Want to treat the family to an egg-stra special Easter brunch? These local restaurants are serving up lamb and Benedicts, French toast, and carving stations. Some will have visits from the Easter Bunny and candy eggs to make sure everyone leaves hoppy. Or save yourself some work in the kitchen and pick up a chef-prepared meal to enjoy at home.
Ellie Bird
The At-Home Easter Feast from this Best of Arlington 2026 winner comes with a salad (Winter Citrus or Ellie Bird Wedge); a choice of braised lamb shank with Fish Sauce Gastrique, Beef Cheek Shepherds Pie or 2 Panade-Stuffed Chickens with Black Garlic Jus; and two sides, such as Miso Mac ‘n’ Cheese or Roasted Carrots with Labneh and Chili Crisp. The $135 meal serves four. Tack on Carrot Cake Sticky Toffee Pudding or Vietnamese Coffee Tiramisu for another $36. 125 Founders Ave., Falls Church
Sfoglina
Put an Italian spin on Easter brunch at chef Fabbio Trabocchi’s Italian pasta house in Rosslyn. Specials dishes include Burrata Primavera, Sicilian Busiate alla Trapanese (Key West shrimp with Sicilian-style tomato pesto and almonds) or grilled rack of lamb, and Dolce di Pasqua al Pistacchio for dessert. 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Rosslyn)
2941
Chef Bertrand Chemel’s picturesque Falls Church dining destination has a three-course prix fixe meal for $105. Choose starters such as Faroe Island Salmon Tartare or Hudson Valley Foie Gras, followed by entrees like Earth & Ocean (butter-poached lobster and roasted chicken breast) and Australian Lamb Duo (grilled loin and braised shank stew). The tempting desserts include a Pistachio Lemon Egg and Chocolate Nest. 2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church
Maison Cheryl
Celebrate Easter with a New American twist on French classics. Chef Bobby Maher’s menu features fan faves such as Creme Brulee French Toast and a Bacon and Brie Omelette. On April 5 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., guests will also get a free Easter egg, which could contain a $50 gift card for use during a future visit. You can also ccent your meal with one of three cherry blossom specials, available through April 12: Cherry Chocolate Roulade, a Cherry Croissant Doughnut and the Sakura Mule cocktail. 2900 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Harvey’s
Chef Thomas Harvey is readying an all-you-can-eat Easter brunch buffet ($45 for adults; $15 for kids 12 and younger) on April 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The feast will include a carving station with steak and cedar plank salmon, plus the usual breakfast items: eggs, bacon, buttermilk pancakes, and shrimp and pimento cheese grits. For something more lunch-y, opt for spaghetti carbonara in a parmesan wheel. Holiday beverage specials include bottomless mimosas, bottomless beer and bottomless Aperol spritzes. 513 W. Broad St., Falls Church
El Mercat Bar de Tapas
Chef George Rodrigues’ regular brunch menu will be available April 5, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with tapas galore and two kinds of paella, plus a special Easter Benedict made with eggs, potatoes and seasonal veggies. Read our dining critic’s recent review here. 1301 S. Joyce St., Arlington (Westpost)
Corso Italian
The All You Can Mangia brunch ($29) is back April 5, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. featuring mains such as ricotta pancakes and Omelette Corso, plus small plates such as Sicilian toast (sweet and savory caponata of eggplant, tomatoes, capers and olives on focaccia), cannoli and a Berry Bowl with honey mascarpone. Easter specialties include cream cheese-frosted carrot cake and a colorful array of springtime cocktails Fancy a Primavera Spritz (muddled berries, Ramazzotti Rosato, Lambrusco Rosso and club soda) or the Amalfi Sage Margarita made with tequila, lime, triple sec, house-made limoncello and fresh sage. The fun also includes one-on-one time with the Easter Bunny. 4024 Campbell Ave., Arlington (Shirlington)
Founding Farmers
Leave the cooking to this all-American kitchen and order the Easter Brunch at Home package. Order by March 31 to get skillet cornbread, an Applewood Smoked Bacon & Cheddar Quiche, Beyla Honey-Glazed Spiral Baked Ham, and Seven Cheese Macaroni. The Founding Farmers Holiday BBQ serves four with spare ribs, Orange-Jalapeño Chicken, and Braised Collard Greens & Cabbage. Featured add-ons include pies such as apple and chocolate cream, plus the Founding Spirits Bourbon Caramel Egg and the solid Chocolate Bunny. 1800 Tysons Blvd., Tysons
Makers Union
Local locations of this DMV chainlet will host a Meet & Eat with the Easter Bunny on April 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiddos can get their faces paint and snap a few pics before tucking into favorites like cinnamon roll pancakes or chicken and waffles. A traditional Easter Brunch on April 5, 9 a.m. features those dishes and more, including Eggs Benedict, French toast and a Tomahawk steak and eggs. Oh, and mimosas. 1450 S. Eads St., Arlington (National Landing)
Northside Social
From April 2-5, both locations of Northside Social will have menu specials and to-go options that can be ordered 48 hours in advance. Items include walnut carrot cupcakes, spring-themed cookies, lemon lavender buns, quiche and a mimosa kit. 205 Park Ave., Falls Church, and 3211 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
The Falls
On Easter Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., guests can enjoy the usual prix-fixe unlimited small-plates brunch menu, plus Easter specials like shrimp cocktail, ham and cheese quiche, and smoked ham. Finish with a tall slice of carrot cake, available a la carte. 370 W. Broad St., Falls Church
The Liberty Tavern
Come hungry on April 5, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., for an unlimited brunch with specials such as mini crab cakes, sesame popcorn shrimp and lamb meatballs. At dinnertime, the Clarendon restaurant will offer a la carte Easter specials, including lasagna bianca di pasqua, grilled branzino and carrot cake. 3195 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Lyon Hall
Easter specials join the regular menu April 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Highlights include lamb chops, bouillabaisse, jumbo lump crab cake and braised rabbit. 3100 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon)
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
Chef David Guas will celebrate Easter—and 15 years in Courthouse—with an all-day brunch, available April 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Snap up Easter Sugar Cookies in festive egg and bunny shapes, deviled eggs and Hot Cross Buns topped with raisins, cinnamon and icing. 1515 N Courthouse Road, Arlington (Courthouse)