Family-friendly restaurants in Canary Wharf

Patty & Bun is your go-to spot across London for more-ish burgers made with top-quality ingredients, including beef from H.G. Walter and cheese from Neal's Yard Dairy. The menu caters to everyone, with halal, plant-based options and a dedicated kids' menu featuring burgers or nuggets, perfect for little ones.

Dishoom evokes 1940s Bombay perfectly, paired with a menu centred around modern Indian street food staples. Highlights include bacon naans for breakfast and the signature Dishoom black daal for later, alongside location-specific specials and cocktails. For families, there's a dedicated kids' menu that ensures youngsters are well catered to with smaller portions of favourites.

Big Easy is known for its comforting menu of classic BBQ favourites and fresh Nova Scotia lobster. Kids can join the feast for free, making it the perfect spot for a family lunch that's easy on the wallet. They can choose from things like crispy fish fingers and chips, chicken nuggets and chips, cheeseburger and chips, and more. There's even ice cream for dessert.

Franco Manca has mastered the art of Neapolitan-style pizza over the years. Their pizzas are made with slow-rising sourdough and come with various seasonal toppings, such as spicy salami, wild mushrooms, or cured chorizo. The atmosphere in all their restaurants is relaxed and laid-back, making it the perfect spot to swing by for a meal with the family. The little ones can choose the same delicious Franco Manca pizza on the kids' menu, just made smaller. The children's menu also has the option to add ice cream or sorbet.

This modern Mediterranean restaurant celebrates the region's culinary diversity with a menu of nourishing, sustainable dishes. Tuck into pilaf bowls, pitas, topped flatbreads, pizzas, and mezze, all made with quality ingredients. They accommodate various dietary needs, including gluten- and dairy-free options, as well as a dedicated kids' menu with fun puzzles and the option to enjoy one or two courses.

The Ivy has made a name for itself around the UK, especially in London, and they have a restaurant in Canary Wharf, which spans two floors. There's an overall Art Deco vibe here and two outdoor terraces with pretty views of Canada Square Park. The menu is brimming with favourites and comforting British classics such as shepherd's pie. There's also a dedicated kids' menu with classics like fish and chips, burgers, bolognese and more.

The menu at Wahaca offers plenty of options for little ones, even with the option to build your own tacos. Not only is the menu filled with tasty treats for kids, it's also got lots of fun puzzles for them to get stuck into, like crosswords and spot the difference. There are also vegan and gluten-free menus, so everyone can get stuck into enjoying something here.

Browns is an all-day British brasserie and bar with a café vibe featuring lobster nights, afternoon tea, and a menu of all-time classic favourites. The children's menu here is designed for younger diners aged under ten, featuring familiar favourites like fish and chips, burgers, and pasta to more adventurous options like green veggie curry and roast beetroot and feta salad. It's also got a lovely outside area for summer dining.

This steak hot spot was founded in 1994 to bring the finest Argentinian-style steak to London. It has since expanded to several stylish locations across the city, including a stunning riverside spot in Canary Wharf. The children's menu at Gaucho includes favourites like steak but a mini size, mac and cheese, chicken Milanese and fish and chips, plus more. Everything is served with a choice of sides. Let your little one get stuck into colouring in the picture on the menu as you enjoy your meal.

Mallow is a spin-off of vegan hot spot Mildreds, based in Canary Wharf. The colourful interior and outdoor terrace make the Wood Wharf location a perfect year-round destination for dining and drinks. The menu is ideal for sharing, featuring plenty of vegan dishes as well as a dedicated kids' menu including options like sausage and mash and chicken nuggets and fries, all plant-based.