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This age of self-quarantine may have you celebrating Easter a little differently this year, but there’s one thing you can still count on: a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner, cooked by a pro. All of the Front Range restaurants on the list below are ready to bestow you with a gorgeous spread to-go, via pick up or delivery.
Annette
2501 Dallas St. Ste. 108, Aurora
The Deal: Easter brunch or dinner for two, available for pick up
On the Menu: Take your pick between a feast of quiche, gravlax with caper cream cheese, grilled asparagus with gribiche sauce, cheese grits, and sweet biscuits with lemon curd and fresh strawberries for brunch or braised lamb shank (or vegetarian-friendly cumin-roasted carrots with avocado and feta), creamed spinach, mashed potatoes with green garlic, salsify salad, and Basque cheesecake with rhubarb for dinner.
Cost: $35 for brunch; $45 for dinner
How to Order: Call 720-710-9975 by 12 p.m. on April 11
Barolo Grill
3030 E. 6th Ave.
The Deal: Two types of Easter dinner meal kits for four people, available for pick up
On the Menu: You can sup on either braised lamb shank with truffle mac and cheese, braised greens, agrodolce carrots, and carrot cake or tuck into lasagna with Caesar salad, rosemary focaccia, and carrot cake.
Cost: $200 for the lamb dinner; $120 for the lasagna dinner
How to Order: Call 303-393-1040 by 12 p.m. on April 10
Beckon/Call
2843 Larimer St.
The Deal: Easter Sunday dinner for two, available for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Smoked pork and duck confit or vegetable cassoulet; spinach salad; spring peas with feta; rhubarb galette
Cost: $75–$95 with the option to add bloody Marys ($14 each) or Aperol spritzes ($12 each); bottles of red, white, and sparkling wines ($30–$50); and bouquets by Denver florist Rowdy Poppy ($10)
How to Order: Order online by 4 p.m. on April 10
The Bindery
1817 Central St.
The Deal: Family-style meals for two to 10 people or à la carte brunch dishes and pastries, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Snake River Farms Kurobuta heritage boneless ham; honey, beer, and thyme-marinated Colorado boneless leg of lamb; yogurt creamed spinach; roasted potatoes; carrot-ginger waffles with bacon; eggs scrambled with mascarpone and chives; dolcini mini pastries
Cost: Family meals start at $115; Bloody Mary and mimosa kits are $30; prices of à la carte items vary
How to Order: Call 303-993-2364 by 12 p.m. on April 10
Cattivella
10195 E. 29th Dr., Ste 110
The Deal: Easter brunch feast, for pick-up
On the Menu: Poached eggs; rotisserie-roasted ribeye; creamy polenta; crispy rosemary potatoes; bread pudding French toast; kids’ meals of scrambled eggs, potatoes, and bacon or bread pudding French toast with berries
Cost: $25 per person with the option to add large format cocktails ($21–$31) or kids’ meals ($10)
How to Order: Call 303-645-3779 now to pre-order for Sunday pick up
Chocolate Lab
2504 E. Colfax Ave.
The Deal: All your Easter weekend chocolate needs, for pick up and delivery
On the Menu: Dark chocolate bunnies; truffles; coconut clusters; double cocktails such as the Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey and vermouth Chocolate Manhattan (cocktails available for pick up only)
Cost: Prices vary
How to Order: Order now online or call 720-536-5037 to place your order
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar
1442 Larimer St.
The Deal: À la carte and three-course prix fixe Easter brunch meals, for pick up
On the Menu: Your choice of salmon piccata, crab and asparagus frittata, or steak and eggs; a smoked salmon board with Caesar salad, meatballs, or avocado toast; New York-style cheesecake with blueberry sauce or tiramisu
Cost: The three-course spread is $24 with the option to add a mimosa kit for $25; prices of à la carte dishes vary
How to Order: Call 303-893-9463 to order while supplies last
Del Frisco’s Grille
100 Saint Paul St., Ste 140
The Deal: Easter meals, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Your choice of glazed ham, roasted turkey breast, New England haddock, or leg of lamb; a smoked salmon platter or cheese and charcuterie board; Caesar or the Del Frisco house salad; mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, jumbo asparagus, or roasted baby carrots; lemon cake or Nutella bread pudding; complimentary deviled eggs
Cost: $60 per person with the option to add two bottles of wine for $50, $75, or $100
How to Order: Call 303-625-6743 or email dgdv@ldry.com to order by April 9
Denver Central Market
2669 Larimer St.
The Deal: An Easter box from DCM vendors with brunch, dinner, and dessert, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: A roasted leg of lamb from Local Butcher; roasted vegetables and potatoes; vegetable lasagna; half a dozen bagels with lox and cream cheese; a pint of High Point Creamery ice cream; Easter chocolates; take and bake cookies; a 12 ounce bag of Crema coffee; a dozen eggs with a dye kit
Cost: $180
How to Order: Order online by selecting “Easter Feast” for pick up or delivery on April 11 or April 12 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Il Posto
2601 Larimer St.
The Deal: A quiche-like Italian Easter specialty for four to six people, ready-to-eat or take-and-bake, for pick up
On the Menu: Torta Pasqualina: shortcrust pastry shell filled with ricotta, spinach, hard boiled eggs, and Parmesan
Cost: $24
How to Order: Call 303-394-0100 to order by April 11
Jill’s Restaurant
900 Walnut St., Boulder
The Deal: Easter brunch for two, for pick up
On the Menu: Your choice of maple bourbon ham, braised short rib, or spinach- and feta-stuffed leg of lamb; spring vegetable medley, garlic and chive mashed potatoes, or house-baked rolls; carrot cake or tiramisu; vegan options are also available
Cost: $69.95, including a bottle of wine or bubbles
How to Order: Call 720-406-7399 to order by April 9
Katherine’s French Bakery & Cafe
728 S. University Blvd.
The Deal: Cakes, springtime quiches, pastries, and fruit tarts, for pick up and delivery
On the Menu: Twelve kinds of quiche, including goat cheese and leek, ham and swiss, chicken and jalapeño, and tomato, bacon, and feta; egg-shaped cakes covered in dark chocolate ganache and filled with raspberry, chocolate, or white mousse; fresh and baked fruit tarts with peaches, apricots, cherries, and pears; almond, chocolate, and ham and cheese croissants
Cost: Prices vary
How to Order: Call 303-282-5888 to order by April 9
Maggiano’s Little Italy
500 16th St., Denver or 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood
The Deal: Easter bundle of family-style, take-and-bake dishes for four to six people, for pick up
On the Menu: Mini meatballs in marinara sauce; Caesar salad; lasagna; four cheese ravioli; chicken piccata; spaghetti aglio e olio; garlic broccoli; ciabatta rolls; tiramisu.
Cost: $120
How to Order: Order online or call 303-260-7707 (Denver) or 303-858-1405 (Englewood)
Denver Milk Market
1800 Wazee St.
The Deal: Easter dinner for four, for pick up
On the Menu: Lemon-roasted salmon or herb-rubbed prime rib; Caesar salad; freshly baked bread; artichoke dip; Easter buttercream cake
Cost: $165 with options to add shrimp cocktail ($40), wine, or cocktails (prices vary)
How to Order: Order online by 8 p.m. on April 9
Morin
1600 15th St.
The Deal: A ready-to-heat Easter brunch, for pick up or delivery
On the Menu: Smoked country ham; fresh breakfast sausage; biscuits and jam; blueberry French toast; scrambled eggs; and asparagus with charred-ramp vinaigrette
Cost: $40 per person
How to Order: Order online by April 10
MTN Prime
1600 Miner St., Idaho Springs
The Deal: Easter dinner entrées with sides, for pick up
On the Menu: A 12-ounce cut of prime rib with your choice of two sides or spiral-cut ham with house-made mac and cheese and seasonal veggies
Cost: $29 for the prime rib or $19 for the ham, with the option to add a DIY mimosa kit for $25
How to Order: Those who order by 5 p.m. on April 11 and spend $100 will receive a $20 gift card to use on future purchases
Olive & Finch
1552 E. 17th Ave. and 3390 E. 1st Ave.
The Deal: Easter meals, cookie-decorating kits, and à la carte brunch items, for pick up and delivery
On the Menu: Chicken and vegetable matzo ball soup for two; cinnamon roll monkey bread; assorted breakfast pastries; quiche Loraine; quiche Florentine; a dozen sugar cookies to decorate with five pastel-colored frostings and six different types of sprinkles
Cost: Meals serving four to six start at $50; prices of à la carte items vary
How to Order: Order online or call 720-257-4763
Postino Wine Café
2715 17th St. and 145 N. Broadway
The Deal: Easter brunch for four to six people, for pick up
On the Menu: Spinach and artichoke quiche; panzanella caprese salad; a half a dozen giant cinnamon rolls
Cost: $50, with options to add a bellini kit ($25) or a bottle of rosé and sparkling wine ($15)
How to Order: Call 303-433-6363 (LoHi) or 303-351-7000 (Broadway) to order by April 9
Rioja
1431 Larimer St.
The Deal: Easter feasts and à la carte dishes, for pick up and delivery
On the Menu: Slow-braised Colorado lamb shoulder with root vegetables, fennel, Tempranillo wine jus, herbs, and orange zest; ricotta gnocchi with spinach, pine nuts, and Parmigiano Reggiano; spring salad with endive, Rebel Farms kale, fava beans, asparagus, and a lemon goat cheese vinaigrette; rosemary goat cheese biscuits; carrot cake cupcakes with cardamom and cream cheese icing
Cost: $36 per person with the option to add a bottle of cava ($21) or a French red blend ($24)
How to Order: Order online or call 303-820-2282
River and Woods
2328 Pearl St., Boulder
The Deal: Easter feast, for pick up
On the Menu: Bacon-wrapped dates; deviled eggs; challah French toast; Caesar salad; hot-smoked salmon; asparagus; jasmine rice; chocolate lava torte; carrot cake
Cost: $40 per person, with the option to add a mimosa kit ($31) or white wine ($22)
How to Order: Order online
Steuben’s Uptown
523 E. 17th Ave.
The Deal: Easter brunch for four with dessert, for pick up
On the Menu: Sliced glazed ham; green beans; mac and cheese; potato salad; deviled eggs; biscuits; and vanilla cupcakes
Cost: $60 with the option to add a mimosa kit for $40
How to Order: Call 303-830-1001 by April 9