London’s top restaurants for Easter

We start things off traditionally with this guide by recommending grabbing an Easter Sunday roast at Darkhorse. The menu has a weekend roast offer where you can choose from chicken, lamb or porchetta with duck fat roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy with a glass of house wine. We recommend getting the lamb as not only does this keep with Easter tradition, but lamb is also at its best during spring in the UK. Even if you’re not into roasts, Darkhorse could still be the venue for you. It specialises in Italian dishes and seafood, so there’s plenty of variety for all you foodies out there.

Easter is also synonymous with baked goods like hot cross buns, and keeping in line with this tradition, we recommend paying a visit to Eat 17 over the Easter period. Eat 17 functions as a bakery as well as a restaurant and shop! This gives you many options for what kind of Easter meal you want. We definitely suggest booking a table, however, and ordering from one of the outstanding brunch, dinner or Sunday menus. Foodies who like something a little different should pay special attention to the brunch options, which includes a halloumi grain bowl and buttermilk pancakes.

Six Portland Road is open for lunch and dinner every day, and prides itself on writing menus daily. The menu constantly evolves and changes throughout the year, so you can probably expect some special recipes for Easter. If you’re hesitant to trust a fundamentally in flux menu, let us ease your concerns with some examples of what’s been served previously. Highlights include the Stuffed Rabbit Saddle with pancetta, mushroom and wild garlic, and the Hot Chocolate Fondant with blood orange sorbet. The venue itself is cosy with warm and sophisticated décor. In our opinion, this would be a great place to spend some quality time with loved ones this Easter.

What better way to spend Easter than bottomless brunching with your pals? Make the most of your time off over the bank holiday period by eating and drinking to your heart’s content at Barbie Green, an Australian-inspired café situated in the heart of the city of London. Take in some spring sunshine in the outside dining areas or enjoy the music and vibes from inside the bright and airy dining room. As part of Barbie Green’s bottomless brunch, you’ll have the choice of one savoury dish and one sweet dish paired with 90 minutes of fizz. Choose from options such as shakshuka, smoked salmon royale, blueberry buttermilk pancakes, peach melba coconut French toast, and so much more. There’s also a teetotal option for a reduced price, which comes with sparkling kombucha instead.

Lola’s Bakery has got the vegans and vegetarians well covered, and this option was added to the list with you guys in mind. Lola’s Bakery contains an all-day café with an extensive menu suitable for any time of the day. Some notable spots from this fantastic menu: vegan toasted almond with raspberry and chocolate cake; blueberry pancakes with grilled bacon and maple syrup, mozzarella, tomato, rocket and pesto toasted ciabatta; and avocado crushed with a touch of chilli oil and poached eggs on toast.

Nothing says celebration like a steak, and nowhere does steak like Gazette! This French-inspired, Battersea-based restaurant hosts ‘Chateaubriand Monday’, which features its most popular beef cut – a 28-day aged fillet. Even if steak and beef isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of great French dishes and wines to choose from. Some examples are Rillette de Canaird (duck rillette, grilled tartine and condiment), Mousse de Volaille (chicken liver and foie gras parfait, grilled tartine) and Les 12 Escargots (12 snails platter with garlic butter and aromatic juice). Any big French and/or steak foodies will not want to give this restaurant a miss this Easter.

Oliveira Kitchen in trendy Shoreditch is the brainchild of chef Amélio de Oliveira. This is a must visit for foodies and gourmets alike. Come and admire the chef’s approach to a natural vegetarian cuisine without use of processed food or meat alternatives whatsoever. Here you can expect high-end cooking and well thought out plate compositions. It’s an eco-friendly restaurant with a range of organic and biodynamic wines, and the most exquisite vegetarian creations.

Citro is a family-run Italian place that prides itself on its fresh food approach. The team makes everything from scratch on-site! Some side plate options you can choose from include garlic bread, lamb chops and mushroom bruschella, while for a main you can choose from various pizzas or handmade pasta. Finally, you can choose a homemade dessert, and we’re big fans of the tiramisu and homemade ice cream. The restaurant is child-friendly too, so your little Easter bunnies will be welcome.

Reform Social and Grill prides itself on providing an authentic British experience. With a breakfast and an a la carte menu, you can make this into any kind of trip you want at whatever time of day you would prefer. If you order from the a la carte menu, you’ll have access to the Josper grill dishes that we definitely enjoy, including the slow-cooked pork belly and halloumi burger! If you come for breakfast, you’ll still have some exciting options to choose from, like bacon or sausage sandwiches and full English breakfasts. If you’re after a traditional British dining experience with high-quality food in a comfortable and sophisticated atmosphere this Easter, look no further than Reform Social and Grill.

The Pig’s Head is a great gastropub for vegetarian and vegan families, especially those conscious about doing right by the planet and prioritising sustainability. All of the pub’s cutlery, furniture and decorations are second-hand, and even the food waste is composted. The wine list, too, is made up of those that follow sustainable farming practices. The menu changes daily, but to give you an idea of what you’re in for, you can expect some high-quality standout dishes like charred January king cabbage and soured rye, and rice pudding brulée and Tiperly Farm forced rhubarb.