Restaurants · Edinburgh
Views over Edinburgh Castle are the headline here, and if you're bringing children it's worth asking for a table by the window or outside when booking — the outdoor seating is the easier option with a pram, and buggy access is straightforward. It's a smart, good-looking room rather than a rowdy one, with a kids' menu, high chairs and plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices. Service is the thing people mention most: attentive, unhurried, and quick to make a fuss of a birthday with a card or a slice of cake. The chicken satay, pad thai and Chiang Mai curry come up again and again. Be warned on price — it's £££, curries don't come with rice, and a few families find the flavours milder than they expected. Book ahead, especially for a castle-view table.
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.
Step-free access, high chairs and a kids' menu at a lively Edinburgh grill — pricier, so book ahead for occasions.
Endless skewers of beautifully cooked meat and a generous market table — pricey, but children are genuinely welcome and food never stops arriving.
A long-running Edinburgh Cantonese spot with set meals, a kids' menu and takeaway, handy for feeding the family.