If your idea of Easter is tracking down ready-made feasts, you’re on the right page. The city’s star hotels are curating fun Easter experiences for children and adults — from bountiful buffets and a special selection of Easter desserts to egg hunts to keep the little ones busy. My Kolkata rounds up offerings for Easter Sunday, April 9.
Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat
A variety of Easter sweet treats
Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is all set to indulge you in its Easter Brunch flavours. The all-day dining will offer exotic meat and seafood dishes like Bergen Easter Chicken, Roasted Leg of Lamb, Devilled Eggs with Bay of Bengal Shrimps and more. The choice of desserts include Egg Pavlova and Easter cupcakes for a fine finish.
Timings: 12.30pm – 4pm
Price per person: Rs 1,850 + taxes
Address: Plot No. Cbd/2 Action Area - II, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata- 700156
For reservations, call: +91 33 4037 1234 or +91 90733 23290
Kava, Fairfield by Marriott
Barbeque Pork
Enjoy the holiday tradition of brunching with friends and family at Kava at Fairfield by Marriott. The delicious Easter Sunday menu comprises Fish Terrine, Chicken Galantine and Barbeque Pork to name a few. The hotel team has also curated a special children’s menu for the day, which consists of Roast Chicken and Pomme Dauphinoise among others. When it’s Easter, it’s also about sweets. Desserts range from Easter Carrot Cake to Hot Cross Buns. Wash it all down with cocktails, wines and non-alcoholic beverages like White Rabbit Cocktail or Simnel Cake Sour.
Timings: 12.30pm to 3pm
Price per person: Adult Rs 1,399 + taxes / Children Rs 699 + taxes
Address: CB 218, Action Area 1C, New Town, Kolkata, India, West Bengal 700156
For reservations, call: +91 7605086818
JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Kolkata
Easter 'duck' eggs
JW Marriott Kolkata brings to you a week-long celebration of Easter. Head over to JW Bakery and get yourself Easter Bunnies, Paschal Eggs and more till April 10. Children can enter the world of Easter Eggs with specially curated events at the Easter Egg Culinary Event in Vintage Asia. From Easter Egg Hunts to Egg Painting and even making Easter Eggs and bunnies, book your slot for April 8, 4 pm onwards.
If you are looking to catch up on some quiet family time then head over to the Easter Brunch on April 9. Dig into Stir-Fried Chicken with Oyster Sauce, Fish in Butter Garlic Sauce or Roasted Turkey.
Time: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Price per person: Rs 2,599 + taxes (brunch) / Rs 1,799 (all inclusive for Children’s Event) / Rs 400 onwards for bakery products
Address: 4A, J.B.S Haldane Avenue, Kolkata – 700105
For reservations, call: +91 7044440711
Threesixtythree, The Oberoi Grand
The heritage star hotel is pulling out all the stops for its Buffet Brunch that opens at noon. Take part in the Egg Hunt contest and win surprise gifts while devouring an array of dishes like Egg Farci with Balsamic Caviar or Passion Fruit and Mango Tart. When you’re done bingeing, make a stop at nearby sightseeing places or take a quick shopping break at New Market next door.
Timings: Noon to 3pm
Price per person: Rs 2,400 + taxes
Address: 15, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700013
For reservations, call: +91 33 2249 2323
The Square, Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residencies
Maple Glazed Pork Belly
‘The Easter Delights’ at The Square will have you settling into an ultra-satisfying food coma. Highlights of the menu include Chef Special Home-Made Pasta Station, Turkish Pride, Hummingbird Cake and the Black Forest Nest Cake. Wrap it up with Easter-themed desserts.
Timings: 12.30pm – 4.30pm
Price per person: Rs 1,799 + taxes
Address: Novotel Kolkata Hotels & Residences, Action Area-I, Newtown, Kolkata-700156
For reservations, call: +91 8584077005 or mail here.
Alfresco, The Lalit Great Eastern
Dibos Torte and Russian Kulich
Still on the ultimate Hot Cross Bun hunt? Head over to The Lalit Great Eastern Bakery for exclusive Easter bakes and cakes from April 4-9.
That apart, enjoy a luscious brunch on April 9 at the hotel’s plush courtyard restaurant Alfresco. The multi-cuisine diner is famous for Bengali, Anglo-Indian, Nawabi and Tangra Chinese cuisine. Heap up your plate (it’s a buffet, after all!) and unwind near the lovely lily pond. Sweet treats on offer span the range of Lemon Curd Honey and Crushed Black Pepper Cake, Russian Kulich, German Battenberg Cake and much more.
Timings: Noon to 4pm
Price per person: Rs 2,199 + taxes per head
Address: Dalhousie Square, 1, 2, 3, Old Court House, Kolkata 700069
For reservations, call: 9007728072
Waterside Cafe, Hyatt Regency Kolkata
Eggs with chilli mango melts, chicken and pistachio roulade
Highlights of Easter Sunday brunch at the Salt lake hotel include a spread of Confit Pumpkin with Honey Dressing and Asparagus, Herb Marinated Mascarpone with Smoked Egg, Beetroot Pickled Quail Eggs and Lamb Osso Buco. Make it worthwhile with a crisp Mimosa or cheeky Sangria.
The cafe will also host live music performances, a dedicated kid’s zone on the lawn, activities for little ones like egg painting, balloon art and face art. The best part? Complimentary access to the pool.
Timings: 12.30pm to 4pm
Price per person: Rs 2,299 + taxes (adults) / Rs 1,100 + taxes (children)
Address: JA-1, Sector-3, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700098
For reservations, call: 6292196230 or email kuntal.mallick@hyatt.com
The Bridge at The Park Kolkata
Fresh seafood, roasted meats and sweet treats make this an excellent choice for brunch on Park Street. The mains have dishes like Soya Ginger Scallion Cured Bhetki and Chermoula Marinated Prawns among others. For those who love street food, the chaat section will be filled with phuchka and papdi chaat, while those with a sweet tooth can indulge in Little Millet Kheer, Firni, Salted Caramel Cheesecake and more.
There’s plenty to keep the little ones busy. Games like egg decorating, cupcake making and egg hunts await the children.
Timings: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Price per person: Rs 2,200 (all inclusive)
Address: 17 Park Street, Kolkata - 700016
For reservations, call: 8335010101
Taj Bengal
Easter-themed cupcakes
Enjoy a range of exotic dishes at the Taj Bengal restaurants, Cal 27 and Souk, for Easter Brunch. Savour Continental delicacies like Poached Seafood, Potato and Smoked Chicken Dauphinoise with Zucchini Relish, Chargrilled Vegetable with Roasted Garlic, Asparagus Polenta with Pepper Coulis, Smoked Duck Breast with Homemade Pineapple BBQ and others. Do not forget to make a stop at La Patisserie and grab an Easter Special Gift Hamper if you're in the mood to splurge.
Timings: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Price per person: Rs 3,000 + taxes at Cal 27 / Rs 2,800 + taxes at Souk
Address: 34-B, Belvedere Rd, Alipore, Kolkata - 700027
For reservations, call: +91 9831305057
