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Where to eat on Easter and Easter Monday

Dove mangiare a Pasqua e Pasquetta

Between convivial lunches and out-of-town trips, Easter and Easter Monday mark one of the most anticipated moments of spring. For those who wish to experience the holiday away from home, more and more restaurants are offering dedicated menus, capable of enhancing seasonal flavors and the atmosphere of great occasions.

Easter and Easter Monday are the perfect opportunity to indulge in a special lunch out of the house, including festive dishes and first tastes of spring. For those who prefer to avoid stoves and organization, many restaurants offer dedicated menus designed to celebrate these days to the fullest. Here is a selection of addresses where you can find interesting proposals, including classic cuisine, contemporary interpretations and atmospheres suitable for all kinds of company.

From menus that are more tied to traditional regional flavors to those that play with more creative combinations , the offerings are wide and varied (even when it comes to the final bill). Whether it’s a family lunch, a day out with friends or a getaway out of town, choosing the right restaurant to eat at can turn a celebration into an even more enjoyable experience.

ROME

Atlas Rome Easter 2026Atlas

On Via Ciro Menotti, in the Della Vittoria neighborhood and not far from Piazza Mazzini, where the renovated Atlas reopened its doors in March 2025. Local with light wood tables, walls crowded with bottles and an open kitchen where you can see passionate chef Cristiano Iacobelli working. In the dining room the very talented Cristina Morgia.

For Easter 2026 they propose a choice from the menu of three main dishes and one dessert for 69 euros excluding drinks.

Colle Picchioni Pasquetta 2026Picchioni Hill in Marino

For an Easter in the vineyards, in Marino we find the Colle Picchioni winery, which offers a rich tasting menu with traditional appetizers, tonnarelli with artichokes and pecorino cheese, roast pork belly, vignarola and ricotta and sour cherry pie for 50 euros per person including wines.

Corinthia hotel Rome

Corinthia Rome

Spring arrives in the heart of Rome with a celebration of Easter traditions by Corinthia Rome. Easter Brunch brings together the flavors of the season and the warmth of Italian conviviality, with great classics such as torta Pasqualina, eggs, casatiello, lamb, pastiera and artisanal chocolate. The menu is enriched with spring produce-asparagus, fava beans and peas-while hot dishes and Roman-style artichokes are served directly from the open kitchen, spreading irresistible aromas.
€140 per person, with water and coffee included (wine not included)

Ineo Rome EasterIneo – Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel

With the arrival of spring, the restaurant INEO, fine dining 1 Michelin Star at theAnantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel led by chef Heros De Agostinis, celebrates Easter with a special menu with the evocative title: “A Childhood Memory.”. Proposed Both Sunday, April 5 and Monday, April 6, the gastronomic journey was created as an intimate tale that interweaves memory, family roots and cultural identity, transforming the chef’s memories into a contemporary culinary experience.

Hotel Eden Rome La TerrazzaHotel Eden

One way to spend Easter Sunday in Rome is to dine on the top floor of Hotel Eden, at Il Giardino Ristorante, where a superlative view over the rooftops of Rome accompanies a refined seasonal menu signed by Executive Chef Salvatore Bianco, 1 Michelin Star . A gastronomic journey that enhances authentic flavors and spring ingredients, paying homage to the great tradition of Italian cuisine.
Tasting menu at €180 per person excluding drinks.

Nobu Rome, Lamb for EasterNobu Rome

On Sunday, April 5, Nobu Rome celebrates Easter with a special Easter Brunch, the first since its recent opening, designed for those who like to experience the city in style, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The restaurant offers an appointment that combines gastronomy, music and international atmosphere, with a live DJ set, designed for the occasion, which will accompany guests throughout the event, creating a relaxed and contemporary atmosphere in perfect harmony with Nobu’s iconic cuisine.
Price: € 135.00 per person (with Open Bar € 260.00)

Pardo de Medici Golf Club RomeParco de’ Medici Golf Club

Spend Easter Day outdoors without leaving the city, a unique opportunity at the Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici, an appointment for all those who desire taste, relaxation, beauty and conviviality. Thus was born Sinfonia di Primavera, the brunch open to the public by reservation, combining seasonal cuisine and Italian tradition in a setting surrounded by greenery at the gates of Rome, for a day to be enjoyed with family and friends at the Club House of the Parco de’ Medici Golf Club.
Cost of the brunch 50 euros per person.

Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Easter 2026Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

the hotel invites guests and Romans to enjoy a unique experience in the timeless setting of Rome. From the unforgettable star-studded dinners at La Pergola restaurant, led by Chef Heinz Beck, to the traditional Easter Brunch and Easter Monday lunch, without forgetting the rejuvenating rituals of the Cavalieri Grand Spa Club and the afternoons suspended between art and taste with the“Art of Tea Time” at the Tiepolo Lounge & Terrace. An invitation to slow down and share precious moments with loved ones, in the elegant hospitality signed Rome Cavalieri.
Brunch cost 50 euros per person.

MILAN

MAIO Schnitzel Milanese StyleMAIO Restaurant Club House of Tolcinasco Castle

The setting is Castello Tolcinasco Golf Resort & Spa, a natural oasis on the outskirts of the city, where the golf club landscape meets a curated and accessible gastronomic offering, ideal for a break from urban atmospheres during the spring holidays.
Sunday, April 5: Easter Lunch. On the table are dishes that tell the story of the territory with a current look. Eggplant parmigiana is enriched with the creaminess of Castelmagno cheese and the fragrance of basil;. Milano rice dresses up for spring with zucchini, squash blossoms and saffron crystals. Ricotta ravioli meets alpine butter, spring onion and wild asparagus in a delicate and enveloping balance.
Monday, April 6: Easter Monday in gourmet style, between conviviality and discovery. The pace changes and becomes more casual, without sacrificing quality. MAIO Restaurant Club House’s Easter Monday buffet is an invitation to explore, taste, share.

Easter €50 per person, Easter Monday: €35 per person.

AREZZO

Tiglio Palace ArezzoLinden Palace

Palazzo Tiglio in San Pancrazio, Bucine reopens April 1 and celebrates Easter with two events that perfectly tell its spirit: on the one hand contemporary art, on the other the table.
>From April 3 to May 31, the charming Church of San Rocco hosts Echo’s Touch, an exhibition by Dutch artist and photographer Anna den Drijver, a project that reflects on the themes of connection, resonance and identity in a time marked by distance, including digital distance.
Rounding out the experience is Palazzo Tiglio’s signature Easter Lunch, with a dedicated menu viewable here.

CORTONA

The Falconer CortonaIl Falconiere Relais & Châteaux

On the occasion of Easter, Il Falconiere Relais & Châteaux has come up with a series of dedicated experiences to celebrate the arrival of spring in the Tuscan countryside, including taste, tradition and moments in the open air. During the Easter period, guests will also be able to experience the countryside with picnics among vineyards and olive groves, a relaxing experience immersed in the landscape of Cortona, accompanied by a selection of traditional local desserts.
For Easter Sunday, the restaurant will offer a special Easter Menu, which celebrates local products and the flavors of the season.

CUNEO

FRE Cuneo restaurant, lamb for EasterFRE Restaurant

With the arrival of Easter, Restaurant FRE, a Michelin star located within the Réva resort among the iconic Langhe hills, as usual announces its long-awaited seasonal reopening. To celebrate its return to the dining room, Chef Francesco Marchese has devised two special proposals under the banner of tradition with style: a refined gastronomic journey for Easter lunch and a convivial signature barbecue for Easter Monday. On April 5 and 6 , only the menus dedicated to the holidays will be available.
Easter menu 160 € per person. Easter Monday menu 60 € per person.

FLORENCE

The Hoxton FlorenceThe Hoxton

In the heart of Florence, The Hoxton Florence brings its convivial and cosmopolitan spirit to the Easter holidays.
>For Easter Sunday, the proposal is the usual Family Brunch, enriched for the occasion by a special BBQ formula and Easter dishes signed by Chef Filippo Fondatori, inspired by Italian tradition. Also on the program is an entertainment dedicated to the little ones with Easter-themed Egg Hunt.
>On Easter Monday, the atmosphere becomes even more festive with Brunch & BBQ, DJ sets on the terrace and the possibility of dining al fresco, including mixed grill to share, colomba with cream ice cream and cocktails such as Mimosa and Bellini, also available in maxi or carafe format.

FRANCIACORTA

Palazzo Lana Berlucchi FranciacortaBerlucchi Palazzo Lana

On the occasion of Pasquetta 2026, Berlucchi opens its doors and becomes the ideal destination for two unprecedented experiences in the heart of Franciacorta.
For that day only, Monday, April 6, it will be possible to visit Berlucchi’s Palazzo Lana. Which is closed to the public all year round and opened for the occasion.

The first, the Berlucchi Spring Experience, begins in the evocative historic 17th-century winery and continues among the elegant rooms of Palazzo Lana, the symbolic home of Berlucchi tradition. The tour ends with a guided tasting of Franciacorta wines from the Nature line, accompanied by finger foods created by Dispensa Franciacorta.
Second, the Berlucchi Brunch includes a visit to the winery, the vineyards and the historic rooms of Palazzo Lana. Then a refined brunch social table with a gastronomic island tour, accompanied by a Berlucchi selection and Caccia al Piano, the group’s Tuscan winery.

LA THUILE - Aosta Valley

Alpine Bistro Aosta ValleyAlpine Bistro at Montana Lodge & Spa

In the heart of La Thuile, at the foot of Mont Blanc, the Montana Lodge & Spa welcomes Easter with an experience that combines alpine ambiance, contemporary comfort and local cuisine.

For Easter 2026, Chef Alessandro Gioe signs an Easter Lunch (menu available here) that weaves together tradition and seasonal creativity. From carpaccio of smoked trout from Morgex to bauletti cacio e pepe with broad beans and peas, to lamb Wellington style with artichokes. Closing the course is a dessert that reinterprets the Easter egg among ricotta, mango and basil.
Lunch is offered at 120 euros per person, with water and coffee included

LAKE COMO.

Grand Hotel Victoria Lake ComoGrand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa

Overlooking the shores of Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa welcomes Easter in a setting of contemporary elegance, including lake views, wellness and high hospitality.

For Easter 2026, Chef Maichol Morandi signs an Easter lunch with a menu(downloadable here) that celebrates spring withexcellent ingredients and refined contrasts. From lobster to purple shrimp to mint-scented lamb loin in a pistachio crust, with a final dessert that elegantly reinterprets one of the great symbols of Easter tradition.
The lunch is offered at 160 euros per person, excluding wine and beverages.

PORTOFINO

Le Cupole Grand Hotel Bristol PortofinoThe Domes of the Grand Hotel Bristol

Overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio, the Grand Hotel Bristol SPA Resort welcomes Easter with an experience that combines hospitality, wellness and haute cuisine.
Protagonist of the occasion is Le Cupole, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant overlooking the sea. Which opens extraordinarily on Sunday, April 5 for Easter Lunch, anticipating the seasonal reopening scheduled for May 1. For the occasion, Chef Artan Berberi signs a menu(downloadable here) that celebrates the flavors of the sea and spring, including refined ingredients, references to Easter tradition and an exceptional view of the Portofino promontory.

For those who wish to extend their stay, the hotel also offers the “Easter Sea View” package , bookable at this link, designed to experience the first long weekend of spring including a panoramic breakfast, access to the ERRE Spa, Easter lunch at Le Cupole, chocolate egg in the room and late check-out.

TURIN and SURROUNDINGS

The Upper Room Chieri, Easter menuOsteria Il Cenacolo – Chieri

On the occasion of Easter 2026, Sunday April 5, the Cenacolo Osteria invites its guests to rediscover the authentic flavors of the holiday tradition through a culinary experience of excellence, with two lunch menu proposals designed to be shared with friends and family.

Diners will be able to choose from two distinct gastronomic routes, with the possibility for each guest at the same table to opt for the proposal he or she prefers. An approach designed to ensure maximum freedom for all participants to taste in an atmosphere of warm conviviality.

Guarini Restaurant TurinGuarini Restaurant Turin

It is an Easter of tradition, but above all a Easter of celebration, the one proposed by the Guarini Restaurant in Turin. Lo chef Luca Varone has in fact thought of a pleasant, mouth-watering menu that focuses on local raw materials and typical Easter recipes, rethought with a pinch of creativity, as happens daily in the Guarini’s proposal.
The Easter proposal is available at 52 euros per person, with reservations strongly recommended.

Al Velo Turin Easter LunchAl Velò Sport Bistro Turin

Easter and Easter Monday under the banner of conviviality, fun and the beginning of the beautiful season. Al Velò Sport Bistrot celebrates in this way, offering two fun and informal events to toast the arrival of spring.

For the Sunday of Easter the kitchen offers a journey through Piedmontese flavors at 40 euros. Starting with a typical Piedmontese appetizer, followed by tajarin with meat sauce and tender lamb chops with potatoes, a must on any traditional menu.
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On Monday of Easter Monday, the atmosphere becomes the classic one of fun in company, with a menu from 35 euros that features mixed bruschetta and a rich grilled meat.

Serranos Turin EasterSerranos Turin

A different Easter than usual, which is colored by Spanish traditions, thanks to the flavors of the traditional Iberian menu. Ahead of the holidays, the restaurant offers two linguistic aperitifs to discover and celebrate the customs of Easter in Spain.

The first meeting, set for March 23 at 6:30 p.m., will delve into the Holy Week, with a focus on the famous processions of Valladolid and Seville.. Thanks to a native speaker teacher, participants will be able to immerse themselves in the Spanish language while enjoying tapas and typical drinks such as beer, sangria or wine.
>The second aperitif,
April 20 at 6:30 p.m., will be dedicated to the April Fair in Seville. An event celebrating Andalusian culture with flamenco, lights and gastronomy. The format will be set up the same way for both evenings and the cost for this experience is 17 euro.
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On Monday of Easter Monday, the atmosphere becomes the classic one of fun in company, with a menu from 35 euros that features mixed bruschetta and a rich grilled meat.

VENICE

Molino Stucky Hilton VeniceStucky Mill

It starts on April 2 with the Easter Picnic, a convivial time outdoors to enjoy the spring air with assorted sandwiches, fresh fruit, smoothies and a selection of wines for adults. On April 3 is Movie Night, where families can let the big screen transport them amid popcorn and seasonal juices.
On April 5, the hotel hosts the classic Egg Hunt. A fun event designed to stimulate the imagination of the little ones. From April 3 to 6, the Bacaromi restaurant offers Sapori di Pasqua (Easter Flavors). A gastronomic journey that reinterprets traditional flavors with seasonal ingredients. In the afternoons from April 4 to 6, the Skyline Rooftop Bar, Venice‘s highest rooftop, hosts Mixology Afternoon Tea. A well-established and highly appreciated original experience, which on this occasion is dressed in the colors and flavors of Easter.

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