Restaurants to eat out with children in Madrid

There are more and more restaurants designed for all members of the family, where children and adults alike feel at ease and share an appealing culinary plan.  There are proposals for all pockets. Some have large open air spaces and gardens, others programme activities for the little gourmets, almost all of them have menus designed for them and their decoration is usually fun. We have listed below some restaurants where the little ones (and adults) will have a great time.

Rubaiyat (Juan Ramón Jiménez, 37)

Located to the north of Castellana, very close to the Plaza de Castilla, this restaurant offers its clients a wonderful terrace surrounded by lush vegetation and equipped with water vapour sprinkling systems which lower the temperature when the heat is on in Madrid. Its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere makes it an interesting proposal to visit with children. Its tables are  made out of wrought iron and marble and it sometimes organises free cooking workshops for children.

Gobu Burger (Calle del General Pardiñas, 8)

Restaurant that combines children’s favourite hamburgers with traditional Spanish dishes, such as grilled beef sirloin from Galicia, free-range chicken delights or ham, Cabrales cheese or wild mushroom croquettes.

La excéntrica (Calle de las Fuentes, 10)

This restaurant that serves traditional Spanish cuisine is located alongside Calle Arenal and Ópera. It is a perfect option for all the family as it has a children’s area (supervised by a monitor at weekends). It is a spacious, family establishment with a children’s menu and it also holds culinary workshops for groups as well as celebrating birthdays and all types of events.

New York Burger (Calle de Recoletos, 4)

With a décor inspired by the Big Apple, it has a menu with 21 varieties with names that are reminiscent of New York, such as the Statue of Liberty, Broadway or Fifth Avenue. Hamburgers with a Spanish touch that include Serrano ham and Manchego cheese and there is also a children’s menu that includes a 100 gram cheeseburger served with French fries, a drink and an ice-cream.

Filandón (Carretera Fuencarral-El Pardo (M - 612) Km. 1,9)

Rustic farmhouse located on the Fuencarral to El Pardo road. Its slogan is “The countryside in the city” and here, children can play in the garden and on the swings before or after their meal.  It has high chairs and a special bathroom for toddlers with colourful toilets and wash basins suitable to their size. During the wait for their children’s menu, they are given a chef’s hat, some colours and a colouring book with games and pictures to colour.  The menu has three first courses and three second courses to choose from which include white rice with tomato, cream of vegetables, pasta, hake Roman style, fried chicken or Iberian pork with chips and ice-cream for dessert.

San Francisco Restaurant (Carretera Cristo del Pardo, s/n)

A better location is impossible. This restaurant with special menus for children is in Monte de El Pardo, set in the midst of nature and five minutes by car from Moncloa. It has gardens and an orchard spanning 5,500 square metres where children can play whilst adults enjoy themselves after lunch.   Children’s entertainment is provided with clowns and face-painting at weekends.

Home Burger Bar (Calle Silva, 25)

Located close to the Gran Vía, it is the perfect place to visit with the family and savour a good hamburger with ecological meat. There is a wide variety available with the finest ingredients for all tastes and there is a special section on the menu for children.

Magasand (Calle Columela, 4)

This establishment occupies several floors in the Retiro area and its proposal mainly includes health food prepared with select ingredients. Furthermore, it has an extensive menu for coffee time or for breakfast, with different hot beverages, pies and cakes baked in-store. It has a reading area with magazines and books, which are also on sale and where children can be entertained and have a good time.

Mama Campo (Calle de Trafalgar, 22)

Cosy restaurant and canteen with views over Plaza de Olavide, presents a relaxed atmosphere where simple cuisine can be savoured with an ecological philosophy, as reflected in the ingredients which are acquired directly from agriculturists, farmers and artisans, which are perfect to prepare a menu with around twenty tasty home-made dishes.

La Familiar Restaurante (Plaza de la Encina, 10-11. Tres Cantos)

A restaurant with two different atmospheres: one to eat on weekdays and the second is designed to be enjoyed with family and friends at the weekend.  It offers children a different kind of fun, with experts in children’s entertainment in a games area.

Comic Planet (Av. de Alberto de Alcocer, 5)

Fans of the Marvel World and comics will find a fun restaurant that joins the world of American comics and North American cuisine with a touch of Cordoba.

Kilómetros de pizza (Avenida de Brasil, 6)

This pizza restaurant close to the Santiago Bernadeu stadium is characterised for serving 2-metre long gourmet pizzas.  Children will be amazed by the different sizes of pizzas, ranging from 25 centimetres to 2 metres, as well as the diverse specialities, from the classic margarita or barbecue. 

Running Sushi in Osaka (Hermosilla, 103)

Perfect restaurant for children who like sushi and Japanese food.  It is a fun option for all the family thanks to its bar with illuminated pipes along which the food passes.

Lamucca de Pez (Carlos Cambronero, 4)

In Malasaña, you will find one of the restaurants owned by the La Mucca chain in Madrid. It has a modern and informal ambiance, with a cosy little chill-out area, bar and a large terrace, in addition to several inter-connected rooms. A place where children are welcome with menus and dishes created especially for them.

Costello Río (Plaza del General Maroto, 4)

Located on the outskirts of Madrid Río and opposite Matadero Madrid is this restaurant with a large terrace. It serves American-style burgers and sandwiches, with a special children’s menu.

La Cantina de Sputnik (C. del Hierro, 33, Arganzuela)

This restaurant is located within the largest climbing centre in Madrid: SputnikClimbing Legazpi. It’s the perfect place to take the kids after a day’s sporting fun as it also has special children's menus.

Wonderland Restaurante (Manuela Malasaña, 5)

In the heart of the Malasaña neighbourhood is this Asian buffet restaurant specialising in running sushi, where fantasy is brought to life, both in terms of its decoration, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s tale of Alice in Wonderland, and its dishes, chock full of imagination.

Can Pizza Chamberí (Calle de Sta Engracia, 43)

A fun place for the whole family that serves wonderful pizzas for all ages. It can also be booked for birthday parties.

Wok 4 You (Calle de Bravo Murillo, 116)

It is a place where fast-fusion Asian cuisine comes to life. It is an experience full of authentic flavours and delicious dishes that focus on combining the best of Asian tradition with modern touches. It is a new way of enjoying fast food with an Asian touch. It has another three establishments in Madrid (Hortaleza, 72; Alcalá, 404 and Avenida de los Poblados, 189).

La Cantina (Cineteca Matadero) (Paseo de la Chopera, 14)

In the old boiler room at the Municipal Slaughterhouse, the cuisine offered by Olivia te Cuida, a unique culinary project aimed at all those who like to eat home-made, healthy and organic food with a gourmet touch can be savoured in this revamped space with an avant-garde and cosy atmosphere with the added bonus of a patio, which is the perfect place to cool off in the summer months.

La Morenilla (Calle de Caracas, 10)

The Chamberí neighbourhood is home to this original restaurant run by LeCocó Group, which stands out for its fun decoration that is reminiscent of a fairground, including all the rides, and for its cuisine that combines traditional Mediterranean cuisine with modern and cosmopolitan touches.  It is divided into two areas: a family area that is cosy and traditional and the other that is an exact replica of a fairground, including the Ghost Train, a Ferris wheel or a merry-go-round.

Experiencity Express Train (Calle de Vicente Espinel, 12)

An innovative concept for fans of escape rooms.  Set in a train with themed carriages (Asian carriage, American carriage, Italian carriage, secret carriage: Impostors and English café carriage), this restaurant offers its diners a game in which they must solve puzzles and complete different challenges while enjoying their meal, choosing from any dish on the menu or those specifically recommended for each carriage.

Storyland (Calle de la Cava Alta, 12)

Run by the Fantasía Group, this restaurant in the La Latina neighbourhood looks like it has come straight out of a fairy tale castle or palace. It is a tribute to the fantasy and magic of childhood, where a delicious meal can be savoured, surrounded by fantasy characters.

Los Secretos de Lola (Calle de la Cava Baja, 21)

La Latina neighbourhood is home to this restaurant, especially designed for Disney fans. Its décor takes diners back to their childhood thanks to thousands of details related to films, characters and series that are etched in their memories. Its cuisine is a fusion of flavours from both sides of the Atlantic, although with a marked Argentine accent, given the nationality of its creators.

ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF MADRID

Normandie Ondarreta Restaurant (Road to Burgos, kilometre 36.4)

The Normandy-style restaurant on the outskirts of Madrid is in a unique natural setting surrounded by wonderful gardens, where the little ones will be able to run around and enjoy themselves.  

Extensive menu with dishes suitable for children in a restaurant that has private rooms for small family celebrations.

Café Pino (La Moraleja. Calle de la Estafeta, 2, Plaza de la Fuente)

Located in the Plaza de La Moraleja, it is an ideal choice when accompanied by children. Authentic Italian pizzas and the only home-made ice-creams in the area are served here, along with the fried eggs and Russian salad that are served here.  Café Pino has been in this area in the north of Madrid for more than 15 years and is also a good option to have breakfast or afternoon tea with children. Its hot chocolate with home-made is a reference. It has a spectacular glass terrace that floods the establishment with light.

Tejas Verdes Restaurant (Paseo de Europa, 8. San Sebastián de los Reyes)

Its idyllic garden and summer terrace invite you to enjoy a family lunch where children can have fun and enjoy the open air just a stone’s throw from Madrid. The restaurant stands on a one hectare plot and is in the urban centre of San Sebastián de los Reyes. Among trees and gardens, there is a family atmosphere of tranquillity. It is an ideal option to enjoy excellent cuisine in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. It has a free, private car park.  

La Burguesita (Av. Infante Don Luis, 15, Boadilla del Monte)

Boadilla del Monte is home to this family-run restaurant where children can enjoy a play area with a MONITOR (from the ages of 2 to 6), a bouncy castle on the terrace and a LEGO-Square. Meanwhile, adults can also savour a menu of starters and home-made signature hamburgers.

Casa Emiliana (Carr. de Burgos, Km 23, 28709 San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid)

This restaurant located in San Sebastián de los Reyes, has the perfect facilities to bring the whole family together and savour an exceptional family meal.  The restaurant has a private and safe children’s play area on the premises of Casa Emiliana.  

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