Easter brunch in Toronto is kind of like the end of winter hibernation - and whether you're religious or not, we can all agree that the arrival of spring is worth celebrating. The long weekend marks that seasonal shift when patios are starting to look viable and leaving the house doesn't require such a concerted effort.

What better excuse could possibly exist to plan a get-together with family and friends? Even better, restaurants will be rolling out special menus and all you can eat buffets just for the occasion.

Here's a selection of restaurants that serve Easter brunch in Toronto for 2014.

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Cafe Boulud
The posh spot in Yorkville is doing a three-course brunch menu for $65 per person (children aged 5 to 12 eat for $32). Expect menu options like black truffle deviled eggs and duck confit hash.

The Beverley Hotel
Reservations are being accepted now for this family-friendly Queen Street hotel restaurant helmed by chef Eric Wood. A $9 kid's menu will be offered alongside luxe brunch options like bone marrow canoes or lobster and grits.

Bosk
The other restaurant at Toronto's Shangri-La Hotel will offer a three-course prix fixe menu this Easter for $59 per person. Start with choices like the granola yogurt parfait and move onto stuffed brioche french toast or classic eggs benedict.

Frank
Looking for a civilized spot to dine with the fam? The restaurant at the AGO is open for brunch from 11am to 3pm. Count on the usual roster of brunch standards like omelettes, huevos rancheros and buttermilk pancakes.

Osteria Dei Ganzi
Set in a stunning mansion in Cabaggetown, this Italian ristorante is pulling out all the stops with a special Easter Sunday brunch and dinner. Reservations should be booked in advance.

Le Select
The French bistro is open for brunch starting Good Friday until Easter Sunday, offering a special three-course menu for $35. Private parking onsite makes it the ideal spot to suggest to visiting family and friends.

Milagro
Multiple locations of this contemporary cantina will celebrate with a traditional Mexican Easter brunch from noon until 4pm. Guarantee your party a spot with online reservations.

Cafe Belong
The restaurant at the Evergreen Brick Works is serving its regular roster of brunch-time favourites on Easter Sunday, but wins big points for its scenic setting. Reservations can be booked online.

Gilead Cafe
Jamie Kennedy's charming cafe will offer its usual seasonally-inspired Sunday brunch menu for Easter between 10am and 3pm. Reservations are recommended.

Globe Bistro
In keeping with tradition, this restaurant on the Danforth will celebrate Easter Sunday with a three-course holiday brunch menu for $29. Children 12 and under eat for $10 and will be gifted with treats from the Easter bunny.

Other options

• Casa Loma (menu)
• Old Mill Inn and Spa (menu)
• Toca at the Ritz Carlton (menu)
• The Combine Eatery (menu)
• Table 17 (menu)

Do you have a favourite spot for Easter Brunch? Suggest it in the comments below.