Travelling to a new place can be quite exacting if you have kids who fuss incessantly over their food. But if you are travelling to London, there is plenty of good news for you. The city has, among other things, an inimitable and simply sumptuous array of family and child-friendly restaurants that give you and your kids to chew on food and a whole range of activities.

Take your Pick

The fact that Café Rouge has over a dozen branches in different parts of the city makes it one of the most accessible restaurant chains in London. It is the perfect place if your kids are eager to establish the French connection with puzzles, stickers and a truck load of fun activities. The icing on the cake - there is a perfect menu just waiting to make every kid absolutely breathless.

You can let your London dreams also get a Belgian tinge with an outing to Belgo Centraal in the heart of Convent Garden. In addition to the chips and mussels, pasta, sausage and mash, the place tempts parents with a gush of free offers for kids.

But if Uncle Sam is more your style, then Ed's Easy Diners is the obvious choice. A stay in any of serviced apartments in Mayfair or Soho will bring you deliciously close to the irresistible milkshakes and fabulous burgers. There are special menus for the younger lot; but that's only if they are able to take their eyes off the range of activity sheets. Your quintessential American dream gets a shot in the arm with a visit to Hard Rock Cafe, where everything, from the hamburgers to the music, has a very authentic southern US flavour. But you will have a hard time getting your kids concentrate on their plate when they have the guitar of Eric Clapton given to them on a platter.

Indian families looking to bite into some spicy chicken and coriander wedges can make a beeline for Imli. But you can go there even if you are not Indian, and want to indulge your kids in a comprehensive, three-course meal for less that £10. Yet another place that guarantees an exceptional Indian experience lies in the heart of Convent Garden - it is called the Masala Zone. It is not just the food that is appetising; the decor too, comprising bright colours and vibrant textures, is a treat for the senses.

Spaghetti House, Rainforest Cafe, Sticky Fingers and Planet Hollywood just a few of the many names that open their doors to kids of all ages. And the best way to get there is by booking any of the London holiday apartments at Rated Apartments. For more on the offers, log on to http://www.ratedapartments.com/