PUBLISHED March 23rd, 2015 10:00 pm | UPDATED June 8th, 2020 04:59 pm
Easter is so much more than bunnies and Easter egg hunts – these days, the holiday is also an occasion to indulge in big (and often boozy) brunches with the people you love. So here’s our top 10 hot spots for Easter Brunch this year; don’t wait till it’s too late to make your bookings!
UNA
Go Spanish with your Easter brunch this year at UNA, where the highlights of the semi-buffet are Spanish Easter treats like Homaza (bread stuffed with sausage, bacon, and eggs) and Arroz con Leche (rice with milk pudding). The spread will also feature their signature Paella, Churros, and a roasted lamb. This is one to consider if there’ll be kids in your party – their ‘Into the Woods’ Easter egg hunt will have keep the tots occupied.
When: 5 April 2015, 11am-3pm
Price: $88++ per adult, $48++ for kids aged 6-12, includes free-flow soft drinks and juices
UNA is located at 1 Rochester Drive, Singapore 139212.
Cocotte x Artichoke
Chef pals Anthony Yeoh and Bjorn Shen have combined forces to present an epic Easter brunch featuring the best of both restaurants. Expect delectable mezzes from Artichoke such as the Beetroot Tzatziki with Pistachio Dukka & Wormwood and Cocotte’s sumptuous brunch mainstays like Poulet Roti to appear on the free flow brunch trolley. Guests will also receive a complimentary glass of Bird Bird’s (Chef Bjorn’s new Thai-inspired food truck concept) Thai Milk Tea Slushie.
When: 3-5 April 2015, 12pm-3pm
Price: $62++ per person (food only)
Cocotte is located at 2 Dickson Road, Singapore 209494. For reservations, please call 6298 1188 or email info@restaurantcocotte.com.
The White Rabbit
Any meal at The White Rabbit is beautiful, but we’re certain it’ll be even more wonderful brunching there on Easter Sunday. On top of the appetizer spread (think Rocket Salad with Octopus & Pimento and Mini Potted Duck Liver Parfait), there’s a seafood bar with shelled lobsters and fresh oysters, as well a breakfast station with brunch staples like bacon and eggs. Mains from the kitchen include Braised Beef Cheeks and Roasted Spanish Pork Rack.
When: 5 April 2015, 11.30am-3pm
Price: $108++ per adult, $58++ for kids aged 6-12, includes free-flow soft drinks and juices. Top up $88++ per person for unlimited prosecco, white wine, and red wine
The White Rabbit is located at 39C Harding Rd, Singapore 249541. For reservations, please call or text 9721 0536.
The Line
It’s all about the meat this Easter at The Line. Highlights of the buffet include grilled Australian tomahawk steak and 24-hour slow-cooked short ribs and asparagus with Hollandaise sauce. Their take on the traditional Easter lamb roast goes Middle Eastern with the Sultan’s Whole Roast Baby Lamb with Zatar and Saffron Rice. Those with a sweet tooth can look forward to treats like raspberry egg surprise and hazelnut sabayon mousse.
When: 3-5 April 2015, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Price: $108++ per adult and $54++ per child (includes free flow of soft drinks, chilled juices, coffee and tea). Top up $50++ for free flow Perrier-Jouët champagne, house pour red and white wine, and draft beer.
The Line is located at Shangri La Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road 258350, Singapore. For reservations, please call 6213 4275 or book online here.
mezza9
mezza9 is one of the places we always go to for indulgent brunches and guess what? They’ve upped the ante for Easter. On top of the whole Spit-Roasted Welsh lamb, sustainable seafood on ice, and Slow-Roasted Kurobuta Pork Leg and crackling, guests can look forward to a wide selection of dishes like dim sum, Wok-Fried White Pepper Crab, and 48-hours slow-braised BBQ short ribs with crushed pumpkin mash at this buffet affair.
When: 5 April 2015, 11.30am-3pm
Price: $178++ per adult (includes free-flow Perrier-Jouët champagne, red and white wine, beer, and mojitos), $79++ for kids aged 7-12
mezza9 is located at Grand Hyatt Singapore,10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211.
Catalunya
With more than 40 types of Spanish dishes available – including your favourites like the Jamon Iberico, Suckling Pig, and Seafood Paella – Catalunya’s Easter semi-buffet brunch gives you more bang for your buck. Good grub aside, there’s a Garden Hunt where you stand to win attractive prizes. Pssst, the Easter brunch is also the launch of Catalunya’s permanent Sunday brunch!
When: 3-5 April 2015, 12.30pm-4.30pm
Price: $98++ per adult (includes free-flow juices), top up $48++ for free-flow cocktails (Aqua de Barcelona only), white wine, red wine, and cava. $40++ per child (4-9 years old).
Catalunya is located at The Fullerton Pavilion, 82 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049327. For reservations, please call 6534 0886.
Basilico
For an extra lavish all-Italian Easter brunch buffet this year, head to Basilico. Kick off with seasonal fare like Torta Pasqualina with Ricotta and Spinach and Roasted Veal Rack with Mint-mustard Crust, or make a beeline for the seafood bar with Alaskan king crab, poached lobsters, and tiger prawns. Did we mention the live station serves up Foie Gras Ravioli with Norcia Truffle Sauce, and that there’s a Burrata bar too?
When: 5 April 2015, 12-3pm
Price: $168++ per adult, top up $40++ for free-flow prosecco and wine, and $80++ for free-flow champagne and wine. $84++ per child (5-12 years old)
Basilico is located at Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715.
Carousel
One of the most value for money option on our list, Carousel’s buffet brunch on Easter Sunday features oven-roasted prime rib with Yorkshire pudding and Jacob potatoes and baked whole Branzino with pesto and root vegetables. Maine lobsters, spanner crabs, freshly shucked oysters, and home-smoked salmon gravlax also beckon from the seafood counter. Dessert wise, you can expect Simnel cake, carrot cake, and blackcurrant Dundee cake with candied fruits.
When: 5 April 2015, 11.30am-2.30pm
Price: $78++ per adult and $48++ per child
Lewin Terrace
Lewin Terrace’s semi-buffet Easter feast promises to be spectacular with unlimited servings of appetizers (like unagi chirashisushi and hamguri clam with escargot butter) and desserts (think strawberry shortcake, matcha pudding, and ichigo daifuku). For your main course, choose between Roasted Chicken Leg with mustard and herb breadcrumbs, Joshugyu Hamburg Steak, or Steamed Japanese Sea Bream & Asari Clam Shiromiso Soup.
When: 5 & 12 April 2015, 11.30am-2.30pm
Price: $68++ per person, top up $88++ for free-flow sake (3 types) or champagne
Lewin Terrace is located at 21 Lewin Terrace, Singapore 179290.
Alkaff Mansion
Alkaff Mansion puts up a good family-oriented show every year, so no surprises that it’s one of the most highly anticipated Easter brunches in Singapore. The bouncy castle and Easter egg hunt will be making a return, and they’re also introducing a new fringe activity for the kids – cookie and cupcake decorating. Foodwise, the live stations this year feature Roasted Whole Suckling Pig and Foie Gras.
When: 5 April 2015, 11.30am-3pm
Price: $138++ per adult (includes free flow prosecco, white and red Italian wines) and $58++ per child (5-12 years old)
Alkaff Mansion is located at 10 Telok Blangah Green, Singapore 109178. For reservations, please call 6510 3068 or email enquiry@alkaff.com.sg.
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