Child friendly restaurant for lunch in Limerick and Cork cities.

Christmas shopping coming up and I would prefer to do it early before the crowds ( although judging by the traffic last weekend I might be too late already). Have to go with the children in tow and was wondering if anyone can recommend a child friendly restuarant preferably with child menus in either of the two cities? Something other than the ubiquitous nuggets and chips/ fish fingers and spag bol would be good but ultimately the overall package is important- i.e. parking, relatively healthy and not too far out ( in every sense).

I'd recommend Milanos on Oliver Plunkett St. Sit down the back where there is loads of room. Lovely food and will not break the bank. Scoozis ( off Winthrop St) always seems to be full of families but it is a bit too crowded for my liking. Thye have a very good children's menu for around 6 euro and they provide crayons and colouring paper etc.

Ì'd recommend Luigi Malones in Cork City (www.luigimalones.com) ; that's the only place where I bring the Squonk kids (aged 2 & 3) and we haven't been kicked out yet!

Bennigans in Mahon Point -- Cork

if you go to the crescent shopping centre in limerick there are several cafes and fast food places. lots of shops and parking including underground which is great on a rainy day for getting kids and shopping in and out of car!

Thanks for the information. Now to steel myself for the dreaded trip!

Cafe Bar Deli on Winthrop St - everything is prepared fresh so they will prepare whatever your children want! Fresh pasta, salads, pizzas... 2 floors and they're very quick - you'll never wait too long. Very reasonable too and generous portions.


Don't like Scoozi's myself - always a queue and there is no room there - people are always struggling with buggy's there!

Find Luigi Malone's & Bennigans quite expensive for what they offer.