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Kid-Friendly Restaurants

The best family-friendly restaurants in Colombo where kids are welcome. From fine dining to casual spots — with high chairs, kids menus, and space to move.

13 places reviewed

The Commons Coffee House — Best Family Brunch in Colombo
The Commons Coffee House — Best Family Brunch in Colombo
A spacious, modern café-restaurant in Colombo 7 with excellent brunch, outdoor seating, and a relaxed vibe perfect for families with young children.
★★★★★ $$$ 0-2, 3-6, 6-10
Il Ponte — Italian & Poolside Fun
Il Ponte — Italian & Poolside Fun
Authentic Italian dining with a dedicated children's playground and poolside views at the Hilton Colombo.
★★★★★ $$$ 0-12+
The Cakery — English Cake Company
The Cakery — English Cake Company
A charming cafe famous for its cakes and pastries, featuring a designated indoor play area for toddlers.
★★★★★ $$ 0-8
Diyatha Station Train Restaurant
Diyatha Station Train Restaurant
A brilliant experiential dining concept where you eat inside beautifully restored vintage train carriages parked right next to the lake.
★★★★★ $$ 0-3, 4-7, 8-12
Nuga Gama at Cinnamon Grand — Village Dining with Kids
Nuga Gama at Cinnamon Grand — Village Dining with Kids
A unique open-air Sri Lankan restaurant set in a recreated village inside Cinnamon Grand hotel. Kids love the setting, parents love the food.
★★★★☆ $$$ 3-6, 6-10, 11+
Upali's by Nawaloka — Authentic Sri Lankan Family Dining
Upali's by Nawaloka — Authentic Sri Lankan Family Dining
A popular Sri Lankan restaurant chain with generous rice-and-curry portions, a casual atmosphere, and genuinely affordable family meals.
★★★★☆ $$ 3-6, 6-10, 11+
Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar — Family Brunch on Park Street
Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar — Family Brunch on Park Street
A trendy brunch spot on Park Street Mews with excellent western food, craft desserts, and a vibrant atmosphere that families enjoy.
★★★★☆ $$$ 3-6, 6-10, 11+
Tao Colombo — Chinese Dining with Kids
Tao Colombo — Chinese Dining with Kids
A popular Chinese restaurant in Colombo 3 with dim sum, noodles, and a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. Great for kids who love Asian flavours.
★★★★☆ $$ 3-6, 6-10, 11+
Cheers Pub — British Pub with Play Area
Cheers Pub — British Pub with Play Area
A traditional British-style pub at Cinnamon Grand with a dedicated, supervised kids' play area.
★★★★☆ $$$ 3-10
Manhattan Fish Market — Colpetty
Manhattan Fish Market — Colpetty
A popular American-style seafood restaurant featuring a dedicated children's play area on the first floor.
★★★★☆ $$ 2-10
Ministry of Crab — Colombo's Famous Crab Restaurant with Kids
Ministry of Crab — Colombo's Famous Crab Restaurant with Kids
A world-famous crab restaurant in the Dutch Hospital. Can you bring kids? Yes — here's what to know before you go.
★★★★☆ $$$$ 6-10, 11+
The Sandwich Factory — Retro Fun
The Sandwich Factory — Retro Fun
A classic American-style diner with both indoor and outdoor play areas for kids.
★★★★☆ $$ 0-12
The Lagoon at Cinnamon Grand — Seafood with Harbour Views
The Lagoon at Cinnamon Grand — Seafood with Harbour Views
An elegant seafood restaurant overlooking the Beira Lake with surprisingly accommodating family service and a relaxed atmosphere.
★★★★☆ $$$$ 6-10, 11+