Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in West End

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AmericanItalianSeafoodIndianMexicanChinese

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BostonBoston Metro South

Neighborhoods

ArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBrooklineCambridgeDedham

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

55 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Tavern In The Square - North Station restaurant

1. Tavern In The Square - North Station

4.5

Awesome(364)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 28 times today

Tavern in the Square North Station is located in the heart of downtown Boston, across from TD Garden. Since opening, North Station has been the go-to spot for Sunday football, Bruins, & Celtics games as well as other Boston Garden events. We offer patio seating with a comfy lounge for when the weather is right, a bar area surrounded by TV’s, & a dining room for a more intimate setting that is still close to the action. We offer 50 beers on tap, seasonal cocktails with fresh ingredients & food that you & your friends will talk about all week. Be sure to come by for weekend brunch where we mix in classics with fun inspired new favorites! Centrally located adjacent to MBTA’s orange, green & purple lines, our North Station location provides the perfect base camp for a fun day’s excursion into historic Boston or to have a quick bite & drink before catching your train home.Follow us on Instagram: @taverninthesquare

2. Lucia Ristorante

4.3

Awesome(3378)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 31 times today

Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

A photo of La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston restaurant

3. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(2185)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 105 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

4. Libertine

4.4

Awesome(311)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 10 times today

Libertine North End's menu is currently being updated with new specials each week! We are excited about our 98% gluten free menu. ALL ITEMS EXCEPT RAVIOLI HAVE A GLUTEN-FREE OPTION! Come join us and enjoy some of our new Portuguese dishes. We welcome you to enjoy our open window front dining room and bar where you may enjoy savory Italian and Portuguese foods and wines, or quench your thirst with one of our signature or seasonal cocktails. Our team is excited to welcome and serve your friends and family. Everyone is welcome at Libertine North End. NOTE: Parties larger than 6 must secure your reservation with a credit card. Also, in order to meet all our guests needs, we adhere to a 10 min late policy after which your reservation is subject to cancelation. We respectfully ask patrons to be mindful of succeeding reservations, especially during weekends. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

5. Artu

4.2

Awesome(1767)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 10 times today

Artu was founded on the most basic Italian technique, great ingredients, simply prepared, that is what Artu is all about.In February of 1992 Artu opened its doors to the world, starting with outstanding sandwiches and mouth watering roasted meats, we continued to evolve and grow. Since then we have steadily added to our repertoire. From those sandwiches and roasted meats, we have produced old-world comfort food dishes to current interpretations of those classics that still make the most discerning eater reminisce of their childhood.

6. Cantina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(2867)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 39 times today

An iconic tradition in Boston's "Little Italy", Cantina Italiana serves the tastes that make the North End famous. Started in 1931, Cantina Italiana is the oldest restaurant in the historic North End of Boston. We boast over 90 years of tradition in providing the best in homestyle Italian American and authentic southern Italian cuisine, the freshest New England seafood, and unparalleled service and experience. Cantina Italiana's warm, charming, and traditional atmosphere gives our restaurant a relaxed setting to enjoy you meal amongst the most important parts of your dining and drink experience: family, friends, and of course...food! Enjoy and cheer among us as we would at home: Mangia, Beve, e Buona Salute!

7. Little Donkey

4.7

Exceptional(2117)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge

Booked 26 times today

We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

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8. FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar

4.4

Awesome(3273)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Back Bay

Booked 54 times today

No matter what you're celebrating, we're celebrating with you. Our interactive all-you-can-eat experience allows every guest to chef up a creative masterpiece: choosing from our endless array of ingredients, sauces, and toppings, and bringing their dish to life at our open flame grill! Whether it's a family outing, group get-together, or fun date night, here at the grill we have something for all to enjoy. FEED YOUR FUN! Great for: Large groups, birthdays, family date night, team outings, and diners with dietary restrictions or food allergies.

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9. Maggiano's - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(6508)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 103 times today

Welcome to Maggiano's Little Italy Boston, located on Columbus Avenue near the Theater District, Boston Common & Park Plaza. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Freedom Trail & the Boston Tea Party. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more.Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.

10. Pagliuca's

4.0

Excellent(323)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 2 times today

Fratelli Pagliuca's Restaurant is like a little corner of sunny Italy located in Boston's north end. It has been an oasis of old-country Italian food for decades, and is family owned and operated. The Pagliuca family originated in Motefalcione Avellino, and when they moved to the United States, they brought time-honored recipes with them. When you visit Fratelli Pagliuca's Restarurant, you will enjoy entrées like chicken campagna, which is a boneless chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, peppers, onions and potatoes. You can also choose from steaks, chops, seafood and of course pasta.If you would like to enjoy a drink before dinner, visit the cocktail bar. Wine, beer and cordials are also available with your meal. Fratelli Pagliuca's restaurant is warm, welcoming and offers great food.

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KristenVIP
Greater Boston •112 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Good Vibes. Food is consistently delish, plenty to choose from hard to limit yourself. Salads, piza, pasta all outrageous!!! Cocktails perfection. Service always always outstanding. We had the pleasure of working with Cindy who was a joy. So sweet, professional, attentive anf fun. Added to the joy of the day. See you soon!! xo
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La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Back Bay
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4.4
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John
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible experience, food and drinks were delicious. Staff was incredible. Great experience all around. Great stop before seeing a show at the garden.
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LibertinePrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.4
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Michael
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Ever, wonderful service all around!!!
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Lucia RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.3
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Bill
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Decided that V-Day lunch would be easier than dinner and we were 100% right and didn’t sacrifice ambience or flavor. We had a nice quiet lunch in a table next to the window. The food was excellent and drinks were delicious. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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ArtuPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.2
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Patrick
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 18, 2025
Was a good experience, but it got too crowded very noisy .
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Tavern In The Square - North StationPrice: Moderate• American• West End
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4.5

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