We’re officially counting down to Easter, so there’s little time left to plan the festive weekend. Even so, there’s still time to book a special lunch or dinner.
To mark this time of year, we’ve prepared an article with some suggestions of what to do in Lisbon. From gastronomic tips to activities for the little ones, there’s something for everyone. Let’s go?
Table Of Contents
- Unmissable Easter brunches in Lisbon
- Folar and Ninho da Páscoa from A Padaria Portuguesa
- Create creative projects with the children
- Special lunch at Capítulo Restaurant & Bar
- Roast kid and sweet folar take-away
- Lunch or dinner at Erva
- Workshops for kids at the Museu do Oriente
- Food and activities for everyone at the Altis Grand Hotel
Unmissable Easter brunches in Lisbon
Lisbon has an incredible selection of Easter brunches, ideal for celebrating this special time with the family.
From hotels like the Lisbon Marriott Hotel, with varied menus and children’s activities, to lively options like the Mama Shelter Lisboa, these suggestions combine exciting flavors, welcoming atmospheres and even egg hunts for the little ones.
Folar and Ninho da Páscoa from A Padaria Portuguesa
Any Portuguese family’s Easter table is always full of sweets, and Folar in particular is one of the ‘stars’ of this time of year.
For this occasion, A Padaria Portuguesa presents two special proposals, produced in the Marvila and Bom Sucesso factories:
- Easter Folar – 4,95€/unit
- Easter nest – 19€/piece
Reservations: available online from April 11
Create creative projects with the children
Paint or do an egg hunt at home and in the garden, use egg-shaped half potatoes, or make colorful stamps for postcards that you can give to your children’s friends, among many other ideas that you can find here.
Special lunch at Capítulo Restaurant & Bar
Located in the Convent Square Hotel Vignette Collection, Capítulo Restaurant & Bar is hosting a special lunch on Easter Sunday, April 20, signed by Chef Celso Padeiro.
The menu includes starters and the main courses include, for example: cod confit in a wood-fired oven, or lamb stuffed with pine nuts, raisins and bacon, finished with a port wine and raspberry sauce.
For dessert, the choice is rice pudding with coconut milk and lemon verbena. In addition, an exclusive selection of wines will be served to harmonize the gastronomic experience.
Address: Rua Dom Antão de Almada 4, Lisbon
Hours: April 20, available at lunch
Price: 70€ per person
Reservations: 218 295 210 or on the restaurant’s website
Roast kid and sweet folar take-away
For those who don’t want to cook, but prefer to eat at home, take-away can be a solution to consider.
At the Pica-Pau restaurant there will be two typical Easter classics available to order: roast kid with oven rice and sweet folar.
The kid for two costs €40, while the sweet folar costs €20. The dishes can be ordered until 1pm on April 16 here.
Orders can be collected directly from the restaurant on April 20, between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
Address: Rua da Escola Politécnica, 27
Online reservations: here
Lunch or dinner at Erva
If, instead of take-away, you’d rather get the family together at a restaurant table, Erva could be an option. The Lisbon restaurant has prepared a special menu, available for lunch and dinner on April 19 and 20.
To celebrate the festive season, the journey of flavors offers the following dishes:
- Octopus salad with peppers and coriander (€15)
- Bacalhau à Minhota (28€) or Lamb shoulder with sausage rice (35€)
- Chocolate egg with salted caramel and almonds (8€)
Address: Av. José Malhoa, n.º 24
Reservations: reservas@erva-restaurante.pt, 912 592 132, or on the restaurant’s website
Workshops for kids at the Museu do Oriente
Naturally, we’re also sharing some plans for entertaining the kids during the Easter vacations.
To mark the date, the Museu do Oriente has prepared some very special and fun workshops for the youngest (aged 7 to 13).
According to a statement sent to Lisboa Secreta, the schedule of workshops is as follows :
- Thousand Birds, April 15
- Sacred Horses (creative writing), April 16
Address: Museu do Oriente, Doca de Alcantara Norte, Av. Brasília
More information: 213 585 200
Food and activities for everyone at the Altis Grand Hotel
The Altis Grand Hotel wants Easter to be celebrated, as tradition dictates, with the whole family. That’s why its offer includes activities designed with the little ones in mind.
During the weekend, from April 18 to 20, the afternoons are dedicated to children. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., kids can find lots of games in the Kids Corner. On Sunday, April 20, right after lunch, there’s an Egg Hunt.
As for the gastronomic celebration itself, the menu includes delicious starters, but the highlights are the main dishes, namely the roast kid and the fish of the day curry with prawns.
Desserts have not been forgotten either, and the offer includes folar, sponge cake, almonds, Abade de Priscos pudding and farófias.
Address: Rua Castilho 11, Lisbon
Price: 75€ per person
Reservations: 213 106 000 / guestservicealtis@altishotels.com
