Philadelphia and South Jersey restaurants will celebrate Easter and Passover this year with special events, dining experiences, indoor and outdoor dining, and take-out packages. Please find 12 offerings perfect for families and friends to celebrate.

From Sofitel Philadelphia with a full family-style dinner with glazed ham, crab and spring root ragout, and prime rib, to Garces with in-person brunch at Amada and The Olde Bar, to a special Easter Bunny Brunch at Hawthornes, to take-out packages that include a bottle of wine at Positano Coast and Caffe Aldo Lamberti, there's something for everyone this year.

Easter and Passover, Sofitel, Philadelphia

1) Easter Sunday Family Style Brunch
Chez Colette (Dine-in)
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
120 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
https://www.sofitel-philadelphia.com/happenings/
(215) 569-8300
Seating groups of 2, 4 and 6
Reservations required
$65 per person plus tax/gratuity, Children Under 12 Half Price
Sunday, April 4, 2021, 12:30pm to 4:30pm

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square presents Easter Sunday Family Style Brunch in Chez Colette on Sunday, April 4, 2021, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Enjoy all your Easter and spring favorites with your family with a feast including all of the selections listed served family style. Easter Sunday Brunch menu includes Shrimp Cocktail, Caesar Salad, Grilled Asparagus Salad (Feta, Spring Onion), Sliced Seasonal Fruit Display, Charcuterie with Cheese and Bread Display, Pan Seared Salmon, Crab and Spring Root Ragout, Glazed Pit Ham, Garlic Roasted Prime Rib, Vegetable and Local Smoked Cheddar Frittata, Parsnip and Potato Smash, Truffled Crab Macaroni and Cheese, Baby Carrots with Salted Caramel, Strawberry & Elderflower Frasier, Fruit Tarts, Assorted Cream Puffs, Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Popsicle and Lavender Madeleines. Includes complimentary glass of bubbly for the grown-ups. Cost is $65 per person, with half price for children under 12. All prices subject to all applicable taxes and 18% gratuity.

2) Hawthornes Easter Bunny Brunch
Hawthornes Beer Cafe
Pivot Coffee & Wine Shop
(215) 627-3012
738 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Saturday, April 3, 2021 and Sunday, April 4, 2021
https://www.opentable.com/hawthornes

Hop on down and celebrate Easter Weekend in South Philly! Hawthornes and Pivot Coffee invites families to join the egg-citing fun at the first-ever Hawthornes Easter Bunny Brunch. Get out those bunny ears, bonnets and bow ties for brunch on Saturday, April 2nd and Sunday, April 3rd, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Snap some family photos with the easter bunny himself! Specials include bunny pancakes, bunny scramble, and carrot cake pancakes w/ cream cheese maple syrup, plus fun spins on cocktails like Bunny Marys, and Carrot Juice Mimosas for the grown-ups. Outdoor seating available in the festive spring-decorated bubbles, on the sidewalk, and in the heated covered tent. Reservations required. $10 per person. To make a reservation please use open table https://www.opentable.com/hawthornes

3) Sisterly Love Citywide Food Fair - Easter Edition
Easter Pop-up at East Market
1100 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
https://www.eastmarket.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sisterlylovefoodfair/

Sisterly Love Citywide Food Fair is coming to Center City with a first-ever pop-up at East Market, 1100 Market Street, on Saturday, April 3, 2021, from 12 Noon to 4:00pm. Get all your Easter, Passover and weekly goodies from top local female chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs supporting each other during the pandemic at this one-day outdoor, socially distanced food markets. Socially distanced and masks are required. Contactless payment preferred when making your purchase. Visit Sisterly Love on Instagram for a list of vendors as the event gets closer. For a full list of dates, locations and vendors, visit Sisterly Love on Instagram at @sisterlylovefoodfair or on Facebook at Sisterly Love Citywide Food Fair.

Easter and Passover, Garces Trading Company, Philadelphia

4) Passover Seder Dinner
Take-Out/ Heat and Serve Package
Garces Trading Company
Pick-up at The Olde bar - 125 Walnut
https://garcestradingcompany.com/packages#holiday
Price: $40/person; min. order is 2 people
Available: March 26 to April 4
This package requires 2 days notice.

Enjoy a chef-curated Passover meal perfect for the whole family. This menu is available March 26th thru April 4th. Ready to eat or can be prepared for heat and serve. Cost is $40 per person with a two person minimum. Menu requires 2 days order notice on the Garces Trading Company website. Includes: Menu includes family-style portions of Fennel & Herb Braised Brisket, Jumbo Matzo Ball Soup, Crispy Latkes, Raisin Noodle Kugel, Bubbeh's Cinnamon Apple Cake.Pick up from Garces Trading Company’s ghost kitchen and virtual marketplace operating out of The Olde Bar in Old City at 125 Walnut Street.

5) Garces Easter Sunday Dinner
Garces Trading Company
Take-Out/ Heat and Serve Package
Pick-up at The Olde bar - 125 Walnut
https://garcestradingcompany.com/packages#holiday
Price: $55-75/person; min. order is 2 people
Order by Wednesday 3/31 for pick up/delivery 4/2-4/4

Garces Trading Company presents a traditional, Chef-cooked Easter Dinner from our family to yours. Cost is $55-75 per person, minimum 2 people. Available in heat and serve, or ready to eat. Includes choice of sliced Pineapple-Glazed Ham with Golden Raisin Mustard Sauce or Kofta Spice-Rubbed Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Glaze. Served with family-style portions of Ensalada Verde, Garlic Mozzarella Mashed Potatoes, Honey Turmeric Carrots, Judias Verdes, and individual Hot Cross Buns and Lemon Blueberry Tarts. Pick up from Garces Trading Company’s ghost kitchen and virtual marketplace operating out of The Olde Bar in Old City at 125 Walnut Street.

6) Easter Sunday Brunch (Dine-in) (Indoor and outdoor)
Amada
217-219 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-2450
https://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com/
Sunday, April 4, 2021, 12 Noon to 3:00pm

Garces invites you to enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch at Amada in Old City on Sunday, April 4, 2021, from Noon to 3:00pm. Pick from the a la carte menu or a special Easter Sunday Brunch fixed price menu. Easter Sunday Brunch fixed price is $40 per person and includes:

Tapas - Shared Plates for Table:
Bread Basket - Mallorca Bread, Olive Oil Cake, Croissant, Cherry & Fig Jam, Whipped Butter Croquetas - Serrano Ham Croquettes, Romesco
Ensalada Verde - Green Salad, Asparagus, Favas, Avocado, Green Beans
Fresh Fruit - Agave, Mint

Entree - Each Guest Picks One:
Shakshuka - Baked Eggs, Tomato Piperade, Olive Salsa Verde, Mahon Cheese Toast, Lamb Merguez
Iberian Steak and Eggs - Pork Pluma, 2 Eggs-Any-Style, Guindilla Aioli
Brunch Coca - Mahon Bechamel, Chorizo Bilbao, Mushrooms, Fried Egg
Gambas and Grits - Shrimp, Stone Ground Grits, Lardons, Sherry
Amada’s Cheesesteak - Wagyu Sirloin, Truffled Mushrooms, Mahon Fondue
Fig French Toast - Brioche, Whipped Mascarpone, Pedro Ximenez, Bacon Lardons

Sides - Shared Plates for Table:
Pimenton-Glazed Bacon
Amada’s Potato Hash

Reservations available now on Opentable or by calling 215-625-2450.

7) Easter Sunday Tapas and Vino (Dine-in, indoor and outdoor)
Amada
217-219 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-2450
https://philadelphia.amadarestaurant.com/
Sunday, April 4, 2021, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Spend Easter Sunday with Garces at Amada with the return of Tapas and Vino on Easter Sunday. Enjoy a selection of small plates and half priced bottles of wine. Tapas are $7 each, set of five for $30 or try all nine for $45.

Tapas -
Aged Manchego - Truffled Lavender Honey
Jamón Serrano Spanish Ham - Cornichon, Dijon, Caper Berries
Datiles Bacon-Wrapped Dates - Almonds, Cabrales
Croquetas Ham Croquettes - Romesco
Tortillas Espanola - Salsa Brava, Chistorra Sausage
Crudo Del Mar Marinated Red Snapper and Octopus - Citrus, Tomato, Sourdough
Albondigas Lamb Meatballs - Manchego, Truffle
Almejas Al Ajillo Cockles - Garlic & Sherry Broth
Esparragos Asparagus - Tomato, Cured Egg Yolk

Sampling of Wine Selections (Listed price reflects discount) -

ESPUMOSO
Cava Brut, Penedès, CVNE, NV $31

BLANCO
Albariño, Rías Baixas, Pedrolonga, Serea 2018 $60
Garnacha Blanca, Priorat, Clos Mogador, Nelin 2012 $95
Parellada/Macabeu, Penedès, Can Feixes 2017 $33

ROSADO
Garnacha, Rioja, Muga 2018 $36

TINTO
Baga, Bairrada, Sidónio de Sousa 2015 $29
Callet/Mantonegre/Fogoneu/Syrah, Mallorca, Anima Negra, AN/2 2016 $46
Garnacha, Calatayud, Acentor 2017 $30
Mencía, Bierzo, El Castro de Valtuille 2016 $32
Tempranillo, Rioja Reserva, López de Heredia, Viña Bosconia 2007 $65
Tinto Fino, Ribera del Duero, Bodegas Valderiz 2016 $53
Tinto Toro, Toro, Numanthia, Numanthia 2014 $108

ORGANIC DRAFT WINE
(1L) Sauvignon Blanc or Garnacha $25

Reservations available now on Opentable or by calling 215-625-2450.

Easter and Passover, The Olde Bar, Philadelphia

8) Easter Sunday Special Holiday Brunch
The Olde Bar
125 Walnut, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 253-3777
https://theoldebar.com/
Sunday, April 4, 2021

Garces celebrates Easter Sunday with a special brunch on Sunday, April 4, 2021 from 12 Noon to 4pm. Book your table inside at the brand-new library nook themed private dining areas or enjoy outdoor seating, weather permitting. Reservations available now on Opentable or by calling (215) 253-3777. Look for delicious Easter and spring inspired fare, over-the-top seafood specials, spring cocktails, special mimosas and bloody marys - and other surprises. Select features include - with others to be announced - Peeky Toe Crab Omelette; Avocado, Creme Friache, Sauce Maltaise, Breakfast Potatoes; Wild Mushroom Quiche; Goat Cheese, Asparagus, Favas, Frisee Salad; and Chicken n Waffles; Sweet Tea & Maple Glaze, Sage Hot Sauce, Sweet Corn Waffles.

9) Easter at Home Take-out Package
Caffe Aldo Lamberti
2011 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
Caffelamberti.com
Event info: https://www.caffelamberti.com/happenings/
(856) 663-1747
Friday, April 2, 2021 to Sunday, April 4, 2021
Pre-order by Friday, April 2, 2021 by calling 856-663-1747.

Caffe Aldo Lamberti will offer a special Four Course Plus Winel Easter Package for Two to celebrate the holiday at home with your family. Choose one from each course below for $125 for two, plus tax and gratuity, for take-out only.

Course One: (Pick one)
Caesar Salad
House Salad

Course Two: (Pick one)
Buffalo Mozzarella - buffalo mozzarella: heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail - cocktail sauce

Course Three: (Pick one)
Chicken Lucia - egg-battered, crab, asparagus, mozzarella cheese, lemon, butter, white wine
Catch of the Day Barcelona - pan-seared, grape tomatoes, olives, artichokes, fresh basil, white wine

Course Four: (Pick one)
Tiramisu

White Chocolate Chip Cake

Wine: (Pick one bottle)
Red
White

Pick your pick up day for Friday, April 2nd, Saturday, April 3rd or Sunday, April 4th. Order by Friday, April 2nd by calling 856-663-1747.

10) Easter Sunday Dine-in Specials
Caffe Aldo Lamberti
2011 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
Caffelamberti.com
Event info: https://www.caffelamberti.com/happenings/
(856) 663-1747
Sunday, April 4, 2021, 12 Noon to 9:00pm

Caffe Aldo Lamberti invites you to dine on Easter Sunday with dozens of special add-ons and features, plus the full regular menu. Bring your family for dinner indoors and outdoors (weather permitting and limited) on Sunday, April 4, 2021, from 12 Noon to 9:00pm. Easter Sunday Specials are as follows. Book now on Open Table or call 856-663-1747.

Appetizers -

Stuffed Peruvian Scallops $20 - crab, bacon, carrot purée
Yellowfin Tuna and Crab $19 - avocado, cucumber, arugula, lime, Evo, chipotle pepper sauce
Maine Lobster and Asparagus Salad $22 - Belgian endive, red onion, orange, arugula, orange vinaigrette
Caffe Aldo Signature Crab Cake $20 - jumbo lump crabmeat, zucchini, roasted peppers, baby spinach
Grilled Baby Spanish Octopus $20 - charred artichoke hearts, lemon zest, rosemary pesto
Colossal Wild Gulf Shrimp Cocktail $20 - cocktail sauce
Burrata Fritta $19 - herb & panko encrusted burrata and tomato
Calamari Dorati $18 - zesty marinara
Buffalo Mozzarella $19 - heirloom tomatoes, prosciutto

Soup and Salad -
Chicken Escarole $10
Spring Salad $13 - cucumber, radish, tomato, Bibb lettuce, bleu cheese, crispy bacon
Caesar Salad Lamberti $13 - romaine, house-made croutons, parmesan
Arugula and Fennel Salad $13 - lemon, shaved parmigiana Reggiano

Entrees -
House-made Gnocchi Sorrento $24 - tomato sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, basil
Paccheri Bolognese $28 - large rigatoni, prime sirloin and short rib ragù
Chicken Lucia $32 - egg-battered, crab, asparagus, mozzarella cheese, lemon, butter, white wine, vegetables, potatoes
Veal Francese $30 - battered and sautéed, mushrooms, white wine
Jumbo Shrimp and Crabmeat Mediterranean $35 - fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic
Pan-Seared Scallops and House-Made Lobster Ravioli $38 - sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, shallots, brandy blush sauce
Chicken Maxino $28 - tomatoes, mushrooms, sherry wine, asparagus, mozzarella, vegetables, potatoes
Veal Chop Parmigiana $48 - 12-14oz., bone-in, marinara, mozzarella, capellini
Market Catch of the Day Barcelona $36 - pan-seared, grape tomatoes, olives, artichokes, fresh basil, white wine, spinach, potatoes
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass $45 - caramelized leeks, citrus, white wine sauce, spinach, potatoes
Salmon Imperial $36 - stuffed with jumbo lump crabmeat, lemon butter, potatoes, vegetables
Grilled Rack of Lamb $49 - broccoli rabe, potatoes
Pan-Seared Berkshire Pork Chop $36 - hot cherry peppers, broccoli rabe, roasted potatoes
8 Oz. Filet Mignon $45 - wrapped in bacon, mushroom brandy sauce, broccoli rabe, potatoes

Children’s Menu -
$15 each (10 years and under, please)
Cheese Ravioli
Gnocchi Sorrento
Chicken Fingers and Curly Fries
Penne with Butter
Spaghetti with Meatballs

11) Easter at Home Take-out Package
Positano Coast
212 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia
215.238.0499
Positanocoast.net
Friday, April 2, 2021 to Sunday, April 4, 2021
Pre-order by Saturday, April 3, 2021 by calling 215.238.0499

Positano Coast will offer a special Four Course Plus Winel Easter Package for Two to celebrate the holiday at home with your family. Package is $100 for two, plus tax and gratuity, for take-out only. Order by calling 215.238.0499. Menu includes shared Artichoke Lemon Soup (chicken, ricotta dumplings) and Casarecce (Bolognese ragù, pecorino Toscano; choice of Pork Ossobuco or Chicken Parmigiana (with marbled potatoes); shared Tiramisu; and a bottle of red or white wine.

Easter and Passover, Positano Coast, Philadelphia

12) Easter Sunday Brunch and Dinner
Positano Coast
212 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia
215.238.0499
Positanocoast.net
Sunday, April 4, 2021

Positano Coast invites you to dine on Easter Sunday with Easter Sunday Brunch and Dinner specials, plus the full regular menu. Bring your family for dinner indoors and outdoors (weather permitting and limited) on Sunday, April 4, 2021, from 11:00am to 9:30pm. Easter Sunday Specials are as follows. Book now on Open Table or call 856-663-1747.

APPETIZERS

ARTICHOKE LEMON SOUP $11 - chicken, ricotta dumplings
SALUMI, CHEESE & FAVA BEANS $19 - salame piacentino, prosciutto di parma, pecorino, whole fava bean
BURRATA $17 - heirloom tomato
ARANCINI $12 - peas, meat ragù
SPICY FRIED CALAMARI $17 - pickled peppers, goat cheese
GRILLED OCTOPUS $18 - corona beans, grilled artichokes
OYSTERS mp - tarragon mignonette, cocktail sauce
SHRIMP COCKTAIL $18 - cocktail sauce

SALADS
FARRO SALAD $14 - baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, red wine dressing
TUNA SALAD $16 - mixed greens, tuna tartare, sesame seed, cucumbers cherry tomatoes, avocado soy sauce vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD $12 - house-made croutons
ROASTED BEETS $14 - arugula, goat cheese

PASTA
CASARECCE $22 - bolognese ragù, provolone
GNOCCHI AL FORNO $20 - potato dumplings, burrata, house-made sauce
LINGUINE $24 - sea urchin & crab, black squid ink
LOBSTER RAVIOLI $28 - shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, brandy cream sauce
SPAGHETTI & CLAMS $20 -little neck clams, peperoncino
BUCATINI AMATRICIANA $22 - pancetta, tomato, pecorino

ENTREES
NY PRIME STEAK $48 - 16oz., arugula, parmigiano, modena balsamic
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $22 -marble potatoes, spinach
ZUCCHINI CRABCAKE $29 - pan-seared, zucchini, spinach, potatoes, lemon butter sauce
PAN-SEARED BRANZINO $26 - parsnip purée, mushrooms, leeks, truffle oil
PORK OSSO BUCO $29 - saffron risotto
GRILLED SALMON$ 25 - herb-dusted, broccoli, crispy onions, limoncello

SIDES
MARBLE POTATOES $9 - rosemary
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA $12 - parmigiano
SAUTEED SPINACH $9 - garlic & oil
GRILLED ARTICHOKES $9 - pesto, grilled lemon

BRUNCH
FLATBREAD $17 - smoked salmon, capers, hummus, tomato
BRUNCH BURGER $19 - cheddar cheese, bacon, fried egg, brioche bun, fries
TORTA PASQUALINA $16 - spinach, ricotta, egg, mixed greens
POSITANO BREAKFAST SANDWICH $14 - scrambled eggs, cheddar, mustard aioli, mixed greens, add bacon $3
CRAB OMELETTE $18 - asparagus, fontina, mixed greens
AVOCADO TOAST $9 - multi-grain bread, add sunny-side-up egg $2; add bacon $3

13) Easter Sunday Brunch and Dinner
Bridget Foy's
200 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 922-1813
https://bridgetfoys.com/
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Indoor, outdoor, dine-in

The Foy's are back and ready to celebrate Easter again after the fire! Brunch at Bridget Foy’s is the perfect way to celebrate Easter. Offered from 11am-3pm. Reservations thru Resy. Along with our regular brunch menu featuring classics such as Eggs Benedict, Omelets and French Toast paired with peach Bellini’s and spicy bloody marys we will have the following special.

Easter Ham with scalloped potatoes, asparagus and hollandaise ($20) Pastel Rainbow Easter Cake- pre-order whole cakes available! ($9 slice/ $50 whole 6’ cake)

Open for Sunday Dinner from 4pm-8pm. Enjoy Easter Ham Special as well as favorites from Dinner menu such as Pappardelle Primavera and Steak Frites. Kids menu available.

Easter and Passover, Bridget Foys, Philadelphia

14) Easter Dinner for Dine-in, Pasta Kit, Meals to Go
Cry Baby Pasta
627 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 534-3076
https://crybabypasta.com/

Meals to go and pasta kits pre-order and pick-up by Saturday, April 3, 2021. Spring Pasta Kit- Creste di Gallo Pasta kits- spring nettle pesto, peas, fiddlehead ferns, asparagus $20 serves 2-3. -Pancetta & Broccoli Quiche with Parmesan Reggiano $20/ 6 slices- comes with re-heat instructions. Bellini Bar Kits- bottle of Prosecco with blood orange, and peach puree mixers $28. 6 Pack of Assorted Pastel Macaroons $15 (chocolate hazelnut, meyer lemon, caramel). Pastel Easter Whole 6” Cake $50.

Easter Sunday Dinner Dine-In: Easter Sunday open for Dinner at 5pm. Enjoy a dinner special of Lamb Cannelloni with parsnip and pearl onion ($18)or favorites from regular menu such as Tagliatelle Bolognese & Chicken Francoise.