Restaurants · Southampton
An Indian gastropub sitting in the ££ bracket, this one works better for a family meal than the dim, sports-on-the-screens setup might suggest. There are low and high tables, so a high chair or a wriggly six-year-old both fit, and buggy access and outdoor seating help if you arrive mid-nap. Football plays in the background but doesn't take over, and staff will seat you in a quiet corner if you ask. Spicing is gentle rather than fierce — good news for younger palates — and the okra fries, the enormous onion bhajis, the chicken palak and the butter chicken all get raved about. Food arrives fast and hot, plates are cleared quickly, and there's a kids' menu plus vegan options. One snag: it isn't cheap, with around £40 a head reported.
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.
Relaxed Southampton spot with kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating — filling portions and fair prices, though service can be slow.
Fast, hot wings with genuinely patient counter staff, high chairs and a kids' menu — quietest at weekday lunchtime.
Reliable Italian with a kids' menu, high chairs and famously patient staff — generous portions, busy at peak, so book ahead.