Where to Celebrate the Easter Weekend in Cape Town

Easter is one of the high points on our culinary calendar; a time when we gather around a table to feast (not least on colourful, chocolatey treats). If you’re not up for preparing the feast yourself, we’ve got some egg-cellent (and fuss-free) ways to get into the Easter spirit in and around Cape Town: Sunday lunches, picnics, high teas, foodie-forward tasting menus and some good old chocolate-egg hunts for the kids (arranged alphabetically below).

Easter farm lunches and picnics at Boschendal

The beautiful historic werf and lawns of Boschendal, which lies in whitewashed splendour between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, offers a tempting menu of options over the Easter weekend. Go for a picnic under the trees of the pavilion lawn, for a delicious alfresco feast of goodies made fresh on the farm including special Easter flavours. Or stop by The Deli for breakfast or lunch – think hot smoked trout and hot cross buns, Cape Malay pickled fish and more. On Easter Sunday itself choose between a three-course set menu of shared plates at The Werf Restaurant centred around a Malay roast lamb. Or a hearty Easter farm buffet at The Retreat Restaurant (secluded on the hills about 3km from the main werf) with soup, breads, spreads, beef bobotie, pickled fish, chicken pie and more. The focus on all the menus is the delicious produce of the farm, from free-range beef and chickens to vegetables from the gardens and breads from their own bakery.
Good to know Kids can have a ball exploring the Tree House playground and the pump track from the wide picnic lawns.
Cost Picnic: R850 for two; R430 for one; R250 for kid’s basket (children 3 – 12 years). Book now
Deli: à la carte. Book now
The Werf + The Retreat: R650 per person. Book The Werf
Enquire for Retreat Restaurant
When 18 – 20 April 2025
Time 12pm – 4pm
Contact 021 870 4273, reservations@boschendal.co.za
Where to find it Boschendal, Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek

Marina views + sumptuous Easter brunch (or tea) at Cape Grace

Glamorous yachts, sunshine sparkling off the water of the marina, with Table Mountain framing it all… The views from Cape Grace at the V&A Waterfront create a pretty special setting for an Easter celebration. Indulge in a sumptuous alfresco Sunday brunch, relaxing in the glamorous pool terrace and savoring gourmet dishes, sipping on bubbly, and refreshing cocktails. Fresh flavours, live music, and a relaxed luxury atmosphere make for a memorable occasion. Or settle into a comfortable banquette at Heirloom (the signature restaurant) and embark on their elegant afternoon tea of sumptuous savouries and superb patisserie with a special Easter twist of seasonal flavours and traditional favourites. An all-out spoil throughout the long weekend.
Cost Brunch: R750 per person; R950 (with bottomless Mimosas); R1500 (Moët & Chandon Brunch). Book Now
Afternoon tea: R550 per person, or R650 with glass of cap classique. Book Now
When Brunch: 20 April 2025
Afternoon tea: 17 – 20 April 2025
Time Brunch: 12pm – 3pm
Afternoon tea: 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm (seatings)
Contact 021 410 7000
Where to find it Cape Grace, West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Easter picnic baskets at Cavalli

You’d be forgiven for thinking that these beautiful gardens and manicured lawns (including an organic veggie garden supplying the restaurant) would be where the Easter Bunny hangs out all year round. Add wonderful mountain views, and this stylish estate in the Helderberg is the perfect spot for a gourmet picnic. Traditional baskets with proper crockery and cutlery add an air of luxury to this alfresco feast, which has been extended into April for a special Easter treat. In the basket you’ll find everything from seed loaf with whipped herb butter and smoked cheese to sesame and ginger chicken sosaties, quiche au fromage, trout pâté, salads and a sweet ending of Basque-style cheesecake and lemon madeleines.
Good to know Booking at least 24 hours in advance is essential.
The price of the picnic excludes wine, which you can purchase from the Tasting Terrace (or why not add a wine-tasting to your Easter outing?).
Cost R795 for two
Wine-tasting: R100 (three wines), R175 (six wines)
When 18 – 20 April 2025
Time 12pm – 2pm (collection)
Contact 021 855 3218, info@cavalliestate.com
Where to find it R44 (Strand Road), Somerset West
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Easter egg painting + lunch at The Chef’s Studio

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There’s nothing like painting Easter eggs to get kids egg-cited about the coming celebrations… even more special when they’re in a professional kitchen setting with their own Chef’s Studio aprons. After a demo from chef Ukhonaye, they can paint to their hearts delight, with three eggs each to decorate and take home. Then there’s a meal at the long table looking out over Bree Street, with kids choosing between mac and cheese or a Culture hotdog and fries, while their parents feast on ribeye steak and fries with a glass of Culture house wine to sip. A relaxed way to spend some family time in the lead-up to Easter.
Cost R595 per child (7 – 13 years); R395 per adult (includes workshop + lunch)
When Saturday, 12 April 2025
Time 12pm
Contact 076 256 8654
Where to find it 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
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Creative Easter flavours on the menu at Deux Lions

Hidden away on La Bourgogne Wine Estate just outside Franschhoek, the secluded garden terrace of Deux Lions, looking over lush lawns fringed by a rippling mountain stream and hydrangeas, is a beautifully relaxed setting for an Easter weekend spoil. Chef Shaun Schoeman has put a creative twist on traditional Easter flavours with two special dishes added to the fresh and appealing à la carte menu: a curried pickled spicy squid starter with tangy lemon aioli; and a snoek and seafood curry with poppadum. This is in addition to his current menu of elegant and well-executed comfort food inspired by seasonal, home-grown ingredients.
Cost à la carte
When 18 – 21 April 2025
Time Tuesday, 11am – 5pm
Wednesday – Friday, 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 8pm
Saturday + Sunday, 8.30am – 4pm, 6pm – 8pm
Contact 021 876 3245, reservations@deuxlions.za.com
Where to find it La Bourgogne Wine Estate, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek
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A family weekend at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa

Time spent together with loved ones is the stuff of cherished memories. Erinvale is making it easy for families to celebrate in slow-living luxury, lingering over delicious meals, sharing heartfelt conversations, and experiencing the pure joy of connecting without the distractions of everyday life. This Easter they’re offering a special Easter Weekend Family Escape rate, where you can book for two adults for two nights, and children under the age of 12 stay for free (up to two children per booking.)
Good to know The package also includes breakfast, Easter-cookie decorating for the kids, a complimentary wine-tasting voucher at Lourensford for the adults, and an egg hunt through the magical gardens at Vergelegen Wine Estate on Easter Sunday. An Easter weekend à la carte menu is an optional add-on, featuring heart-warming traditional Easter dishes and treats for lunch and dinner: think pickled yellowtail with hot cross buns and sambals, butter chicken with roti, and nutella cheesecake with crème chantilly.
Cost From R5 800 per room per night for 2 adults + 2 kids under 12 (second room complimentary)
When 18 – 20 April 2025
Contact 021 847 1160, hotel@erinvale.co.za
Where to find it 1 Erinvale Avenue, off Lourensford Road, Somerset West
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Open-air picnic and movies from The Galileo

The Galileo Open-Air Cinema has a weekend of family classics scheduled, perfect for enjoying a night with the kids under the twinkling sky. Kick off on Good Friday with a showing of Peter Rabbit 2 at Central Park in Century City. This fun romp sees Peter and his rabbit family leave Thomas and Bea’s garden for the city, with lots of adventures ensuing. Easter Sunday at Lourensford brings Wonka to the screen, a perfect choice after a day of egg hunts and feasting. The musical fantasy comedy stars Timothee Chalamet in the title role, and imagines the early life of Willy Wonka and the challenges he overcame on the rocky road to becoming a chocolatier. Your golden ticket isn’t just a pass to watch the movie, it gets you a marshmallow chocolate Easter egg, a backrest and a blanket, plus you can snap a selfie with the Easter Bunny while you’re exploring the pre-movie games and mini food-market.
Good to know You are welcome to bring your own picnic or purchase from an array of food vendors at the venues. Doors open at 5pm. Please note that no alcohol is allowed to be brought into these venues, but a bar will be available for your convenience.
Cost From R200 per person
Children (4 – 17): R150
Children under 3: Free
When Peter Rabbit 2: 18 April 2025, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Wonka: 20 April 2025, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Contact hello@thegalileo.co.za
Where to find it Central Park, Park Lane, Century City
Lourensford Wine Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West
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Share a family lunch feast at Lanzerac

You can have lunch at home… or you can elevate the occasion with an elegant yet laidback lunch in the beautiful Manor Kitchen at this historic 1692 wine estate. Executive chef Stephan Fraser has created a special Easter menu to be served family-sharing style, with all the favourites reimagined and finely finessed – butternut vetkoek stuffed with pickled fish, smoked salmon and asparagus terrine, whole roast poussin chicken, a Capetonian take on paella, venison pot pie and more. The sweets add the final Easter flourish, including bunny macarons, hot cross doughnut bites, peppermint tart glasses and milk tart nests among other delights. Seated under the sparkling chandelier, you’ll feel like the lord and lady of the manor.
Good to know The sommelier can help you choose the perfect wine to pair with your meal (additional cost). Lanzerac is a cashless venue.
Cost R750 per person
When Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time From 12pm
Contact 021 887 1132, restaurants@lanzerac.co.za
Where to find it Lanzerac Road, off Jonkershoek Road, Stellenbosch
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Alfresco family spreads at La Paris Bistro

The majestic oaks, sprawling lawns and gardens of this Franschhoek estate are a welcoming space for all the family over the Easter weekend. At breakfast or lunch on Sunday or Monday, you’ll receive a complimentary bread service of mini hot cross buns with spiced butter in addition to the à la carte menu, and there’s live music from Gerald Kent to set the mood on Sunday too. On Monday a special Easter alfresco lunch features a set menu family-style spread of starters, roast meats, crispy potatoes and sides, and a delightful Easter dessert. On both days kids can play in the jumping bubble house, search for Easter eggs, paint Easter cookies and play lawn games to their hearts’ content.
Cost Sunday: à la carte
Monday lunch: R525 per person; R250 per child (under 12)
When 20 + 21 April 2025
Time 9am – 5pm
Contact 021 867 0171, restaurant@laparis.co.za
Where to find it La Paris Estate, Wemmershoek Road, Franschhoek
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Wine-tasting and bistro plates at Le Grand Domaine Enoteca

As a vibey alternative to a Stellenbosch farm visit, this Devon Valley estate’s stylish emporium on buzzing Church Street is an atmospheric spot for aficionados (and novices) to indulge their passion, with more than 30 wines available by tasting portion, glass or bottle. Open as usual over the Easter weekend, it’s a beautifully adorned space, with copper, leather, decorative tiles and dark wood detailing – and a wine-library of shelves showcasing the boutique Le Grand Vin de Stellenbosch range and Stellenview portfolio. A seasonal bistro-style menu features bold classics such as fillet cafe de Paris, salt and pepper squid, duck and cherry pot pie, and springbok carpaccio. Or simply order fresh oysters and a glass of bubbly to enjoy at a sidewalk table under the oaks.
Cost à la carte
When 18 – 20 April 2025
Time Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 10pm
Sunday, 12pm – 6pm
Contact 021 300 3279, enoteca@granddomaine.co.za
Where to find it 7 Church Street, Stellenbosch
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A celebratory South African Easter table at Leopard’s Leap

South Africa’s love for adding a sweet element to savoury dishes (or a pickle or vinegar dressing) is a staple of our Easter food traditions, which are in the spotlight this month at Christiaan Visser’s chef’s table lunches. Sitting at the table in the middle of the Leopard’s Leap kitchen (with guests limited to 20 people per day), you’ll enjoy his take on age-old culinary traditions such as a Cape Malay-inspired linefish with curry-pickled onions, white wine curry sauce, and cinnamon-laced Easter buns. Then there’s Karoo lamb with samp and beans, kaiing and almond crumble; followed by Cape honey and brandy caramel pears with a koe’sister, white chocolate mousse and apricot coulis. The menu is paired with award-winning Leopard’s Leap wines through four courses of Easter flavours, and is available all through the month of April.
Cost R570 per person (4 courses with wine pairings)
When Wednesday – Saturday until end-April 2025
Time 1pm
Contact 021 876 8002, info@leopardsleap.co.za
Where to find it Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, R45, Main Road, Franschhoek
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A Beatrix Potter-themed afternoon tea + Easter lunch at One&Only Cape Town

Afternoon tea in the Vista Bar & Lounge is always a treat. This Easter, Peter Rabbit and friends bring their charming storybook universe to the tea-table, adding an extra layer of magic. Indulge in a cornucopia of delicate sandwiches and savouries (including egg-and-parsley mayonnaise on seed loaf), a hot savoury station serving slow roast lamb and hazelnut-stuffed chicken roulade, and a decadent flurry of sweet treats and confections. The whimsical Beatrix Potter theme continues at ROOI with a leisurely three-course Easter lunch of  fire-cooked flavours and relaxed sophistication: think mains of lamb shank potjie with krummelpap; beef fillet with butternut gratin; duck breast with naartjie emulsion; roast cauliflower with white bean and tahini; and Malay yellowtail with broccoli and caper butter, and a flourish of delicious desserts, from hot cross bread-and-butter pudding to chocolate mousse garden pots.
Cost Afternoon tea: R650. Book Now  
Easter lunch: R950 per person; R475 per child. Book now
When Afternoon tea: 18 – 21 April 2025, 2pm – 5pm
Easter lunch: 20 April 2025, 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Contact 021 431 5888, guestexperience@oneandonlycapetown.com
Where to find it Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

An Easter Sunday lunch or afternoon tea of Cape flavours at Palm House

Hidden in Cape Town’s leafy southern suburbs, this elegant country house-style hotel offers a chic garden setting for an Easter celebration, whether you go for a leisurely four-course lunch or indulge in a sophisticated Easter afternoon tea party. Lunch is served on the patio or within the conservatory-style Palm Terrace and celebrates seasonal flavours with mains of slow-roasted Karoo lamb shoulder and baked linefish. Tea is hosted fireside and meanders gently from Saldanha Bay oysters, tea-smoked snoek croquettes and quail egg tartlets to Elgin apple mille-feuille, a masala-spiced carrot cake and naartjie chiffon cake, with tea-pairings and a golden egg gift to take home.
Good to know Both events welcome guests with a complimentary glass of Genevieve Cap Classique.
Cost Lunch: R625 per person. Book now
Afternoon tea: R695 per person. Book now
When 20 April 2025
Time Lunch: 12.30pm – 3pm
Afternoon tea: 2.30pm – 5pm
Where to find it 10 Oxford Street, Upper Wynberg, Cape Town

Lunch by the poolside at the President Hotel

With its fabulous sea-facing pool terrace, this Bantry Bay resort hotel is a picture-perfect setting for gathering your nearest and dearest for an Easter celebration. A complimentary glass of Graham Beck bubbles kicks it off, and then the buffet of Easter-inspired dishes beckons: a lamb spit-braai, grilled yellowtail, starters (including pickled fish and a lobster-and-fennel bisque), a build-your-own salad station, plus delicious breads, hot cross buns, focaccia and mosbolletjies.  To round off the three-course feast tuck into mouthwatering desserts such as apricot malva pudding, white chocolate and lemon roulade, and chocolate passionfruit bavarois. The kids get their own buffet (including build-your-own-pizza) and a “sweet garden” filled with bunny cupcakes, egg cake-pops, waffles and more.
Cost R475 per person
R195 (child, 6 – 12 years)
Free for children 5 years and under
When Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time 1pm – 3pm
Good to know Make a weekend of it by booking a stay for 20% less (children under 12  free); valid until 30 April 2025. Make a reservation
Contact  021 434 8111, 071 368 9529 (WhatsApp), bookings@presidenthotel.co.za
Where to find it 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay
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An Easter buffet at Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

The seaside setting, right on the Atlantic Ocean, is all part of the allure of Tobago’s Restaurant, which looks out over the waves of Table Bay and back over the marina from its perch at the breakwater fringes of the V&A Waterfront. For a memorable Easter lunch the three-course buffet adds a celebratory note with live entertainment, and a visit from the Easter Bunny to bring all the kids a sweet surprise. Feast your way through starters of home-baked breads, cheese and charcuterie, pumpkin fritters, daaltjies and mini-bobotie pies; mains from roast lamb, beef and chicken to grilled linefish and a host of sides; and finish with desserts that celebrate all things chocolate, from an array of chocolate sweets for the kids, to chocolate-glazed hot cross bun doughnuts and Black Forest Swiss roll.
Good to know Kids aged 5 – 12 dine half price. Under 5s eat for free
Cost R685 per person
When Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time 1pm – 4pm
Contact 021 441 3000, tobagos.capetown@radissoncollection.com
Where to find it Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
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Easter lunch + egg hunt in the gardens at Steenberg

Steenberg Farm is a wonderful escape from the city in the Constantia wine valley, where vineyards, mountains and lush gardens come together to create an idyllic setting. Over at Tryn Restaurant, chef Kerry Kilpin has put together a divine Easter lunch of three courses with options – plus amuse bouche, a sorbet palate cleanser, a chocolate truffle and a glass of Steenberg chardonnay. While you linger over your lunch on the terrace or in the luxurious dining room, the kids can head off (complete with fluffy bunny ears and velvet basket) on a scenic Easter egg hunt along vine-covered paths and secret garden nooks (from the gardens and spa to the tasting room).
Good to know There is a separate à la carte menu for children under 12 years.
Cost R895 per person
Children: R395 (2 courses + egg hunt)
When Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time 1.30pm (egg hunt)
Tryn lunch: 12pm – 3pm
Contact 021 713 7178, info@tryn.co.za
Where to find it Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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A relaxed roast lamb feast at Stellenbosch Reserve

Stellenbosch Reserve’s tasting room and restaurant (just above its sibling-in-wine, Rust en Vrede), has stunning views of the Helderberg Mountains, Stellenbosch valley and endless rolling vineyards from the tree-shaded terrace, making it a delightful setting for a relaxed family get-together. For Easter Sunday lunch they’re serving a two-course family-style feast centred around a slow-cooked roast lamb that comes with an array of celebratory sides. For dessert, tuck into a comforting malva pudding with homemade custard and vanilla ice cream.
Good to know Booking essential. Minimum booking of 4 people per table
Cost R380 per person
When Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time 12pm – 3pm
Contact 072 480 0073, restaurant@thestellenboschreserve.com
Where to find it Stellenbosch Reserve, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch
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Aromatic buffet feast at Mint Restaurant at Taj Cape Town

Head to this historic innercity five-star hotel for a family-friendly feast that celebrates Easter with warmth and style. Take your seat in the chic Mint Restaurant, or at a table outside on the terrace, and be prepared to linger all day. The word “buffet” doesn’t begin to describe what this menu encompasses. It’s a veritable feast that will have you lingering over your table all afternoon and visiting a succession of enticing and aromatic tables that will satisfy just about any craving with abundance: traditional roasts, aromatic curries, comforting pastas, sparkling fresh sushi, salads, seasonal vegetable dishes, artisanal cheeses and luscious dressings. Save space for the loaded dessert table and an irresistible chocolate fest of Easter eggs, bunnies, cookies, cupcakes and lollies.
Good to know There’s a raft of fun-filled Easter activities for kids to explore all through the afternoon.
Cost R995 per person (children half-price)
When Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time 1pm – 4pm
Contact 021 819 2000, restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com
Where to find it 1 Wale Street, corner of St Georges Mall, Cape Town
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A generous Sunday sharing menu at Grub & Vine Norval

The delightful southern suburbs outpost of Grub & Vine at the Norval Foundation, with its views over the striking sculpture gardens and outdoor deck towards the mountains is the perfect setting for a celebratory Constantia Valley gathering with family and friends. A brand-new sharing menu fills the table with generous serving plates to share family-style. It’s all about bold flavours, fresh ingredients, and communal feasting. Think seared yellowfin tuna Niçoise, pan-roasted linefish, seafood curry, and melt-in-your-mouth confit pork belly. Designed for easy and relaxed dining with friends and family over conversation and delicious dishes, the sharing menu unfolds over three courses (plus canapés and bread) and finishes off with a lemon curd tart with meringue, berries and walnut ice cream.
Good to know To celebrate the launch of the sharing menu, until end-April 2025 you receive a complimentary bottle of Culture House Wine for the table
Cost R575 per person
When 20 April 2025
Time 12pm – 4pm
Where to find it The Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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Sunday roast by the sea at The Marine Hotel

If you’ll be in Hermanus over the Easter weekend, The Marine will be serving up an Easter feast of tradition with a twist in the elegant, Art Deco-inspired Pavilion restaurant. A choice of two starters (mango atchar & prawn salad or smoked springbok carpaccio) is followed by The Marine’s renowned Sunday roast (beef or confit chicken with the works: Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, veg and roasting gravy) is rounded off with a mosbolletjie custard pudding or traditional malva pudding – plus the lovely views of Walker Bay from this ocean-hugging property. The Cliff Path is just steps away for a post-lunch stroll.
Cost R435 per person
When Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time 12pm – 2.30pm
Contact 028 313 1000, bookings@themarine.co.za
Where to find it Marine Drive, Hermanus
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A glam innercity brunch at The Wes

With decor inspired by the oeuvre of Wes Anderson, this playfully sophisticated French-inspired bistro on Shortmarket Street adds an urban touch of glamour to Easter Sunday with its newly launched breakfast service. Tuck into eggs Benedict and crispy bacon, charcuterie, fresh fruits, patisserie, hot cross buns and a whole lot more, and there’s also a special Easter surprise to look forward to. Add on a sultry brunch cocktail from the specialty drinks menu and sip your way into the day against a backdrop of a dramatic Grand Budapest Hotel mural.
Cost R285 per person (continental buffet + hot breakfast). Booking essential.
When Sunday, 20 April 2025
Time 8am – 11.30am
Contact 082 770 3573, info@thewes.co.za
Where to find it 55 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town
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