for dine-in and carryout.
il Porcellino il Porcellino will offer its full menu along with Easter specials.
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! will open for Easter brunch followed by dinner service, offering menu items such as patatas bravas, churros, goat cheese dishes, and beef skewers.
Miru Miru will offer an Easter brunch buffet featuring items such as French toast, roasted lamb, sushi, and pastries, along with a dessert and candy station.
Pizzeria Portofino Pizzeria Portofino will host an Easter brunch featuring a bellini and mimosa bar alongside items such as avocado toast, cinnamon rolls, and French toast.
Shaw’s Crab House Shaw’s Crab House will offer Easter specials alongside its regular menu, including seafood dishes for lunch and dinner.
Tre Dita Tre Dita will offer a daytime set menu with antipasti, pasta, and dessert, followed by dinner service featuring its full à la carte menu.
Antico Posto Antico Posto will offer an Easter dinner package for takeout including bread, ham, beef, potatoes, carrots, and dessert, along with additional à la carte items, packaged cold with reheating instructions.
Bub City Bub City will serve Easter brunch items including pancakes, chicken and waffles, breakfast tacos, and burritos, along with beverage specials.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! will offer Easter brunch and dinner service with menu items including paella, avocado toast, and tapas.
RJ Grunts RJ Grunts will serve Easter brunch items including French toast, breakfast sandwiches, and egg dishes.
RPM Italian RPM Italian will offer Easter specials alongside its regular menu, including pasta and meat dishes.
RPM Seafood RPM Seafood will serve Easter menu items including oysters, octopus, crab cakes, and steak.
RPM Steak RPM Steak will offer Easter specials alongside its steak and seafood menu.
Sushi-san Sushi-san will be open on Easter serving its full menu at River North and Lincoln Park locations.
The Oakville Grill & Cellar The Oakville Grill & Cellar will offer Easter brunch and dinner service featuring items such as steak, chicken, salads, and wine selections.
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Sweet Mandy B's
This Easter, Sweet Mandy B’s in Lincoln Park and Streeterville is serving up a lineup of crafted confections for springtime celebrations. Available from Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5, the neighborhood bakeshop will offer a variety of festive sweets designed for the holiday table.
Seasonal highlights include Bird’s Nest Cupcakes and a six-pack of pastel Easter cupcakes featuring three vanilla and three chocolate cakes topped with classic vanilla buttercream. Guests can also indulge in limited-availability six-inch, three-layer “Hoppy Easter” cakes made with yellow cake and vanilla buttercream. Additional Easter favorites include themed cut-out cookies decorated as bunnies, eggs, and other spring-inspired treats. For those looking for a traditional touch, custom Carrot Cakes with cream cheese frosting will be available by special order.
Ithaki Estatorio
Ithaki Estiatorio will reopen after its regular service for a late-night Greek Easter celebration on Sunday, April 12. Following late night service, guests are invited back from 12 AM to 2 AM for an after-hours feast, featuring traditional specialties like lamb on a spit, kokoretsi, and magiritsa soup. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
VU Rooftop
VU Rooftop is serving Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5 and guests can make reservations on Opentable. Pre-fixe pricing is $18 for kids and $35 for adults and includes: two family style courses, featuring Saba Honey Glazed Ham, Avocado Toast Bites, and more! There will be cookie decorating and a rooftop egg hunt as well!
Aster Hall: Bar & Study
Brunch with the Bunny takes over Aster Hall: Bar & Study on March 28 from 9 to 11 AM, pairing a buffet-style brunch and kids’ activities with a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, all set against skyline views of Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan. It’s an all-in-one alternative to the typical Bunny photo stop, with handcrafted cocktails for parents and a festive indoor setting. Get your tickets via Eventbrite.
Mordecai
Mordecai is serving a Sunday Lamb Shank special for both Easter and Orthodox Easter, designed for sharing and priced at $45. The dish is accompanied by warm flatbreads, herbed labneh, pickles, and butter lettuce, creating a communal, family-style dining experience. Reservations are available at https://www.mordecaichicago.com/reservations/.
Toro Chicago
Toro Chicago is offering a Pan-Latin alternative to the standard holiday ham. This year, Chef Richard Sandoval’s team is hosting a Bottomless Brunch Buffet ($95 per adult | $45 per child (10 & under)) on April 5th from 10am-3pm with live entertainment and a menu that leans into global flavors rather than traditional tropes.
There will be three chef-attended action stations featuring Al Pastor Pork Belly Bao, Churrasco & Eggs, and Crème Brûlée French Toast. Sip on bottomless mimosas or non-alcoholic beverages that are included in the brunch price.
For those with early plans, a full breakfast buffet service starts at 7:00 AM ($45 per adult | $19 per child).
Oberweis
Home Delivery by Oberweis is offering new favorites to add to your Easter cart like a glazed spiral cut ham, roasted turkey, citrus-glazed orange bread, classic New York-style Cheesecake and the return of Oberweis Egg Nog! All food ordered via Oberweis’ home delivery for Easter comes prepared and ready to serve, all delivered to your door.
Levain Bakery Lincoln Park
Celebrating Easter with a neighborhood-wide egg hunt in Lincoln Park on Saturday, April 4, as their signature blue eggs pop up in spots like neighboring shops on Armitage Avenue and the Oz Park playground, each filled with treats and prizes. Gather the family and follow @levainbakery for real-time hints and make a day of tracking them down!
When you collect your prizes you can also pick up Levain's limited time cookies: the brand new Carrot Cake Cookie, loaded with freshly grated carrots, sweet apricots, white chocolate chips and pecans, and the Lemon Cookie, a bright, citrusy favorite.
Duck Duck Goat
Serving a family-style Easter brunch ($65 on OpenTable) that starts with dim sum and ends with comforting dishes. Little ones will have their very own à la carte menu, and cocktails, wine, and beer will be available for the grown-ups.
Girl & the Goat
Hosting Easter brunch with a prix fixe, family-style menu ($75 on OpenTable) featuring seasonal dishes.
Little Goat Diner
Take the whole family for Easter brunch and sample some of the restaurant’s new additions to the menu, like the Smoked Salmon & Egg White Scramble, Nutella Pancakes, or Yogurt & Hazelnut Granola.
Cabra
Gather friends and family to take in the views or take part in their $35 bottomless mimosas!
Sanders BBQ Supply Co
Sanders BBQ is handling the hassle of dinner, with their Easter catering menu now available online. The menu features proteins including Smoked Ham (a 10 LB smoked, spiral ham) and Lamb Chops (12 smoked lamb chop bones with chimichurri). Pair it with a side of Candied Yams, Sweet Potato Cornbread with a caramel glaze, Bourbon Baked Beans, and more.
Manchamanteles
Offering a prix fixe menu in celebration of Easter, available for $60 per person plus tax and gratuity. The menu, available for brunch/lunch and dinner on Sunday only, alongside the regular menu, includes three courses, with the choice of one appetizer, one salad, and one entrée. For the first course, choices include a Seafood Tostada, Jalapeños Rellenos or Sopa Azteca; the second course includes Ensalada de Noche Buena or Caesar Salad; and the for the third course, guests can choose between Chile Poblano Divorciado, Chicken in Green Pepián Mole or Red Pepián (Pollo Divorciado), or Cochinita Pibil. Reservations can be made on Tock.
Dēliz
Dēliz will launch its brunch menu on Easter Sunday, served from 10:30 AM to 3 PM. Offerings include a caviar service and caviar bites served with potato rosti, crème fraîche, and traditional accompaniments, as well as a wood-fired seafood tower featuring lobster, crab, scallops, prawns, and oysters roasted together. Other highlights include the Crab Benedict, Cacio e Pepe Omelette, and a Colossal Cinnamon Roll topped with cream cheese frosting and candied pecans. The restaurant will also offer rare chocolate-fed Australian wagyu. Reservations can be made at Sevenrooms.
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash will be hosting an Easter brunch prix fixe menu for $125 per person, $65 for kids. Served from 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., the menu includes an amuse bouche of Kaluga Caviar, a starter Roasted Seafood Tower, a choice of entree of Alaskan King Crab Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast, Fried Chicken & Biscuits, Lobster Soft Scrambled, Ham and Brie Brioche Bread Pudding, or New Zealand Lamb Chops, accompaniments for the table including Chateaubriand, Brown Butter Potatoes and Maple Glazed Bacon, and Mignardises for dessert. Reservations can be made online at Sevenrooms.
Cafe Robey
Hop on over to Cafe Robey in Wicker Park for all-day brunch this Easter. Don’t miss out on the limited edition Carrot Cake Pancakes! Reservations are available on Resy.
Belmont Tavern
This Easter, Belmont Tavern is offering a limited-edition cocktail for $5. The Feral Rabbit is a highball bolstered by Rhum Agricole, enriched with allspice dram and lifted by the floral notes of spring with elderflower liqueur. The new 'Hoppy Hour' menu at Belmont Tavern is also launching just in time for the season, with select $8 cocktails, $8 wines, and $4 combos available Monday-Friday from 3-6pm.
Viceroy Chicago
Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, brunch buffet, and photo moments with the Easter Bunny, alongside a spread of fresh, savory, and sweet favorites. Cost: $89/Adults | $25/Children; Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
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Nobu
Celebrate Easter at Nobu Chicago with a special edition of their signature brunch. Curated by their executive culinary team, Easter brunch will feature an expanded selection of Japanese and Western dishes, sushi, salads, pastries, desserts, and live Chef stations – along with seasonal touches for the occasion. $90 per person. Please note, no à la carte menu will be available. Book through OpenTable.
Schneider Deli
The delicatessen is offering a catering menu packed with classic deli mains for filling the Seder table, including bubbe Eunice’s tender brisket served with sweet mustard jus or oven-roasted turkey breast with gravy, fit for four to five people. Side-kicks include the Schneider family’s matzo ball soup, crispy housemade latkes with sour cream and applesauce, and a traditional gefilte fish platter with horseradish. Complete with something sweet - coconut macaroons and dark chocolate matzo toffee are available to finish the feast off.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will offer an Easter Afternoon Tea service April 4–5 at its Café Atrium. The afternoon tea will include tea sandwiches, quiche, scones, and pastries, along with a glass of rosé prosecco and a selection of teas curated by Palais des Thés. Seatings will begin at 11 a.m., with the final seating at 2:30 p.m. Tickets will be available through Tock. A children’s menu will be available upon request at the time of booking.
Perched on the 12th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, Torali Italian-Steak invites guests to ease into Easter Sunday with brunch. Available on April 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the experience begins with a welcome glass of Moët & Chandon Champagne. Guests can wander through a Spring Garden Bakery filled with flaky croissants, pastries and fresh berries, before exploring a raw bar of oysters, jumbo shrimp and sushi selections. Classic comforts from The Ritz-Carlton Signature Breakfast are complemented by family-style starters such as a Berries & Greens salad and artisanal Charcuterie. From there, a curated selection of entrées, from Cacio e Pepe and Spinach & Garlic Ravioli to Roasted Branzino and Slow-Cooked Beef Tenderloin, offers something for every palate. A curated children’s menu is also available, featuring approachable favorites like Spaghetti Pomodoro, Chicken Tenders, Macaroni & Cheese, Grilled Cheese and Hamburgers, alongside options such as Grilled Chicken, Shrimp and a Chicken Caesar Salad. The afternoon concludes on a sweet note with The Atelier in Bloom, a chef-curated display of seasonal desserts and confections. The experience is priced at $175 per adult and $85 per child (12 and under). Reservations are required and can be made via OpenTable.
About Last Knife
Brunch service will include smoked salmon Benedict with dill hollandaise, pulled pork hash with eggs and potatoes, French toast with banana and mascarpone, buttermilk pancakes with fruit compote, and shakshuka with poached eggs in a tomato-pepper sauce. Beverage options will include mimosas, Bloody Marys, and draft beer. Reservations are available through Resy.
For a more elevated experience, guests can also enjoy ALK’s weekend Afternoon Tea service, featuring a selection of teas paired with three tiers of chef-selected sweet and savory bites, ideal for sharing. Offered Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the experience can be enhanced with bubbles by the glass or bottomless brunch cocktails. Reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy.
the Albert
the Albert will offer an Easter brunch priced at $60 per person, featuring a multi-course format that begins with an antipasti buffet, followed by a choice of main course and a sweets table. Menu items include herb-crusted prime ribeye, roasted turkey, house-made gnocchi, grilled lamb chops, lemon ricotta pancakes, and seared Pacific Coast salmon.
The Barn Steakhouse (Evanston and Highland Park)
The Barn Steakhouse will operate both Evanston and Highland Park locations for regular dinner service on Easter Sunday, featuring a menu of steaks, seafood, and seasonal side dishes prepared by Chef Russell Kook.
Eden
Eden will offer an à la carte Easter brunch menu led by Chef-Partner Devon Quinn. Menu items include a crab Louie salad with gem lettuce, asparagus, green chickpeas, and green goddess remoulade, and a breakfast bowl with a sunny-side egg over sticky rice, bok choy, and shiitake, served with butternut-coconut curry and herbs, with optional additions of crab, salmon, or steak. Additional items include mixed berry and rhubarb French toast with verbena cream, cajeta, and maple syrup. Pastry offerings include monkey bread topped with chocolate eggs and packaged confections prepared by Pastry Chef Josephine Le Bozec.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar will offer Easter brunch and dinner service at its location inside the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. Brunch service will include breakfast items and seasonal dishes such as biscuits and gravy, a deviled egg flight, and a strawberry salad. Dinner service will include dishes such as pineapple-glazed ham, herb-crusted lamb rack, ribeye, and seared pike.
Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti will offer Easter brunch, lunch, and dinner service with a menu that includes antipasti, pasta, and meat dishes. Antipasti selections include beef carpaccio with arugula, artichokes, and Parmigiano Reggiano, and arancini filled with lamb ragù with spring pea crema. Primi courses include lamb risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano and garganelli pasta with lamb and saffron sauce. The main course includes grilled Colorado lamb chops served with pecorino cottage fries. Dessert will include colomba served with mascarpone cream. An Easter Bunny appearance will take place during brunch service.
LeTour
LeTour will host an Easter brunch buffet on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., priced at $48.95 per person and $18.95 for children under 10. The buffet will include eggs Benedict, French toast casserole with customizable toppings, whole poached salmon, shrimp cocktail, and chicken piccata, along with a donut bar with sundae-style toppings. The restaurant will be open for brunch service only and will not offer dinner service. Sister restaurant The Barn Steakhouse will be open for dinner in Evanston and Highland Park.
State and Lake Chicago Tavern at theWit Chicago, A Hilton Hotel
State and Lake Chicago Tavern will offer an Easter brunch priced at $60 per person that includes a salad and seafood bar with meats, cheeses, smoked salmon, crab, and tuna, followed by a selection of entrées including roast prime rib with double baked potato and hollandaise, roasted pork loin with balsamic onions and mushrooms, honey-glazed ham with sweet potato purée and green beans, potato-wrapped pike with chardonnay sauce, and corkscrew pasta with Italian sausage, broccolini, and white wine reduction. A dessert bar with cakes, cookies, and other items will be available.
Dell' Rooster
Dell’ Rooster will offer a complimentary mimosa for guests age 21 and over during Easter Sunday brunch service. The brunch menu will include items such as Rooster & Waffles with buttermilk fried chicken, pearl sugar waffles, maple-rum glaze, chipotle aioli, and mixed greens; a short rib skillet with braised short rib, potatoes, peppers, onions, queso fresco, spicy aioli, and tomato-guajillo sauce; dulce de leche pancakes with blueberry compote and whipped cream; breakfast tacos; and a breakfast burrito with papas con chorizo, lettuce, onion, rice, beans, cheese, and crema. Brunch will be served from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Il Mio
With Easter Sunday approaching on April 5, Il Mio in Clarendon Hills is launching a one-day-only brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The special menu features akes on brunch classics, including:
I|O Godfrey
I|O Godfrey is hosting an Easter brunch buffet on April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring eggs Benedict, a made-to-order omelet station, a carving station with prime rib and ham, and pancake and French toast stations with berries and maple syrup. Additional offerings include salads, pasta, seasonal soups, sushi, and desserts such as chocolate-covered strawberries and cake pops. An Easter egg hunt and an Easter Bunny appearance will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fioretta
Fioretta is presenting an Easter brunch service on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with eggs Benedict, an omelet station, and a carving station with maple-glazed ham, prime rib, and chicken Vesuvio. The menu also includes a raw bar with shrimp cocktail, oysters, and snow crab legs, along with smoked salmon, salads, pasta, sides such as broccoli, potatoes, and meatballs, and desserts including bomboloni.
LYRA
LYRA will mark Easter on April 5 and Greek Easter on April 12 with its à la carte menu and a roasted lamb fricassee served with spinach, potatoes, and avgolemono.
Carmine's
Carmine's will serve Easter meals on April 5 beginning at 3 p.m.
Stan’s Donuts
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee is releasing seasonal Easter items from April 1 through April 5, including decorated egg doughnuts such as chocolate buttercream and buttercream varieties with a coated shell and decorative finish.
Labriola Oak Brook
Labriola Oak Brook plans an Easter brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring an omelet station, a carving station with ham and tenderloin, seafood including shrimp cocktail and salmon, and menu items such as pizza, pasta, and lemon chicken. Desserts will include housemade items and selections from Stan’s Donuts, and an Easter Bunny appearance and Bellini bar will be available.
Violi
Violi will observe Easter on April 5 and Greek Easter on April 12 with its à la carte menu and a roasted lamb fricassee served with spinach, potatoes, and avgolemono.
Jarosch Bakery
Jarosch Bakery continues its Easter offerings with lamb cakes made from yellow pound cake and finished in buttercream, chocolate buttercream, coconut, or chocolate fondant. Additional items include egg-shaped cakes, decorated cookies, cupcakes, carrot cookies, coffeecakes, butter cookies, and breads including Easter bread, rainbow bread, limpa bread, and dinner rolls. Orders are available by phone and online, with a deadline of March 30.
The Purple Pig Oak Brook
The newly opened The Purple Pig at Oak Brook Center is featuring:
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort will host an Easter Sunday brunch in its Grand Marquee Pavilion featuring a carving station with rosemary-crusted leg of lamb, honey-glazed ham, and prime rib; a waffle station with toppings including strawberry compote and bananas Foster sauce; a chilled seafood display; breakfast and lunch buffets; salad and omelet stations; and a dessert selection including pies, cakes, tarts, and cookies. Beverage service will include juice, coffee, champagne, and mimosas. An Easter Bunny photo opportunity will be available.
City Cruises
City Cruises will offer Easter-themed cruises in Chicago with brunch and dinner options. Cruises will include buffet service, beverage offerings, and onboard entertainment, with routes on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River providing views of the skyline and architecture.
Grill on 21
Grill on 21 will offer a four-course prix fixe Easter menu served from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Courses include soup selections such as lobster bisque or French onion; appetizers including lobster arancini or beef Wellington; entrées such as lamb chops, Scottish salmon, filet, or short rib; and dessert options including chocolate cake, apple tart, or carrot cake. Live music will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the full bar menu will be available. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
La Bella Trattoria
La Bella Trattoria will offer Easter menu features alongside its à la carte offerings. Dishes include seafood minestrone with mussels, clams, and shrimp; branzino with olives and capers; lobster ravioli in Calabrian cream sauce; and spaghetti carbonara with pancetta and pecorino. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Roanoke
Roanoke will feature Easter menu items including beet salad with roasted beets, plum, goat cheese, and poppy seed dressing; blackened scallops with parmesan risotto; beef short ribs with mashed potatoes and red wine sauce; and lamb chops with spinach, carrots, and mint garlic sauce. Dessert will include carrot cake. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
Carnivale
Carnivale will offer an Easter buffet with brunch dishes, seasonal items, and desserts, with seatings available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are available via Tock.
Tanta Cocina Peruana
The Peruvian restaurant will offer a special menu for the spring holiday featuring:
Tanta's Easter menu will be available Sunday, April 5th.
The Bellevue
The Bellevue will offer an Easter brunch buffet on April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet will include a mimosa bar, omelet station, carving station, chilled seafood bar, bagel and lox station, breakfast items, salads, sides, and a dessert station. Pricing is set per adult and per child, with complimentary dining for children age four and under.
The Goddess and Grocer
The Goddess and Grocer will offer Passover and Easter menus available for pre-order, in-store purchase, and shipping. For Passover, observed April 1–9, orders must be placed by March 25 at noon. Offerings include a family meal with matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, chopped liver, cucumber salad, brisket with mushroom and red wine sauce, roast chicken with vegetables, tzimmes, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and flourless chocolate cake, along with a Seder plate and matzo. A smaller-format meal includes gefilte fish, chopped liver, soup, charoset, brisket, sides, and dessert. À la carte items include brisket, sweet potato kugel, matzo-based desserts, and chocolate bark. For Easter, orders must be placed by April 1 at noon, with items also available in-store. Menus include a dinner with deviled eggs, ham, potatoes au gratin, asparagus, carrots, rolls, and cake, as well as a vegan meal with vegetable pies, salads, and dessert. Additional items include roasted lamb, crab deviled eggs, cakes, cookies, pastries, and prepared meals.
Sunda New Asian
Sunda New Asian will offer an Easter brunch buffet at its River North location featuring chef-curated stations. Stations include a build-your-own omelet station with ingredients such as shishito peppers, longanisa, smoked salmon, kimchi, bok choy, crab, and pork; a carving station with Korean-style prime rib, lechon belly, and foie gras gravy; and a seafood and sushi station with oysters, nigiri, maki, shrimp, and smoked salmon. Additional offerings include an Asian-inspired hot bar with dishes such as pork belly adobo, chicken inasal, galbi jjim, kao soi, fried chicken, and noodles; a breads station with bagels and pastries; breakfast items such as bacon, French toast, and waffles; and desserts including cakes, cheesecakes, fruit, and a chocolate fountain.
Olio e Più
Olio e Più will offer Easter menu features alongside its brunch service. Dishes include crispy artichokes with ricotta and mint pesto, paccheri with seafood, and chocolate rice pudding. Brunch menu items include French toast with berries and mascarpone, poached eggs with potatoes and prosciutto, avocado toast with eggs and vegetables, eggs with ratatouille and cheese, and eggs Benedict on focaccia. A beverage offering will include mimosas with multiple juice options and additional sparkling wine selections.
Soul & Smoke
Soul & Smoke will offer Easter meal packages for pickup at its Evanston, Avondale, and West Loop locations. Menu items include housemade pastrami smoked with hickory and cherry wood and served with a choice of sauce, and smoked prime brisket prepared from Midwest beef. Slider kits will be available with pastrami or brisket, including two pounds of meat, bread and butter pickles, slider buns, and sauce. Side dishes include cornbread muffins, apple slaw, pickles, macaroni and cheese, and garlic mashed potatoes. Canned wine options will also be available for takeout.
Aba
Aba will offer Passover specials from April 1–8 during dinner and weekend brunch service, including matzo ball soup, brisket kefta kebab, and flourless chocolate cake, along with select Mediterranean wines. Catering options will include items such as matzo crackers, salads, potatoes, roasted chicken, brisket, and dessert, packaged cold with reheating instructions and available for pickup or delivery April 1–3 with advance ordering. For Easter, the restaurant will serve weekend brunch dishes including chocolate babka French toast, frittata, and shakshuka, along with beverage options including bellinis. Dinner service will begin at 3 p.m.
Beatrix
Beatrix will offer matzo ball soup at downtown locations from April 1–7 and a Passover dinner package for two through its Fulton Market location, including matzo crackers, chopped liver, gefilte fish, soup, roasted chicken, pot roast, vegetables, potato pancakes, kugel, and chocolate cake, packaged cold with reheating instructions. Easter brunch service April 4–5 will include items such as eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, and shakshouka, along with coffee, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Easter cookies will be available at the pastry counter. Large-format Easter items will also be available through Beatrix Market for pickup.
Ema River North
Ema will serve Passover dishes April 1–2 including matzo ball soup, roasted chicken, salmon, and dessert, along with wine selections. A Passover dinner package for two will include spreads, soup, salad, potatoes, chicken, brisket, and dessert. On Easter weekend, brunch service will include dishes such as eggs, shakshuka, and toast, along with wine service.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab will offer a Passover prix fixe menu April 1–2 including gefilte fish, chopped liver, matzo ball soup, and entrée selections such as roasted chicken, short rib, or halibut, with sides and dessert. À la carte Passover items will be available for takeout, packaged cold with reheating instructions. The restaurant will serve its regular menu on Easter Sunday.
Mon Ami Gabi
Mon Ami Gabi will offer a Passover menu for dine-in and carryout including matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, and braised brisket, available for pickup April 1–2 with advance ordering. On Easter Sunday, the restaurant will serve brunch and dinner menus featuring items such as eggs, salmon dishes, steak frites, roast chicken, and a children’s menu.
Osteria Via Stato
Osteria Via Stato will offer Passover items including matzo ball soup, short rib, and coconut macaroons for dine-in, carryout, and delivery. Easter brunch will include stations such as omelets and Italian dishes including strata, French toast, and doughnuts, along with a candy table for children.
Summer House
Summer House will offer a Passover family-style menu including matzo ball soup, short rib, potato pancakes, and dessert for dine-in and takeout, with pickup and delivery available April 1–2. Easter service will include brunch items such as pancakes and egg dishes, along with dinner offerings including fish and other menu items. An Easter Bunny appearance will take place during brunch hours.
Di Pescara
Di Pescara will offer a Passover menu including matzo, chopped liver, gefilte fish, soup, brisket, salmon, sides, and dessert for dine-in and takeout, with items packaged cold for reheating. Easter brunch will include items such as lobster deviled eggs, crab omelets, and lobster Benedict, along with beverage options.
Ema Glenview
Ema will serve Passover dishes April 1–2 including matzo ball soup, chicken, salmon, and dessert, along with a Passover dinner package for two and catering options including spreads, salads, latkes, brisket, and a Seder plate. On Easter weekend, brunch service will include egg dishes, shakshuka, toast, and other items, along with wine service.
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge will offer a Passover family-style dinner including chopped liver, gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, entrée selections such as chicken, brisket, or whitefish, sides, and dessert for dine-in and takeout, with items packaged cold for reheating. Easter specials will include items such as deviled eggs, prime rib, and dessert, available alongside the regular menu.
Saranello’s
Saranello’s will offer a Passover menu including matzo, chopped liver, gefilte fish, soup, brisket, salmon, sides, and dessert for dine-in and takeout, with items packaged cold for reheating. Easter brunch will include seafood, carving stations, egg dishes, and other items, along with an Easter Bunny appearance.
Wildfire – Glenview, Lincolnshire
Wildfire will offer Passover items including matzo ball soup, chopped liver, brisket, whitefish, kugel, macaroons, and sponge cake, along with family-style platters for takeout. Easter service will include a lamb shank entrée and dessert options available for dine-in and carryout.
il Porcellino
il Porcellino will offer its full menu along with Easter specials.
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! will open for Easter brunch followed by dinner service, offering menu items such as patatas bravas, churros, goat cheese dishes, and beef skewers.
Miru
Miru will offer an Easter brunch buffet featuring items such as French toast, roasted lamb, sushi, and pastries, along with a dessert and candy station.
Pizzeria Portofino
Pizzeria Portofino will host an Easter brunch featuring a bellini and mimosa bar alongside items such as avocado toast, cinnamon rolls, and French toast.
Shaw’s Crab House
Shaw’s Crab House will offer Easter specials alongside its regular menu, including seafood dishes for lunch and dinner.
Tre Dita
Tre Dita will offer a daytime set menu with antipasti, pasta, and dessert, followed by dinner service featuring its full à la carte menu.
Antico Posto
Antico Posto will offer an Easter dinner package for takeout including bread, ham, beef, potatoes, carrots, and dessert, along with additional à la carte items, packaged cold with reheating instructions.
Bub City
Bub City will serve Easter brunch items including pancakes, chicken and waffles, breakfast tacos, and burritos, along with beverage specials.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! will offer Easter brunch and dinner service with menu items including paella, avocado toast, and tapas.
RJ Grunts
RJ Grunts will serve Easter brunch items including French toast, breakfast sandwiches, and egg dishes.
RPM Italian
RPM Italian will offer Easter specials alongside its regular menu, including pasta and meat dishes.
RPM Seafood
RPM Seafood will serve Easter menu items including oysters, octopus, crab cakes, and steak.
RPM Steak
RPM Steak will offer Easter specials alongside its steak and seafood menu.
Sushi-san
Sushi-san will be open on Easter serving its full menu at River North and Lincoln Park locations.
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
The Oakville Grill & Cellar will offer Easter brunch and dinner service featuring items such as steak, chicken, salads, and wine selections.
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