Italian · Cambridge
Handy if you're coming off Parker's Piece with tired children — it's a spacious room with a proper view over the green, so a pram isn't a battle and nobody's wedged between tables. The team here are quick and warm: one family arrived frazzled after abandoning a hour-long wait elsewhere and had drinks on the table almost immediately, and staff check twice about allergies without being asked. Pizzas are the thing to order — the Pepperoni Piccante and Rustica Piccante both get raved about — along with the pesto pasta and a fresh Caesar. Kids' options are genuinely decent, and there are high chairs, vegan dishes and a few outdoor tables. Two honest snags: the antipasti sharing boards have shrunk to the point of annoyance, and there's no air conditioning, so it's stifling in a heatwave. Queen Anne Terrace car park is a short walk and free after 6pm.
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.
Fast, freshly cooked fried chicken with high chairs, a kids' menu and comfy seating — tenders and shakes are the draw.
A mid-priced Cambridge chicken takeaway with a 4.4 Google rating, handy for a quick, fuss-free bite with the family.
Cosy Cambridge board game café with a huge games library, helpful staff, giant milkshakes and pizza — book ahead, it fills up.