Only the best for kids: 10 restaurants with amazing play zones

First place goes to perhaps the most famous—and loudest—family franchise in the CIS. Ribambelle is basically designed for family fun. But if necessary: «Kids can spend hours immersed in the restaurant’s skillfully designed world of endless fun, while parents enjoy their fine-dining experience.»

Ribambelle offers two play zones: one for toddlers and the other for older kids. Here, kids can enjoy their own miniature world, complete with little houses, slides, and even a ball pit. All toys are made from safe and eco-friendly materials, and the little guests are supervised by cheerful and engaging employees. The restaurant also hosts master classes and creative workshops, where kids can bake pizzas, craft candles, paint t-shirts, and more.

For adults: Pasta for two with giant shrimp For kids: Homemade beef dumplings Play zone: From 120,000 sums

Visiting Zinaida feels like stepping into a cozy family home, complete with a traditional Russian wood-burning stove, handcrafted furniture, nostalgic recipes, and an abundance of warmth. As any true family restaurant should, Zinaida offers a spacious play area with a dedicated supervisor and a fully equipped mother-and-child room for added comfort.

Every weekend, the restaurant hosts exciting animation shows and fun cooking workshops for kids, including cookie decorating, dumpling-making, science experiments, educational masterclasses on restaurant etiquette for little guests, world-saving missions with Spider-Man, and magical chocolate-making with Harry Potter.

For adults: Beshbarmak, chicken liver prepared with the owner’s own grandmother’s recipe For kids: Chicken noodle soup, rustic-style pizza

This modern all-day urban café was already a popular spot for its late breakfasts and health-conscious menu. But lately, Benedict has stepped up its game with a play area for kids of all ages, making it a more popular spot than Nest One. Little ones are cared for by a supervisor, while older kids can play on the restaurant’s PS5. On weekends, Benedict hosts fun cooking workshops to keep the city’s young chefs entertained.

For adults: Warm veal salad, beef burger For kids: Mini chicken burger

This iconic chain of meat-centric restaurants offers juicy burgers and tender steaks—with a fun family-friendly twist. Every Gōsht location features dedicated kid zones with slides, educational toys, and plenty of fun activities, all under the watchful eyes of professional carers. On the weekends, they host lively workshops where kids can dive into cooking, craft colorful slime, decorate tote bags, and more.

For adults: Josper-grilled chicken, Silence of the Lambs burger For kids: Zhozha burger

This lively, family-friendly spot serves up Caucasian cuisine with a modern European twist. With family lunches on weekdays, lively parties for adults on Fridays and Saturdays, and kids’ entertainment on weekends, Yazhanin has something for everyone! Here, adults can celebrate special occasions, dance to live music, and enjoy concerts from famous artists and rising local stars, while little guests have a blast in the spacious Kids Room, complete with a maze, slide, and ball pit. The Yuzhanin team hosts a free kids’ event every Sunday at 1 PM, offering everything from animation shows and plays to special workshops.

For adults: Beef cheburek, all kinds of kebabs, and Megrelian khachapuri For kids: Chicken kebab with fries

Trattoria Cucucina is your family’s one-way ticket to Italy — at least for the day. While parents unwind with pizza and sip on Aperol, their bambini can live their best carefree lives in the play area, packed with toys and educational games for all ages. Sundays are extra special with hands-on cooking classes for little chefs to channel their inner Massimo Bottura.

For adults: Lasagna, carbonara For kids: Lamb ravioli

Tanuki is the ultimate stop for delicious sushi rolls, perfect for big gatherings and multi-generational family outings. Kids especially love the Tashkent City Mall location, where a stylishly minimalist Asian-inspired play area awaits. It’s packed with eco-friendly toys, tablets, a TV with cartoons, a busy board, a playhouse, and plenty more to keep little ones happily occupied. Sundays bring lively fun with animators and regular hands-on workshops for little adventurers.

For adults: Sushi rolls, of course For kids: Chicken skewers with mashed potatoes

Broccoli Park boasts the city’s largest self-service line, with over 120 dishes on offer, including kid-approved favorites like meatball soup, mini dumplings, mini burgers, and fish patties. For dessert, children can enjoy the restaurant’s charming play area featuring a slide, toy cars, coloring books, and a busy board. A supervisor is on hand every evening from 6 PM to 11 PM to keep an eye on little ones.

Broccoli Park is an everyday café, not an overly fancy destination. It’s also the perfect place to plan your next Family Day!

For adults: Crispy chicken in pepper sauce, chicken tabaka For kids: Rabbit meatballs, pelmeni

The perfect breakfast spot for hungry parents. Cafe JUNE near Alay Bazaar offers a legendary «Big Breakfast for Two, ” featuring eggs, an assortment of appetizers, and two glasses of bubbly. Meanwhile, kids can enjoy the cafe’s small but stylish play area that looks like it belongs on a „momfluencer“ Instagram account, complete with a mini kitchen. Bonus: JUNE is dog-friendly, so even furry family members can join the breakfast fun.

For adults: Big breakfast for two, chicken liver pâté, chicken salad For kids: Chicken soup with egg, chicken chips bowl

Turkish restaurants are practically a city staple in Tashkent, but CZN Burak Gurme in Magic City can’t be beat for fresh, tasty food. Opened in autumn 2024, CZN Burak Gurme is the brainchild of Insta-chef Burak Özdemir, a culinary icon for millions, famous for preparing giant, elaborate dishes without breaking eye contact. If you haven’t seen it yourself, make sure to check him out on Instagram (@cznburak).

The menu is a true celebration of Turkish cuisine, featuring classics like doners, spiced lamb, pide, and an impressive selection of 18 types of kebabs.

For families, Burak Gurme offers a cozy kids' corner with a professional carer and educational toys. On Sundays from 5–6 PM, the restaurant hosts fun entertainment programs to make the dining experience both delicious and exciting!

For adults: The «signature pide» with your name written on it

For kids: Colorful burgers