Restaurants with entertainment and children's play areas in and around Paris

Because going to a restaurant in Paris with children can quickly become a nightmare if they don't have dishes to their liking, seats that are adapted to them, or a special menu served almost faster than adults to keep the most impatient in their seats, more and more restaurants, even specialized ones, are offering children's menus and diversifying their range ofactivities to appeal to all audiences, whatever their age.

Some have even gone one step further, pushing the idea of making restaurants kid-friendly to the limit. Nowadays, it's not uncommon to find a play area for older children, usually with a library, a small play area for toddlers, or - the ultimate in kid-friendly restaurants - on-site entertainment, with coloring, a party, balloon sculptures, group games... Depending on the brand, your little ones may also be able to take part in drawing or cooking workshops at certain locations! In some programs and during the vacations, Parisian restaurants even organize spectacular events, bringing in magicians, clowns, storytellers...to keep young and old entertained all afternoon.

So, if you want to be left in peace and let the whole family enjoy themselves, head for the best kid-friendly restaurants in and around Paris! Parents will finally be able to take a breather, enjoy a meal in peace or sip a quiet coffee, while the kids are likely to be kept busy! To find the restaurant of your dreams that will suit the whole family - including you - follow the guide!

Our selection of kid-friendly restaurants with entertainment and play areas:

Good plan for families: a kids' club at the MOB House in Saint-Ouen, every Sunday
A new meeting place for families - and above all, children - the MOB House now opens its kids club every Sunday afternoon. [Read more]

Bonjour Bichat Kids Club: children's entertainment every Sunday at the foodcourt
Every Sunday, Bonjour Bichat opens its Kids Club, with entertainment for children right in the heart of the foodcourt. [Read more]

If you're also looking for establishments without entertainment, but which offer at least one children's menu, take a look at our guide on the subject :

Family-friendly restaurants in Paris, our top addresses for kids
If you'd like to spend some gourmet moments with your children without feeling the disapproving gaze of your neighbors, discover these great family restaurants, with children's menus for the youngest! [Read more]

And for kid-friendly brunches, click here:

Family brunches in Paris
Here are some great ideas for a family brunch that's sure to please young and old alike! [Read more]

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.