The Best Luxury Family-Friendly Restaurants In London.
There’s a sweet spot between luxury and ease. Places that feel considered, but never exclusive. Where the table is beautifully set, the food is exceptional, and children are welcomed not as an afterthought, but as part of the story.
In London, that balance is rare, but it exists. From iconic institutions to tucked-away neighbourhood gems, these restaurants offer more than just a high standard of food and service. They offer space for families to gather, for conversation to linger, and for parents to enjoy a meal that feels like a treat without the stress.
Whether it’s soufflé under chandeliers at The Ritz, fresh pasta in the sunlight at Daphne’s, or a cosy, art-filled corner at Julie’s in Holland Park, each of these destinations brings something quietly special to the table. Attentive staff, thoughtful menus, and a genuine welcome, proof that luxury and family can absolutely sit side by side.
These are the places to return to. Not just because they’re beautiful, but because they make everyone at the table feel at home.
By Alice Codford
The Lanesborough Grill
Set within the neoclassical grandeur of The Lanesborough, an icon of Hyde Park Corner, The Lanesborough Grill offers a dining experience that is both exquisitely polished and remarkably welcoming. Under the direction of Executive Chef Shay Cooper, the menu draws on British culinary heritage with a light, contemporary touch.
What sets this space apart is its quiet understanding of modern family life. Children are not merely catered for, they are considered. The restaurant offers an elegantly curated children’s menu, ensuring young palates are met with the same attention to quality and detail.
And for moments worth marking, The Lanesborough hosts children’s birthday celebrations with the same impeccable service and sense of occasion it brings to all its events, thoughtfully designed, beautifully executed, and entirely stress-free.
It’s a rare thing: a restaurant where grown-up refinement and family ease exist in complete harmony. Book here.
LOCATION: The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TAThe Wolseley
Few places in London hold space quite like The Wolseley. With its soaring marble columns, art deco elegance, and a rhythm all its own, this Piccadilly institution balances grandeur with genuine ease.
While the setting evokes the glamour of a bygone era, the welcome is timeless and inclusive. Families are gracefully folded into the experience, with children made to feel as considered as their grown-up counterparts. Highchairs appear without fuss, staff remember names, and favourites from the all-day menu are happily adapted for younger appetites.
It’s a place where multi-generational dining doesn’t feel like a compromise. Instead, it feels like a ritual. An introduction to the art of dining well, where silver service and warm smiles meet over a perfectly baked Viennoiserie or a shared bowl of chips beneath the chandeliers.
At The Wolseley, style is never at the expense of comfort. It’s part of it. Book here.
LOCATION: 160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EBJulie's Restaurant
Nestled in the tranquil lanes of Holland Park, Julie’s Restaurant has been a cherished institution since 1969. Founded by interior designer Julie Hodgess, it quickly became a haven for artists, musicians, and celebrities, including Kate Moss, Mick Jagger, and Princess Diana. Its intimate, velvet-draped rooms and curtained alcoves provided a discreet setting for both public figures and locals alike.
After a period of closure, Julie’s reopened in 2024 under the stewardship of Tara MacBain, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef and long-time patron. The restaurant now offers a modern French brasserie menu, featuring dishes like seafood towers and oysters, complemented by a theatrical martini trolley. The interiors, redesigned by Julie herself, retain their bohemian charm, with floral maximalism and custom-designed chandeliers creating an inviting atmosphere.
Julie’s continues to uphold its legacy of warmth and inclusivity. Children are welcomed with games and colouring books, and the attentive staff ensure that young guests feel as cherished as their adult companions. This blend of elegance and family-friendly hospitality makes Julie’s a timeless destination for all generations. Book here.
LOCATION: 135 Portland Rd, London W11 4LWThe Ritz Restaurant
An icon of London dining, The Ritz Restaurant is a study in splendour. Gilded ceilings, towering mirrors, and soft amber light set the tone for an experience that feels timeless, opulent, impeccable, and quietly grand.
Yet behind the formality lies something more intimate: a genuine warmth. Children are truly welcomed, with a dedicated children’s menu offering refined, approachable classics. The service, attentive and intuitive, extends to guests of every age.
For special occasions, it’s unrivalled. Roast beef carved from a silver trolley, soufflés arriving with ceremony, the soft clink of cutlery beneath chandeliers, this is dining as theatre, elevated yet inviting.
At The Ritz, luxury isn’t distant. It’s generous. And it opens its doors, beautifully, to all ages. Book here.
LOCATION: 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BRLuca
Tucked behind a discreet façade in Clerkenwell, Luca feels like a secret worth keeping. Inside, the space unfolds softly, mid-century lighting, rich textures, and a stunning garden room that blurs the line between indoors and out. It’s Italian food through a modern, British lens: beautifully sourced, elegantly unfussy, and full of quiet confidence.
While not explicitly aimed at families, Luca is surprisingly welcoming to them. The staff are warm and thoughtful, happy to adapt dishes for younger guests, and the calm, generous atmosphere makes it easy to settle in. There’s space to breathe, proper linens on the table, and a sense that nothing is too much trouble.
Luca isn’t loud about its luxury, it just gets everything right. The kind of place that feels like a treat, whether it’s a long lunch with little ones or dinner with three generations around the table. Book here.
LOCATION: 88 St John St, London EC1M 4EHDaphne’s
There’s something instantly inviting about Daphne’s. Maybe it’s the soft glow from the chandeliers, the pale terracotta walls, or the way the light filters into the conservatory. It feels warm, polished, and quietly glamorous, without trying too hard.
The menu is full of familiar favourites: fresh pasta, grilled fish, proper Italian puddings. Kids are looked after with smaller, well-done versions of the classics, and the staff manage to make everyone, young or not, feel at ease.
It’s the kind of place you go when you want to keep things relaxed, but still feel like you’ve gone somewhere special. Elegant, welcoming, and just a little sun-drenched, even in London. Book here.
LOCATION: 112 Draycott Ave, London SW3 3AEHIDE
There’s a quiet drama to HIDE. Set just off Piccadilly, its sculptural oak staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows make an impression, but never at the cost of comfort. Everything here feels beautifully designed to slow you down.
Though firmly in fine dining territory, HIDE is surprisingly accommodating for families. The menu, elegant, seasonal, deeply thoughtful, can be tailored for younger palates, and the team is warm, unflappable, and genuinely welcoming, even with children in tow.
There’s space to stretch out, views over Green Park, and a sense that nothing is rushed. For families who love good food and good design, it’s a rare find: calm, quietly luxurious, and made to be shared. Book here.
LOCATION: 85 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NB