North African · Cambridge
Tucked into a cosy North African dining room in Cambridge, this is the kind of place where the decor, lighting and music do half the work of keeping children entertained while you wait. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and step-free access for a pram, plus free parking — a rare combination that takes the stress out of the arrival. Portions are generous enough that little ones can share from yours: the tagines, cous cous royal and grilled meats come up again and again, and the tebikha (artichokes, peas and broad beans) is singled out as outstanding. Vegetarian and vegan choices are plentiful. Staff check in regularly without hovering, and off-peak service is quick. Weekends and holidays get genuinely busy, so book ahead — one family found a table with only a few hours' notice, but that's luck rather than the rule.
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