CT Easter Dining & Catering Guide (2022 Edition)

April Guilbault

Grab those Easter bonnets and settle in for a wonderful meal enjoyed with family and friends. Spring in here-we’ve got good stuff to celebrate! From tasty brunches to delicious dinners and decadent desserts, you have your choice of dining options for this holiday which puts a hop in our steps. Now you can concentrate on finding all the jelly beans at the bottom of your Easter basket. Priorities, people. 

Caputo Trattoria at Foxwoods-Ledyard

www.caputotrattoria.com

Celebrate Easter in Caputo Trattoria's bright, lively dining room - the perfect atmosphere to mark the first holiday of spring in New England. Enjoy seasonal specials like their Spring Minestrone Soup with Toasted Tuscan Bread, Brown Sugar Maple-Glazed Pork Shank, and (the Easter Bunny's favorite) Carrot Cake, offered in addition to a full a la carte menu. View the full menu, learn more information, and make your reservation online. Now also open for daily breakfast at Foxwoods Resort Casino, in the Grand Pequot Tower. 

Cugino’s Restaurant of Farmington-Farmington

www.cuginosrestaurantfarmington.com

Celebrate Easter at Cugino’s Restaurant of Farmington with tasteful dishes, extensive wine lists, and egg-squisite cocktails. Chef & Owner Mario will be adding fun and festive specials to the regular dinner menu all day for the whole family in honor of this special day. Stay tuned for their updated list of Easter offerings @cuginosfarmington. 

Hop to it to make your reservation today for this Farmington favorite of over 20 years! 860-678-9366

David Burke Prime at Foxwoods-Ledyard

www.davidburkeprime.com

Join the talented team at David Burke Prime Steakhouse in Foxwoods Resort Casino as they celebrate Easter with chef-curated specials like Deviled Eggs & Caviar, Roasted Lamb Loin and Carrot Cake, offered all day alongside the full a la carte menu. Make your reservation and view the full menu, hours, and more information online.

Aux Delices-Darien, Greenwich, Riverside, Westport

www.auxdelicesfoods.com

Celebrate Easter at home with delicious food from Aux Delices. Begin the day with Pecan Sticky Buns, French Toast Casserole, Ham & Gruyere Quiche or Strawberry Biscuits. Appetizer selections include Asparagus Soup, Coconut Crusted Shrimp, crudite or Pigs in a Blanket. Main courses include Heritage Berkshire Baked Ham, sliced Filet Mignon, Poached Salmon with dill raita or Roasted Chicken Breasts with wild mushroom sauce. Side dishes such as mashed potatoes, carrot puree, potato gratin, or Spring Vegetable Melange will complement any of the entrees. Complete your dinner with individual Chocolate Ganache Cakes, a festive Easter Carrot Cake, Strawberry Shortcake or colorful French Macarons. Visit their website to view the complete menu or call 203 326 4540 x115 by April 14th.

Calise’s Food Market-Westport

www.calises.com

In need of delicious meal's for Easter week? Calise's is here to help! They offer traditional Good Friday main dishes with options such as Linguini with white clam sauce, Vegetable Lasagna and sides such as broccoli rabe, roasted vegetables, artichokes and salads. Their Easter menu includes charcuterie trays, antipastos, bruschetta, assorted pasta dishes, lasagnas, chicken dishes, filet, dessert trays & assorted pastries OR choose from many other house made dishes - their hams, potato croquettes, and meat pies are a few Easter favorites! Calise’s has everything you need from simple homemade family meals to fine foods including their amazing homemade hors d’oeuvres. In addition to their daily hot and cold meals, they have an extensive catering menu that is perfect for all your catering and Holiday needs! So, hop on over to Calise’s, a family owned deli and catering service that’s been bringing food and families together for generations! Ready for delivery or pick up, Calise’s is here to help you enjoy your Holiday! Meet you at the table!

Hub and Spoke-Bridgeport

www.hubandspokect.com

Leave the cooking to Hub and Spoke! A triumphant return to their award winning brunch awaits! They will have an extensive buffet with raw bar, carving stations, and complimentary mimosas waiting for you, your family and friends this Easter. Seatings are for two hours and can be made for 10:30am, 12:30pm or 2:30pm by calling 203-345-9110 

Palmer’s Market-Darien

www.palmersdarien.com

With over 100 years of exceptional service, add Palmer's Market's Gourmet-to-Go to your Easter traditions! Some of their favorite starters include decadent Deviled Eggs, their famous Herbed Potato Chips with Truffle Parmesan Dip & Palmer’s Signature Cheese Platters. Serving Brunch? Don't miss out on their delicious Tea Sandwich Assortment, decadent Zucchini, Bacon & Gruyere Quiche, and Strawberry & Arugula Salad. The Butcher Shop is featuring award-winning Nueske’s Spiral Hams, Heritage Berkshire Pork, Australian & Colorado Lamb, and Dry Aged Beef. You won't want to miss out on dessert! Order an adorable chickery of cake pops for the kiddos as well as rich coconut cake, key lime, and strawberry rhubarb pies, or an incredibly delicious carrot cake with rich cream cheese icing.  Be sure to place your order online or in-store by April 11th!

Walter Stewart’s Market-New Canaan

www.stewartsmarket.com

Whether you want Walter Stewart’s Market to take care of your whole holiday celebration, from Potato Leek Soup to Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks, or you’re looking for made-fresh-to-order side dishes (Rainbow Baby Carrots with Meyer Lemon & Dill, Fennel & Orange Salad, Grilled Asparagus, Scalloped Potatoes, and many more) to complement your feast, their Easter Menu was designed to simplify your holiday! Walter Stewart’s has made it easy to plan your celebration with 4 chef-prepared Prix Fixe Meal Packages as well as 3 “Dinners for Two” options: Chateaubriand for Two, Lamb Shank for Two, Salmon Roulade for Two! Place your orders today: https://www.stewartsmarket.com/easter-catering-menu/

Angelo’s Market-New Britain

www.angelosmarket.com

Place orders for lamb, ham, antipasto trays, stuffed broads, and plenty of desserts such as cannolis, zeppole, pies and cakes. Catering available as well. Call 860-223-7340 to place orders.

Artisan-Southport, West Hartford

www.artisansouthport.com

Enjoy their 3-course prix fixe Easter dinner showcasing the flavors of Spring, such as Wild Ramp and Asparagus Soup, Grilled Lamb Chops Ricotta Gnocchi Primavera, Pecan Carrot Cake. Menus at Southport and West Hartford locations vary. 

Aspen Restaurant-Old Saybrook

www.aspenct.com

Reserve online for Easter Sunday. Brunch and Dinner options from 11:30am-7pm.

Avellino Family Barbecue-Stamford

www.avellinofamilybbq.com

Easter menu from their smokers and bbq! Texas Brisket, Standing Rib Roast, Alaskan King Salmon, sides of cornbread, slaw, beans and more. Order online.

Balducci’s-Greenwich, Westport

www.balduccis.com

Easter catering menu, custom dinners, brunch selections, appetizers and platters, bakery and floral options for your holiday. 

Basso Cafe-Westport

www.bassobistrocafe.com

Join the Basso Family this Easter Sunday for lunch or dinner a la carte plus festive chef specials. Live music from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Reservations are available online via bassobistrocafe.com, or OpenTable.

Bears BBQ-various locations

www.bearsbbq.com

Their Easter feast serves 6-8, with whole meats, sides and the works. You can order a la carte, too. Order online 24 hours a day.

Bernard’s Restaurant and Sarah’s Wine Bar-Ridgefield

www.bernardsridgefield.com

Order Easter take away offerings or enjoy pre-fixe Brunch and dinner menus when you dine-in. Order online for take away by Thursday, April 7th.

Cafe Aura-Manchester

www.cafeaura.com

Open 12-6pm on Easter; regular dinner menu available, plus a la carte holiday menu. Children's menu also available. Reservations are required and can be made online.

Cafe Louise-West Hartford

www.cafelouise.com

For Easter, Cafe Louise is offering appetizers, salads, entrees, sides and desserts for pick up on Saturday, April 16th between 9 - 2 p.m. Call 860-561-0160 or email louise@cafelouise.com to place an order. 

Capital Grille-Hartford

www.thecapitalgrille.com

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. Mimosas are available as an enhancement. A La Carte dinner options are available all day. Reserve online.

The Captain Daniel Packer Inne-Mystic
www.danielpacker.com
Prix-fixe menu for Easter. Apps such as Wild Board Stuffed Artichokes, entrees of Lamb Osso Bucco and Diver Scallops and delightful desserts. Call for reservations.

Carbone's Kitchen-Bloomfield

www.carboneskitchen.com

Easter dinner specials for dining-in, along with their regular menu. Specials include Deviled Eggs, Veal Rollatini Cuscinetto and House Made Lobster Ravioli.

Community Table Restaurant and Bar-New Preston

www.communitytablect.com

3-course prix fixe menu of their traditional and seasonal favorites, such as Crispy Braised Octopus, Coffee-rubbed Lamb Loin, Steelhead Trout. Taking reservations fro 12noon -7:30pm. Children’s menu available. 

The Cottage-Westport

www.thecottagewestport.com

At the Westport location, they will offer an Easter Sunday menu for adults and children, with Spring dishes such as Bitter Greens Salad, Wild Nettle Sachetti (pasta), King Salmon in Cedar Paper and Spiced Carrot Cake. Reservations can be made via phone (203-557-3701) or OpenTable.

The Country Table-Greenwich
www.country-table.com
Easter menu of faves like Deviled Eggs, grilled asparagus, cheesy gratin, Beef Brisket, Maple-Glazed Ham, and topped off with Lemon Meringue pie, among other delights. Order online.

Delamar-West Hartford

www.delamar.com

Easter brunch and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th. Long breakfast menu with all your faves, cash bar with Mimosas and Bloodys, and plenty of activity for the kids along with a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny himself (Note: bring your own Easter baskets).

Eat Your Greens Bouquet-Westport

www.eatyourgreensbouquet.com

Unique, entirely edible fruit and vegetable bouquets that look as beautiful as flowers, but can be eaten instead of thrown away.  Perfect gift for a hostess, Mom or Dad! Place your order online for delivery or pick-up.

The Fresh Market-Avon, Guilford, Westport

www.thefreshmarket.com

Ready-to-cook Easter meals-Lamb meal for 2, Ham meals for 4, 8 and 10. A la carte options, sides and desserts. Order online.

Garelick and Herbs-Greenwich, Southport

www.garelickandherbs.com

Huge menu of mains, sides, desserts, soups. Even order disposable platters. Pick up at either the Greenwich or Southport store.Order by Thursday, April 14th.

Grano Arso-Chester

www.granoct.com

4-course meal with dessert included on Sunday, April 17th. They are able to accommodate most dietary needs. 11:30am-4:30pm. Make reservations online.

Gruel Britannia-Fairfield

www.gruelbritannia.com

Full roster of British-inspired nibbles (hot cross buns, Sriracha Deviled Eggs), salads, mains (Sliced Leg of Lamb, Herb Roasted Filet), sides, desserts to take away. Order by Friday, April 15th. Call 203-292-6466.

Herbaceous Catering-Bridgeport

www.herbaceouscatering.com

Cakes, pies, appetizers, sides, and dinners for meat and plant-eaters (Oyster Mushroom Wellington!). Order online by Sunday, April 10th.

The Hollow at Manchester Country Club-Manchester
www.thehollowatmcc.com

Two seatings available for Easter Brunch at 11am and 2pm. Their Easter brunch menu can be viewed online. Reservations are required-reserve by calling 860.646.0104.

The Irons at Hilton Inn-Mystic
www.theironsmystic.com
Taking reservations now for their Easter Grand Buffet Brunch, Mystic, CT, on Easter Sunday. Visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy a memorable dining tradition! Two Seatings: 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. $57 per person, Children under 5: FREE  

Kensington’s at The Spa at Norwich Inn-Norwich

www.thespaatnorwichinn.com

Prix fixe Easter dinner, seatings from 11am-3pm. Mimosas on arrival and then settle in to enjoy 3 beautiful courses. For reservations call 860-425-3630. Kids menu available too.

The Kitchen-Hartford

www.kitchencafe.org

Easter dinners for 4-6 people, along with various a la carte items, dessert, even bottles of wine. Online ordering is available on the website, https://www.kitchencafe.org/easter-ordering/ or Call (860) 727-8752 to place your order. Order by Sunday, April 10th at 5pm

Kneads Bakery Cafe-Westport

www.kneadsbakerycafe.com

Pre-order Easter treats such as quiches, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, festive cupcakes or an Easter cookie decorating kit, sweet or savory rolls, breads, muffins and more. Order online.

L’escale-Greenwich

www.lescalerestaurant.com

3-course prix fixe menu for Easter Sunday from 11am-9pm. Reservations are required. Call 203-661-4600

Little Pub-Fairfield, Greenwich, Old Saybrook, Stratford, Wilton

www.littlepub.com

Hop online and order one of their snazzy holiday meal kits: Little Pub’s EasterBox™, SederBox™, and BrunchBasket™. Or order them all and be fully stocked for your celebrations! From Deviled Eggs and ham, to brisket, Matzoh, waffles and muffins, Little Pub has got your back.

Luna Azzura Italiano-Fairfield

FB: Luna Azzura

Easter brunch buffet with everything from pancakes and eggs to Chicken Marsala,  Prime Rib, and desserts. Call for reservations 203-292-8202.

Market Grille-Manchester

www.marketgrillct.com

Easter brunch prix fixe menu from 10:30am-2pm, dinner prix fixe menu from 2pm-6:30pm or and Easter dinner family style meal that you can pick up and enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Reserve online or call by Friday, April 15th to order.

Match Sono-Norwalk

www.matchsono.com

Dine-in Easter brunch from 11am-3:30pm. Carpetbaggers to Brioche French Toast to Steak Tartar and Eggs, and everything in between for your holiday meal. Reserve soon!

Millwright’s-Simsbury
www.millwrightsrestaurant.com
Reserve now their seatings on Easter Sunday: 11am, 1pm, 3pm or 5pm. Raw bar offerings and choices from their 3 courses, such as Crab and Lobster Cake Benedict, Short Rib Ragout, and Lemon Meringue Tart.

Morgan's at Interlaken Inn-Lakeville

www.interlakeninn.com

Easter buffet brunch at Morgan’s. Enjoy classic breakfast and Easter specials such as Leg of Lamb and Glazed Ham, scalloped potatoes, asparagus, breakfast pastries and buttermilk pancakes. Make your reservations now.

New England Pasta Company-Avon

www.newenglandpastaco.com

Choose from their Easter dinner to go for 2 or 4 people, a la carte sides, quiches, breakfast breads or Easter desserts. Order by Tuesday, April 12th.

Old Mill Market-Georgetown

www.theoldmillmarket.com

Everything is made to order, from sweet Bundt cakes, pies, cakes (Buche de Printemps, anyone?) to fresh breads and savory quiches. Order online by Wednesday, April 13th or by calling 203-587-1800.

Que Whiskey Kitchen-Southington

www.qwhiskeykitchen.com

Que will be featuring its signature brunch menu on Easter, with $3 mimosas and $3 Bellinis. 

Riverview Bistro-Stratford
www.riverviewstratford.com
Full Easter Sunday buffet, with seatings between 11am and 4pm. Breakfast station, Hors D’Oeuvres stations, Raw Bar, entree and carving station and, of course, a dessert station. Call 203-690-1616 for reservations.

Saltwater Grille-Litchfield

www.saltwater-grille.com

Easter Sunday a la carte brunch from 11:30-2:30pm with items from Eggs Benedict and Stuffed French Toast to Steak and Eggs and NE Clam Chowder. Reservations recommended, can do so online or by calling 860-567-4900.

San Marino Ristorante Italiano-Waterbury

www.sanmarinos.com

Easter Sunday from 12pm-6pm, enjoy a special Easter menu. Call 203-755-1148 for reservations.

Saybrook Point Marina and Spa-Old Saybrook

www.saybrookpointmarina.com

Easter Sunday prix-fixe brunch with egg dishes, fish, salads, carving station and more, from 10:30am-4pm. Reservations required. Call 860-389-1318.

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill-New Haven

www.shellandbones.com

Easter Sunday seatings from 11am-8pm with a la carte specials in addition to the regular menu. A limited take-out menu will also be available. Reservations can be made online or by calling 203.787.3466.

Simply Delicious-Norwalk

www.simplydeliciousct.com

Choose from their Spring Celebrations menu, featuring family-sized appetizer platters, salads and sides, Kids’ trays, entrees, brunch specials, pies and desserts. Order online.

Twist of Taste-Shelton

www.twistoftasteshelton.com

Family (take out) Meals, which serve 4-6, are available Sunday, April 17 for pick up between 12pm - 3:00pm. Citrus-Glazed Virginia Ham, Filet of Beef, sides and dessert. Order by Noon Friday, April 15th. Call 203-954-7257.

Union Kitchen-West Hartford

www.unionkitchenct.com

Brunch specials (avail. from 11am-3pm) and all day specials, such as House Smoked Salmon Flatbread, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and Roasted Rack of Lamb.

Walrus Alley-Westport

www.walrusalley.com

Order a 10lb. spiral cut ham along with half-trays of spring vegetables and creamy scalloped potatoes. Buttermilk biscuits and Key Lime pie will complete your delicious, easy meal! Order by phone 203-333-2733 or email: catering@walrusalley.com. Order by Thursday, April 14th.

Washington Prime-Norwalk

www.washingtonprimect.com

Easter Sunday brunch buffet, which includes everything from Prime Rib to raw bar, breakfast items and more. Reserve online or call 203-857-1314.

Waters Edge at Giovanni’s-Darien

www.watersedgeatgiovannis.com

Hop over to WEG and enjoy their complete Easter dinner with choice of apps, entrees, Giovanni’s Signature Specials (lobster tails and Filet or NY Strip), sides, coffee and dessert. Junior menu available as well. Reserve online or call for tickets: 203-325-9979.

Wave Hill Breads-Norwalk

www.wavehillbreads.com

Order now for Easter: Columba di Pasqua (Raisin/Almond or Dark Chocolate), Easter Braid with decorative egg, croissants, and more for your holiday table. Order online or call 203-762-9595.

The Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel-Madison

www.thewharfmadison.com

Easter Sunday prix fixe dinner from 10am-4p with carvery, raw bar, omelette station, hot and cold selections. Reservations required-make online.