5 favourites for the kids

Where to take the littl'uns for a slap-up meal they'll love...

BOILED EGG AND SOLDIERS, 63 Northcote Road, SW11 (020 7223 4894). A godsend for weary Clapham parents. Menu includes Marmite on toast, hot cakes and ice cream, and boiled eggs (with soldiers, of course). Friendly service.

CHETNA'S, 420-422 High Road, Wembley (020 8900 1466). Curry for the kids? This cheap Indian restaurant is a Sunday afternoon family favourite. Long tables, delicious Gujerati snacks.

BLUE ELEPHANT, 3-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 (020 7385 6595). Satays, stir-fries and spring rolls, and plenty of entertainment for the children during hectic Sunday buffet lunches.

GIRAFFE, 270 Chiswick High Road, W4 (020 8995 2100). Healthy menu (salads, quesadilla, potato wedges), funky decor, toys and crayons - just mind the prams as you try to get in.