Easter is traditionally a popular day for dining out with family and friends. It falls on Sunday, April 17.
Where possible, reservations are strongly suggested.
There are a few brunch buffets this year, including at Spumoni’s in Pawtucket, the Providence Marriott Downtown and Angelo’s Palace Pizza in Cumberland.
Diners have no doubt missed the buffet experience during the pandemic.
Brunch has also been added by several restaurants to allow more hours of holiday dining. The Capital Grille is opening at 10 a.m.
There is also a day-before-Easter hunt at Castle Hill Inn that is a benefit and promises fun for the kids.
Spumoni’s
1537 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, (401) 726-4449, spumonisrestaurant.com, hosts Easter brunch between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and the cost is $28.99. Reservations are accepted for parties of five or more. The brunch menu includes ham and turkey carving stations, scrod, breakfast items, mashed potatoes, penne and meatballs and broccoli au gratin.
Providence Marriott Downtown
1 Orms St., (401) 272-2400, marriottprovidence.com, is hosting Easter Brunch with seatings at noon and 2 p.m. The cost to dine is $50 for adults and $25 for children 12 and younger. Call to reserve.
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Angelo’s Palace Pizza
133 Mendon Road, Cumberland, (401) 728-3340, Angelospalacepizza.com, is having an Easter brunch buffet with seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Prices are $30 for adults, $20 for children and $15 for kids under 5. The brunch menu includes a ham and prime rib carving station, Chicken Marsala, Penne alla Vodka and French toast.
River Falls Restaurant
74 South Main St., Woonsocket, (401) 235-9026, riverfallscomplex.com, offers riverfront dining from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a holiday menu that includes prime rib, Ma Glockner chicken, fish and chips, and more. Visit the website or call to make reservations.
Pane e Vino Ristorante & Enoteca
365 Atwells Ave., Providence, (401) 223-2230, panevino.net, will offer traditional Easter specials in addition to the dinner menu from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Il Massimo
134 Atwells Ave., (401) 273-0650, massimori.com, will serve brunch specials and the full menu from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The full dinner menu and Easter specials will be served until 9 p.m.
Andrew’s Bistro
3755 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, (401) 658-1515, andrewsbistro.com, has Easter dinner reservations available from noon. The full dinner menu will be offered, plus specials.
Stoneacre Garden
151 Swinburne Row, Newport, (401) 619-8400, stoneacregarden.com, will have brunch with special Easter-themed dishes and cocktails.
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Stoneacre Brasserie
28 Washington Square, Newport, (401) 619-7810, stoneacrebrasserie.com, offers brunch, with special Easter-themed dishes and cocktails.
Giusto
at Hammett’s Hotel, 4 Commercial Wharf, (401) 324-7400, giustonewport.com, will feature a special spring tasting menu, in addition to its regular a la carte menu. The menu will be available all day for lunch and dinner. Lunch will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean Drive, Newport, (401) 849-3800, castlehillinn.com, offers a three-course meal in The Dining Room. Chef Lou Rossi’s menu will feature seasonal roasted loin of lamb, roasted asparagus starter to the spring vegetable cavatelli. The brunch will be $85 with live music. Rese
rvations are available via email at [email protected]. Bar seating will also be available with a casual menu (no reservations needed or accepted).
Castle Hill Inn also hosts an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16 for children up to age 12. It costs $30 with all proceeds going to the nonprofit organization FABNewport. The egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. when the Easter Bunny cuts the “start line.” Registration table opens at 10 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Castlehillinn.com/specials/easter-egg-hunt.
Mill’s Tavern
101 North Main St., Providence, (401) 272.3331, will offer a selection of specials in addition to its full menu from noon to 7 p.m. Appetizer specials include Oysters Rockefeller, Baked Stuffed Shrimp with yuzu beurre blanc and Seared Foie Gras with pound cake and strawberry preserves. Entrée specials include a roast Leg of Lamb, Dover Sole and Surf & Turf. Learn more at millstavernrestaurant.com.
Red Stripe
465 Angell St., (401) 437-6950, redstriperestaurants.com, will serve brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a special of Biscuits with Sausage Gravy ($14); add two poached eggs ($4). Dinner will be from 4 to 8 p.m. and entrée specials include Rack of Lamb and Seared Sea Scallops.
Wicked Good Bar & Grill
at Bally’s Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, twinriver.com, will serve Easter dinner from noon to 9 p.m. with specials including a ham dinner and Cherry Glazed Pork Loin. Reservations not required.
Casino Café & Grille
at the Tiverton Casino, 777 Tiverton Casino Blvd., Tiverton, (401) 816-6000, twinrivertiverton.com/casino-cafe-grille, noon to 9 p.m., reservations are suggested but not required. Specials include Roasted Prime Rib Dinner, $38, Baked Smoked Ham, $26, and Salmon & Spinach Lasagna, $26.
Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis
at Bally’sTwin River Casino, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, twinriver.com, will serve Easter Sunday dinner from 3 to 10 p.m. with specials including prime rib, lamb chops and lobster ravioli. Reservations are not required but are suggested.
Bellini Providence
50 Westminster St., Providence, at The Beatrice, (401) 443-2960, bellinirestaurant.com/providence, will have Easter Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special holiday items including Torchon of Foie Gras, Pizza Pasqualina, Pastiera Napoletana and more. Reserve.
Capital Grille
10 Memorial Blvd., (401) 521-5600, thecapitalgrille.com, will open early Easter Sunday at 10 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. They will serve the full dinner menu plus three brunch choices. They are a Lobster Frittata, a New York Strip Steak with Eggs and Filet Mignon. All three come with White Cheddar Hash Browns.
Trattoria Zooma
245 Atwells Ave., (401) 383-2002, trattoriazoomari.com, will serve noon to 7:30 p.m. with traditional Easter favorites including specials and the traditional menu. Reserve online now.
Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille
2099 Post Rd., Warwick, (401) 384-7573, tavolowinebar.com, will serve dinner with a handful of Easter specials noon to 8 p.m.
Tavolo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille
970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, (401) 349-4979, tavolowinebar.com, will serve dinner with Easter specials from noon to 8 p.m.
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