The best children’s menus in Belfast for dining out with the kids

Located in the heart of the city on Wellington Place, Home Restaurant is a fantastic Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant adored by locals for offering Michelin-quality food at moderate prices. Offering a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere with a menu that focuses on fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, you can always expect a top-quality dining experience here.

Focusing on wholesome, nutritious dining, opting to eat out here is a great way to ensure your little ones are eating a balanced and healthy meal that is as tasty as it is good for them. Kids are more than welcome here, with children’s meals, such as breaded white fish or breaded chicken with fries, pasta with tomato sauce, and sausage, mash, veggies, and gravy costing only £5.50. They even offer nutritious Baby Bowls with veggies and gravy for just £2.50.

If you’re looking for the perfect family dining experience, Ben Madigan’s Bar and Kitchen in North Belfast is one spot you simply can’t miss. Located at the foot of Cave Hill, this local bar and kitchen offers a warm and welcoming vibe serving up delicious award-winning food and drinks. Boasting an extensive and creative menu offering traditional Irish flavours alongside delicious dishes with a global influence that make the most of high-quality locally-sourced ingredients, you can expect everything from Ben’s Famous Seafood Chowder to a succulent Featherblade of Beef, a tasty Vegan Falafel Burger to a rich and creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto.

For the little ones, the menu comes on a cute little colouring sheet to provide them with something fun to do while they wait for their meal. Foodwise, Ben Madigan’s offers a delightful range of dishes priced at just £5.95 that are perfect for the wee ones, including a Kids’ Mini Roast Beef with mashed potatoes, gravy, and seasonal veg, Ben’s Fried Chicken served with French fries, and a tasty Margarita Pizza.

A local neighbourhood bistro that is a favourite among families from all across the city, Cyprus Avenue offers a relaxed atmosphere and a great menu focused on fresh, local, and seasonal produce. With a cosy dining room and airy outdoor terrace located in the heart of the leafy East Belfast suburb of Ballyhackamore, this is a great spot for chilled out all-day dining at any time of the year. With friendly Irish hospitality and a true local feel, this is a great place to enjoy a leisurely lunch with the family or celebrate a special occasion with the whole gang.

Their menus tend to change with the season based on the availability of produce, so you can always expect new and exciting flavours each and every time you visit. Mains for the little ones are priced at just £7 and they can have their choice of a tasty BBQ beef rib bap with red cabbage slaw, pearl barley risotto with smoked bacon and parmesan, or a classic plate of chicken, chips, veg, and gravy, among other tasty offerings. They even offer some tasty kids’ ‘frozen mocktails’, so the little ones can cheers with a drink of their own.

If you’re in the mood for some delicious Italian dining, then we highly recommend checking out Fratelli on Belfast’s Great Victoria Street. Part of the popular Galgorm group, this restaurant offers an authentic taste of Italy with lots of delicious pizza, pasta, meat, and veggie dishes to suit all tastes and dietary requirements. Their fantastic ‘Little Boars’ menu offers a delicious three courses for just £14.95.

They can start with a ‘little snack’ of either breaded mozzarella or dough balls with garlic butter followed by a ‘little main’ such as breaded scampi, chicken escalope, or a 4 oz burger, or else a ‘little pizza’ or ‘little pasta’ of their choice, all followed by a delicious ‘little dessert’ – the highlight of the whole dining experience if you ask us – from their fresh dessert fridge or a tasty tub of ice cream. Boasting a relaxed vibe, a convenient city centre location, and plenty of delicious Italian dishes, this is the perfect way to enjoy an evening out with the fam.

Last but most certainly not least, Ryan’s Bar and Restaurant on the Belfast end of the Lisburn Road is a great spot to enjoy a casual meal out with the whole family. Set just on the outskirts of the University Quarter close to the Boucher Road, this is the perfect place to enjoy a tasty lunch or evening meal during a day shopping in the city. Friendly and affordable, this is the perfect place to enjoy a top-quality dining experience that won’t break the bank. Known for their famous chicken wings, quality steaks, and traditional Irish boxty, there is something for everyone here.

And the little ones don’t have to miss out either. With one course coming in at £4.50 or two for £6.50, kids can choose from mains such as Ryan’s Homemade Beef Burger, Chicken Nuggets made from 100% chicken breast, Pork Sausages, or Fish Fingers served with their choice of fries, mash, or house salad, and complete with either gravy or baked beans. To satisfy a sweet tooth, the little ones can indulge in a delicious dessert such as Ryan’s Homemade Chocolate Brownie, Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream, or a classic Ice Cream Cone. Delicious!