Italian · Epping
A quiet Italian in Epping that works well for a low-key weekday lunch with small children, or a birthday meal where you'd rather not be shouting over the noise. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, so a toddler is genuinely catered for rather than tolerated, and step-free access means you can wheel a buggy in without hunting for someone to help lift it. Gluten-free options are available too, which takes the anxiety out of eating out with a coeliac child. Worth booking ahead, and expect mid-range prices.
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.
Turkish in Chigwell with highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.2★ (2,073 Google reviews).
A relaxed Chigwell pub with beams, a log fire and outdoor seating, serving modern and traditional dishes families can settle into.
Kids' menu, high chairs and step-free buggy access in a lively British restaurant — gluten-free options available, booking recommended.