Pub · Cambridge
Tucked in central Cambridge, this is a proper pub that happens to serve homemade Italian food, and the food is the surprise — gnocchi that arrives gigantic, chewy and stuffed with sausage under a deep red tomato sauce, rigatoni with a generous ragu, and a pesto pasta one visitor rated the finest they'd eaten (though the portion ran small). The building is big, with a roomy indoor bar and a large alfresco area with plenty of seats and heaters that keep it usable well past summer — handy with a buggy and a child who needs to wriggle. Toilets are clean, there are high chairs and a kids' menu, and the staff have a name for being quick and genuinely helpful, including finding vegan options. Sauces can lean salty. It's a beer destination too, so expect a lively grown-up crowd at busy times.
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 central Cambridge spot with a lovely outdoor area, generous portions, a kids' menu and a well-priced three-course lunch.
A well-loved little two-floor Cambridge café with specialty coffee, fresh bakes and outdoor seating that's handy when you've got a pushchair in tow.
Ground-floor Cambridge burger spot with kids' menu, high chairs and patient staff who get fussy orders right — but parking's tricky.