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

A wonderful café and a mothers’ saviour, offering organic, Fair Trade treats and great coffee. Best of all, it has a colourful crèche that looks after your kids for as long as you like, for just £4 (£3.50 if they’re under 18 months). Activities on offer include drawing and painting, toys and games, and there are story-telling sessions three mornings a week. 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

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

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

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