Italian · Whitechapel
Il Bacino is a relaxed Italian restaurant tucked into Wapping Lane, where the menu is impressively broad and the staff are known for being warm, attentive, and happy to talk you through the dishes — always reassuring when you're wrangling little ones at the table. Highchairs are available and the place is easy to navigate with a buggy, plus there's outdoor space which gives families a bit of breathing room. There's no dedicated children's menu, but with such a wide-ranging menu and vegan options available, there's a fair chance everyone around the table will find something they fancy.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
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