Passover dinners, desserts and treats

The Bagel
The Bagel's Old Orchard location is serving up a solemn Passover feast with candlelight and white tablecloth service. Enjoy oven-roasted brisket, spring chicken, broiled whitefish or sweet-and-sour meatballs. Honey cake, sponge cake and macaroons will be available for dessert. $29.95. Kid younger than ten $13.95. Space is limited, call for reservations. 4999 Old Orchard Center, Suite E30, Skokie (847-677-0100, bagelrestaurant.com).

Eleven City Diner 
South Loop institution Eleven City Diner is offering plenty of options for Passover. The a la carte choices include roasted beef brisket, whitefish salad, whipped sweet potatoes, gefilte fish and flourless chocolate cake. 1112 S Wabash Av, Chicago (312-212-1112,  elevencitydiner.com)

Flourish Bakery
Just because it's Passover doesn't mean the little ones can't have their sweet treats. The North Side bakery offers macaroons and flourless chocolate cake for Passover observers. 1138 W Bryn Mawr Ave (773-271-2253, flourishbakerycafe.com).

Ina's 
West Loop breakfast spot Ina's holds its annual Passover dinner Monday 18 and Tuesday 19, from 5–7:30pm. The holiday menu includes matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, brisket, roasted chicken and flourless chocolate cake and sorbet. Call for reservations. 1235 W Randolph St (312-226-8227, breakfastqueen.com).

Jerry's Sandwiches
If you're not in the mood for a whole meal, Wicker Park sandwich shop Jerry's offers up a unique take on Passover grub. Check out the delectable warm brisket served on dark rye (or your choice of matzo bread), Israeli chicken shawarma, fried pike in matzo breading or egg salad. Don't forget dessert with flourless chocolate souffle cake. Kids' portions are available. 1938 W Division St (773-235-1006, jerryssandwiches.com).

Mon Ami Gabi 
Try out this Lincoln Park dining spot's take on the traditional Passover meal. The prix fixe menu includes braised brisket with roasted potatoes, potato pancakes with applesauce, chopped liver with egg and onions and flourless chocolate cake for dessert.  $39.95. Kids 12 and younger $14.95. Call for reservations. 2300 N Lincoln Park West (773-348-8886, monamigabi.com/chicago).

Rosenblum's World of Judaica
Make Passover entertaining for kids of all ages with unique items from Rosenblum's World of Judaica. Pick up books, music, games and other entertaining toys such as an educational bag of "Passover plagues" equipped with a toy frog and locusts as well as a pair of sunglasses to symbolize darkness. The store closes at 2pm Monday and remains shuttered through Wednesday. 9153 Gross Point Rd, Skokie (773-262-1700, alljudaica.com).

Steve's Deli 
Take advantage of Steve's a la carte menu, which includes gefilte fish, chopped liver, farfel and zucchini-stuffed chicken breast, lemon chicken, roasted brisket, roasted turkey, house-made matzo stuffing, apple kugel, chocolate-chip mandel bread, chocolate-banana cake, and plain or chocolate macaroons. The restaurant is still accepting catering orders and offers a five-dollar coupon on its website for orders more than $20. 354 W Hubbard St (312-467-6868, stevesdeli.com).

Tuscany 
Enjoy an Italian take on Passover at Tuscany. The Wheeling restaurant is featuring a special menu Monday April 18 and Tuesday April 19. It includes your choice of gefilte fish, chopped liver or matzo ball soup appetizer and whitefish or beef brisket for entree. $25. Half price for children. Call for reservations. 550 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling. (847-465-9988, tuscanychicago.com)
 
Wildfire
Passover meals for the whole family are available at this chop house's Glenview and Lincolnshire locations. The kids' menu includes braised brisket with honey-glazed carrots and potato kugel and flourless chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Space is limited, call for reservations. 1300 Patriot Blvd, Glenview (847-657-6363). 235 Parkway Dr, Lincolnshire (847-279-7900, wildfirerestaurant.com).