Easter is here, and with it comes the joy of a massive feast, but what if you're not in the mood to cook? Hoping for a high-end dinner and not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered.
Plenty of Boston-area restaurants are planning special Easter menus, open for take-out, indoor dining or both. Whether you go for tasty glazed ham, a roasted lamb or a sweet pie for the holiday, these seven restaurants have what it takes to tickle your taste buds.
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300 Pier Four Blvd. / Website
This harborside favorite has prepared a special takeout meal that serves four to six people. You’ll get a roast leg of lamb served with mint jelly, potato and gruyere gratin; carrots roasted with coffee and orange butter; and a mixed green salad. For dessert, expect a lime rhubarb and coconut tart. Double the fun with cocktails to-go. Our favorite is the Awesome Blossom with Crop organic vodka, Prarie gin, Aperol, rose, cardamom and lemon.
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327 Newbury St. / Website
This Newbury Street staple gears up for the holiday with two different Easter menus, one with lamb and one with glazed ham. Start the first Easter package with a burrata and arugula salad with black Mission figs and balsamic vinaigrette, then dig into a rack of lamb served with slow-roasted carrots. The list doesn’t end there: you’ll get harissa cumin yogurt, raspberry and rhubarb tart, and a bottle of La Marca Rosé. If you opt for the glazed ham Easter package, you'll also get beet salad with citrus yogurt, avocado, berries, and chardonnay vinaigrette; as well as a pomegranate-glazed ham, fingering potatoes seasoned with lemon and oregano, grilled asparagus, pearl onions, chocolate bread pudding and a bottle of La Marca rosé.
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40 Brattle St. / Website
Alden & Harlow put together seasonally-inspired Easter brunch specials to enjoy along with their a la carte menu. The brunch features a grilled asparagus and crab frittata, grilled and smoked carrots, and hot cross buns with golden raisins and clementine glaze. Pair the feast with a refreshing cocktail creation from bar manager Greg Bergeron. “Peter’s Denial” — gin, carrot-ginger purée, absinthe and candied carrot slices — is a solid choice.
215 Charles St. / Website
The Liberty Hotel restaurant offers a three-course brunch menu with seasonal choices including spring cauliflower bisque, a classic hand-carved Virginia ham, as well as chicken and waffles for diners with children eager to celebrate.
See also: The 8 Best Cocktail Bars in Boston
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253 Shawmut Ave. / Website
Italian food aficionados can get their holiday special fix at Coppa. The South End spot has prepared a special menu for four, available for pre-order and pick-up on Easter Sunday. The combination of antipasti, insanata, lasagna and stuffed lobster is worth every penny.
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907 Main St. / Website
Chef Justin Urso’s a la carte menu of holiday specials, available for take-out or dine-in, features honey-glazed ham and a leg of lamb. For dessert, there's a variety of fun options. We recommend the paczki, a Polish fried dough filled with strawberry rhubarb compote.
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Various locations / Website
We’ve talked ham and lamb all along, but if you’re a pastry lover at heart, Flour Bakery + Cafe’s got something for you. Get ready for the sweetest of treats, from egg-shaped Oreos to meringue peeps, cakes and pies, hot cross buns and more.
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