Restaurants · Edinburgh
Booking ahead matters here — walk-ins get turned away on busy evenings, so with children in tow it's worth locking in a table rather than hoping. Inside it's small, warm and buzzy, windows steaming up, plenty of chatter to cover a noisy toddler, though the snugness means a pram needs parking thoughtfully. High chairs and a kids' menu are there, and there's outdoor seating for warmer days. Service is quick and genuinely friendly, which helps when someone's hungry and restless. The pasta gets the loudest praise — carbonara especially — along with the pizzas, Sicilian olives, cheese and charcuterie boards, and tiramisu. There are vegan choices too. Prices sit at the reasonable end for central Edinburgh, though one or two people have found individual dishes merely fine rather than memorable. One diner sums it up as "my kind of place".
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.
A laid-back, mid-priced Edinburgh pub with its own brews and a solid 4.4 rating from over 2,400 visitors.
Casual New Town seafood bistro with fast service, high chairs and buggy access — mussel pots are the draw, though the kids' menu is thin.
Cosy Edinburgh pub doing proper Scottish food, smaller portions for under-fives and friendly staff — book ahead, as walk-ins are often turned away.