Pizza · Birmingham
Big, busy and properly Neapolitan, this is the kind of pizza place that absorbs a noisy family without anyone noticing. There's room between tables for a buggy, high chairs, and a kids' menu, and the volume works in your favour — one visitor describes it as noisy "in a good way", people clearly enjoying themselves, so a toddler having a moment simply disappears into the hum. Pizzas arrive fast, which matters when patience is thin, and the staff are unfailingly warm and quick to check in. Portions are generous for the price, with the triple pepperoni, the nduja ortolana and the tiramisu getting the most affection; vegan and vegetarian options are handled without fuss. Worth knowing: it fills up at peak times and you may wait for a table, so go early or be ready to queue.
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.
Big shareable portions, fast food from a flexible kitchen, kids' menu and high chairs — good-value Hippo Hour deals sweeten it.
Handsome Birmingham dining room with high chairs, a kids' menu and famously good fish and chips — quiet at lunch, loud at weekends.
Roomy, well-priced Wetherspoons five minutes from New Street, with high chairs, a kids' menu and notably kind, helpful staff.