British · Edinburgh
Set on St Andrew's Square, this is a proper occasion restaurant that still copes well with children — high chairs, a kids' menu, buggy access and vegan options, plus outdoor tables when the weather plays along. Ask for upstairs if you can: the view over the square is better and tables are spaced more kindly, and the team are good at seating you somewhere that isn't wedged between other diners. Food arrives quickly, which matters when patience runs short. The kids' burger is famously enormous and comes with good fries; grown-ups rave about the chicken Milanese, the fish and chips with pea mash, and sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream. Gluten-free choices are handled well. It's lively rather than quiet, prices are firmly at the treat end, and several families have found the dining room genuinely chilly — bring a cardigan.
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.
Unlimited hot pot with a sauce station and bubbling table-top pots — messy, fun, kid-friendly, and cheaper before 5pm.
Ramsay's Edinburgh restaurant is pricier than most family lunches, but the open kitchen entertains, portions are generous and staff are patient.
A modest Edinburgh spot with a kids' menu and high chairs, friendly service, and extras that push the bill up faster than expected.