Italian · Glasgow
A basement room off Glasgow's Hope Street with dark wood beams, this is one of the city's oldest Italian kitchens and it's still family-run — which shows in how easily children fit in. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, and the tables turn over briskly enough that food lands before anyone properly unravels. Parents rave about the arancini, the pesto salmon, the venison ravioli special, and a chocolate brownie worth ordering two of; portions are generous and one visitor called it the finest Italian they'd had in the UK. Two honest notes: it gets genuinely buzzing, so book ahead rather than chance it with a pram in tow, and portion sizes can be uneven between dishes. A service charge is added automatically to the bill. Worth the trip for the food.
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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