Italian · Covent Garden
Caffè Concerto on Northumberland Avenue is a beautiful, ornate café with a genuinely elegant feel — the kind of place where the surroundings are half the experience, and the staff are attentive enough to make a family visit feel relaxed rather than stressful. The food spans breakfast through to lunch and beyond, with a kids' menu, vegan options, and a gluten-free menu that visiting families have spoken highly of. Highchairs are generally available, the café is easy to navigate with a buggy, and there's some outdoor space too — though it's worth noting there's no baby-changing facility on site.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
Casual Italian chain restaurant for stone-baked pizzas and classic pastas, plus separate kids' menu.
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