The Best Child-friendly Fine Dining Restaurants in London

Child-friendly Fine Dining has proven to be one of our most popular blogs over recent years, so its obviously something foodies are keen to explore and we are happy to deliver! With the onset of the holiday season it seems therefore timely to update it for 2017 with some delicious food options in town this summer that will keep the whole family happy in their dining!

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

Available from 24^th July, Gordon Ramsay is launching a new kids’ menus throughout the Gordon Ramsay restaurant collection, designed by his daughter, the young chef, Tilly Ramsay. Following in the culinary footsteps of her father, the kids’ menus have been inspired by recipes from Tilly’s latest project, a cookbook titled Tilly’s Kitchen Takeover.

Recognising that kids’ menus in restaurants are often overlooked in the culinary sphere, Tilly has designed recipes that ensure both parents and children have enticing menu options when visiting Gordon Ramsay restaurants. Not only that, but kids under 12 eat free (with every adult main meal ordered) in the majority of Gordon Ramsay’s UK based restaurants and Luxury Restarant Guide members receive a complimentary glass of fizz when dining from the a la carte menu! Participating restaurants include:

Bread Street Kitchen, St Pauls

Heddon Street Kitchen, Regent Street

London House, Battersea

Maze Grill Mayfair

Maze Grill Park Walk, Chelsea

Maze Grill Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea

The Narrow, Limehouse

Union Street Café, Southwark

York & Albany, Camden

Plane Food, Heathrow Airport

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Extras?  Tilly’s Treats Kids Packs

Sample childrens menu:

• Sticky Chicken wings with BBQ sauce
• Pop Power Chocolate Brownies
• Ice Cream Sandwiches

For budding young chefs out there, Gordon Ramsay restaurants also provide the ideal platform to kick start their culinary adventures through a selection of creative cooking classes and experiences. This summer’s newest experience features ‘Pick Your Own’ pizza masterclasses at the newly installed Allotment at Bread Street Kitchen, where little ones can learn about fresh British produce, hand selecting ingredients directly from the urban garden. Adults can sit back and relax as they enjoy a champagne brunch as the kids get to grips with cooking. Once they’ve created a pizza of their choice, they’ll then be able to join at the table for doughy delights and a delicious dessert. Regular kids pizza masterclass are also available to book on selected Sundays throughout the year.

Bistrot De Luxe, W1

Situated in Baker Street, Galvin Bistrot de Luxe is typical of the traditional ‘Bistrot Modernes’ of Paris with globe lighting, banquette seating and “Thronet-style” Bentwood chairs set amongst intimately spaced tables covered with crisp white linen. The first of the Galvin brothers’ restaurant empire it is also child friendly and families are very welcome.

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Extras? The menu has a little puzzle and colouring section

Sample childrens menu:

• Chefs choice of fish or meat, green beans & pomme puree
• Sorbet selection

Club offer available – members receive 15% discount off the total food bill when dining with two courses from the a la carte menu – click here for details

Asia de Cuba, WC2

A hip clientele and a cultured menu makes Asia de Cuba a high-energy and popular pitstop at the Starck-designed St. Martins Lane hotel in London’s West End. Blending elements of Asian and Cuban cuisine, the food is served sharing-style under the bare bulbs of the contemporary white interior.

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Sample childrens menu: not available but dishes can be adapted

Club offer available –  members receive 15% off the total bill when having two courses from the a la carte menu – click here for details

Hix Mayfair, W1

Mark Hix has actually campaigned for better quality children’s menus in the past, so its no wonder his stylish restaurant  situated in Browns Hotel, Mayfair, offers an excellent choice for kids. Children under four dine for free and children between four and twelve can choose to dine from the adult menu and a 50% discount is applied.

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Sample childrens menu:

• Crudities with rainbow dips £6.00
• Honey roasted fillets of chicken with wild rice and hummus £8.50
• Chocoholic smoothie £5.50

Extras? Draw a picture of your experience at Hix Mayfair on the Hix’s little Artists menu and be entered into a monthly prize draw to win a prize for your mum and dad

Club offer available – members and their guests receive a complimentary Hix Fix cocktail when having lunch or dinner – click here for details

Tom’s Kitchen – various locations

Serving British favourites and also famed for its fantastic brunch and breakfast menu,  Tom’s Kitchen restaurants are a great family dining option. Childrens’ menus are served at all three of the venues below.

Canary Wharf – During weekends, the restaurant is a popular spot for families, offering a play room stocked with toys, games and children’s tv, as well as allowing them to eat for free*. A varied kids’ menu is also on offer, served at breakfast, lunch & dinner. * Kids Eat For Free During Weekends * To eat for free, children must dine from the kid’s menu & be a maximum age of 12 years old. For every adult that dines with us, 1 child will eat for free. No more than 4 children can eat for free per table. Accompanying adults must order an item from our brunch or main course menu sections.

Chelsea –  Set in a townhouse on the former site of The Blenheim pub, Tom’s Kitchen Chelsea serves comfort food favourites and seasonal specials in a relaxed and informal environment, from breakfast to dinner, seven days a week.

St Katherine Dock – situated close to London’s top attractions, the restaurant is ideal for those looking for a relaxed meal whilst site-seeing in London, working in the city or living nearby. Overlooking the luxury yachts in Central London’s only marina and with its glass façade that opens up to the waterfront, it’s hard to believe this cosy restaurant is located in the middle of the capital.

Outside London – Birmingham – Throughout the summer holidays, Tom’s Kitchen Birmingham is treating your little ones to ‘brunch on us’ every Saturday, so you can keep them entertained whilst also looking after yourself! To eat for free, children must dine from the kid’s menu and be up to the age of 12 years old. Maximum 4 children can eat for free per booking. Accompanying adults must dine from the brunch menu. Offer only available at Tom’s Kitchen Birmingham from 10am – 3pm, every Saturday.

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Extras – playroom at Canary Wharf site

Sample weekend brunch menu

• Mashed banana & raisins with honey £2
• Chopped sausage and baked beans £5

Sample childrens menu (main and pudding £8.50):

• Fish nuggets, fries and mushy peas
• Grated apple yoghurt and sultanas

Club offer available – members and their guest receive a complimentary glass of Champagne in a maximum party of four – click here for details

Tredwells, WC2

Situated in Upper St Martin’s Lane Tredwells creates contemporary British cooking in the heart of the West End. Winner of AA’s London Restaurant of the Year, younger visitors are very welcome and Chef-Patron Chantelle Nicholson has developed a special junior menu for discerning palates. Alongside this, Tredwells is also showcasing a ‘Culinary Kids’ seven-course tasting menu with each illustrated menu signed by Chantelle. Children will be invited into the kitchens to collect their desserts and meet Chantelle and the chefs.

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Sample Junior childrens menu:

• Vegetarian green garden burger served with vegetable pot of scrumptious £5.00
• Playful pineapple with coconut mousse

Sample Culinary Kids Tasting Menu £17:

• Chargrilled courgette soup, courgette fritter
• Roast beef salad, pickled mushroom, sesame, rocket
• Salted caramel soft serve

Club offer available – members and their guests receive a complimentary glass of House Champagne or sparkling wine when enjoying a minimum two courses per person – click here for details

Babylon at The Roof Gardens, Kensington

Babylon is a sky high venue on the 7th floor with amazing views over London’s skyline –  The Roof Gardens are a spectacular way of getting away from the hustle and bustle. With gardens based on the Alhambra in Spain, Tudor courtyards and resident flamingos wandering free, your children will be amazed!

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Sample childrens menu:

£6.00 for two courses, £8.00 for two courses

• Tomato and basil Soup
• Macaroni cheese with creamy bechamal sauce
• Marshmallow with chocolate sauce

Club member offer available  – members receive 15% reduction from the total food bill – click here for details

Tamarind of Mayfair

One of the first Indian restaurants in the world to be awarded a Michelin star, Tamarind of Mayfair continues to stand for excellence – serving impeccably-presented regional Indian cuisine in a gilt-accented Mayfair dining room. It is also one of the most child-friendly grand dining rooms in London and a great place to introduce junior foodies to the very best in Asian cuisine.

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? Under sevens before 7pm only

Set times for family dining? As above

Childrens menu not available – families are encouraged to share dishes and chefs can prepare plainer dishes if requested

Club member offer available – members receive a 15% reduction from the total food bill – click here for details

Céleste at The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner

Dining at The Lanesborough is one of the greatest pleasure London has to offer – a richly decorated Venetian-style dining room illuminated by natural light via a domed glass roof. The cuisine is no less captivating, Chef patron at the Lanesborough Eric Frechon is one of Paris’ most esteemed three Michelin-starred chefs and he has brought his protégé, Florian Favario to London to lead the hotel into a new culinary era. And families are especially welcome!

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Sample childrens menu: The Chef prepares a bespoke menu for children daily.

Club offer available: Members and their guests receive a complimentary glass of Champagne when enjoying breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Click here for more details.

Cinnamon Collection

Trying spices can always be a little daunting so if you are introducing your junior gourmets for the first time then Cinnamon Club or sister restaurant Cinnamon Kitchen is a great place to start. Executive Head Chef Vivek Singh and his team regularly designs bepoke menus such as ‘Introduction to Spice’ and kids menus offer delights such as Happy Crab Risotto or Adventurous Sea Bass! If no special menu is available the chefs are happy to suggest and adapt dishes so that all the family can enjoy the occasion.

High chairs available? Yes

Age restrictions? No

Set times for family dining? No

Sample childrens menu: The Chef can prepare a bespoke menu for children.

Club offer available: members and their guests receive a complimentary Bellini when dining from the a la carte

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