Kid-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafés in Sydenham

Italian · Sydenham

Trattoria Raffaele

Trattoria Raffaele is a family-run Italian in Sydenham that's been going since the 70s, still serving the kind of food that has locals booking weeks ahead. The homemade pappardelle with lamb ragu appears on nearly every regular's list, alongside those legendary dough balls and the linguini vongole. Kids get their own menu with portions sized just right — one reviewer's daughter received "the cutest pizza ever", and there are highchairs, buggy access, and a few outdoor tables. "You really feel like you are on holiday in Italy," says one parent, and the checked tablecloths and family photos on the walls back that up. Reviewers note that Raffaele and Maria often send diners home with complimentary limoncello. The cherry Bakewell cheesecake and pistachio white chocolate version both get special mentions. Perfect for birthdays or when you've got that craving for proper Italian cooking without the West End price tag.