Italian · Willesden
Barril is a warm, welcoming neighbourhood spot on Harlesden High Street serving everything from freshly made pizzas to à la carte dishes — portions are generous and the food genuinely hits the spot. Staff are famously friendly, and the place has a lovely family-friendly feel, with highchairs, a buggy-accessible layout, a kids' menu, some outdoor space, and a small indoor play area that gives little ones somewhere to burn off energy while you eat. There's no baby-changing facility on site, so worth bearing in mind if you have very young ones.
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Relaxed Harlesden café with Italian-inspired food, kids' menu, highchairs and outdoor seating.
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