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Gaucho Grill with 7 year old?

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Lapsedrunner · 08/12/2009 20:30

Anyone been to a Gaucho Grill with children? Looking for somewhere for lunch in central London 23rd Dec.

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onceyounglikeyou · 09/12/2009 00:45

The sophisticated ambience of a Gaucho (and cost) is rather wasted on children I think and they must be very well behaved if they are not to irritate others why not go for a more fun option? And everywhere will be really busy so be prepared for a hectic atmosphere. One of the Spaghetti House chain will be less demanding and the food is usually good with a reasonable choice. AND they tend to serve quickly which helps avoid children getting bored waiting. You could always treat everyone to a special icecream in an ice cream parlour a couple of hours later? Also I should book your table you can do it online usually. Search for the Spaghetti House web page for locations, menus, prices and booking (and NO I don't work for them!).

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Lapsedrunner · 09/12/2009 07:33

Thanks onceyounglikeyou, not sure DH will thank me for Spagetti House but I'll have a look. DS is 7 so able to behave (when he wants to )

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spicemonster · 09/12/2009 07:41

I think people would give you evils if you took a 7 YO to a Gaucho - they don't even do chips

Why don't you go to Carluccios or a Tapas place or somewhere that will be a bit more welcoming. And apart from anything else, the cheapest for a main course at Gaucho is about £15!

foxinsocks · 09/12/2009 07:45

children are fine at Gaucho Grill

would only take him if he was a steak monster though (because that's what they do well!) and he'd need to eat off the main menu (don't think they have a children's menu). Think by 7, most children could behave well enough for a proper meal.

MarthaFarquhar · 09/12/2009 08:18

The Wolseley is a good proper restaurant where children are very welcome. The high ceilings in the dining room make it quite noisy in there, so no-one notices if your DC are jabbering away loudly.

spicemonster · 09/12/2009 08:32

Oh yes, Wolseley is a v good idea.

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Lapsedrunner · 09/12/2009 13:51

Thanks, I'll look at Wolseley website, any other ideas welcome

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spicemonster · 09/12/2009 18:53

The restaurant at the Wallace Collection (sorry can't remember what it's called) does good food and is really spacious so is good for kids (they may even have a kids' menu).

Bocca di Lupo might also be okay because you can pick and choose different bits and pieces

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