Restaurant · Nottingham
There's more room here than you'd expect from the frontage — it opens out considerably inside, so a pram isn't the ordeal it can be in city-centre Italians, and buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all sorted. It gets properly busy, especially Saturdays and pre-gig with the arena round the corner, but food generally lands hot and quickly, with enough of a gap between courses that nobody's rushed out. Staff come in for consistent praise — patient, chatty, happy to talk you through dishes. The pasta is the thing to order, and the £5 pasta deal is genuinely good value, though it pays to ask exactly which ones are included. Honest snag: it can feel pricey for what arrives, portions are moderate rather than generous, and quality wobbles — one visit delights, another disappoints. Free parking helps.
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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