Rucoletta
A glass roof tops this lively, dark wood restaurant serving fresh pasta, risotto and Italian mains.
Italian · Shoreditch
Manicomio City is a stylish yet cosy Italian restaurant tucked away near the Guildhall, serving the kind of thoughtfully crafted dishes — think crab pasta and chocolate mousse — that make a grown-up lunch feel genuinely special. It's a calm, unhurried spot (quieter on weekdays especially), and while there's no dedicated children's menu or baby-changing facilities, highchairs are available and the restaurant is easy to navigate with a buggy. There's also outdoor seating, which always helps if you're out with little ones who need a bit of breathing room.

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.
A glass roof tops this lively, dark wood restaurant serving fresh pasta, risotto and Italian mains.
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