Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in South Wales

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Updated 05 November 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in South Wales? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Villaggio Lakeside

4.8

4.8 (767)

£25 and under

Italian

Cardiff

About the restaurant

The spirit of Villaggio's can be traced back to our traditional roots in Campobasso, a humble town filled with beautiful people in Southern Italy. Pizzeria Villaggio has been run by the Palladino family since opening in 1986. Borrowing our grandparent’s secret recipes and adopting their love of good authentic food, combined with the Italian values of creating a great family atmosphere for all age groups, has contributed to our success and longevity. We have a dedicated & friendly team who are passionate about using high-quality ingredients to produce delicious Italian food.

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collette

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and attentive service!!!

Hawthorn Inn

4.8

4.8 (21)

£25 and under

Pub

Pontypridd

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled at the heart of the village of Hawthorn, just on the edge of Pontypridd. We're the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand. We're proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

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ann

Dined 5 days ago

food was fabulous good value money friendly staff

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Experience

Festive Set Menu - £22.50pp (£5pp deposit)

Experience

4 Course Christmas Day (£10pp deposit)

Pizzeria Villaggio

4.7

4.7 (1122)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Cardiff

About the restaurant

The spirit of Pizzeria Villaggio can be traced back to our traditional roots in Campobasso. A humble town filled with beautiful people in Southern Italy. Pizzeria Villaggio has been run by the Palladino family for the past 35 years. Borrowing our grandparent's recipes and adopting their love of good simple food combined with the Italian/Welsh values of creating a great family atmosphere, for all age groups has attributed to our success and longevity. In our pizzeria, there is a great range of carefully selected pizza and pasta dishes. We also run a daily specials menu that uses the finest, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

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Geoffrey

Dined 2 days ago

I have bveen visiting this excellent restaurant since the altew 1980s and it still remains my favourite one ! You always gewt a friendly welcome, the staff are very attentive and helpful. The food as far as I am concerned is the best - I just wish I lived closer and I could visit more often - on this occasion I had the tagliatelle carbonara - it was stunning, so very enjoyable !!! I highly recommend you visit, you will not be disappointed I am sure 😀😀

Panevino Italian Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (108)

£25 and under

Italian

Chepstow

About the restaurant

Panevino's Italian Kitchen offers the highest quality home cooked Italian food from its riverside location in Chepstow.

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Brennan

Dined 2 days ago

Couldn’t of asked for a better evening, the staff were lovely and friendly, the food was outstanding and the restaurant as a whole was perfect. Thank you for a lovely evening!

The Greyhound Inn and Hotel

4.6

4.6 (240)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Usk

About the restaurant

Set in the heart of the stunning Usk Valley in Monmouthshire, The Greyhound Inn is a welcoming country pub owned by Kelly & Steve. With a well-earned reputation for friendly service, quality home-cooked food, and a truly dog-friendly atmosphere (including a doggy play paddock!), it’s a favourite for locals and visitors alike.

Enjoy fresh, locally sourced dishes in our cosy indoor dining spaces or soak up the views in our beautiful gardens, with plenty of outdoor seating, patio heaters, and even a game of boules!

Inside, you’ll find a relaxed bar area (dogs welcome), a separate dining room for private parties of up to 30, and a warm, traditional feel throughout.

As the festive season approaches, don’t miss our magical Winter Wonderland – perfect for family get-togethers, work parties, and seasonal celebrations.

We also offer 10 comfortable ensuite rooms for a relaxing B&B stay. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, we look forward to welcoming you.

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Jean

Dined 4 days ago

The Greyhound, Usk is amazing. I have a good intolerance and the staff are extremely helpful. We have all had various kinds of meals and have never had an issue. Excellent food and service. We will be back.

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Cardiff Central

4.5

4.5 (1927)

£25 and under

British

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Start your day with a cheerful 'bore da' at breakfast, and wind down with a cosy 'nos da' after evening cocktails at Bill's restaurant in Cardiff. Dive into our diverse menu, where you'll find a range of options for brunch, lunch and dinner, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Finding us is a breeze - we're just a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Central station in the Wyndham Arcade. Whether you're after a table for 10 on our outdoor terrace or a quiet booth for 2, we've got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Head to Bill's and let us treat you to an unforgettable dining experience.

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Jayne

Dined on 30 Oct 2026

Waiter was lovely he made it a good experience we will be back

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Experience

Early Bird Christmas Set Menu

Junction 28 Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (224)

£25 and under

British

Newport

About the restaurant

Bassaleg Junction signal box was famous for steam trains that went all over the UK, steam locos from Ebbw Junction worked from Bassaleg from two Marshall yards – up side empty coal wagons, and down side coal.

There were railway carriages at Newport and that is how Ebbw Junction could work steam passenger trains to Brecon, 50 miles from Newport.

The station was opened by the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company on 21st / 23rd December 1850. It appeared in timetables as “Rhymney Junction” before changing to “Bassaleg Junction” in 1858. The line was worked by the Great Western Railway from 1st August 1875 and it later took over the Monmouthshire Railway with effect from 1st August 1880.The station closed to goods traffic on 1st September 1898.

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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

The beef wellington was incredible, best I’ve ever had ! Great service from the team there. Highly recommended 10/10

Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen

4.4

4.4 (899)

£26 to £40

British

Cowbridge

About the restaurant

Award-winning Welsh farm shop and restaurant on the Penllyn Estate in the Vale of Glamorgan. We serve seasonal, locally sourced food, including free-range eggs and meat from our own farm. Led by Chef Matt Eales, our menus showcase the best of Welsh produce with bold, honest flavours. We’re proud to be featured in the Good Food Guide’s Top 50 Best Sunday Lunches in the UK, thanks to our slow-roasted meats, crispy potatoes, and traditional trimmings. Visit our farm shop for estate-reared meats, Welsh cheeses, and hand picked artisan goods. A true field-to-fork experience in a relaxed countryside setting.

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Ann

Dined 6 days ago

Second visit to this farm . staff where welcoming and accommodating food was warm fresh and warm tasty one of the best breakfasts ive had in a long time Green Breakfast will definitely be returning ♥️

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Experience

Traditional Afternoon Tea £29.95pp

Experience

Traditional Afternoon Tea (with bubbles) £34.95pp

Experience

Steak Night

Giovanni's In The Bay

4.0

4 (21)

£25 and under

Italian

Cardiff

About the restaurant

While our roots trace back to 1983, Giovanni’s in the Bay brings a fresh and vibrant twist to our time-honoured tradition of serving authentic Italian cuisine. Situated in the heart of Cardiff’s bustling Cardiff Bay, our restaurant offers a contemporary Italian dining experience that’s as captivating as it is delicious.

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Steve

Dined 2 days ago

Very good staff, excellent food, our third visit in as many months and we will be back.

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Experience

pizza making

Giovanni's on the Hayes

4.0

4 (38)

£25 and under

Italian

Cardiff

About the restaurant

Cardiff's most popular Italian restaurant, situated in the heart of the City, Established in 1984. The Menu offers an extensive choice of pizza & pasta and specialities of fish & meat. Whether it is our special £9.95, 2 course lunch or our traditional Italian 'A La Carte' Menu, enjoy a night filled with friendly staff, great atmosphere & excellent value for money and you never know, you could be sitting next to Sir Tom Jones, himself...

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Sara

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food as always. The staff were attentive and overall great service.

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