If you’re keen to stay out of the kitchen this Easter, our top 6 spots are sure winner. You’ll enjoy a ready-made Easter feast as these great restaurants have special meals planned over the celebrated long-weekend…
Italian Club, Bedfordview
This great family restaurant in Joburg’s East Rand is celebrating Easter with a special lunch on Sunday 27 March. Keeping with their trademark Italian fare, the set menu includes treats like cannelloni with ricotta and spinach, rich roast lamb with veggies and Colomba Pasquale, a traditional Easter cake. From R230pp for members and R260pp for non-members. Visit the website here for more information.
Rodizio Brazilian Restaurant, Fourways
For a fun family outing with a bit of Brazilian flare, you’ll love Rodizio’s delicious Sunday buffet. There’ll be something for everyone, from grilled prawns to trinchado, and kids will relish the special eggs served for dessert. From R195pp for the Full Buffet, including Meat Rodizio and dessert. Click here for more information.
Le Pommier, Stellenbosch
We can’t imagine anything better than spending Easter in the beautiful Le Pommier wine estate – think dappled shade, rolling lawns and smooth vintages. This Easter weekend, they’re going all-out with a scrumptious snoek braai on Friday 25 March, and on Sunday and Monday you’ll be treated to a relaxed breakfast or lunch followed by an exciting egg hunt for the kids at 11am or 3pm. From R 180pp for the snoek braai and from R45 per meal at the a-la-carte breakfast. Visit their website here for more information.
Bistro 126, Cape Town
At the glamorous Hilton hotel in the heart of Cape Town, this chic restaurant’s Easter Sunday buffet is bound to be a hit. Go with a group of friends or the extended family and enjoy hearty fare in a relaxed setting. The kids can entertain themselves at the face painting station or tuck into a basket of Easter eggs, while you sip on a chilled cocktail. From R315pp and half price for children under 12. Email [email protected]
The Oyster Box, Umhlanga
If you really want to treat yourself this Easter, try the special High Tea at the beautiful Oyster Box. Sample the handiwork of the hotel’s talented pastry team, as they create a wonderland of Easter treats, with a themed afternoon tea throughout the Easter weekend (from 25 to 28 March). From R350pp from 2:30pm to 5pm, booking is essential. Email [email protected]
The Hilton, Durban
Get in the groove with the Hilton’s Big Easy Easter Jazz Sunday Brunch on Sunday 27 March. You’ll listen to the best jazz talent in town while sipping on crisp wine and feasting on a delicious buffet spread. There are also a few Easter surprises on the la carte menu. From R295pp, email [email protected]
