Restaurants · Leicester
Wine bar first, restaurant second, and that shapes the visit — the room is snug and gets genuinely loud once it fills up, so lunch or an early sitting is the sane call with children. Buggy access and high chairs are there, plus a kids' menu and vegan options, and the outdoor tables are the easy win on a sunny day: more room, less echo, and a spot to park a pram. The bread does a lot of heavy lifting, with focaccia that's pillowy inside and properly crisp outside, and the tagliatelle ai funghi and paccheri all'arrabbiata both come up again and again. Cold meat and cheese boards suit grazing with a toddler who won't sit still. Staff are warm, though service can wobble when it's busy — book ahead, and expect a wait for the table anyway.
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 Leicester Italian with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and outdoor seating — worth booking ahead.
Step-free ice cream stop in Leicester with high chairs, a kids' menu, gluten-free choices and a cheerfully noisy room.
Lively Leicester café with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and vegan and gluten-free options.