Not only is the King’s Cross branch of Dishoom’s mini London group perhaps the best of the lot for buggy parking, it services the needs of older children, too, offering what it calls “one plate meals for little Dishoom-wallas.” For £7.50, kids can choose from either a mildly spiced grilled chicken thigh or paneer tikka with peppers, both of which are served with Bombay potatoes, slaw, and a glass of fruit juice. It’s mostly indoor dining, but there are a few outdoor tables.

Of the seven branches across London, Masala Zone Covent Garden will most appeal to younger diners, as they can gawk at the traditional Indian puppets that festoon the place as they wait for their food. Although they can occupy themselves at every branch with colouring books and crayons which are provided by the amenable staff. Mini thalis with milder curries are available from £6, and for those that can handle more heat, the rolled dosas prove popular. Indoor dining only.

The target market for this restaurant from chefs Chantelle Nicholson is budding gourmets — its “Culinary Kids” menu seeks to introduce new flavours and textures. At much better value than an average tasting menu, for £17, children receive six courses of dishes such as mozzarella with mild chorizo; hake, salsa verde, and purple sprouting broccoli; and salted caramel soft serve with chocolate sauce, plus a recipe to take and make at home. The cheaper “Junior Menu” is aimed at even younger palates, with decent but risibly named offerings such as ‘legendary lamb croquettes’ and ‘awesome omelette,’ served with ‘perky peas’ and ‘bravo broccoli.’

One of the best places in London to eat roast chicken is kind enough to offer that same chicken to its young audience. At Pique-Nique, the neighbouring sister site to the fantastic French bistro, Casse-Croute in Bermondsey, children are presented with a simple choice: chicken, potatoes, and ice cream for £10 or go home. 10/10, too, for the menu itself.

Little princes and princesses may be tempted by the very English offerings at the Queen Mother’s favourite hotel where Kate Middleton famously spent her final night before becoming the Duchess of Cambridge. Enjoy savoury options including nursery-style boiled eggs and soldiers, fish fingers, chips and peas, and bangers and mash, but it’s the puddings which will really win hearts, such as the lavish Knickerbocker Glory and the giant banana split.