Gail Ciampa updated this list on April 19.
Unless otherwise noted, brunch and dinner prices do not include tax and gratuity, which are additional. Reservations are strongly suggested at all establishments.
22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille, 22 Bowen's Wharf, Newport, (401) 841-8884, 22bowens.com, opens from noon to 8 p.m. Brunch specials include ham and eggs, salmon Benedict and shrimp and avocado omelet while dinner specials include roasted leg of lamb, garlic and rosemary prime rib and lemongrass grilled striped bass.
Amanda's Kitchen, 54 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, (401) 723-7222, The Lighthouse Restaurant, 1665 Hartford Ave., Johnston, (401) 331-6445 and Seaplane Diner, 307 Allens Ave., Providence, (401) 941-9547 are open on Easter from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Amici Bar & Grille, 242 Atwells Ave., Providence, (401) 490-0409, amiciri.com, offers its full dinner menu in addition to dinner specials such as Beef Wellington and rack of lamb beginning at 3 p.m.
Antonio's Trattoria, 1710 Cranston St., Cranston, (401) 943-1932, antoniotrattoria.com, is open from noon to 6 p.m. offering a full selection of dinners.
Aspire, 311 Westminster St., Providence, (401) 521-3333, aspirerestaurant.com holds a kids' bunny brunch Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. An all-you-can-eat kids' buffet is $9.95; adults order from the menu. A family-style meal will be offered on Easter from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Egg hunt at 1 p.m.) The cost is $34.99, $14.99 for children 5 to 16. Reservations required.
Basta Restaurant, 2195 Broad St., Cranston, (401) 461-0330 will be open noon to 5 p.m. on Easter.
Café Nuovo, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, (401) 421-2525, cafenuovo.com, specials from noon to 8 p.m. with new spring menu selections of Porterhouse lamb chops, pistachio-crusted rack of lamb and duck breast with rhubarb purée.
Café Paragon, 234 Thayer St., Providence, (401) 331-6200), paragonandviva.com, will offer Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $22.99 ($9.99 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 6 and younger).
Caffe Dolce Vita, 59 DePasquale Square, Providence, (401) 331-8240, caffedolcevita.com, will offer breakfast items including eggs Benedict, smoked salmon platter, pancakes, Belgian waffles and crepes at its Easter brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Capriccio, 2 Pine St., Providence, (401) 421-1320, capriccios.com, is open from noon to 8 p.m. with four-course fixed-price dinners and the new spring menu.
Casey's Grill & Bar, 191 Old Tower Hill Rd., Wakefield, caseysgrill.com, offers an Easter Sunday brunch buffet featuring a carving station, breakfast and entrée selections and desserts. A separate kids' station is new this year. Seatings are from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $21.99 ($11.99 for children 6 through 12; children 5 and younger eat free).
Castle Hill Inn & Resort, 590 Ocean Drive, Newport, (401) 849-3800, castlehillinn.com, will serve its full menu from noon to 8 p.m. Easter brunch, which begins with three appetizers and features Berkshire ham, Colorado lamb, traditional eggs Benedict, New England Bouillabaisse and other items, is $70 ($25 for children 11 and younger). The brunch, offered from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., concludes with a selection of cakes, tarts, pies and pastries. Castle Hill also hosts an Easter egg at 11 a.m. for $25 and proceeds will be donated to Child and Family Services of Newport.
Cook & Brown Public House, 959 Hope St., Providence, (401) 273-7275, cookandbrown.com, offers brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cucina & The Grille, 900 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, (401) 767-2444, marrarestaurantgroup.com, is open regular hours with specials.
Cucina Twist, 2095 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, (401) 789-5300, marrarestaurantgroup.com, offers dinner noon to 6 p.m.
d. Carlo Trattoria, 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, (401) 349-4979, dcarlotrattoria.net, has seatings from noon to 5 p.m. with the dinner menu and seasonal favorites.
DeWolf Tavern, 259 Thames St., Bristol, (401) 254-2005, dewolftavern.com, opens at 11:30 a.m. and serves its full dinner menu with seasonal additions.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, One Exchange St., Providence, (401) 533-9000, offers a three-course Easter brunch menu for $32.95 ($15.95 for children) until 3 p.m. in addition to its regular menu.
Gregg's Restaurant & Pub, 1303 North Main St., Providence; 1359 Post Rd., Warwick; 1940 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence and 4120 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown, (401) 294-5700, greggsusa.com will offer traditional ham and turkey dinners on Easter Sunday. Their carrot cake cheesecake and raspberry coconut cake topped with jelly beans has returned to the menu, and holiday red velvet cupcakes will be available Easter week.
Hemenway's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar, 121 South Main St., Providence, (401) 351-8570, hemenwaysrestaurant.com, open from noon to 9 p.m., will serve its full menu and holiday specials, including twin Colorado lamb chops and pan-roasted halibut.
Il Fornello, 16 Josephine St., North Providence, (401) 722-5599, ilfornellori.com will have 12:30 and 3 p.m. seatings on Easter and will offer traditional Easter specialties as well as its full dinner menu.
Il Piccolo Ristorante, 1450 Atwood Ave., Johnston, (401) 421-9843 is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. serving traditional specialties along with its regular dinner menu.
Iron Works Tavern, 697 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, (401) 739-5111, theironworkstavern.com, offers an à la carte Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and its full menu from noon to 8 p.m. Dinner specials include prime rib in rosemary crust, baked stuffed sole Americana, rabbit pot pie and veal steaks au poivre.
J & D's Family Restaurant, 46 Putnam Pike, Johnston, (401) 231-3660, janddfamilyrestaurant.com, offers breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon with the Easter bunny.
Laurel Lane Country Club, 309 Laurel Lane, West Kingston, (401) 783-3844, laurellanecountryclub.com, offers Easter brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with seating up to 20 persons. The menu includes a full breakfast, traditional dinner (grilled lamb, glazed ham and roasted turkey), sides and dessert. The cost is $19.95 ($9.95 for children 12 and younger).
Local 121, 121 Washington St., Providence, (401) 274-2121, local121.com, offers brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. with specials.
Lombardi's Hillside Country Club, 82 Hillside Ave., Rehoboth, Mass., (508) 252-9761, hillsidecountryclub.com, offers a brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring omelet and carving stations, antipasto table and more. The cost is $21.95 ($10.95 for children 10 and younger).
Mainelli's Restaurant, 1366 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, (401) 831-9622 has seatings and specials at noon, 2 and 4 p.m.
Mediterraneo Caffe, 134 Atwells Ave., Providence, (401) 331-7760, MediterraneoCaffe.com, offers Easter Sunday dinner specials including grilled rack of lamb and stuffed lobster.
Mill's Tavern, 101 North Main St., Providence, (401) 272-3331, millstavernrestaurant.com, opens from noon to 7 p.m. with specials such as creamy fiddlehead and leek soup with New Hampshire cobb-smoked bacon lardons and herbed roasted leg of lamb with goat cheese mashed potatoes, braised baby spring vegetables and minted lamb jus.
Ocean House, Watch Hill, (401) 584-7000, offers a traditional Easter Sunday buffet in the Seaside Ballroom or a five-course tasting meal in Seasons. The buffet (11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is $55 and $30 for children, plus tax and gratuity. The Seasons meal is $75 plus tax and gratuity and is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Reservations required.
Pane e Vino Ristorante, 365 Atwells Ave., Providence, (401) 223-2230, panevino.net, opens at noon and offers the dinner menu as well as specials including pizza Rustica ($10), stuffed artichokes ($8), orange- and brown sugar-glazed ham ($19) and roasted leg of lamb ($19).
Parente's Restaurant, 1114 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, (401) 231-7600, serves a holiday menu including prime rib from noon to 1 a.m.
Pinelli's Café at Night, 701 Quaker Lane, West Warwick, (401) 821-8828, pinellisdining.com, has an Easter menu with Italian flair from noon to 6 p.m.
Pizzico Ristorante, 762 Hope St., Providence, (401) 421-4114, PizzicoRistorante.com, serves dinner from noon to 8 p.m., offering its regular menu and specials.
Ponderosa Steakhouse, 562 Washington St., South Attleboro, Mass., (508) 399-7250, ponderosasteakhouses.com, has a buffet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a carving station, fried shrimp, meatloaf, side dishes and more. The cost is $10.69, $9.49 for seniors and special kids' pricing.
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St., Providence, (401) 272-5852, marriott.com/pvdri, offers Easter brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $32.95 ($15.95 for children 6 to 12). Book Easter and Mother's Day reservations together and receive a 10-percent discount on Mother's Day.
Redlefsen's Rotisserie & Grill, 444 Thames St., Bristol, (401) 254-1188, redlefsens.com, offers an Easter buffet brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with carving stations, breakfast dishes and four dinner entrees including grilled salmon and veal Cacciatora. The cost is $28.95 ($10 for children 10 and younger).
Ribs & Company, 1383 Atwood Ave., Johnston, (401) 944-5432, yourriribsandcompany.com, has Easter brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a traditional buffet as well as an omelet station. Go to its Web site for more details.
Shelter Harbor Inn, 10 Wagner Rd., Westerly, (401) 322-8883, shelterharborinn.com, offers an Easter menu from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for $37 ($18 for children) with New England clam chowder or ham and split pea soup, a salad, choice of four entrees (roast tenderloin of beef, horseradish-crusted halibut with tomato cream sauce, baked ham with mustard sauce or roast marinated lamb with apple mint jelly pan sauce) and a choice of dessert.
Siena Cucina Enoteca, 5600 Post Rd., East Greenwich, 885-8850 and Siena Restaurant, 238 Atwells Ave., Providence, 521-3311, sienari.com, will be open from noon to 9 p.m. offering their full dinner menus and daily specials.
Sonoma Pub, 7366 Post Rd., North Kingstown, (401) 295-0800 offers Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast items are featured along with omelet and carving stations. The price is $19.95 ($7.99 for children 7 to 12 and free for children younger than 7).
The Boat House, 227 Schooner Drive, Tiverton, (401) 624-6300, boathousetiverton.com, will serve its full menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with brunch served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Capital Grille, 1 Union Station, Providence, (401) 521-5600, thecapitalgrille.com, offers brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will serve dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. The brunch includes eggs Benedict, a carving station and raw bar and the cost is $39 ($15 for children).
The Grille on Main, 50 Main St., East Greenwich, (401) 885-2200, marrarestaurantgroup.com, offers brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Little Inn Restaurant, 103 Putnam Pike, Johnston, (401) 231-0570, thelittleinn.com, opens at noon with seatings through 7 p.m. and features a traditional menu.
The Lobster Pot, 119 Hope St., Bristol, (401) 253-9100, lobsterpotri.com, has the regular menu and specials with seatings at noon, 2, 4:30, 6 p.m. and later.
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Sayers Wharf, Newport, (401) 846-2260, mooringrestaurant.com, will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers its regular menu and specials such as lobster crepes, cured salmon salad, spring frittata, leg of lamb and Hills Farm ham.
Trio, 15 Kingstown Rd., Narragansett, (401) 792-4333, trio-ri.com, will serve Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and its full menu from 4 to 8 p.m. The brunch includes breakfast buffet items and luncheon dishes such as baked haddock, chicken Française and penne pasta. The cost is $24.95 ($12.95 for children 10 and younger, children 3 and younger free).
Twist, 336 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, (401) 734-4440, marrarestaurantgroup.com, offers specials from 4 to 11 p.m.
Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Rd., Westerly, (401) 348-0055, offers Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner will be served from 4 to 10 p.m.
Venus de Milo, 75 Grand Army Highway, Swansea, (401) 861-2780, venusdemilo.com, offers four brunch seatings at noon, 12:30, 3 and 3:30 p.m. The cost is $28.95 ($10.95 for children younger than 10) and the menu includes prime rib, ham, Seafood Newburg, baked scrod and chicken tenders.
Waterman Grille, 4 Richmond Square, Providence, (401) 521-9229, watermangrille.com, features a holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. featuring breakfast and dinner menu items. Main courses include sole roulade, wood-fired Statler chicken breast, braised leg of lamb and pepper-encrusted top round. The cost is $29.95 ($14.95 for children 12 and younger).
Waterplace Restaurant, 1 Finance Way, Providence, (401) 272-1040, waterplaceri.com will open at 10 a.m. on Easter and will offer a brunch featuring bread and carving stations, breakfast and lunch items and a dessert station. The cost is $22.95 ($9.95 for children 11 and younger).
West Valley Inn, 4 Blossom St., West Warwick, (401) 822-2834, westvalleyinn.com, offers brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Omelets, Belgian waffles, bakery goods, lunch items, carving stations and pastries are featured. The cost is $24.95 ($11.50 for children 5 to 10, kids under 5 free). A full-course all-you-can-eat family-style Easter dinner (soup, macaroni, salad, chicken, ham with fruit sauce, potatoes and vegetables) is served between noon and 5 p.m. The cost is $17.50 ($10 for children 5 to 10, under 5 free).





