Family Friendly Restaurants in Birmingham: Why Itihaas is Perfect for the Family
There are many family restaurants Birmingham has to offer, but very few serve the quality Indian food found at Itihaas. With plenty of ways to make an Indian restaurant child-friendly without worsening the menu, children deserve good food just as much as anyone else.
We invite you to bring your children to our Indian family restaurant in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
Itihaas: Children’s Menu Options
Find child-friendly choices on all of our menus. Many children enjoy these dishes from our A’la Carte menu because they have boneless meat (tikka), battered fish, crispy pastry or a lighter flavour.
Murgh Tikka (Starter)
Tandoori spiced chicken cooked in a charcoal clay oven.
The chicken is cooked in boneless pieces, so it is easy for children to feed themselves. The flavour may be strong and smokey: cool it down with a spoonful of yoghurt to dip pieces in, or ask for a milder version.
Delhi Paapri Chaat (Starter)
Crispy delicate discs of pastry topped with chickpeas and potatoes, served with sweet yoghurt and tamarind chutney.
This dish is beautifully presented and has plenty of fun textures for children to enjoy. The sweet yoghurt and fruity chutney promise something to enjoy.
Makhani Paneer (Vegetarian Main Course)
Chunks of Indian cottage cheese drowned in a rich tangy sauce. (Contains Nuts).
Flavoured with cardamom, fresh cream and yoghurt with a subtle hint of chilli, this house favourite is recognised as true Maharaja cuisine. It is creamy and smooth, with plenty of dairy to cool down any chilli.
Makhani Dhal (Vegetarian Main Course)
Mixed lentils in a creamy rich gravy with ginger garlic and creamed tomatoes.
Slightly spiced to tantalise, this dhal is mild enough for most young palates that walk through our doors.
Methi Aloo Gobi (Vegan Main Course)
Baby potatoes cooked with cauliflower florets in a light fenugreek marination.
A lightly flavoured, creamy potato and cauliflower dish, aloo gobi is a firm favourite for all ages.
You can always please children with dessert, and our selection is true to our North Indian cuisine: sweet, syrupy and delicious!
- Mango, Almond and Pistachio Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream)
- Gulab Jamun: syrup-soaked dough balls
- Gajar Halwa Tart: shortcrust pastry filled with sweetened carrot filling. With almond kulfi, berry compote and toasted pistachio
- Saffron and Pistachio Rasmali: a creamed sponge pudding with a rich milky sauce
- Vegan Apple Jalebi with Coconut Ice Cream: crispy apple fritters dipped in golden syrup.
Families enjoy meals at Itihaas Indian restaurant because we are happy to adjust recipes for milder tastes. Not every child is happy to eat spicy food or complex flavours. While we are proud of the rich flavour profiles of our dishes, there is no reason for children to go hungry in our restaurant.
Our chefs are happy to make a milder version of some dishes for children to enjoy, so just ask our servers when ordering.
We are also happy to cater for special dietary needs, please let our servers know when you are seated. Itihaas serves Halal food.
Sharing is Caring
While we have sharing platters on our A’la Carte menu, families may also enjoy our thali dining experience. Our Thali children’s menu (Chote Nawab) includes vegetable noodles, salted fries, chicken tikka, fish goujons and coconut kheer for dessert.
With thali, everything is served on one large platter, so your kids can try all the dishes on theirs and yours until they find something they like. On this menu, there are free refills of any dish for the duration of your meal.
A Family-Friendly Atmosphere
Itihaas is a family-friendly restaurant. Our staff are always happy to see children and families. We enjoy making the little ones feel at home. With a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, everyone can enjoy the best Indian food in Birmingham.
We provide a friendly, respectful atmosphere, with polite staff and elegant decor. We do not play loud music, our lighting is pleasant, and we welcome all guests warmly.
While we do serve alcohol, we expect all guests to behave in line with our family-friendly values.
Location and Accessibility
Bringing a pushchair? Itihaas is at street level, with step-free access to many of our tables.
We are on the corner of Fleet St and Newhall St in the Jewellery Quarter, a short walk from the city centre. We work to make your visit to this Birmingham Indian restaurant as easy as possible.
From Our Customers
Reviews of Our Indian Family Restaurant
5* “Best curry I have ever had, it was outstanding! Very swish restaurant with a lovely vibe, but we went with our two children as we were staying locally and they were made to feel very welcome too. They made a special mild curry just for the children :) Will definitely be back if we go back to Birmingham!”
5* “We all met at this beautiful restaurant for a surprise birthday meal for my nephew. The food was amazing very tasty and in abundance. A great night was had by all. Even the children were very well catered for. Will definitely visit again”
5* “Great tasting food, service satisfactory. Great atmosphere for families. Price is more on the high end, fine dining.”
5* “Gorgeous décor, gorgeous food, family friendly! very romantic setting”
All Welcome at Our Indian Family Restaurant
Bring the family together at Itihaas for a spectacular meal, with a menu inspired by the Mughal era. At Itihaas, one of the top Indian restaurants in Birmingham, Children can always find something on the menu they enjoy, and we are happy to adjust spice levels for young tastes.
We recommend booking ahead, especially for our Thali dining which is very popular.
