Restaurant · Dorchester
Italian cooking is the draw here — Neapolitan pizza that people rave about, seafood pasta in portions generous enough to defeat most adults, and pasta cooked properly rather than approximately. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, vegan options if someone in your group needs them, and free parking, which takes one small stress out of the trip with children. Staff are warm and happy to accommodate — they've cooked gluten-free versions of dishes on request. The honest snag: on busy set-menu nights service can run chaotic and slow, with one family stretching a meal to three hours, so a normal weekday lunch is the safer bet with impatient little ones. Worth booking. One family called the seafood pasta some of the finest Italian they'd found in Dorchester.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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