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Easter Dining Specials: A Feast for Every Palate

Here’s a roundup of Easter dining specials that cater to various tastes and preferences,

By Veronica Leon, Editor-Publisher Macaroni KID Scottsdale March 21, 2024

Easter is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and, undoubtedly, delicious food. Whether you're looking for a traditional meal that evokes nostalgic memories or hoping to try something new and exciting, restaurants across the city are gearing up to make this Easter unforgettable with special dining options. 

Here’s a roundup of Easter dining specials that cater to various tastes and preferences, ensuring a feast for every palate.


El Patron New Mexican Restaurant and Cantina



For Easter, El Patron New Mexican Restaurant and Cantina will be offering an all-day brunch menu featuring a prime rib breakfast burrito, breakfast enchiladas and coconut crusted French toast along with house made cocktails, and non-alcoholic coffee. El Patron will also have a live mariachi band throughout Easter Sunday. Guests are highly encouraged to make reservations, but they are not required. For more information, visit https://elpatronaz.com/ or call the restaurant at 480-590-8180.


The Rosticceria

Spend Easter brunch like you’re on a European vacation in Rome at The Rosticceria! From 10 AM – 3 PM, guests can indulge in a specially-curated menu just for Easter with dishes including 10-layer Breakfast Lasagna and Lamb Osso Bucco, all while enjoying live music. Reserve your table now online at https://therosticceria.com/.

The Rosticceria Easter Brunch Menu:

  • Sausage Frittata - Potatoes + Peperonata + Auricchio Provolone
  • 10-Layer Breakfast Lasagna – Three Meat and Bacon Ragu + Ricotta + Mozzarella + Bechamel + Fried Eggs 
  • Panettone French Toast – Italian Sweet Bread + Soaked in Vanilla Cream + Sweet Mascarpone + Powdered Sugar 
  • Lamb Osso Bucco – Braised with Aromatic Herbs and Vegetable + Red Wine Demi + Saffron Risotto 
  • Strawberry Souffle Pancake  Baked to Order Strawberry Souffle +Fresh Strawberries + Sweet Mascarpone + Powdered Sugar 
  • Shrimp & Grits  Pan Roasted Shrimp Arrabiata + Mascarpone Laced Polenta + Poached Eggs + Leeks 

The Mexicano

Celebrate Easter Sunday fiesta-style at The Mexicano from 10 AM until 3 PM. Along with live entertainment from local DJs, the Easter brunch will feature a menu with breakfast creations including Tres Leches Pancakes and Concha French Toast, among other delectable dishes. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online. https://www.themexicano.com/

The Mexicano Easter Brunch Menu:

  • Concha French Toast - Vanilla Custard + Maple Syrup + Powdered Sugar 
  • Tres Leches Pancakes - 3 Buttermilk Pancakes + Tres Leches Mousse + Maple Syrup 
  • Shrimp Fajita Frittata - Caramelized Onions & Peppers + Large Prawns + Manchego Cheese 
  • Mexicano Scrambler - Chorizo + Eggs + Potatoes + Pepper Jack + Avocado 
  • Birria Scrambler - Roasted Corn + Onions + Birria + Manchego Cheese + Queso Tortillas 
  • Brunch Burrito - Crispy Potatoes + Two Fried Eggs + Oaxacan Cheese + Beans + Carne Asada 
  • Longonisa & Potato Enchiladas - Fried Eggs + Green Chile Sauce 
  • & Avocado Toast

STK Steakhouse



Elevate your Easter weekend at STK with an exclusive blend of new brunch delights and exclusive a la carte holiday specials from Friday to Sunday. Some of the exciting specials include Dungeness crab deviled eggs, slow roasted prime rib, lobster or salmon eggs benedict and more! Plus, every guest will be greeted with an Easter egg filled with surprises, and some lucky finds come with golden eggs boasting grand prizes. Reserve your table now at STKsteahouse.com for an Easter that’s more than a meal – it’s an experience. 


Wine Girl

For the adults only, Wine Girl in Old Town Scottsdale is excited to hop into Easter weekend with their Inaugural Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, March 30, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., start your Easter egg hunt at Wine Girl and hop around to their neighbors including Farm and Craft and Scapegoat Beer & Wine, among others, for specials at each stop. Tickets are $15 and include a welcome drink at Wine Girl, an Easter basket and a jumbo Easter egg you can decorate with stickers from each participating restaurant. Once you receive all five stickers to decorate your jumbo egg, Easter egg hunters will be entered into a raffle at Wine Girl! Tickets can be purchase online at https://winegirl.com/


Hash Kitchen



The creative a.m. eatery Hash Kitchen is hopping into Easter weekend with specialty items March 28 through March 31. Sip on their ‘Peep This’ cocktail playfully poured into cocktail-sized Peep cups shaken up with Green Creme de Menthe and White Creme de Cacao! Guests can also enjoy limited-time Easter Brunch items including Cannoli Pancakes and Lamb Hash. Hash Kitchen will be open on Easter from 7 AM to 3 PM. Seven Valley locations. https://www.hashkitchen.com/


The Sicilian Butcher

The modern-casual Italian restaurant is offering a specialty Easter menu items Monday, March 25 through Sunday, March 31st at all three Valley locations in Chandler, Phoenix and Peoria. Easter hours are 11 AM – 10 PM. https://www.thesicilianbutcher.com/.

The limited-time only Easter items include:

  • Lamb Ragu Pappardelle - Braised with aromatic herbs and vegetables + Stracciatella + Pecorino Romano + mint oil
  • Lobster Risotto Fra Diavolo - Nova scotia Lobster tail + saffron rice + Spicy tomato herb sauce   

The Sicilian Baker



For the entire month of March, celebrate Easter and the spring season with a sweet treat from The Sicilian Baker! The bakery will be offering Zeppole (Italian donuts) and Pastiera Napoletana (Italian Easter Pie) perfect for bringing to your Easter Sunday gatherings. Three locations in Chandler, Phoenix and Peoria. https://www.thesicilianbaker.com/

  • Pastiera Napoletana (Italian Easter Pie) - $7
  • 10 inch Pastiera Napoletana (Italian Easter Pie)- $32 
  • Individual Zeppole - $7
  • Zeppole four-pack- $24 

The Montauk

Spend Easter Sunday in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale feeling like you’re seaside at The Montauk! Enjoy Easter brunch from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the cozy lounge while you enjoy live local music and Montauk brunch favorites such as the Huevos Rancheros, Avocado Toast and assortment of crepes including powdered sugar + lemon and strawberry + Nutella. www.themontaukaz.com


The Italian Daughter



The Italian Daughter, a neighborhood Italian restaurant located in North Scottsdale, announces a specialty menu to celebrate Easter. From Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31, the restaurant will offer a lineup of springtime dishes. The menu will feature starters such as smoked shrimp cocktail, spring pea bruschetta, and cream of asparagus soup. Entrees include lobster focaccia benedict, an herb encrusted rack of lamb, crab legs, and more. A sweet ending to any meal is the tableside white chocolate and strawberry tiramisu. You can view the full menu here.


SugarJam The Southern Kitchen

Enjoy a Southern-inspired brunch this Easter at SugarJam The Southern Kitchen! The North Scottsdale-based restaurant will be featuring its all-new carrot muffins that will be available only on Easter Sunday. Guests who purchase a baked good item from the SugarJam bakery on March 31 have the opportunity to win the surprise golden ticket attached to one of the bakery items featured that day. The lucky recipient who gets the one golden ticket can choose to receive either a discount on their next purchase or a SugarJam gift card. SugarJam The Southern Kitchen offers Southern-themed dishes, cocktails and baked goods, as well as a full gift shop of curated finds from local and national artists. The restaurant will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 31 and the bakery will be open starting at 10 a.m. Walk-ins are accepted but reservations are highly recommend for Easter brunch and can be made online at https://www.sjsouthernkitchen.com/.