Eating out with kids in Edinburgh is easy once you know where to go. Plenty of restaurants welcome families with children’s menus, high chairs and a relaxed atmosphere where a bit of noise is no problem. These spots keep everyone – from toddlers to grandparents – happy.
Here are our favourite family-friendly restaurants, and where to find them.
Where to Eat: Child-Friendly Restaurants in Edinburgh
- Vittoria (Brunswick St & George IV Bridge) – A long-established Italian family favourite with a welcoming vibe and a proper kids’ menu across two central locations.
- Scran & Scallie (Comely Bank Rd, Stockbridge) – A gastropub with a genuinely family-friendly attitude, colouring packs for children and hearty comfort food.
- Fazenda (City Centre) – A Brazilian rodizio grill that is great fun for groups and older kids with big appetites.
- Chapter One (Dalry Rd) – A relaxed cafe with a strong vegan and vegetarian menu, easygoing for families with different diets.
What to Expect
These restaurants pair a relaxed atmosphere with practical touches – kids’ menus, high chairs and staff who don’t mind a bit of mess. Italian and grill spots are natural crowd-pleasers, and Chapter One helps if anyone in the family is plant-based. Prices are family-friendly too.
Who It Suits
Families with children of any age, from toddlers to teens. For a classic kid-pleasing Italian go to Vittoria; for a lively group meal try Fazenda; for comfort food with a family welcome, the Scran & Scallie is ideal.
Practical Tips
- Ask about children’s menus and high chairs when you book.
- Early evening sittings are calmer and better suited to younger children.
- Fazenda’s all-you-can-eat format suits hungry older kids and groups.
- Chapter One is a good pick if anyone in the family is vegan or vegetarian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Edinburgh restaurants are best for families?
Vittoria is a reliable family-friendly Italian, the Scran & Scallie in Stockbridge welcomes children warmly, and Fazenda’s grill is fun for groups. All are relaxed enough for kids.
Are there family restaurants in Edinburgh with vegan options?
Yes – Chapter One on Dalry Road has a strong plant-based menu, making it easy for families with vegan or vegetarian members. See our vegan guide for more.
