Easter In New York City: Last Minute Reservations

Forget to book Easter plans? Don’t fret! Plenty of top restaurants still have space on Easter Sunday, April 20 for luxurious brunches, family feasts and more – no need to commit to a prix-fixe, there are plenty of excellent ala carte options at restaurants still offering reservations. Here’s where to snag a spot this Easter in New York City.

Head to france by way of Soho for Easter at the beloved French from acclaimed design studio Roman and Williams. Chef Partner Marie Aude-Rose is offering three specials for the holiday: a white asparagus salad with smoked cream, bottarga, clementine, and fresh herbs; duck and foie gras with puff pastry, duck jus, mustard and arugula salad; and a rhubarb sorbet with pink pepper French meringue, and elderflower whipped cream. Fresh flowers from Flora Field Studios will adorn every table for extra festive flare.

Greek Easter is also this weekend, and both of Milos’ Manhattna locations are celebrating. Milos Midtown will be open post-midnight Mass, on the evening of Saturday, April 19th, for a special dinner served until 2 a.m. A live band will play while guests enjoy a set menu ($150 per person) of traditional Easter dishes such as Magiritsa Soup; spring lamb with roasted potatoes; traditional Easter salad; and koulourakia with tsoureki and red egg. Ahead of the feast, the lamb will roast on a sidewalk spit starting at 4:30 p.m. Milos Midtown and Milos Hudson Yards will be open for Sunday Brunch, with ala carte menus and Easter specials.

Join in the Italian tradition of celebrating family, friends, and the changing seasons through food in Nolita. Il Buco’s $95 Easter prix fixe menu includes three courses with various options. To start, guests can choose from kingfish ceviche, an escarole heart salad, Tuscan black kale, huevos al horno, and frittata al funghi. For the main course, il Buco is offering a grilled filet of wild Long Island seabream, cast iron seared Rohan duck breast, and two house-made pastas: ravioli with fresh ricotta and wild ramp pesto, and campanelle with Hudson Valley lamb sausage. To finish,enjoy the chef’s selection of Easter desserts.

Get cool and casual this easter Williamsburg’s beloved diner recently re-envisioned by Executive Chef Jackie Carnesi. From 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Easter Sunday, Kellogg’s will be offering a number of holiday dishes, in addition to its diner classics. Specials will include braised lamb with pistachio mint salsa and buttery peas, cherry cola glazed ham with red pepper jelly and arugula salad, fried goat cheese and arugula salad, carrot cake, and mini strawberry rhubarb pies.

Celebrate Easter with an à la carte menu featuring seasonal delights and exclusive holiday specials from Executive Chef Romain Paumier and Executive Pastry Chef Katalina Diaz Brunch specials include a black truffle croque monsieur, and French toast in addition to Foie Gras rhubarbe, and much more.

Dig into seafood this Easter at Flex Mussels on the Upper East Side. In addition to the regular menu, Flex will serve a special burrata with wild arugula, Sicilian olives, croutons, and lemon vinaigrette. Another Easter special at flex, hyper-seasonal crispy soft shell crab served with celeriac slaw and dill remoulade.