Restaurant · Southampton
Southampton's mid-range crowd rates this one for the cooking, and the raves are specific: sticky lamb wrapped in romaine, cheesy garlic focaccia, fried chicken with masala mayo, confit potatoes that come out properly crisp. Portions are generous and there's real variety, so a kids' menu plus vegan options isn't the whole story — older children can eat off the main list. High chairs, buggy access and free parking make the logistics easy, and the front terrace is the pick on a sunny day: more room for a pram and far calmer than the bar, which gets noisy with music and a busy crowd. Two snags worth knowing: food can take a while, and the toilets have been found grubby. Reckon on £25–30 a head, and book.
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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Vegetarian kitchen in Portswood with high chairs, a kids' menu and vegan and gluten-free options; moderate noise, booking advised.