India has a bunch of quirky dining destinations that understand that eating out with children should be an experience in itself. Imagine your food arriving on a toy train, a restaurant that looks straight out of a jungle adventure or a café where the kids can disappear into a ball pit while you finally enjoy your coffee in peace. From activity-packed play cafés to imaginative themed restaurants, these eight places make a strong case for taking the little ones out this November 14. And yes, adults are allowed to have fun, too.
8 Kid-Friendly Restaurants In India To Visit This Children’s Day
1. Platform 65, Hyderabad
Some restaurants bring food to your table. At Platform 65, the food arrives on a miniature train, and suddenly lunch becomes the most exciting part of the day. Railway tracks run around the dining space, with toy trains delivering orders while children watch their meals make their way to the table. The menu spans Indian, Chinese and other popular dishes, including biryani, starters and noodles, so even fussy eaters have plenty to choose from.
Where: 3rd Floor, PNR Empire, beside KPHB Metro Station, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana
When: 11 AM to 11 PM
Cost: ₹1,200 for two (approx.)
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2. The Funny Mouse, Gurugram
At The Funny Mouse, the question is not whether the children will find something to do, but whether they will agree to leave when lunch is over. This play café has a 1,000-square-foot indoor arena featuring a ball pool, doughnut slide, foam pit, tunnel maze, LEGO wall and a separate toddler zone. Children aged 1-12 can play while parents order from a menu of more than 90 dishes, including pizzas, pasta, Thai curry, sushi, mozzarella sticks and shakes.
Where: Plot 32, Moulsari Avenue, DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurugram, Haryana
When: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Monday to Thursday; 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday to Sunday
Cost: ₹1,700 for two (approx.)
3. Playhouse By Essex Farms, Delhi
If your child’s ideal afternoon involves jumping, climbing and pretending to run a shop, Playhouse by Essex Farms has plenty to keep them occupied. The indoor play space offers slides, a ball pool, a trampoline, a role-playing area and 36 obstacle-course activities. It caters to children from eight months old, while the adjoining lounge lets parents enjoy food and drinks without being too far from the action. The venue also hosts themed birthday parties, so the setup lends itself particularly well to a Children’s Day outing with siblings or a group of friends.
Where: Essex Farms, 4, Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi, Delhi
When: 11 AM to 8 PM
Cost: ₹1,500 for two (approx.)
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4. The Vegetrainian, Udaipur
A meal at The Vegetrainian comes with the charm of a railway journey, minus the long queues at the station. Established in 2024, this vegetarian restaurant takes inspiration from India’s historic railways, with carriage-style interiors and a dining experience designed around the idea of travelling through different flavours. The restaurant celebrates Indian vegetarian cuisine, making it an option for families who want a themed setting without compromising on a proper sit-down meal.
Where: 31-A-2, near Sukhadia Circle, New Fatehpura, Panchwati, Udaipur, Rajasthan
When: 11 AM to 11 PM
Cost: ₹1,000 for two (approx.)
5. KydZ Adda, Bengaluru
Some children want a restaurant outing; others want to climb everything in sight. KydZ Adda caters to the second group with an indoor play gym featuring slides, tube tunnels, ball pits and a trampoline. There is also a library for children who would rather spend their afternoon with a book, along with a café serving snacks and beverages for families. Birthday-party facilities make it another option for a group outing, particularly if your Children’s Day plans involve cousins or your child’s entire gang.
Where: 2nd Floor, 980, 13th Cross Road, Thyagaraja Nagar, Banashankari Stage II, Bengaluru, Karnataka
When: 10 AM to 8:30 PM
Cost: ₹1,000 for two (approx.)
6. Jungle Doodle Kids Zone, Jaipur
A ball pit, climbing frames and enough activities to keep energetic children busy make Jungle Doodle Kids Zone worth considering for a Children’s Day outing. This dedicated indoor play centre advertises a variety of activities and facilities for children’s parties, with freshly prepared food available as part of its offerings. It is not a conventional restaurant, so the attraction here is the play experience rather than an elaborate menu. Parents planning a visit should check the available food packages and entry options beforehand, especially if they intend to organise a group celebration.
Where: A-168, Ayodhya Path, Shyam Nagar, New Sanganer Road, opposite Pillar Nos. 111-112, Jaipur, Rajasthan
When: 11 AM to 8 PM, daily, according to the venue’s published information.
Cost: ₹1,500 for two (approx.)
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7. Smoke House Deli, Delhi
At Smoke House Deli, even the children’s menu has had a creative streak. The restaurant previously introduced an activity-book-style menu that let children colour, stick pictures and personalise their dining experience. Some of its playful dishes included Jack Sparrow’s Treasure Chest, a build-your-own burger, grilled cheese sandwiches, little Margherita pizzas and Swiss pancake rolls served like lollipops.
Where: Shop 125, Ground Floor, DLF Promenade Mall, Vasant Kunj Mall Road, Vasant Kunj II, New Delhi, Delhi
When: 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Cost: ₹2,000 for two people (approx.)
8. Smaaash Utopia City, Mumbai
Why spend Children’s Day sitting at a restaurant when you can turn it into a family gaming tournament? Smaaash Utopia City at Lower Parel brings together bowling, go-karting, virtual reality games, arcade machines, indoor cricket and food under one roof. Children can challenge their parents to a bowling match, try racing simulators or explore immersive VR experiences before taking a break for lunch.
The venue also has an in-house dining setup serving North Indian, South Indian, Chinese and Mughlai dishes. Some popular menu picks include Paneer Chilli Milli, loaded nachos, chicken 65 and baked gulab jamun. With so many activities filled into one destination, expect the children to negotiate for just one more game before heading home.
Where: Gate No. 4, Trade View Building, Utopia City, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
When: 12 PM to 12 AM
Cost: ₹1,600 for two (approx.)
Some of these destinations are play cafés rather than full-service restaurants, but that is what makes them interesting for Children’s Day; the meal is only one part of the fun.
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FAQs
Which are the best kid-friendly restaurants in India?
Some interesting kid-friendly dining destinations include Platform 65 in Hyderabad, The Funny Mouse in Gurugram, Playhouse by Essex Farms in Delhi, The Vegetrainian in Udaipur, KydZ Adda in Bengaluru, Jungle Doodle Kids Zone in Jaipur, Smoke House Deli in Delhi and Smaaash Utopia City in Mumbai.
Which restaurants in India serve food on toy trains?
Platform 65 in Hyderabad is known for its miniature train-themed dining experience, where toy trains travel along tracks around the restaurant and deliver food to customers.
Which are the best play cafes for children in Delhi NCR?
The Funny Mouse in Gurugram and Playhouse by Essex Farms in Delhi offer indoor play facilities, including ball pools, slides, obstacle courses and role-playing activities.
