Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Leeds
Feb 09, 2024
Leeds is home to a fantastic range of family-friendly restaurants, offering something to suit every taste, budget and occasion.
Whether you're looking for somewhere to escape a rainy day, celebrate a special occasion, or simply enjoy a meal out together, the city is packed with welcoming restaurants that cater for both adults and children.
We've rounded up some of the best family-friendly restaurants in Leeds, where little ones can enjoy great food and a relaxed atmosphere, while the grown-ups can enjoy a meal they'll love too.
Read on for our top picks of family-friendly restaurants in Leeds.
Brewery Wharf Tavern
If you've got little pizza lovers in the family, Brewery Wharf Tavern has a fun activity that doubles up as lunch. Their 'Make Your Own Pizza' experience lets children choose up to three toppings before decorating their pizza exactly how they like it. Once their masterpiece is complete, it's whisked away to the oven and served up fresh at the table.
Kids' pizzas are available for £6.95, or you can upgrade to a Kids Meal Deal for £10.95. It's a great way to keep children entertained while they wait for their food, making Brewery Wharf Tavern a fantastic option for a relaxed family meal in Leeds city centre.
Nyla's
Looking for an affordable family meal out this school holiday? Nyla's has a great offer to keep both little ones and parents happy. From Monday to Friday between 12pm and 6pm, kids can enjoy a meal for just £1 when purchased alongside a full-priced adult meal.
Whether you're popping in for lunch, a post-activity bite to eat or simply looking for a family-friendly spot to relax, Nyla's offers a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of crowd-pleasing favourites.
Worth noting: A maximum of two kids' meals are available for £1 each per full-priced adult meal purchased. You can book ahead online or walk in.
Mans Markets
If you're looking for a family-friendly meal out with a little something for the grown-ups too, Man's Market is well worth having on your radar. Known for its delicious dumplings, noodles and small plates, it's a great option for introducing little ones to something a bit different.
Even better, kids can eat free Sunday to Friday between 12pm and 6pm. To redeem the offer, simply quote 'FREEKIDS' when making your booking. One free children's meal is available with every full-paying adult.
Trinity Kitchen
Need a break mid-shopping trip? Trinity Kitchen is perfect as you've got it all under one roof. Pizza, Pho, Mexican food, burgers, milkshakes and the guest vans that rotate.
It's quite a big open space making it easy for prams, excitable children who need to let off some steam, or a place for you to sit and people watch whilst the children are enjoying a spot to eat!
Teppanyaki
Entertainment, fire and food, a great combination for kids, right!? Teppanyaki is a favourite of ours for a family gathering - but don't worry, the kids can come too! We've found it's such a hit as the kids seem mesmerised (as do the adults) with all the tricks and cooking that the chefs are doing right before your eyes, plus the food is absolutely incredible so it's a win win!
From now until Sunday 30th August 2026, kids eat free with every adult set menu purchased, this is usually super popular so make sure to book!
Fogo de Chão
A meat lovers dream! Here’s your opportunity to experience it with the kids. Fogo de Chão's (formerly Fazenda) Southern American roots bring you and the family an extensive range of unlimited grilled meats, Argentinian and Brazilian hot sides and a Market Table offering a variety of charcuterie, seafood, fresh salad and vegetables.
Children under eight years old eat free, whilst children aged 8-14 dining at Fogo will cost you £13.90 per child.
Image taken from Fogo de Chão.
Worth noting: Fogo offers a vegan, pescatarian, vegetarian and halal menu, with gluten-free items included on the menu, so if there’s anyone with dietary requirements within the family, they have got you covered!
Farmhouse
If you're looking for a family-friendly spot that keeps both kids and grown-ups happy, Farmhouse is well worth a visit. With locations in both Leeds and Harrogate, they're offering a great value 'Kids Eat for £8.50' deal, which includes a children's drink and either a breakfast or lunch meal.
Known for its welcoming atmosphere and hearty American-sized portions, Farmhouse is a great choice for a family meal out. Whether you're stopping by for a relaxed breakfast, lunch after a day out, or simply somewhere that caters for all ages, it's a spot that's sure to go down well with the whole family.
MEAT:STACK
Burgers and chips, chicken and chips…chips and chips!? What more could a child want?
Picture this: the ‘Best Parents Award’ goes to you, for suggesting this super fun and tasty place to take the kids to! Described as a family friendly restaurant, MEAT:STACK graced Leeds with its renowned steamed, smash burgers in June 2022.
Their commitment to quality ingredients and unique cooking techniques reflect in the taste of their wide variety of burger, chicken and chip selections on the menu.
Double or triple up on your patty, we’re not judging! We really recommend you try one of their ‘house-made dip pots’ to submerge your beef dripping fries into- our fave was their ‘House Ranch’.
MEAT:STACK offers a kids menu, including a single cheeseburger, two crispy chicken tenders with a small portion of fries and a Fruit Shoot, for £6, they'll also throw in an ice cream too!
Of course, we’re not forgetting about you! There’s a variety of tipples for the adults, ranging from American lagers, gin and tonic cans, or if that’s not your thing- they serve five flavours of delicious shakes or refillable soda’s.
Leeds Market
Take your children back in time to a pre-supermarket esq era by visiting Leeds Kirkgate Market, which was at one point Europe’s largest market when it opened its doors in 1857! Since then we’ve seen the birth of Marks and Spencer’s (yes, in this very market!), dozens of street food vendors, a butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker…you get the jist, Leeds Market truly has it all to offer!
Rivalling other major cities' food halls, Leeds Market boasts 12 street food vendors, including Vietnamese, Italian, Levantine, Caribbean and much more! It’s a great spot for when each family member can’t decide on the same cuisine.
Once you’re done eating, take a stroll into the market itself where you’ll find a range of bakeries that offer scrumptious sweet treats, which can be eaten there, or packaged up and taken home to enjoy later on the sofa.
Worth noting: This is a lunch, or early evening spot as the market shuts at 5:30PM and is closed on Sundays. Make sure to take a look around all the stands the market has to offer, there’s a range of fantastic businesses selling imported foods, houseplants, and if you’re lucky- sometimes Easter eggs, all year round!
Little Tokyo
Described as a ‘Japanese restaurant with Yorkshire roots’, Little Tokyo is based in central Leeds, on the street parallel to Briggate (next door to Mrs Athas).
Now not only do they have a fish tank, full of different breeds of fish, but they also offer a Koi feeding experience every Sunday afternoon- a perfect way to entertain the children before or after you sit down for your meal.
Image taken from Little Tokyo
Little Tokyo is the perfect family-friendly restaurant, the menu has so much to offer, so much so, you won't be able to stop yourself from ordering off every section; various plates of sushi, gyoza, noodle-based dishes and more! There is something for everyone here in this small piece of Japan, nestled perfectly into Leeds City Centre.
Worth noting: Little Tokyo also offer a two-course lunch menu, Monday to Friday, between 12-4PM, perfect to squeeze in alongside a shopping spree in the city! They also cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requirements.
Food Tours in Leeds
If you've got to the end of the summer holidays, and need something to reward yourself with, or you'd like to enjoy some child-free time doing something you love, come find out about different places to eat in Leeds and join one of our food tours!
Guided Food Tours
Guided food tours run every Saturday, and visit six different venues from cosy pubs to market stalls to modern restaurants. Hear the stories behind the venues, learn some foodie facts and Leeds history, and leave with a very full tummy!
You can find out more and book a guided tour here.
Self-Guided Food Tours
Self-guided food tours can be done any day of the week, at your own pace. They're designed for two people to follow the map on the app to six venues and the best part, you get food included at every stop!
You can find out more and buy a self-guided tour here.
