Families rate their top 10 child-friendly restaurants
BASED ON THE ONLY VERDICTS THAT MATTER – THOSE OF PARENTS AND YOUNGSTERS!
SO, school’s out for summer and after what has been another extraordinary year for pupils and their parents, the holidays are upon us.
A meal out with the family is also a great way to spend time together, and gives mums (and dads) the opportunity to enjoy a break from the cooking!
But a family meal can’t be rated a success unless the youngsters come away well-fed and happy.
Recommendations are always a good way to find new places to visit, so when it comes to family-friendly eateries, which ones do people think are the best?
We took a look on reviews website TripAdvisor to find out.
Here, in reverse order, are the top 10 family-friendly restaurants in Leicestershire, according to TripAdvisor reviews:
10 OFF THE BEATEN PATH, PARK ROAD, MELTON
Rating of 5.0 from 236 reviews (six saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “The food is superb - fresh and delicious, the staff are really friendly helpful and kind nothing is too much trouble for them.”
■ “This cafe has a lovely family feel. Fantastic choice of savouries as well as sweets.”
9
THE NAG’S HEAD, HARBY, MELTON
Rating of 4.5 from 257 reviews (185 saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “The food is good, service really good, brilliant atmosphere and friendly attentive staff. It’s a great place for families, with an imaginative menu and good beer.”
■ “What a great Sunday lunch. Sat in the garden and had a lovely Sunday roast, even the children cleared their plates. Nice food and great service.”
8
THE COURTYARD, MARKET STREET, ASHBY
Rating of 5.0 from 291 reviews
(241 saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “They cater really well for children with their kids menu and the staff are always so friendly and accommodating.”
■ “Excellent food and service. Will go again. Great with children. Very friendly atmosphere.”
7
CURRY 2 NIGHT, BOROUGH STREET, CASTLE DONINGTON
Rating of 4.5 from 869 reviews (725 saying it was excellent). What the reviewers said:
■ “We go quite often as a family and it is always very good value for money, great food, the staff are friendly and attentive.”
■ “Delicious food, great service, friendly staff... it all makes for a fantastic meal out. My children never want to go anywhere else!”
A family meal can’t be rated a success unless the youngsters come away well-fed and happy
6 BEN’S KITCHEN, THE OLD CROWN INN, SNARESTONE
Rating of 5.0 from 305 reviews
(272 saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “The children’s portion was brilliant and my three-year-old old son was more than happy to finish all his dinner. Not to mention the free scoop of ice cream that comes with the children’s meals (great touch there).”
■ “We received a very warm welcome when we arrived and everyone was so lovely and friendly with our children.”
5 HERB,
GRANBY STREET, LEICESTER
Rating of 5.0 from 354 reviews
(307 saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “Our two kids were impressed with the options given in the children’s menu.”
■ “Lovely food and great service will definitely be recommending to friends and family. Well priced and good atmosphere.”
4
GILLYS SANDWICH BAR, WATERGATE LANE, BRAUNSTONE
Rating of 5.0 from 200 reviews
(186 saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “Have been here a few times as a treat for grandchildren, excellent food and service throughout, staff always willing to help with whatever kids wanted, could not fault it.”
■ “We had a delicious family brunch. The service was amazing, food came quick and my sandwich was delicious and hot.”
3 EASTERN SPICE, LEICESTER ROAD, LOUGHBOROUGH
Rating of 5.0 from 459 reviews
(412 saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “The service and quality of food is always outstanding and when we visit as a family, our daughters are always looked after well.” ■ “Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed our meal at eastern spice. The food was fantastic and the staff were extremely welcoming and went the extra mile to ensure we had a great experience.”
2 REECE’S, GROBY EX-SERVICEMEN’S CLUB
Rating of 5.0 from 162 reviews
(158 saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “Family of seven came to eat here... very impressed! In fact will go out the way to say one of the best carveries I’ve ever had!”
■ “Came for lunch today with my family and let’s just say I am very impressed. Food was amazing and the service was lovely too.”
1 LA PERLA, LEICESTER STREET, MELTON
Rating of 5.0 from 291 reviews (273 saying it was excellent).
What the reviewers said:
■ “We had some picky eaters with us (children!) but their requests were accommodated without fuss. Secondly, the staff went out of their way to be welcoming and friendly.”
■ “My children, aged 11, 11 and 13, are always made to feel special and love the food!
“Either as a couple or friends and family, it’s definitely the best place to go in Melton.”