Italian · Nottingham
The open kitchen earns its keep with children — watching the wood-fired pizzas go in buys you a good ten minutes of quiet, and the tartare and steak dishes are finished tableside too. It's central Nottingham with plenty of seating, so there's room to park a buggy without apologising to anyone. Portions are generous and the pizzas get the loudest praise; margherita with burrata added is worth the extra. Kids' menu, high chairs and vegan options are all there. Two honest notes: the main toilets are down a flight of stairs, though there's a ground-floor accessible loo with baby changing, and service can drift — one table waited a while before anyone checked in. Midweek lunch is walk-in-able; weekends, book ahead.
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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