Nothing says Easter like family time, good food, and the overindulgence of chocolate!
One of the most exciting times of the year for us to eat is Easter, when we all sit down to a feast, which includes, of course, chocolatey delights. We’ve compiled a list of delicious (and fuss-free) ways to celebrate Easter in Cape Town if you’re not up for cooking: Sunday brunches, picnics, high teas, gourmet tasting menus, and traditional kid-friendly chocolate egg hunts
Easter Sunday at Palm House
Surrounded by lush gardens and shaded terraces, Palm Terrace at Palm House is the ideal spot for a long, lingering lunch. This Easter Sunday, guests are invited to enjoy a spectacular 4-course Easter Sunday Lunch, created by Chef Gregory Henderson.
Highlights include Easter-inspired mains such as slow-roasted Karoo lamb shoulder and baked line fish, accompanied by a welcome cocktail. Priced at R625 per person, lunch is served either on the patio or inside the conservatory-style terrace.
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When: 20 April 2025, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Where: Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa, 10 Oxford Street, Upper Wynberg, Cape Town
Contact: 076 487 2016
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Easter Brunch at Cape Grace
There’s nothing quite like an indulgent Easter brunch with the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and the marina at the V&A Waterfront. The Cape Grace offers a luxurious Sunday brunch on its pool terrace, where you can enjoy gourmet dishes paired with bubbly.
Alternatively, settle in for an elegant afternoon tea at Heirloom, featuring seasonal Easter treats alongside classic pastries and savoury bites.
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- Brunch: R750 per person; R950 (with bottomless Mimosas); R1 500 (Moët & Chandon Brunch) | 20 April 2025 (12 pm – 3 pm)
- Afternoon Tea: R550 per person; R650 (with a glass of Cap Classique) | 17 – 20 April 2025 (Seatings at 2:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm)
Where: Cape Grace, West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Contact: 021 410 7000
Easter Lunch and Egg Hunt at Steenberg
Steenberg Farm in the Constantia wine valley offers a picturesque escape, with its vineyards, mountains, and lush gardens providing the perfect backdrop for a relaxed Easter celebration. Head to Tryn Restaurant, where Chef Kerry Kilpin has created a decadent three-course Easter menu, complete with amuse bouche, a palate-cleansing sorbet, chocolate truffles, and a glass of Steenberg Chardonnay.
While you enjoy your meal on the terrace or in the elegant dining room, children can take part in a charming Easter egg hunt, donning bunny ears and collecting eggs in their velvet baskets. An à la carte menu is available for children under 12.
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Cost: R895 per person, Children R395 (2 courses + egg hunt)
When: Sunday, 20 April 2025, Egg hunt at 1:30 pm, lunch from 12 pm – 3 pm | Where: Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
Contact: 021 713 7178, [email protected]
Easter Egg Painting & Lunch at The Chef’s Studio
Get creative this Easter at The Chef’s Studio in Bree Street. Kids (ages 7–13) can enjoy a hands-on Easter egg painting workshop while parents relax over a delicious lunch.
Each child receives three eggs to decorate and take home, while the family meal includes mac and cheese or a culture hotdog for the kids and ribeye steak with a glass of wine for the adults.
Cost: R595 per child; R395 per adult (includes workshop + lunch)
When: Saturday, 12 April 2025 (12 pm) | Where: 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
Contact: 076 256 8654
Book: Via DinePlan
Easter Picnic at Boschendal
Nestled between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, Boschendal offers the perfect setting for a relaxed Easter picnic.
Enjoy farm-fresh produce beneath the trees, or opt for a buffet feast at The Retreat Restaurant, featuring classic Easter flavours such as pickled fish, Cape Malay lamb, and fresh-baked bread. There’s also plenty of fun for the kids with the Tree House playground and a pump track.
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Picnic: R850 for two; R430 for one; R250 per child (ages 3–12) | The Werf & The Retreat Buffet: R650 per person
When: 18 – 20 April 2025 (12pm – 4pm) | Where: Boschendal, Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek
Contact: 021 870 4273 | [email protected]
A South African Easter Feast at Leopard’s Leap
Celebrate South Africa’s culinary love for sweet-savoury combinations at Leopard’s Leap’s chef’s table lunches with Christiaan Visser. Limited to 20 guests daily, these intimate lunches offer a contemporary take on traditional dishes, such as Cape Malay-inspired line fish with curry-pickled onions, white wine curry sauce, and cinnamon Easter buns.
Savour Karoo lamb with samp and beans, kaiing, and almond crumble, and finish with Cape honey and brandy caramel pears paired with koe’sister, white chocolate mousse, and apricot coulis. Each course is expertly paired with award-winning Leopard’s Leap wines. Available throughout April.
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Cost: R570 per person (4 courses with wine pairings)
When: Wednesday – Saturday until April 2025 | Where: Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, R45, Main Road, Franschhoek
Contact: 021 876 8002, [email protected]
Gourmet Easter Picnic at Cavalli Estate
Enjoy an elegant Easter picnic on the lush lawns of Cavalli Estate in Somerset West. With breathtaking mountain views and a basket filled with gourmet treats like smoked cheese, sesame chicken sosaties, trout pâté, and Basque-style cheesecake, it’s an alfresco feast to remember. Wine tasting at the estate is also available as an added treat.
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Cost: R795 for two | Wine-tasting: R100 (three wines); R175 (six wines)
When: 18 – 20 April 2025 (12 pm – 2 pm collection) | Where: R44 (Strand Road), Somerset West
Contact: 021 855 3218 | [email protected]
Family Easter Getaway at Erinvale Hotel & Spa
For a full weekend of family fun, Erinvale Hotel & Spa offers a special Easter Weekend Family Escape package. Stay for two nights, and kids under 12 stay free. The package includes breakfast, an Easter egg hunt at Vergelegen Wine Estate, a complimentary wine tasting at Lourensford, and Easter cookie decorating for the little ones. Their à la carte Easter menu features festive favourites like butter chicken with roti and Nutella cheesecake.
Cost: From R5 800 for two adults (up to two children stay free)
When: 18 – 20 April 2025 | Where: 1 Erinvale Avenue, Somerset West
Contact: 021 847 1160 | [email protected]
Easter Dining at Deux Lions
Tucked away on La Bourgogne Wine Estate in Franschhoek, Deux Lions is offering a special Easter menu featuring fresh, seasonal flavours.
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Expect creative dishes like curried pickled spicy squid and snoek and seafood curry, alongside their signature farm-to-table fare. The tranquil setting, surrounded by lush lawns and a mountain stream, makes for a peaceful Easter escape.
Cost: À la carte
When: 18 – 21 April 2025 | Where: La Bourgogne Wine Estate, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek
Contact: 021 876 3245 | [email protected]
Vergenoegd Löw Easter Getaway
Vergenoegd Löw Boutique Hotel & Spa offers an enchanting Easter escape for every type of guest—whether you seek relaxation, family fun, or romance. With luxurious accommodations and a variety of packages available until 30 April 2025, this estate is the perfect retreat.
- Wellness & Wholeness Experience: Stay two nights and receive a third night free. Enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment and a six-bottle case of wine.
- Romance Rewritten: Two-Night Escape: A romantic retreat with rose petals, estate Cap Classique, a candlelit dinner, and a couples’ massage at the spa.
- Restore & Recharge: Four couples can enjoy a guided hike, massage, exclusive access to the sauna and yoga room, and a half-day e-bike tour with wine tastings.
- Family Retreat: A family getaway in a Luxury Cottage with a five-course dinner and babysitting services, plus a 90-minute game drive at Vredenheim Roofdierpark.
Vergenoegd Löw also offers indulgent farm-fresh dining at Geuwels, featuring Cape heritage cuisine, and Clara’s Barn, the fine-dining restaurant that recently earned a two-star rating in the Eat Out Awards 2025. Pair your meal with the estate’s award-winning wines.
A Family Lunch Feast at Lanzerac
For a memorable lunch experience, step away from home and indulge in an elegant yet relaxed meal at Lanzerac’s historic Manor Kitchen. Set in the charming surroundings of this 1692 wine estate, Executive Chef Stephan Fraser has crafted a special Easter menu served family-style, featuring reimagined classics with a fine twist.
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Enjoy dishes like butternut vetkoek with pickled fish, smoked salmon and asparagus terrine, whole roasted poussin chicken, Capetonian-style paella, venison pot pie, and more. Finish the feast with indulgent Easter sweets, including bunny macarons, hot cross doughnut bites, peppermint tart glasses, and milk tart nests. Seated under a sparkling chandelier, you’ll feel like royalty.
Cost: R750 per person
When: Sunday, 20 April 2025, from 12 pm | Where: Lanzerac Road, off Jonkershoek Road, Stellenbosch
Contact: 021 887 1132 | [email protected]
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