Italian · Buxton
Small, warm and decorated with real care — the ceiling gets remarked on more than anything else — this is a proper independent Italian rather than a chain, with handmade pasta and a kitchen that cooks everything fresh on site. That last part matters if you're feeding a child with allergies or intolerances: the team listen properly and have been known to combine two dishes to work around something. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan options and free parking, and the chocolate calzone has a following among children. Grown-ups rave about the tagliatelle gamberoni, the gnocchi, the sea bass and the enormous calzones. It's compact, so it fills up and can get noisy at busy times, and walk-ins are genuinely turned away on opera house nights — book ahead. Service is quick, which helps when patience runs short.
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.
Lively Buxton tapas with high chairs, a kids' menu, step-free access and vegan and gluten-free choices — worth booking.
Step-free Buxton restaurant with high chairs, a kids' menu and gluten-free options; lively room, booking recommended.
Lively Buxton pizza spot with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and vegan and gluten-free choices.