Easter is fast approaching — whether you’re looking for a place to go after church or al fresco Easter egg hunt, or just want to enjoy a menu full of spring lamb, asparagus and other harbingers of warmer weather, lots of Boston restaurants have planned all manner of deliciously celebratory meals. Read on for all the options and keep checking back for more!
Cambridge - Harvard Square
A la Carte Menu
Alden & Harlow is serving up seasonally-inspired Easter specials alongside their full a la carte brunch and dinner menus. Look for delicious, springy additions like asparagus a la plancha and blueberry shortcakes. Top it all off with refreshing seasonal bevvies from the talented A&H bar team for a perfect celebration.
Availability: 10:30am-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
40 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-2100
Cambridge - East Cambridge
A la Carte Menu
Whether you're getting an early start or sleeping in on Easter Sunday, Bambara has you covered, serving brunch from 7:30am til 1:30pm. Make a reservation and you can choose items from their regular a la carte menu, or indulge in one of their special Easter quiches (spring vegetable with asparagus, spinach & feta or bacon, ham & cheddar).
Availability: 7:30am-1:30pm
Price: A la Carte
25 Edwin H Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-868-4444
Cambridge - Harvard Square
A la Carte Menu
Make a beeline for Harvard Square for Easter lunch or early dinner at Bar Enza. They'll be celebrating the holiday in true Italian spirit with a special Buona Pasqua menu in addition to their regular a la carte menu. You can look forward to dishes like family-style grilled & roasted lamb and spinach & fontina tortellini.
Availability: 12:00-6:00pm
Price: A la Carte
One Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-5050
Cambridge - Kendall Square
Prix Fixe & A la Carte Menus
Give your Easter celebration a touch of French flair at Batifol. The Cambridge brasserie will be welcoming midday diners with a three-course prix fixe in addition to their regular a la carte brunch offerings. Book a table in the evening to enjoy your faves from the usual menu or their bottomless steak frites special.
Availability: Brunch: 10:00am-3:30pm; Dinner: 3:30-10:00pm
Price: $65 per person; A la Carte
291 Third Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-945-0345
Cambridge - Kendall Square
Prix Fixe Buffet
Chef-owner William Kovel invites families to enjoy Easter Sunday at Catalyst. The Cambridge restaurant will be serving a glorious buffet brunch, hiding eggs out on the green for Easter Egg Hunts (11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm) and hosting special visits from the Easter Bunny throughout the day. Book a table to be part of the fun.
Availability: 10:00am-4:00pm
Price: $65 per adult; $35 per child (3-10 years old)
300 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-576-3000
Cambridge - East Cambridge
Prix Fixe Menu
Gather the fam and head to Cambridge Crossing for Easter dinner at Geppetto, where Will Gilson & Co. are offering a lovely prix fixe for a holiday diners. Sit down to a four-course meal of dishes like king salmon tartare, seafood risotto, grilled marinated lamb and honey + lavender semifreddo.
Availability: 4:00-8:00pm
Price: $70 per person
100 N First Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-945-1349
Cambridge - Harvard Square
A la Carte Menu
Chef Tom Borgia and the crew at Grafton Street are serving up both brunch and dinner for Harvard Square holiday diners. In addition to their full brunch menu, there's a whole selection of festive a la carte specials including a quiche trio, lobster deviled eggs and house-cured ham. And if you're driving into the city, the team at Grafton will be offering free, validated parking at the Harvard Square garage.
Availability: 10:00am-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
59 John F. Kennedy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-714-5954
Cambridge - Harvard Square
Prix Fixe Menu
Chef Nick Deutmeyer and the team at Harvard Square's longstanding fave, Harvest, invite guests to celebrate Easter over an all-day prix fixe menu packed with all sorts of spring deliciousness like day boat scallops, chilled marinated asparagus and lobster gnocchi with the option to add on a wine pairing.
Availability: 10:30am-8:00pm
Price: $80 per person
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-2255
Cambridge - Harvard Square
Prix Fixe Brunch
Gather the fam and head to Harvard Square for a farm-to-table brunch buffet that everyone will love. The team at Henrietta's Table has put together a whole spread of faves with a raw bar, carving station with herb marinated lamb & ribeye, waffles, an omelet station and more.
Availability: 12:30-4:00pm
Price: $95 per person; $35 for children 5-12; children under 4 eat free
1 Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-5005
Cambridge - Harvard Square
A la Carte Menu
Hop on over to Harvard Square for a special, seafood-y Easter lunch at The Hourly Oyster House. Chef St. Luc Julmeus will be offering the full a la carte lunch menu as well as a few featured items like quiche florentine and lobster benedict.
Availability: 11:00am-4:00pm
Price: A la Carte
15 Dunster Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-765-2342
Cambridge - East Cambridge
Prix Fixe Menu
Get the family together and get brunchin' at The Lexington in Cambridge Crossing this Easter Sunday. Their special holiday prix fixe includes dishes like lamb meatballs with stracciatella, mint pesto and pepper emulsion, potato-leek soup, and sirloin steak + eggs. And if you're dining with kids, they have a la carte specials (chicken fingers, grilled cheese and more) to suit their fancy.
Availability: 11:00am-3:00pm
Price: $50 per person; A la Carte for children under 12
100 North First Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-945-1349
Cambridge - Central Square
Pre-Order Dessert
Get your sweet Easter treats from any of the three New City Microcreamery locations (Hudson, Cambridge or Sudbury). Offering special baklava ice cream bars with honey, chopped walnuts, sweet ice cream and a chocolate drizzle, the ice cream shop has your holiday dessert needs covered whether you're hosting or looking to bring a showstopper of a hostess gift.
Availability: Pre-order by Wednesday, March 27th at midnight for pick-up at 2:00pm-close Friday, March 29th through Sunday, March 27th
Price: A la Carte
403 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-945-0279
Cambridge - Kendall Square
A la Carte Menu
Get your crew together at Tracy Chang's PAGU in Central Square for an elaborate Easter brunch. With everything from a congee bar and bacon & egg bao to matcha pancakes and bloody mary's, it's sure to be a special meal.
Availability: 12:00-2:30pm
Price: A la Carte
310 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-945-9290
Cambridge - Inman Square
A la Carte & Prix Fixe Menus
The peeps at Inman Square's Puritan & Company will be celebrating Easter Sunday with a springy, three-course prix fixe brunch menu in addition to their usual a la carte menu during dinner service. Book a table and gather over dishes from chef Will Gilson and Pastry Chef Brian Mercury.
Availability: Prix fixe brunch 11:00am-3:00pm; A la carte dinner 5:00-8:30pm
Price: Brunch $65 per person; A la Carte for children under 12; Dinner A la Carte
1166 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-615-6195
Cambridge - Harvard Square
A la Carte Menu
Celebrate Easter in the heart of Harvard Square over brunch or dinner at Russell House Tavern. Book a midday table to choose from a la carte specials like Salmon & Spinach Quiche and Honey Glazed Ham, or reserve a spot during dinner service to enjoy your faves from the regular a la carte menu.
Availability: Brunch 10:00am-3:00pm; Dinner 4:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
14 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-500-3055
Cambridge - Harvard Square
A la Carte Menu
Have yourself a casual, BBQ-filled Easter Sunday at any of the five locations of The Smoke Shop (Assembly Row, Seaport, Kendall Square, Harvard Square and East Boston). Pitmaster Andy Husbands and team will be offering all the ribs, wings, brisket and fried chicken your heart desires, all you have to do is pick a location and book a res.
Availability: 11:30am-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
8 Holyoke Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-7427
Cambridge - Kendall Square
A la Carte Menu
Have yourself a casual, BBQ-filled Easter Sunday at any of the five locations of The Smoke Shop (Assembly Row, Seaport, Kendall Square, Harvard Square and East Boston). Pitmaster Andy Husbands and team will be offering all the ribs, wings, brisket and fried chicken your heart desires, all you have to do is pick a location and book a res.
Availability: 11:30am-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1 Kendall Square #100
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-577-7427
Cambridge
Pre-Order Take-Out
Round out your holiday spread with help from the team at Sofra. They've got all the sweets (buns, cakes and cookies) and savories (focaccia, quiche, deviled eggs and more) to complete your at-home holiday celebration.
Availability: Place your order ASAp for pick-up on Friday, March 29th, or Saturday, March 30th
Price: A la Carte
1 Belmont Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-3161
Cambridge - Alewife
A la Carte Menu
Catch up with the Easter bunny at Summer Shack in Cambridge. The urban clam shack will be serving their regular a la carte menu of classic brunch fare with lots fresh seafood and specialty cocktails, plus the Easter bunny will be making an appearance from 12:00-2:00pm so you can get the perfect photo op.
Availability: 11:30am-3:00pm
Price: A la Carte
149 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02140
617-520-9500
Cambridge - Huron Village
A la Carte & Prix Fixe Menus
Talulla has extended their regular Sunday hours so you and yours can celebrate the holiday over lunch or dinner. Book a table on Easter Sunday to choose from the a la carte menu or a springy tasting menu from chef Conor Dennehy, who'll be plating up treats like toasted farro risotto and honey cake for dessert.
Availability: 12:00-8:00pm
Price: A la Carte; $95 per person; $65 optional wine pairing
377 Walden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-714-5584
Cambridge - Central Square
A la Carte Menu
Leave your Easter feast in the more than capable hands of chef Greg Reeves and his team at Viale. In addition to their regular menus, the Central Sq. spot will be offering springy specials like asparagus with stracciatella, crispy prosciutto, egg and pickled rhubarb, and leg of lamb with goat cheese fonduta, salt-roasted beets and salsa verde.
Availability: Brunch: 10:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: 5:00-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
502 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-576-1900
Cambridge - Central Square
Prix Fixe Menu
Take the fam out for Easter brunch at Waypoint in Cambridge. Chef Michael Scelfo and his team are serving up a three-course menu with lots of options like hash brown cakes, asparagus & mushroom frittata, smoked white fish pizza and roasted berry crostata.
Availability: 10:30am-3:30pm
Price: Prix Fixe
1030 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-864-2300
