10 London Restaurants to Book for Easter Sunday

Whether your Easter culinary skills extend only to buttering a hot cross bun or you've decided to swap the apron for a seat at one of London's finest tables, we've got you covered. Here are the London restaurants offering exclusive menus and delectable dishes for Easter Sunday – from Mayfair roasts to Soho desserts. It's time to book your table and let someone else handle the cooking. 

For Mayfair Style - The Beaumont

What was once the red leather, mahogany and meadow field walls of The Colony Grill at The Beaumont Mayfair has now transformed into something much more delicate: Rosi. Named for Rosemary Saïd, the wife of the hotel’s owner, Wafic Saïd, the soft-toned space envelops diners in the loosely sketched murals by artist Luke Edward Hall. With Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen at the helm, the Easter offering will absolutely not disappoint. British seasonal classics lead the Sunday menu, with the likes of marinated heirloom tomatoes with whipped feta, or the corn-fed roast chicken and sirloin of dry-aged beef. For something extra special, we recommend you opt for the seasonal set menu – a culinary tribute to spring.

To book a table at Rosi, visit thebeaumont.com

For the Wild Side - Il Gattopardo

In what can only be described as a 1960s Italian fever dream, Il Gattopardo is famed for bringing La Dolce Vita to London. If you haven’t visited yet, Easter is the perfect time to go so you can taste the special Easter menu –  Il Pranzo di Pasqua. Dishes include Torta Pasqualina, a crisp spinach ricotta pie with a poached egg and paprika hollandaise, an oven-baked lasagna with Black Angus ragù, a slow-roasted lamb leg with crispy courgette and more. The Mayfair restaurant has also re-launched its now-iconic annual leopard print egg, this time in a seasonably pastel blue.

Il Pranzo Di Pasqua is priced at £58 per guest. Bookings for Il Gattopardo can be made at gattopardo.restaurant. The Easter egg can be purchased at the restaurant.

For a Punjabi Kick - Ambassadors Clubhouse

On Mayfair’s buzzing Heddon Street, Ambassadors Clubhouse beckons you to indulge in an Easter feast like no other. Brought to you by the culinary geniuses at JKS Restaurants – the group behind Michelin-starred Gymkhana – the Ambassador’s Clubhouse celebrates Punjab’s rich culinary and music heritage. The Easter menu’s crowning glory is the Shahi Patiala Suckling Lamb Raan, an incredibly tender, spice-infused lamb dish that brings the region’s vibrant flavours straight to your plate with a kick.

Reserve a table via this link.

For a Springtime Steep - The Stage at The Londoner

For homebody chefs looking to indulge in a sweet afternoon treat after hanging up their apron, The Stage at The Londoner offers an exclusive Easter edition of its Champagne afternoon tea. Perfect for unwinding after a competitive egg hunt or the demanding roast prep, this indulgent experience features patisserie creations from the hotel’s talented pastry chefs, including a truffle and burrata cream sponge, a twist on the classic Battenberg, as well as a cherry confit, limoncello and pistachio tart. Paired with a glass of premium bubbles – with choice ranging from Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut to Dom Perignon Brut Vintage – and your pick from The East India Company Tea cellar, this is an afternoon steep you won’t want to miss.

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For a Dash of Ramsay - The Savoy Grill

Adding a touch of flambé flair to Easter Sunday, The Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay is serving up a modern British menu oozing with old-school glamour. From the signature Arnold Bennett Soufflé drenched in aged cheddar sauce to Ramsay’s decadent Beef Wellington with truffle and red wine jus, this meal is true indulgence. The flame alights with as Flambéed Crêpes are tossed with Grand Marnier and served tableside – heads will be turning all day long for this pièce de resistance.

Book a table via this link.

FOR A FUSION FEAST – BAR DES PRÉS

If a roast on Easter feels more like an obligation than a tradition, perhaps it’s time to switch things up. This year, why not mix French finesse and Japanese heritage at Bar des Prés. Brought to you by TV personality, author and chef, Cyril Lignac, the Easter specials start with roasted white asparagus served with beurre blanc and Oscietra caviar, followed by a Chilean sea bass in a Thai broth and confit lamb shoulder with candied lemon peel and toasted almonds. The desserts here shine as a perfect demonstration of Cyril’s roots as a master pâtissier with creations such as the raspberry and vanilla mille-feuille.

Book Bar des Prés through bardespres.com

FOR FAMILIAR FAVOURITE – THE ORIGINAL IVY ON WEST STREET

Everyone knows the original Ivy is still the best. This Easter, the old faithful is serving up all the classics you'd expect from London's most beloved dining rooms. With a dedicated Easter menu, this weekend you can try the slow-roast leg of lamb, which comes with a Yorkshire pudding, crispy roast potatoes, savoy cabbage and a rich red wine sauce. There is also a seasonal set menu on offer, starting with poached green asparagus with warm spears, a fried duck egg, Grana Padano and watercress, or duck liver and pistachio parfait served with crumbled pistachios, grapes, green beans and winter truffle. For mains, standout choices include The Ivy Shepherd’s Pie and Roasted sea trout with crushed peas and new potatoes. To finish, desserts lean into the fun of the season, with options such as Peter Rabbit’s garden cake, a classic knickerbocker glory or The Ivy sherry trifle. It would be rude not to!

Stop by the original Ivy this weekend ivycollection.com

FOR FAMILY-STYLE SHARING – PIVOT BAR & BISTRO

Pop into Pivot Bar and Bistro, one of Covent Garden’s hidden gems, this Easter. With views of the piazza (but safely set back from the crowds on Henriette Street), this is a British restaurant that “reinvents itself every month”. This month, of course, Easter is the headliner and a great opportunity to dig into Pivot’s decadent sharing roast. This impressive platter is served sharing-style, with three succulent meats: half roast chicken, beef strip-loin and lamb shank – perfect for those who can’t make a decision. Of course, all the trimmings are available in unlimited quantities, including the usual suspects – potatoes, hispi cabbage, creamy cauliflower cheese, glazed carrots, gravy and Yorkshire puddings.

Dig in at Pivot Bar and Bistro pivotbarandbistro.com

FOR A GOOD CAUSE – The Franklin London

The only thing more rewarding than dining out is dining out for a good cause. This Easter, The Franklin London is partnering with Elephant Family to serve a limited-edition botanical-inspired afternoon tea. At the centre of this a striking floral egg sculpture, Eden, in an Eggshell, by artist Ruth Davis. The menu itself is equally as design-led and curated by Head Chef Roberto Roncolato. Drawing directly from the egg’s delicate florals and palette, Roncolato will develop a bespoke dessert, the Eggshelled Garden, and 100% of the proceeds from this will be donated to Elephant Family. The charity is dedicated to conserving Asia’s most endangered wildlife and the precious habitats they depend on.

Go to Egerton Gardens to try The Franklin London’s charitable afternoon tea collezione.starhotels.com

FOR A PERFECT FINISH – GELUPO

Anyone who has been to Bocco di Lupo, beloved by Stanley Tucci (and SPHERE!), will know about Gelupo. It sits just across the road from the restaurant, and in true Italian fashion, dessert was never going to be an afterthought.  In a limited run, Gelupo will be serving hot cross bun ice cream sandwiches until 6th April. Inspired by the much-loved Sicilian breakfast brioche con gelato – where cold gelato melts gently into a warm, sweet bun – guests can choose from Gelupo’s spring flavours, including orange curd and brown butter & honey, alongside classic flavours, each perfectly complementing the spices and candied fruit of the buns. It’s the perfect finisher after a full Easter feast.

Gelupo is the finest gelato this side of the Alps. Visit it on Archer St gelupo.com