Features Easter Holiday Guide Catering Homepage CT Easter Dining & Catering Guide (2023 Edition) April Guilbault March 25, 2023 “In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady (or fella) in the Easter Parade..”, or so the song goes. The bonnets and parades may have gone by the wayside since that song was a hit, but Easter dinner, with its traditional ham, springtime vegetables, and pastel-colored desserts, remains something to look forward to. Gather your family and friends (and fellow jelly-bean lovers), and enjoy a beautiful day with good food and celebration of a new season.Fairfield CountyPalmer’s Market-Darien www.palmersdarien.comWith 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 quiche, and Strawberry & Arugula Salad. The Butcher Shop is featuring award-winning Nueske’s spiral hams, heritage Berkshire pork, and Australian & Colorado lamb. And of course you won't want to miss out on dessert! Order an adorable chick-ery of cake pops, cupcakes, or bunny cookies for the kiddos as well as rich coconut cake, or an incredibly delicious carrot cake with rich cream cheese icing. Be sure to place your order online or in-store by April 3rd! https://www.palmersdarien.com/order-gmtg/Washington Prime-Norwalk www.washingtonprimect.comEnjoy Easter Sunday brunch buffet at one of the U.S.’s Best Steakhouses (per the Food Network) on Sunday, April 9th! It’s back and better than ever! This copious buffet will satisfy every palate at your celebration table, as it includes everything from succulent Prime Rib and Leg of Lamb, a Smoked Salmon station, pastas and an overflowing raw bar. But that’s just the savories! More in the mood for Easter breakfast at this buffet? They’ve got you all set with fruit, yogurt and granola, Eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles and delicious pastries. Finally, to add that special flourish for the holiday, your first American Mule, Bloody Mary or Mimosa is included in the fun. Reserve online or call 203-857-1314.Walter Stewart’s Market-New Canaan www.stewartsmarket.comLet Walter Stewart's Market cater to you this Easter! Whether you want them 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, the Easter Menu at Walter Stewart's Market is designed to simplify your holiday. They’ve 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, or Salmon Roulade for Two! Place orders by Wednesday, April 5th. Closed Easter Sunday. https://www.stewartsmarket.com/easter-catering-menu/Aux Delices-Darien, Greenwich, Riverside, Westport www.auxdelicesfoods.comLet Aux Delices do the cooking so you can enjoy Easter Sunday with your family and friends. Brunch, dinner, hors d’oeuvres ... they have it all! Begin your day with a sweet French Toast Casserole and cinnamon buns or a savory Quiche Lorraine. They even have all you need for your bubbly, sweet Mimosas. Start your dinner celebration with crab cakes and coconut shrimp and then move on to a feast of Berkshire Ham with Honey Orange Glaze, Braised Lamb Shanks or Filet Mignon with Horseradish Creme Fraiche. And don’t forget dessert: Choose from chocolate Ganache Cakes, Carrot Cake, traditional petit fours or cupcakes, all festively decorated for Easter. See the entire menu and order online at auxdelicesfoods.com by April 6th.Calise’s Food Market-Westport www.calises.comIn 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! Place orders by Thursday, April 6th, call 203-227-3257 or email: calisescatering@yahoo.comNômade-Westport www.nomadewestport.comThe wait is over for Nômade Westport's first ever Spring Season here in Westport! They have designed their space as a dance with nature and finally, after a long Winter, we can. So this Easter, be the first to celebrate with your family and friends in a much needed indoor-outdoor experience. Weather permitting, enjoy Nômade's beautiful patio seating, unique bridge seating and their upstairs terrace with its convertible windows finally pulled back. Chef Zoli will be adding fun and festive traditional specials to their Brunch and Dinner menus, including warm buttery Turkish Eggs and a Breakfast Croissant to beat the rest. Easter Brunch on Saturday & Sunday begins at 11:00am and dinner from 3:30pm to 9:30pm. Nômade is now accepting online reservations for parties of up to 6 people (www.nomadewesport.com); please call for groups of 7 or more (203) 557-9577. Walk-ins are welcome.Along Came Carol/The Nook www.alongcamecarol.com The Nook has a new look and it will be a great place to spend Easter Sunday Brunch or Easter Sunday Supper. Both will be served family style with multiple courses featuring Carol’s indulgent homemade and in-house baked menu items offering BYOB. See website for menu selections and to reserve call (203)-345-8811or email Cater@alongcamecarol.com.Artisan-Southport, West Hartford www.artisansouthport.comEnjoy a three-course prix fixe Easter menu from 12pm - 7pm on Easter Sunday, April 9th which showcases the flavors of the season, such as Grilled Lamb Chops, Sea Scallops & Grits, and Pineapple Carrot Cake.Baked and Sauced-Westportwww.bakedandsauced.comCinnamon Roll cake, Donut Cake, Mini Blueberry Bundt cakes, Mini Cadbury Egg Cookie Sandwiches, and more. Order by Saturday, April 1st. Pick up at Sport Hill Farm, Easton.Balducci’s-Greenwich, Westportwww.balduccis.comEaster catering menu, complete with custom dinners of Mimosa-Glazed Spiral Ham,Vegan Stuffed Eggplant, lamb, beef, turkey and chicken entrees, brunch selections, appetizers and platters, bakery and floral options for your holiday. Barcelona Wine Bar-Fairfield, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamfordwww.barcelonawinebar.comA hidden-gem brunch destination with tapas-bar-like service and award-winning Spanish wine selections. On Easter, some favorites include the Chorizo Estrellados with garlic aioli, house chorizo, and a sunny-side up egg, Canelones de Langosta with lobster sauce, Steak and Eggs with red chimichurri or the Benedicts: jamon serrano and vegetable.The Cottage-Westportwww.thecottagewestport.comAt the Westport location, they will offer an Easter Sunday menu for adults and children, with Spring dishes such as Peekytoe Crab Toast, English Pea Tortelloni, Marinated & Grilled Lamb and Carrot Creme Brûlée.. Reservations can be made via phone (203-557-3701) or OpenTable.Fred 06825-Fairfieldwww.fred06825.comChoice of catered meals with entrees of Bourbon-Glazed Smoked Ham or Roasted Turkey Breast and sides such as Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans Almandine and Key Lime Pie for dessert. Order by Saturday, April 1.The Fresh Market-Westportwww.thefreshmarket.comReady-to-cook Easter meals of lamb (Bone-in, Boneless, Rack), ham (Spiral cut, Boneless), Rib Roasts, Filet, turkey, Turducken for a few or a lot of guests and various brunch packages and la carte options, sides and desserts. Order online.Garelick and Herbs-Greenwich, Southportwww.garelickandherbs.comHuge menu of mains, sides, soup, over a dozen desserts-they’ve got so many options for your holiday table! See menu for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free options. Order by Thursday, April 6th and see website for ordering/pickup instructions.Gruel Britannia-Fairfieldwww.gruelbritannia.comGruel Britannia will have a full Easter menu available for pre-order and pickup. We are offering appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts including Deviled Eggs, Leg of Lamb, Herb-Roasted Filet of Beef, Victoria Sponge Cake and so much more.Herbaceous Catering-Bridgeportwww.herbaceouscatering.comSmoked Salmon Deviled Eggs, Ox Hollow Farm Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegan Mushroom Wellington, cake and pie-everything and more for a delicious holiday dinner. Order online by Saturday, April 1st.Hub and Spoke-Bridgeportwww.hubandspokect.comLeave the cooking to Hub and Spoke! Their award winning Bottomless Brunch awaits! They will have an extensive buffet with raw bar, carving stations and more. Seatings are for two hours and can be made for 10:30am, 12:30pm or 2:30pm or 4:30pm by calling 203-345-9110 Kneads Bakery Cafe-Westportwww.kneadsbakerycafe.comPre-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.La Plage-Westportwww.laplagewestport.comSunday, April 9th, join La Place for Easter Dinner from Noon-7pm; Seafood Towers to share, springy dishes such as Cream of Asparagus soup and Easter Chicory Salad, Faroe Island Salmon and Homemade Cavatelli with Oregon Morel Mushrooms. Reserve online.L’escale-Greenwichwww.lescalerestaurant.com3-course prix fixe menu, highlighting such dishes as Maine Lobster Chowder, Florida Crab Cake and Oregon Morel Gnocchi for Easter Sunday Brunch. Serving from 11:00am-3:00pm, reservations are required. Call 203-661-4600Little Pub-Fairfield, Greenwich, Stratford, Wiltonwww.littlepub.comHop online and order their snazzy holiday meal kit: Little Pub’s EasterBox™, which feeds up to six people and contains 3 lbs. of Applewood Smoked Ham or turkey breast, Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes, veggies, rolls and more. Option to add a la carte items available.Luna Azzura Italiano-FairfieldFB: Luna AzzuraEaster brunch buffet with everything from pancakes and eggs to Chicken Marsala, Prime Rib, and desserts. Call for reservations 203-292-8202Match Sono-Norwalkwww.matchsono.comDine-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!Old Mill Market-Georgetownwww.theoldmillmarket.comEverything is made-to-order, from sweet Bundt cakes, pies, cakes (Buche de Printemps, anyone?) to fresh breads and savory quiches and therefore, quantities are limited. Don’t delay and miss out! Order online by Sunday, April 2nd or by calling 203-587-1800.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.Rosie-New Canaan www.rosienewcanaan.com For your Easter feast, order a la carte items such as Lobster Roll kits, plates of Rosemary Potatoes or Roasted Vegetables, entrees of Filet Mignon or Chicken Thighs with lemon and thyme. Please Call 203-966-8998, email info@rosienewcanaan.com or stop by to place an order! Order by Wednesday, April 5th at 4:00pmSaugatuck Provisions-Westport@saugatuck_provisionsTaking online orders now for Rack or Crown of lamb, fresh bone-in ham, Dry-aged Beef Rib Roast, along with all the accoutrements for a beautiful feast. Wakeman Town Farm-Westportwww.wakemantownfarm.orgSaturday, April 8th, rain or shine, bring your family to their 6th Annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt! Egg hunt followed by egg-themed games, story time readings and photos with Big Bunny. Treats for the kids, coffee for the adults. Registration required.Waters Edge at Giovanni’s-Darienwww.watersedgeatgiovannis.comHop over to WEG and enjoy Easter Dinner! Enjoy their holiday prix fixe menu, which includes Chateaubriand, Osso Buco or Broiled Salmon over Polenta and signature specials. Special Menu for the kids, as well. Call 203.325.9979 for more information or reservations.Wave Hill Breads-Norwalkwww.wavehillbreads.comOrder now for Easter for traditional braided Easter breads (with the colored egg in the middle!), Vanilla Citrus scones, Three-Cheese or Cinnamon Sugar Monkey Bread, croissants, and more for your holiday table. Order online or call 203-762-9595.Hartford CountyCarbone's Kitchen-Bloomfield, Rocky Hill www.carboneskitchen.comCelebrate Easter Sunday at Carbone's Prime in Rocky Hill or Carbone's Kitchen in Bloomfield with an assortment of brunch and dinner specials, served all day – 12pm to 5pm – alongside their beloved dinner dishes. With over 85 year's experience, enjoy true hospitality with your flavorful and seasonally rich meal, from Wood-Fired Frittata and Steak & Eggs to Surf & Turf with a Twist and classic Italian fare. Learn more at @carbonesprime and @carboneskitchen. Call and reserve a table today! Carbone's Kitchen: 860.904.2111 and Carbone's Prime: 860-969-8088Angelo’s Market-New Britainwww.angelosmarket.comPlace orders for lamb, ham, baccala, antipasto trays, stuffed breads, and plenty of desserts such as Cannolis, Zeppole, pies and cakes. Catering available as well. Call 860-223-7340 to place orders.Artisan-West Hartfordwww.artisansouthport.comArtisan Southport & West Hartford Enjoy a three-course prix fixe Easter menu from 12pm - 7pm on Easter Sunday, April 9th which showcases the flavors of the season, such as Grilled Lamb Chops, Sea Scallops & Grits, and Pineapple Carrot Cake.Barcelona Wine Bar-West Hartfordwww.barcelonawinebar.comA hidden-gem brunch destination with tapas-bar-like service and award-winning Spanish wine selections. On Easter, some favorites include the Chorizo Estrellados with garlic aioli, house chorizo, and a sunny-side up egg, Canelones de Langosta with lobster sauce, Steak and Eggs with red chimichurri or the Benedicts: jamon serrano and vegetable.Bears BBQ-Hartford, South Windsor, Windsorwww.bearsbbq.comChoose from their Easter feast or their Little Easter Feast packages with everything from Spiral Hams, Mac & Cheese to cornbread and veggies. Or go a la carte for cocktails, whole meats, meat by the pound, appetizers, salads, sides, and desserts. Order online 24 hours a day. Vegan and GF options available.Butchers and Bakers-Farmingtonwww.butchersandbakers.comExecutive Chef, Zach Shuman has created a special Easter Sunday Buffet Brunch that will be offered from 10am-3pm. In addition to their full brunch menu, there will be a carving station with Leg of Lamb and Molasses Glazed Ham, an omelet bar and a kid’s corner of tasty selections. Cafe Aura-Manchesterwww.cafeaura.comOpen 12:00pm-6:00pm; Cafe Aura dinner menu available, plus Easter specials including Dover Sole, Lobster Salad, Stuffed Prime Rib and Leg of Lamb. Children's menu always available. Reservations are required and can be made online or by calling 860-643-2751.Cafe Louise-West Hartfordwww.cafelouise.comFor Easter, Cafe Louise is offering appetizers, salads, delicious entrees, sides and desserts for pick up on Saturday, April 8th between 9 - 2 p.m. Call 860-561-0160 or email louise@cafelouise.com to place an order. Capital Grille-Hartfordwww.thecapitalgrille.comThe Capital Grille is offering Brunch Chef Specials on Easter Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring Lobster Frittata with Butter Poached Lobster Tails, and 14-ounce Bone-In Dry Aged NY Strip and Eggs. A La Carte dinner options are available all day. Reserve online.Delamar-West Hartfordwww.delamar.comDELAMAR West Hartford Easter BreakfastJoin DELAMAR for an Easter brunch and egg hunt on Sunday, April 2nd. Enjoy all of your favorite breakfast items, a cash bar with Mimosas and Bloody Marys, and a personal meet and greet with the Easter Bunny.Fire by Forge-Hartfordwww.firebyforge.comEaster packages serve 4-6 people and come with you choice of mains such as Sriracha Pineapple Glazed Ham and Impossible Meatloaf and sides such as flakey Smashed Potatoes, Spring Arugula salad and a dessert of seasonal Carrot Cake. Order online.The Fresh Market-Avonwww.thefreshmarket.comReady-to-cook Easter meals of lamb (Bone-in, Boneless, Rack), ham (Spiral cut, Boneless), Rib Roasts, Filet, turkey, Turducken for a few or a lot of guests and various brunch packages and la carte options, sides and desserts. Order online.The Hollow at Manchester Country Club-Manchester www.thehollowatmcc.comLocated at Manchester Country Club (always open to the public); Two seatings available for Easter Brunch Buffet at 11:00am and 2:30pm. Buffet will include apps, breakfast + lunch entrees, carving stations and desserts. View the full menu online. Reservations are required 860.646.0104.Market Grille-Manchesterwww.marketgrillct.comEnjoy their Easter Brunch prix fixe menu from 10:30am-3pm with entrees, carving station and dessert station or their Easter Dinner prix fixe menu from 3:00pm-6:30pm that includes a raw bar, entrees such as Pan Seared Salmon, Maine Lobster Risotto and Traditional Ham dinner. Reserve by calling 860-644-1011.Millwright’s-Simsbury www.millwrightsrestaurant.com Reserve now for their Easter Sunday 3-course prix fixe menu with springtime favorites of Wester Ross Salmon with sweet and spicy carrots, Spring Lamb Duo (loin and shank ragout) and Trumpet Mushroom Puttanesca. Reserve soon!Seasons-Avon Old Farms Hotelwww.avonoldfarmshotel.comGourmet brunch selections will feature traditional Easter favorites; roasted leg of lamb and roasted ham, made-to-order omelets and Belgian waffles and a variety of seasonal lunch and dessert items. Special appearances by the Easter Bunny! Call (860) 269-0240 to make your reservation today!The Twisted Italian Cafe-Hartford www.twisteditaliancafe.com Join us Easter weekend at Parkville Market. Chef Mark Maturo will feature a slow braised Lamb Ragu with Spring vegetables and fresh pasta. Catering orders require 48 hours notice. Visit our website to view our menu options or call 860-470-6988.Litchfield CountyMorgan's at Interlaken Inn-Lakevillewww.interlakeninn.comEaster buffet brunch at Morgan’s. Enjoy classic breakfast and Easter specials such as Leg of Lamb and Glazed Ham, Smoked Salmon, cocktails, mocktails and plenty of breakfast pastries and dishes. Make your reservations online or call 860-435-9878.Swyft-Kent www.orehillandswyft.com Brunch (from 11aam-3pm) and dinner (5pm-8pm) specials for Easter in their Tavern and driving dining rooms on Sunday, April 9th. Reserve online or call 860-592-0404.Middlesex CountyLittle Pub-Old Saybrookwww.littlepub.comHop online and order their snazzy holiday meal kit: Little Pub’s EasterBox™, which feeds up to six people and contains 3 lbs. of Applewood Smoked Ham or turkey breast, Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes, veggies, rolls and more. Option to add a la carte items available.Saybrook Point Marina and Spa-Old Saybrookwww.saybrookpointmarina.comEaster Sunday prix fixe brunch with breakfast starters of waffles, fresh fruit, quiche, omelets, their Terra Mar Charcuterie and Smokehouse offerings, salads, carving stations and so much more, from 11:00am-4:00pm. Reservations required. Call 860-389-1318.New Haven CountyBears BBQ-New Havenwww.bearsbbq.comChoose from their Easter feast or their Little Easter Feast packages with everything from Spiral Hams, Mac & Cheese to cornbread and veggies. Or go a la carte for cocktails, whole meats, meat by the pound, apps, salads, sides and desserts. Order online 24 hours a day. Vegan and GF options available.The Fresh Market-Guilfordwww.thefreshmarket.comReady-to-cook Easter meals of lamb (Bone-in, Boneless, Rack), ham (Spiral cut, Boneless), Rib Roasts, Filet, turkey, Turducken for a few or a lot of guests and various brunch packages and la carte options, sides and desserts. Order online.San Marino Ristorante Italiano-Waterburywww.sanmarinos.comEaster Sunday from 12pm-6pm, enjoy a special Easter menu for dine-in or take-out: Traditional Roast Leg of Lamb, Baked Ham, Stuffed Shrimp and many more San Marino favorites. Call 203-755-1148 for reservations-any size party!Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill-New Haven www.shellandbones.com Celebrating Easter on Sunday, April 9th and offering specials in addition to its regular a la carte menu, including Venison Tartare, Rack of Lamb, and Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler. Reservations may be made online or by calling 203.787.3466. The Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel-Madisonwww.thewharfmadison.comEaster Sunday 3-course prix fixe menu from 11am-7:30pm. Reservations required-make online.New London CountyHilton Mystic and The IRONS Restaurant - Mystic www.theironsmystic.comCelebrate Easter with a beloved Grand Buffet Brunch. Meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy a delicious dining tradition with buffet stations featuring breakfast favorites, salads, carvery, hot entrees, and Peter Cottontail’s Candy Bar. Two seatings: 11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reserve tickets online. The Captain Daniel Packer Inne-Mystic www.danielpacker.com Easter Prix-fixe menu for Easter Day. Apps such as Scallop and Pork Sugar Skewers, entrees of Honey Roasted Easter Ham, Grilled Lamb Chops, Vegan Buddha Bowl and festive desserts of Carrot Cake and Easter Bunny Brownie Sundae. Call for reservations.Kensington’s at The Spa at Norwich Inn-Norwich www.thespaatnorwichinn.com Prix fixe Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 9th with seatings from 11:00am-3pm. Settle in to enjoy 3 beautiful courses with such dishes as Guinness Bacon pancakes, Easter Ham Bone soup, Braised Lamb Ragout and plenty of delightful desserts. For reservations call 860-425-3630. Kids menu available too.Sugar Factory American Brasserie-Foxwoods, Ledyard www.foxwoods.com Looking for a sweet way to celebrate the spring season? Indulge in the Easter-themed Spring Insane Milkshake; a blend of vanilla ice cream and rainbow sprinkles, topped with whipped cream, colorful marshmallows, marshmallow peeps, a candy necklace and a whirly pop.
