Pizza · Oxford
Tucked away from the tourist crush in Summertown, this long-standing Italian has the kind of local, family feel that makes turning up with children easy — spacious tables, room for a buggy, high chairs and a kids' menu, and staff who keep circling back to check you've got everything you need. The thin-crust pizzas draw the loudest praise (one visitor still measures every pizza against one eaten here decades ago), and the pasta is generous enough that even the small portions defeat most children. Fried calamari, courgette sticks and the profiteroles are worth ordering; the chocolate cake is skippable. They'll make a vegan pizza that isn't on the menu if you ask. It gets genuinely busy on Friday and Saturday nights, service slows, and the bill mounts quickly — book ahead and expect around £30 a head with drinks.
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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