London's Family-Friendly Restaurants

Belgo Centraal

Check out the fashionably funky chrome, factory-like interior and long tables at Belgo Centraal in Covent Garden. The "Mini Belgo" menu allows kids aged 12 or under to eat for free at all times (one child eats free per adult ordering a main meal from the a là carte menu). The main menu is Belgian in style with an emphasis on the country's speciality dish: moules and frites (mussels and chips).

Café Rouge

The Café Rouge chain offers one of London's best activity packs for kids, including puzzles and stickers with a French theme. Fantastique! Younger children can take their pick from the kids' menu or opt for smaller dishes from the main menu. There are over 30 branches of Café Rouge in London, so wherever you are in the capital you're sure to find one nearby.

Ed's Easy Diners

Enjoy some American-style dining at Ed's Easy Diners, with branches in Soho and at London Trocadero. High stools, thick milkshakes and a variety of burgers make these restaurants great hangouts for kids of all ages. Younger children can choose from the "Junior Bites" menu and enjoy filling in the special activity sheets.

Hard Rock Cafe

Rock'n'roll, sizzling Southern dishes and classic hamburgers give the Hard Rock Cafe an authentic American flavour. The rock memorabilia and music just add to the fun.Your kids may not have heard of Pete Townsend or Eric Clapton, but seeing their guitars is sure to inspire some rock'n'roll star ambitions! Make time to look around the Rock Shop and The Vault if you want to see the full range of rock treasures up close.

Imli

Tasty Indian tapas-style food is on the menu at Imli. With a central location in Soho, affordable prices and a lightly spiced children's menu, it's a great place to pop in for a bite to eat. During the school holidays, one child eats for half price from the kids menu with every adult having lunch from the regular menu. Otherwise, a three-course meal from the kids' menu will set you back just £5.95 per child.

Maxwell's

Maxwell's is a lively, family-friendly restaurant in Covent Garden. The set kids' menu costs £6.95, which includes a main meal, soft drink and dessert. On the menu you'll find everything from a kids' club sandwich to fish fingers and fruit kebabs for dessert. Its central location makes it an ideal stop-off after a hard day's sightseeing or shopping.

My Old Dutch

You don't have to wait until Shrove Tuesday for pancakes! My Old Dutch has four branches in London and offers fabulous savoury and sweet pancakes in a friendly atmosphere. The menu also includes salads, traditional Dutch starters and desserts, plus a range of milkshakes and smoothies. Make the most of their Monday Madness £5 pancake offer, set menu deal and loyalty card freebies.

Planet Hollywood

Mingle with the stars at Planet Hollywood! You'll be surrounded by film memorabilia at its new home on the Haymarket. There's plenty to keep kids entertained alongside their burger and fries, including colouring sets and balloons. The kids' menu (for 12 year olds and under) costs £7.95, including a main dish, dessert and unlimited soda drinks.

Rainforest Cafe

Go wild at the Rainforest Cafe where you can expect to see (or hear!) cascading waterfalls, thunder and lightning, rain showers, mist, animated animals and real tropical fish. American and tropical cuisine reflect the restaurant's exotic setting. A mains course and dessert from the kids' menu costs £11.50, with dishes such as Maya's Meatballs, macaroni cheese and Banana Boat Split.

Sticky Fingers

Founded by Bill Wyman, bass player with the Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers drips with band memorabilia, but also serves up a varied menu. With burgers, steaks, fajitas, seafood and more, it caters for all tastes. A kids' menu is available with mains, dessert and soft drinks for £7.95 per child.