Carli Clesmere 
Easter Sunday is right around the corner, and many families in Montclair and Northern New Jersey are planning where to celebrate with brunch or dinner. Whether you’re looking for an elegant Easter brunch in Montclair, NJ, a family-friendly buffet, or a restaurant open for Easter dinner in North Jersey, there are plenty of local options to choose from. From prix-fixe brunch menus to casual cafés and festive Easter Bunny events, restaurants across Montclair, Nutley, Verona, Caldwell, and beyond are hosting special holiday dining experiences. Keep reading for a list of restaurants open on Easter Sunday in Montclair and Northern New Jersey for 2026, including brunch, dinner, and family-friendly celebrations.
Montclair
Faubourg | 544 Bloomfield Avenue
Hours: 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Specials: For Easter Sunday, Faubourg will serve a $65 prix-fixe brunch menu at its Weehawken and Montclair locations. The restaurant will also offer its regular à la carte dinner menu and holiday specials. Catering options are available as well. For more information, see here.
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Fresco Da Franco | 15 Church Street
Hours: Brunch, 11 AM – 9 PM + dinner, 3 PM – 9 PM
Inspired by the fresh and authentic dishes from owner Franco Porporino’s family kitchen, this staple on Church Street serves favorites like eggs purgatory and avocado toast. The crunchy French toast is also a must try, especially for anyone who loves a cornflake crust.
Halcyon | 114 Walnut Street
Hours: Saturdays + Sundays: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
This modern, upscale Walnut Street eatery serves a seafood-centered brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3PM, occasionally accompanied by a live jazz band to really set the mood. While there is a lot of seafood on the menu, there are other choices like steak and eggs or avocado toast.
Mesob | 515 Bloomfield Avenue
Hours: 12PM – 9PM
Sayola | 38 Valley Road
Hours: TBD
Specials: At both its Montclair and Tenafly locations, Sayola will host an Easter celebration featuring festive brunch and dinner specials. To make a reservation, see here.
North New Jersey
Biagio’s | 299 Paramus Road, Paramus
Hours: 11AM, 12PM, 2PM, + 3PM seatings
Specials: Biagio’s will have two Easter dining options: a Grand Easter Brunch Buffet at The Terrace + a holiday à la carte menu at Biagio’s Restaurant. The buffet includes items such as a continental breakfast station, pasta dishes like penne vodka, chicken Francese, carving stations with Virginia ham, leg of lamb, and roast beef, plus Italian pastries, mousses, rice pudding, and fruit tarts.
The Barrow House | 1296 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton
Hours: 11AM – 2:30PM + 4PM – 6:30PM
Specials: The Barrow House will be open for Easter brunch. Guests can enjoy the regular menu along with festive specials. Make a reservation here.
Carnegie Diner + Cafe | 700 Plaza Drive, Secaucus
Hours: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Specials: Carnegie Diner + Cafe will be open for dine-in reservations on Easter Sunday and will feature photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Cowan’s Public | 229 Centre Street, Nutley
Hours: 11AM – 2:30PM + 4PM – 6:30PM
Specials: Cowans Public will be open for brunch on Easter Sunday, serving American classics from steak and eggs to brunch burgers.
Felina Steak House | 101 South Orange Avenue, South Orange + 2 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City
Hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM + 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Specials: Felina Steak House will host an Easter brunch at both its South Orange and Jersey City locations. The menu will feature a brunch buffet from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and a dinner buffet from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Hearth + Tap | 125 North Kinderkamack Road, Montvale
Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Specials: Montvale’s Hearth + Tap will serve brunch featuring a selection of classics from its regular menu. Diners can enjoy dishes like skillet macaroni + cheese, eggs Benedict, a traditional Irish breakfast, and other brunch staples, along with fun cocktails.
Il Vecchio Cafe | 234 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
Hours: 12PM – 2PM + 2:30PM – 4:30PM + 5PM – 7PM
Specials: Il Vecchio Cafe will host an Easter celebration on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Seating times are 12 PM to 2 PM, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, and 5 PM to 7 PM. The cost is $68 for adults and $25 for children ages 4 to 12. Kids 3 and under are free.
The Parkside Social | 706 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona
Hours: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Specials: The Parkside Social will serve brunch with options ranging from steak and eggs to brunch burgers and deviled eggs.
Popolari | 1047 Broad Street, Bloomfield
Hours: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Specials: Bloomfield’s Popolari will serve a four-course menu that includes meatballs, calamari, eggplant rollatini, penne vodka, grilled salmon, lasagna, signature pizza, and more. For dessert, diners can indulge in Nutella fondue. To book a reservation, see this link. The first seating starts at 11:30 AM, with the final one at 9:30 PM.
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The Shannon Rose | 98 Kingsland Road, Clifton + 1200 NJ-17, Ramsey
Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Specials: The Shannon Rose in Clifton and Ramsey will host a brunch buffet for Easter Sunday. Families can celebrate with brunch options, including fresh fruit, assorted muffins, house-made French toast, a carving station, and more.
Villa Amalfi | 793 Palisade Avenue, Cliffside Park
Hours: TBD
Specials: Cliffside Park’s Villa Amalfi will host an Easter brunch featuring a complete four-course menu that includes an appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert. Guests can enjoy a variety of classic Italian dishes and seasonal specials in the restaurant’s elegant dining space.
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