Dining around the world: 8 family-friendly London restaurants

Dining around the world: 8 family-friendly London restaurants

Craving culinary options on your adventures with your kids, other than simple fast food? Frantically trying to find family-friendly London restaurants, but with flavours of dining around the world? We get it. Spending that precious time together at the table, AND eating quality food, can often feel like a far-away dream, can’t it? At home, let alone as a treat out. Especially if you’re also eager to encourage your little ones to try (and enjoy) a few more exotic flavours. Well, London serves the perfect introduction to new flavours for rounding out a great stay, or sight-seeing day out of fun together.

With over 18 million families in the UK, restaurants that welcome little ones with a thoughtful Kid’s Menu seem to be on the rise.

A wise move. And, gladly so!  Next, you’ll find inspirational images of each destination’s flag, to paint the picture in your minds and set the mood for good food! Whilst dining in the heart of lip-smacking London, let your taste-buds take your whole family across the globe for delicious dishes. Because, your around the world trip to 8 delectable family-friendly London restaurants is ready for LIFT OFF!

1. ITALY The Spaghetti House – Haymarket

Soaring all across Europe, your taste-buds are firstly treated to some irresistible Italian plates at The Spaghetti House… Started in 1955 by two friends, Papa & Lorenzo, experience their ‘dedication to showcasing the best of classic Italian cooking’… and taste the divine secret sauce; how yummy!

Family-Friendly Dining:

• Baby Change Facilities.

• ‘Away from busy crowds of neighbouring Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.’

• Pre-Theatre Menu available.

Kid’s Menu: Why not try the Polpettine, homemade meatballs in tomato sauce & chunky chips, and for Dolce, scoops of Gelato & Sorbetto? Two courses for £7.95.

2. GREECE The Real Greek – Convent Garden and many other London locations

Let’s visit Greece next as some comforting classics are served up at The Real Greek… Check out all their many locations, as they each offer unique interiors and views, with one being the ‘jewel in the crown’ next to the iconic and impressive Tower Bridge.

Family-Friendly Dining:

• Kids Eat Free on Sundays per adult spend of £10.00.

• Puzzles handed out to kids, inspired by authentic plate decorations, Athens animals and Greek foods.

• They champion that ‘Eating in Greece is never rushed. We take our time, engage in discussion and love to share our food with friends and family.’

Kid’s Menu: Choose between Souvlaki Wrapped flatbread with tzatziki and tomato, or three meze selections; served with a soft drink and luxury ice cream or sorbet dessert, for £7.50.

3. INDIA Dishoom – Convent Garden and other London locations

Travel to indulge in India’s heavenly recipes and ambient spices at Dishoom…

Family-Friendly Dining:

• Encourage sharing food together.

• Can always recommend milder dishes off the adult’s menu, if you prefer.

• Their Children’s Menu has been made with chote (little) ‘Dishoom-wallas’ in mind. ‘Smaller portions, very little spice, but just as nice’ gives any parent peace of mind!

Kid’s Menu: Try the Paneer Tikka for tasty cheese and peppers, Bombay potatoes, Dishoom slaw and a glass of fruit juice for £9.50.

4. AMERICA Maxwell’s Bar & Grill – Convent Garden

Keep every member of your family happy dining at Maxwell’s, promising ‘a variety of mouth-watering dishes, with something to suit all.’ As one of Convent Garden’s most established restaurants, it’s a popular choice for locals, theatre-goers, families, friends and tourists. Perhaps it’ll become your family’s new favourite restaurant, too?

Family-Friendly Dining:

• Fun inventive mocktails for £4 such as We Don’t Like To Talk About Bruno, The Bare Necessities and Circle of Life!

• Masters of American culinary favourites, with over fifty years’ experience.

• Great adults weekday lunch offer with any Burger/Bun and a Classic Thickshake for just £15.

• Intriguing Monthly Specials with an exciting new burger or bun creation and ‘tantalising Freakshake!’

• Relaxed but vibrant atmosphere.

Kid’s Menu: Order a Main, Side & Pudding for £9.95. Why not try this satisfying selection – the succulent Maxwell’s Chicken Burger with Sweet Potato Fries and Chocolate Brownie?

5. MEXICO Wahaca – Various London locations

Feel your taste-buds soar as far as sizzling and sensational Mexico at Wahaca… Run by one of the MasterChef winners, Thomasina Miers and her business partner, it’s time to try a vibrant and tempting ‘taste of Mexican sunshine!’

Family-Friendly Dining:

• With 11 locations spanning London (and 3 more across the UK) there’s bound to be one close to your family adventure of plans in the Big Smoke.

• Great introduction to new flavours for your little ones with ‘dishes for little Wahacos to explore the flavours of Mexico’s markets.’

• Ingredient Word search fun for kids waiting for food; even learn how to grow your own Wahaca chillies!

• Fun mocktails, with the majority priced at £4.50, such as the Strawberry & Mint Cooler.

• Helps support charity partners as they donate 20p for each kid’s meal.

Kid’s Menu: Keep your family crew happy with a dish & drink for £6.95, such as Build Your Own Tacos and Hibiscus Agua Fresca cordial. Add an ice cream for £1.75 per scoop.

6. AUSTRALIA Granger & Co – Clerkenwell and 3 other London locations

Tickle your taste-buds as Sydney inspired dining awaits, at Granger & Co…

Family-Friendly Dining:

• Great option for a breakfast/brunch treat.

• Soak up the ambiance with the Australian spirit of things, that are ‘sunny, easy-going and generous.’

• If you prefer to book, Clerkenwell accepts reservations. Or, if you rather just walk-in when you please, there’s no booking required at the remaining locations, subject to availability.

Kid’s Menu: The sweet corn fritter, £9.50, or ricotta hotcakes, £11.50 may well tempt your little ones… What a treat for all the senses!

7. JAPAN Toconoco – Regents Canal

Please your palette and land in Japan, for authentic and unforgettable favours at Toconoco… discover a hidden gem that is a hit with the locals, and sure to keep all your culinary explorers satisfied, too!

Family-Friendly Dining:

• Dedicated kid’s play room.

• Courtyard outside if it’s warm.

• Toconoco is a word created to mean, ‘Kids on the Floor,’ welcoming kids to be, well, kids!

• Lovely specialty Japanese teas for adults to enjoy a well-deserved hot drink, in specially commissioned tea pots and cups.

• Changing daily lunch options.

• Welcome for take-away options, too, if ‘you’re busy and on the go.’

Kid’s Menu: Full meals, snacks for toddlers and ‘everything in between.’

8. UNITED KINGDOM Westow House – Crystal Palace

Feel at home for some best-loved British dishes at Westow House… ‘think crispy yet fluffy roasties, giant yorkies, seasonal veggies cooked to perfection and lashings of proper pub gravy’ and book your family here for a special Sunday roast to remember!

Family-Friendly Dining:

• A pub and hotel, so why not book a stay, too? If you do, also indulge in breakfast for £10.

• Seasonal pub food, offering ‘healthy or naughty’ options.

• Great menu options; fancy the British classic: Sticky Toffee Pudding? How heavenly!

• Also, mid-week lunch meals and specials.

Kid’s Menu: Their Kid’s Roast Menu on Sundays offering kiddie portions of chicken or beef will re-fuel and refresh your loved ones. Plus, there are helpful alternative options available for any kids that decide they don’t actually fancy a Roast on a Sunday… So, everyone’s stomach can be satisfied! Fish fingers, chips and mushy peas, or tasty tomato pasta hit the spot instead?

There’s such a delicious diverse culinary landscape in London, isn’t there?! Hopefully, you now feel inspired with these tasty and tempting options of dining around the world in 8 family-friendly London restaurants.

So, please, tuck your little culinary explorers into a family feast, fill your bellies and warm your hearts. Create happy mouth-watering memories that will be talked around the family table for years to come!

Please note: All menu options and prices are correct at time of publish, however check online for any changes prior to booking/visiting.