Best restaurants for Easter brunch

There are a lot of perks that come with having a resident foodie at WTOP, and knowing where to eat on special occasions is one of them.

If you’re planning to dine out for brunch this Easter, WTOP food contributor Nycci Nellis shares her favorite restaurants to toast to the springtime holiday.

**Fiola Mare**
3050 K St. NW
Reservations: 202-628-0065 This Mediterranean/seafood-focused restaurant on the Georgetown waterfront is the perfect place to spend a spring afternoon. The Easter brunch menu includes bellinis, oysters on the half shell, lemon ricotta pancakes and more. (Thinkstock)

The Riggsby is Chef Michael Schlow's second D.C. restaurant. Both the décor and the menu channel a bygone era of dining. (WTOP/Rachel Nania) — **The Riggsby**
*1731 New Hampshire Ave. NW*
*Reservations: 202-787-1500* Michael Schlow’s classic and cozy restaurant has a $39 prix fixe menu for Easter brunch that includes a first course and an entree — plus, half-off bottles of sparkling wine. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

**Iron Gate**
*1734 N St. NW*
*Reservations: 202-524-5202* This old stable-turned-restaurant is serving everything from slow-roasted spring lamb to traditional Easter bread. There are three different menu options to choose from, including one that’s $55 per person, one that’s $40 per person and an a la carte menu. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

**Bourbon Steak**
2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Reservations: 202-944-2026
Whether you’re craving apricot and almond Dutch baby pancakes or a Wagyu petite filet, Bourbon Steak at the Four Seasons has you covered. Check out the restaurant’s Easter menu for more mouthwatering options. (Scott Suchman/Bourbon Steak)

**Equinox**
*818 Connecticut Ave., NW*
*Reservations: 202-331-8118*
Vegans, rejoice. Easter Sunday brunch at Equinox is all vegan fare that even meat-eaters will enjoy. There are banana flapjacks with Hawaiian pineapple compote and maple syrup; and roasted parsnip, potato and apple soup — plus plenty more sweet and savory options. (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

2941 Restaurant
2941 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church, Va.
Reservations: 703-270-1500 Maine lobster salad, morel risotto and grilled lamb loin are on the Easter menu at 2941. (WTOP/Rachel Nania) (WTOP/Rachel Nania)

**Kapnos**
*2201 14th St. NW*
*Reservations: 202-234-5000* The $35 prix fixe Easter brunch menu at Kapnos includes dishes such as baklava French toast, spit chicken and waffles, a breakfast gyro and more. The 14th Street restaurant will also have its a la carte menu available. (Courtesy Kapnos Facebook)

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm
42461 Lovettsville Rd., Lovettsville, Va.
Reservations: 540-822-9017 This true farm-to-table restaurant is serving Easter brunch family-style, with seatings at 12/12:30 p.m. and 3/3:30 p.m. (Courtesy Kapnos Facebook)