12 of the best child-friendly restaurants in Leeds

There are lots of family restaurants in Leeds, but if you’re on the hunt for the very best kid-friendly places, you’ve come to the right place - our round-up includes everything from family-friendly pubs in Leeds to restaurants for a nice dinner with the kids.

Leeds is a city with a lot to offer in terms of food and drink, but finding somewhere to keep the whole family happy isn’t always an easy task. Not every restaurant and cafe is set up with kid-friendly equipment, for example - high chairs, baby changing facilities and the like. If your kids are fussy eaters, you’ll also be hoping for somewhere that offers a kids menu with easy-going favourites that are bound to be a hit with the little ones. Kids menus usually offer smaller, popular dishes like mini burgers and chips - not only does that save you money, it also ensures minimal waste. Sometimes the kids even get drinks and desserts thrown in for free - great as long as you’re prepared for the sugar-rush afterwards.

Still, you don’t want to consign yourself to eating kids food either - you deserve a treat too! We’ve picked out a handful of child-friendly restaurants in Leeds that appeal to both parents and kids, offering good food for both.

If a proper restaurant sounds a little too much like an ordeal, there are plenty of child-friendly cafes in Leeds as well where you can nab a table to yourself and settle them down with a slice of cake or a pastry, whilst you fuel up with a coffee.

Scroll down for our pick of the best child-friendly places to eat in Leeds - hit the book now link on anywhere that takes your fancy and you’ll find more pictures, information and booking details.

Issho

What: Issho’s lovely rooftop setting and glam styling makes it one of the more upmarket choices on this list, but believe it or not, the restaurant has a dedicated kids menu. It’s not a big one to be fair, and perhaps not for fussy eaters, as the compact menu includes salmon and avocado maki roll, vegetable tempura and karaage chicken.
Where: 3rd Floor, Victoria Gate, LS2 7AU
Book now: Issho

Harvey Nichols Leeds - The Fourth Floor Brasserie

What: Harvey Nichols in-house brasseries are always a safe bet if you’re looking for somewhere to sit and enjoy a bite to eat. The Fourth Floor Brasserie in Leeds boasts a nice outdoor terrace that overlooks the city too, as well as a dedicated kids menu with dishes like spaghetti Bolognese, sausage and mash, and chocolate brownie with ice cream.
Where: 107-111 Briggate, LS1 6AZ
Book now: Harvey Nichols Leeds - The Fourth Floor Brasserie

Angelica & Crafthouse

What: This popular rooftop bar sits on top of Trinity shopping centre, and offers a great range of menus for the whole family. The ‘Little Angelica’ menu includes fish and chips, cheeseburgers and a decadent white chocolate blondie for pudding. If the sun is out and you fancy sitting al fresco, Angelica & Crafthouse is a great option.
Where: Level 6, Trinity Leeds, Albion Street, LS1 6HW
Book now: Angelica & Crafthouse

Iberica

What: Iberica Leeds is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city, and the food lives up to the setting with a huge choice of classic tapas and picky bits up for grabs. If you think your kids would be up for croquetas, patatas bravas and prawns, Iberica won’t disappoint.
Where: Hepper House, 17a East Parade, LS1 2BH
Book now: Iberica

Franco Manca

What: Ever-reliable Franco Manca is always a good choice if you want somewhere safe and delicious to feed everyone - you can’t go wrong with pizza, after all. The kids menu throws in a small pizza, a drink and a scoop of ice cream for a very reasonable price.
Where: 1 Trinity Street, LS1 6AP
Book now: Franco Manca Leeds

Olive & Rye

What: There’s no kids menu as such at Olive & Rye, but this calm cafe is very welcoming to kids and families, and the menu has lots of easy-going breakfast, brunch and sandwich options that are very kid-friendly.
Where: Queens Arcade, 18-20 Briggate, LS1 6LF
Book now: Olive & Rye

Mowgli

What: Mowgli offers one of the best kids menus in Leeds, for our money - mains include butter chicken, a house chicken curry, and dahl with rice, and there are ‘fizztail’ cocktails, desserts, and delicious mango lassi on offer too.
Where: 34 Boar Lane, LS1 5DA
Book now: Mowgli

Banyan

What: Banyan Bar has your kids covered at all times of day, with banana pancakes and a mini full English in the morning, and mac and cheese, chicken curry and meatball pasta throughout the day, with a free veggie side thrown in for good measure. There are some good puds on offer like a waffle or chocolate fudge brownie, and they do a kids Sunday roast as well.
Where: 2 City Square, LS1 2ES
Book now: Banyan

The Botanist

What: The popular botanical cocktail bar also caters for kids, don’t you know, offering favourites like tomato gnocchi, chicken and cheeseburgers, as well as cod bites and chicken fingers. Meanwhile you can recoup your strength with a nice cocktail and a banana split.
Where: 67 Boar Lane, LS1 6HW
Book now: The Botanist 

Indian Tiffin Room

What: Another great kids selection if you’re feeding lots of hungry mouths, Indian Tiffin Room lays on loads of delicious Indian food at reasonable prices (and portions). Probably one for more adventurous eaters, but there are still cheese dosas, rice and dal, and chicken wings too.
Where: 31-32 Park Row (entrance on Greek Street), LS1 5JD
Book now: Indian Tiffin Room

Cha Lounge

What: This independent central Leeds cafe is popular with families thanks to the excellent ‘Little Ones’ menu, which includes omelettes, porridge, buttermilk pancakes and eggs and bacon, all for a fiver or less.
Where: 24 Dock Street, LS10 1JF
Book now: Cha Lounge

Got a taste for good food? Stretch your legs a little and head out into the green surrounds of Yorkshire - there are lots of brilliant restaurants to be found in England's largest county, and we've rounded them all up in our list of the best restaurants in Yorkshire.