Restaurant · Cardiff
A French brasserie in the city centre that works better as a treat than a weekly stop — buggy access is fine, high chairs are there, and outdoor tables help if your two are noisy. Portions and plates land somewhere between grown-up dinner and something children will actually eat, with a kids' menu, vegan choices and genuinely good gluten-free options if anyone in your family needs them. The sea bream with tomato and oil, the tarte au citron and the grand chocolate mousse get the warmest praise; opinions split hard on the pork belly. Worth knowing: it's Cardiff-centre pricing, mains hover around the £20 mark, and service can slow right down when it's full — one visit stretched past an hour before food arrived. Book if you're coming pre-gig at the Utilita.
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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