Whether you’re gathering with family after morning services or simply looking for an excuse to linger over mimosas and pancakes, Easter brunch is one of the season’s most delicious traditions. Across Northern Virginia, restaurants are rolling out special menus, festive buffets and even visits from the Easter Bunny. From waterfront dining to family-style feasts, here are some of the best places to celebrate.
Alexandria
Joe Theismann’s Restaurant
Families can kick off Easter weekend with Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on April 4 and 5 at 8 a.m. The festive morning includes photos with the bunny, an Easter egg hunt and basket-making for kids, plus a family-style breakfast and mimosas for adults. 1800A Diagonal Rd., Alexandria
Ada’s On The River
Ada’s on the River’s seasonal standouts include South African lobster benedict with butter-poached lobster, poached eggs and crème fraîche, as well as a decadent Croque Madame layered with prosciutto cotto, brioche and a rich pecorino-gruyère béchamel. Don’t skip dessert: the carrot cake topped with cream cheese mousse and candied pecans is a holiday favorite. 3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria
Arlington
Sfoglina
Celebrate Easter with Italian spring flavors at Sfoglina. Specials include burrata primavera with grilled peas, asparagus, and pesto Genovese; Sicilian busiate alla Trapanese with Key West shrimp, tomato pesto, and almonds; and grilled rack of lamb served with spring vegetable cacciatore and mint aioli. Finish with a festive pistachio Easter dessert featuring lemon-vanilla sponge and yuzu curd. Specials are available April 3 and 4. Sfoglina Rosslyn, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Santé at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Celebrate Easter in style with Santé’s elegant brunch buffet, complete with live music and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Guests can enjoy a raw bar, carving stations, hot dishes and desserts alongside brunch cocktails. Seating runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and reservations include a Champagne toast and complimentary valet parking. 1250 S. Hayes St., Arlington
Clifton
Trummer’s American Bistro
At Trummer’s American Bistro, guests can choose from five appetizers, five entrées, and three indulgent desserts. Starters include dishes such as roasted carrot soup, stuffed potato dumpling and baked oysters, while entrée options range from pan-seared swordfish to slow-roasted pork shoulder and stuffed lamb. $79 per guest; $30 for children, with a kids’ menu available. $79 per guest, $30 for children, with a kids’ menu available, 7134 Main St., Clifton
Falls Church
2941
Chef Bertrand Chemel is offering a three-course prix fixe menu highlighting seasonal ingredients and elegant holiday classics. Start with options such as Faroe Island salmon tartare with yuzu nage, seafood lumache pasta with shrimp and Manila clams, or jumbo white asparagus with black truffle. Entrées include dishes like Australian lamb duo with braised shank Bourguignon, Chilean sea bass with San Marzano beurre blanc and grilled Braveheart rib-eye with Rossini jus. $105. 2941 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church
Great Falls
L’Auberge Chez Francois
L’Auberge Chez Francois’ prix fixe menu begins with a corbeille de pain and amuse-bouche, followed by a choice of appetizers, La Salade de l’Auberge, and the restaurant’s signature housemade sorbet. Guests then select a main course and dessert, ending the meal with mignardises — housemade chocolate truffles. Seatings are at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. $130–$150 for adults; children’s menu (under 12) $75. 332 Springvale Rd., Great Falls
McLean
ENTYSE Bistro at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
ENTYSE’s lavish Easter buffet features everything from roasted lamb and artisanal salads to decadent desserts. Guests can enjoy live jazz, a children’s entertainment area and a portrait station to capture the holiday moment. 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean
Reston
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
Davio’s Easter brunch features seasonal specialties alongside the restaurant’s full dinner menu available throughout the day. It’s an ideal choice for those craving Italian flavors and classic steakhouse dishes in a celebratory setting. Enjoy specialties like tiramisu French toast, short rib hash, poached eggs with lump crab benedict and more. 1902 Reston Metro Plz., Reston
The Simon at JW Marriott Reston Station
Easter brunch at The Simon will feature a grazing table curated by chefs Tony DiGregorio and Claus Olsen. Choose from selections of housemade scones, a seafood station, and classic breakfast buffet items. Diners will also have a choice of entrees such as wild huckleberry waffles, black truffle biscuits and gravy, steak frites, and more. Easter-themed dessert will include white chocolate bunny cupcakes, chocolate flowerpots, and Pastiera Napoletana. 11340 Reston Station Blvd., Reston
Sterling
Brasserie Royale
Brasserie Royale opens at 10:30 a.m. for Easter brunch, serving its full lunch menu alongside specials such as a lobster omelet with creamy spinach, brioche French toast with Suzette sauce and steak and eggs with béarnaise. Pair it with a Kir Royale or French 75. 46290 Cranston St., Sterling
Local Provisions
Local Provisions will open at 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday, offering its full lunch menu along with brunch specials such as a green chili scramble with bacon and labneh, French toast with mascarpone and berries, and a French omelet with Boursin and lump crab. Mimosas and bloody marys round out the festive spread. 46286 Cranston St., Sterling
Ms. Peach’s Kitchen & Bar
Doors open early at 8 a.m. for Easter weekend brunch at Ms. Peach’s, where Southern comfort favorites take center stage. Expect dishes like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and peach cobbler pancakes served family-style for a celebratory holiday meal. 20789 Great Falls Plz., Ste. 176, Sterling
