Prepare your pastels: Easter is coming quickly. This year, the holiday falls on Sunday, April 20, and what’s more perfect for the spring holiday than a bountiful brunch? We’ve rounded up some of the most tempting Easter brunch specials from Chicago’s most luxurious restaurants.
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At Adorn Bar & Restaurant, dine on a luxurious Easter brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring breakfast bites, sweets and pastries. The morning also includes a visit from the Easter bunny, a balloon artist, live entertainment and a glass of Provence Rose for adults. Reservations can be made here or by calling 312.799.3322. 120 E. Delaware Place
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Enjoy spring flavors and Calabrian influences with Easter brunch at the Albert Chicago. The decadent, family-friendly meal kicks off with an antipasti buffet with highlights like asparagus with aged balsamic, Italian olives, shaved salumi, frittata and cheese tortellini. Then, guests will choose from entrees like herb-crusted prime ribeye, honey-glazed ham, roasted turkey, grilled lamb chops and oven-roasted lemon potatoes. Finish it off with selections from a loaded dessert table, including a hazelnut mousse bar and assorted cakes, pies, cookies, brownies and cannolis. Reservations can be made here. 228 E. Ontario St.
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Stop into this popular Wicker Park brunch spot for mouthwatering signature dishes and menu offerings served just for the holiday. Dig into the eggs Benedict and—available during Easter brunch only—indulge in decadent carrot cake pancakes. Reservations can be made here. 1616 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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Opt for a colorful Easter with a trip to Carnivale’s family-friendly brunch celebration, with seating times from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Latin-inspired eatery will feature an array of tasty dishes and indulgent desserts. Reservations can be made here. 702 W. Fulton Market
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Make Easter brunch your excuse to explore this historic firehouse turned elegant restaurant. In honor of the holiday, the restaurant is offering a luxe holiday menu from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., complete with strawberry and goat cheese salad, grilled Colorado lamb chops, roasted heirloom baby carrots, strawberry shortcake and more. While you’re there, get into the holiday spirit with a special appearance from the Easter Bunny from 12 to 3 p.m. Reservations can be made here. 1401 S. Michigan Ave.
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Give your Easter squad an experience to remember with a luxe Easter meal as you cruise around the Chicago River or Lake Michigan. Take in sights of the Willis Tower and Navy Pier from City Cruises’ climate-controlled interior areas and open-air decks, offering stunning water views and a decadent dining experience. Tickets can be purchased here. 600 E. Grand Ave.
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This Eastern European dining destination is celebrating Easter Sunday with a family-style pre-fixe meal, available between noon and 6 p.m. Enjoy a curated menu with offerings like wood-grilled lamb legs, crispy scallion pancakes, roasted baby beet salad and a chef’s reserve selection of caviar. Want to enjoy Easter brunch or dinner at home? The spot is also offering a family meal package for pickup, complete with a roasted loin of halibut, Palmer House Hilton Shrimp de Jonghe, spring cake and more. Reservations can be made here. Orders can be placed here. 2700 W. Chicago Ave.
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Check out restaurateur Amy Morton’s latest French-Moroccan restaurant as it makes its third foray into brunch this Easter. Served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy an a la carte menu stocked with favorites like brioche French toast, croque monsieurs, smash burgers, baked egg souffle sandwiches and more. Should weather permit, LeTour has a chic patio, perfect for soaking up the sun. Reservations can be made here. 625 Davis St., Evanston
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Dine in style this Easter with a curated culinary experience from Gold Coast mainstay Maple & Ash. Start off with a Kaluga caviar amuse-bouche, followed by a roasted seafood tower and crave-worthy entrees like Alaskan king crab eggs Benedict, lobster soft scrambled eggs and more. Elevate your meal even further with a Champagne cart and martini tree offerings. Reservations can be made here. 8 W. Maple St.
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Kick off the Easter celebrations early with a lavish, Catalonian-inspired brunch at Mercat A La Planxa, hosted on Sunday, April 17, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dig into mouthwatering specials like escalivada with roasted vegetables, toasted brioche and foie gras shavings and the lamb chops with honey aioli, white asparagus and migas. Complete the dining experience with alfajores (round, sweet biscuits topped with dulce de leche), complimentary with an order of any item from the Easter menu. Reservations can be made here. 638 S. Michigan Ave.
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Enjoy brunch with an Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at this modern spot. There will be an array of stations, including make-your-own omelets, a salad bar, a carving station and a buffet of brunch classics like breakfast potatoes and French toast. Tickets can be purchased here. 200 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest
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Treat your friends and family to a no-holds-barred Easter brunch at The Lobby, hosted from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The brunch features a combination of plated dishes and seasonal buffet stations, along with egg hunts, Easter bunny visits, a children’s lounge with games, a string quartet, a balloon artist and a magician. Brunch menu items include pineapple-glazed Berkshire ham, bone-in prime rib, lobster and spring truffle risotto, a la carte salads, assorted caviar and more. Reservations are available here. 108 E. Superior St.
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Treat your crew to an extravagant Easter brunch at this popular steakhouse, available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy a prime rib carving station, raw bar selections, made-to-order breakfast entrees, savory steakhouse sides and a Ferris wheel display of decadent desserts. Dine on classic selections like eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, cinnamon French toast, Belgian waffles and more. Reservations can be made here. 222 N. LaSalle Blvd.
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This luxury travel destination is commemorating Easter Sunday with a lavish afternoon tea, complete with selections from Rare Tea Cellar, a Champagne toast and delectable treats like quiches, scones and pastries. Pair beverage offerings with smoked salmon, Tuscan turkey and traditional cucumber finger tea sandwiches, served alongside lavender lemon macarons, blueberry parfaits, Key lime tarts and more. Reservations can be made here. 160 E. Pearson St.
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Visit Rose Mary on Easter Sunday for a three-course brunch with curated offerings from executive chef Joe Flamm. Dig into Croation-inspired dishes like Burek with Nueske’s bacon and farm egg and Benedict pampanella with pork belly and Calabrian chile agrodolce. To top it all off, savor a rich Chocolate Budino with coffee gelato for dessert. Reservations can be made here. 932 W. Fulton St.
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Indulge in a five-course exclusive Easter brunch from this Michelin-starred institution, available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The dining experience includes specialties like caramelized honey brioche, prosciutto tater tots, grilled short rib, foie gras French toast, ricotta agnolotti with black truffles and more. Reservations can be made here. 123 N. Jefferson St.
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Head to this popular seafood spot for king crab legs, Shaw’s signature chopped seafood salad and a full à la carte menu from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Finish off your meal with the eatery’s crave-worthy seasonal dessert: Triple-layer carrot cake. Reservations can be made here. 21 E. Hubbard St.
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Italian mainstay Siena Tavern is inviting guests to a holiday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring festive fare and a lineup of exclusive cocktails. Dine on giant stocky cinnamon rolls, prosciutto Benedicts and a braised lamb hash skillet crafted with English peas, confit potatoes, spring onions, agrodolce and watercress. Pair your meal with libations like the strawberry mint spritz, the banana espresso martini and the “Café Caricata,” which combines butterscotch liqueur, Baileys, coffee, and whipped cream. Reservations can be made here. 51 W. Kinzie St.
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With an innovative approach to pan-Asian cuisine, this River North restaurant is hosting a chef-curated Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offerings include a build-your-own omelet station, a carving station featuring Korean-style prime rib, a seafood and sushi station, an Asian-inspired hot bar, a bread station and a selection of breakfast staples like bacon, tempura french toast, ube waffles and more. For dessert, enjoy an ube white chocolate fountain, ginger carrot cake, Asian cakes and mini cheesecakes, among other selections. Reservations can be made here. 110 W. Illinois St.
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Treat your crew to Easter weekend brunch at this glitzy Mag Mile brasserie. Sip on bottomless mimosas, rosé or bloody Marys, served alongside a menu of themed culinary creations, including a smoked salmon Benedict, banana ricotta pancakes and braised lamb shank. Also special for the holiday, try the “Egg Hunt” cocktail, made with Empress gin, lemon juice and triple sec, topped with egg white foam and a lemon garnish. Reservations can be made here. 224 N. Michigan Ave.
Looking for more luxe stops in the city? Check out our picks for The 10 Best Brunch Spots in Chicago.
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