15 April 11

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4 Child-friendly restaurants for Easter

ISLA DE LOBOS
LANZAROTE, SPAIN

Part of the five-star, family friendly Princesa Yaiza Suite Hotel Resort, Isla de Lobos features fine Mediterranean cooking (especially seafood), served on a terrace overlooking the sea. Kids can enjoy dishes like grilled fish, sirloin hamburgers and pasta bolognese. THREE-COURSE KIDS’ MEAL, ABOUT €18.50. AVDA. PAPAGAYO, PLAYA BLANCA, TEL: +34 928 519 222, www.princesayaiza.com

THE ATHENAEUM
LONDON, ENGLAND

Designed especially by children, the kids’ menu at this top London hotel includes favourites like burgers, pizza, macaroni cheese, fish fillets, lasagne, chicken escalopes and mini-sausages. Under-12s staying at the hotel eat free, and the Easter package includes high tea, an egg hunt around Green Park, and five hours’ complimentary babysitting. TWO-COURSE KIDS’ MEAL WITH A SOFT DRINK, ABOUT £20 (€23). 116 PICCADILLY, TEL: +44 (0)20 7499 3464, www.athenaeumhotel.com

THE VINEYARD AT STOCKCROSS
NEWBURY, ENGLAND

This acclaimed gourmet restaurant with rooms is located in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, and will be serving up dishes like new season Devon lamb and line-caught Cornish seabass over Easter. From 22–26 April, the pastry chef will run Easter egg-making workshops with Valrhona chocolate, for children staying at the hotel, while parents can enjoy Easter wine tasting with the sommelier. TWO-COURSE ADULTS’ MEAL, ABOUT £36 (€42). CHILDREN PAY ABOUT HALF PRICE. TEL: +44 (0)1635 528770, www.the-vineyard.co.uk

L’ECUREUIL
MAINCY, NEAR PARIS, FRANCE

Set within the grounds of the spectacular 17th-century château Vaux le Vicomte, this restaurant boasts an enormous buffet of salads, hot dishes, grilled meats, cheeses, desserts, pastries and ice creams. The flower-filled terrace is perfect for dining alfresco, and children will be kept entertained with colouring-in kits, chocolate making and egg hunts. KIDS’ SET LUNCH MENU, €8.50. FAMILY DAY PASS (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN), FROM €44. TEL: +33 (0)1 6414 4190, www.vaux-le-vicomte.com

The Foodies’ Column

COOKIE CRUMBLES LONDON, ENGLAND Allowing kids to get messy while teaching them basic cookery skills and nutrition, Cookie Crumbles provides fun, creative and educational events for 4–18 year-olds either privately or at venues across London. Upcoming events include Easter Chocolate Factory on 19 April, and American Cooking on 20 April. www.cookiecrumbles.co.uk

EASTER MARKET VIENNA, AUSTRIA Popular with families, this annual Easter market (9–25 April) is held in the Schönbrunn palace gardens. Why not buy some decorated eggs, sweet chocolate and marzipan treats, and regional specialities. There’s a children’s marquee with Easter egg hunts and workshops where kids can learn to make Easter bunnies and decorations. www.ostermarkt.co.at

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