Restaurants in London

Banger Bros

Address 225a Portobello Road, London W11 1LU Map, Tel 020 7229 9147 Call, Website

This inexpensive little shop sells a wide selection of sausage sandwiches, making it a good place to stop in for a bite to eat with kids more

Bodeans

Address 10 Poland Street, London, W1F 8PZ Map, Tel 0207-287-7575 Call, Location Multiple Locations Website

For a taste of the US, this Soho smokehouse serves proper finger-licking back ribs. Great for older kids. more

Carluccios

Address 1 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3HZ Map, Tel 02075818101 Call, Location multiple locations, Notes high chairs available, child menu available Website

This brightly lit and casual Italian restaurant is accommodates kids well without compromising on the quality of their food. We loved that kids food was delivered first, and that it was scaled down grown up food rather than junkfood from a box. Our son devoured their excellent lasagne. We also loved the big communal table that made seating quick. more

Coffee and Crayons

Address 915 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5HU Map, Tel +44 (0)20 3080 1050 Call, Tube Parsons Green or Putney Bridge Website

Electric Brasserie

Address 191 Portobello Road London W11 2ED Map, Tel 020 7908 9696 Call, Website

This retro-modern brasserie sells delicious milkshakes more

Frizzante

Address 1A Goldsmiths Row, London, E2 8QA Map, Tel +44 (0)20 7445 0556 Call, Tube Bethnal Green, Old Street, or Liverpool Street Website

The cute and award-winning Italian café at Hackney City Farm serves fabulous all-day breakfasts and an assortment of scrumptious pasta dishes – all of it organic. In addition to the chicken-strewn courtyard, pigs, goats, sheep and rabbits, it hosts a range of child-friendly activities including regular pottery classes. more

Gail’s

Address 138 Portobello Road, London, W11 2DZ Map, Tel Ph. 020 7460 0766 Call, Website

This small bakery chain makes fresh, natural, breads and baked goods. There is also a small selection of sandwiches, soups and salads more

Geales Fish and Chips

Address 2 Farmer Street, London W8 7SN Map, Tel 020 7727 7528 Call, Website

This upscale fish and chip shop is a great place to stop for lunch while you are exploring Notting Hill. more

Giraffe

Address 7 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP Map, Tel 020 7938 1221 Call, Location Multiple Locations (including Heathrow Airport) Website

A quirky chain of restaurants with good quality food and where children are very welcome. more

Hummingbird Bakery

Address 133 Portobello Road, London, W11 2DY Map, Tel 020 7229 6446? Call, Website

It might seem strange to come all the way to London just to pick up treats at an "American Style" bakery, but if you are in need of a comforting snack, this is a good place to stop. more

Masala Zone

Address 147 Earls Court Road, London SW5 9RQ Map, Locations Multiple locations, check website for details Website

If you want to try some of London's currys, but you're afraid to bring the kids into a traditional Indian restaurant, Masala Zone is a good choice. This moderately priced chain has a kids menu (about 5 pounds) and big set platters that let you sample a wide variety of menu items in one sitting. My kids loved the fresh made naan and lassis. more

Oddono's Gelato

Address 14 Bute Street, London SW7 3EX Map, Tel 020 7052 0732 Call, Website

This delicious gelato shop, not far from the Natural History Museum, makes everything in house. Kids and gourmands will both be satisfied here (in fact it is the first and only place I have ever seen my son savor his ice cream instead of gulping it down). Chocolate gelato is made with Valhrona chocolate. Vanilla uses Madagascar vanilla beans, and strawberry tastes (as it should) like fresh strawberries. more

That Place on the Corner

Address 1-3 Green Lanes, Newington Green, London, N16 9BS Map, Tel +44 (0) 020 7704 0079 Call, Tube Highbury & Islington, Canonbury Overground Website

Run by a pair of North London mothers who really know what parents (and kids) want from a café, this lovely spacious spot not only serves great food (not a chicken nugget in sight), but also runs a weekly schedule of after-school events, ranging from music and crafts to baking and dancing. more

Wagamama

Address 26 High St., Kensington,London, W8 4PF Map, Tel +44 (0) 207 376 1717 Call, Location Multiple locations Website

Wagamama is a modern, healthy asian-inspired noodle restaurant with long communal tables. The casual, noisy atmosphere and quick service make it an ideal place to eat with children, as does the wide variety of menu items. Each dish is cooked fresh to order. High chairs are available. more

Whole Foods Market • Kensington

Address 63-97 Kensington High Street, London, UK W8 5SE Map, Tel (020)73684500 Call, Website

If you are in this neighborhood, Whole Foods is a find. True, this is one of the most expensive markets in a very expensive city, but it's also one of the easiest places to eat with kids. Even high-end grocery store prices always beat restaurant prices. Take a trip through the grocery store and select the fresh fruit, juices and prepared items you'd like, then pay and head upstairs where you'll find a yogurt bar, fresh made pizza, sushi, and other kid-friendly food. With lots long tables and plenty of high chairs, you shouldn't have any trouble seating the family and digging in. Be sure to pick up some snack foods for the road while you're here - there's an extensive selection of organic baby foods and toddler snacks at the basement level. more

Indian Restaurants Kenton - Chennai Srilalitha Veg Restaurant

Address 196, Kenton Road, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8BX, (Next to Pick & Save Super Market) Map, Tel 02089077737 Call, Website

Chennai Srilalitha, best Indian restaurant in Harrow London brings the quality and flavors of south Indian Food in a unique way. Our menu offers South Indian varieties, Varieties of dosa’s, Northern Specialties etc. more

Lido

Address 41 Gerrard St Soho, London W1D 5QF, England Map, Tel +44 20 74374431 Call,

Lido serves fresh, made-to-order dim sum at surprisingly low prices. The casual atmosphere and quick service make it a good bet for kids more