Meydan Restaurant
Flavoursome sharing platters and welcoming staff make Meydan a solid family-friendly choice in E16.
Italian · Canning Town
Pepenero is a warm, buzzy Italian spot on Silvertown Way where the pizzas and soups come highly recommended and the staff have a genuine knack for making families feel welcome — reviewers describe it as having a real family restaurant feel. It gets busy, especially on weekend evenings, but there are plenty of tables and the team are cheerful and attentive even when the place is humming. Highchairs are available and the restaurant is easy to navigate with a buggy; there's no dedicated children's menu, but the straightforward Italian food tends to go down well with younger eaters.

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Flavoursome sharing platters and welcoming staff make Meydan a solid family-friendly choice in E16.
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