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⭐ Featured Middle Eastern / Mediterranean
Ottolenghi Islington
A North London family rite of passage — Saturday brunch at Ottolenghi Islington is the definition of a great family morning.
Family dining guide
Kid-Friendly Restaurants in North London
North London's vibrant food scene has a wealth of child-friendly options perfect for family meals out.
10 restaurants reviewed
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Italian
Trullo
One of London's great Italian restaurants — genuinely exceptional pasta and a special occasion feel for older children.
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Modern European / Brunch
The Elk in the Woods
A charming Camden Passage brunch spot that handles everything from newborns to primary schoolers with genuine warmth.
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British Gastropub
The Charles Lamb
A tiny perfect gastropub with exceptional pies — better for families with older, well-behaved children.
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Kurdish / Middle Eastern
Gem
Extraordinary value Kurdish mezze on Upper Street — a family secret that the locals know and love.
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⭐ Featured Modern European
Frederick's
A 50-year Islington institution with a beautiful conservatory garden — one of North London's most civilised family lunches.
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American Brunch
The Breakfast Club
The all-day brunch institution — pancakes at any hour, a proper kids menu, and a lively atmosphere that kids love.
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Modern French
Almeida Restaurant
Elegant French dining next to the Almeida Theatre — ideal for pre-theatre family dinners with older children.
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Modern European / Café
Greenberry Café
Primrose Hill's beloved family café-restaurant — exceptional all-day dining with a genuinely warm welcome for all ages.
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British Gastropub
The Draper's Arms
One of Islington's finest gastropubs with a beautiful garden and a Sunday roast that parents talk about for weeks.
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