Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
If you are planning a family dinner at 9pm the night before, this page is the checklist: seven sit-down restaurants, five in South Yarra and two in Richmond, each tagged Child Friendly on the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG).
That tag is AGFG’s, not an inspection. We have not found published word on high chairs, step-free access or kids’ menus for these places, so none are promised here. Each place was matched against a second source, such as its own website or OpenStreetMap.
Prices are copied exactly as printed on the venue’s own page. Where we could not read a price, the table says so. Call ahead for the practical stuff: it is a two-minute job and saves a tantrum.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set menus, gluten free on request | Gilson | Set Menu Options | $70pp + $90pp |
| Italian with a daily express lunch | Cucinetta | Express Lunch (daily 12 pm to 3 pm) | $59.90 |
| Rooftop restaurant, AGFG child tag | Beverly Rooftop | see below | not printed here |
| Japanese, evening opening listed | Kanpai | see below | not printed here |
| Dumplings with outdoor tables | Dumpling Table | Spring Onion Pancake | $8.65 |
| Vietnamese, vegetarian choices listed | Paper Plate | Grilled Zucchini Soft Rice Paper Rolls (NGF) | $11 |
| Greek, vegan options tagged | Bahari The Hellenic Palate | see below | not printed here |
Gilson — 171 Domain Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
AGFG tags Gilson as Child Friendly and lists vegetarian options and alfresco dining. Its own site says gluten free pizza and pasta are available on request. The menu page links set menu options labelled $70pp + $90pp, so ask whether they suit a small family table. We could not find hours published for this place, so check before you book.
On the menu (copied from gilsonrestaurant.com.au/menu on 4 October 2026):
- Set Menu Options: $70pp + $90pp
Pram check: the sources we found say nothing about step-free access or pram space, so ring Gilson first and ask.
Cucinetta — 4/3 Murphy Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
AGFG tags Cucinetta as Child Friendly and lists alfresco dining, plus vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Its site lists opening hours of seven days a week, 12pm - 10pm, and shows a BYO tag. The Express Lunch, available daily from 12 pm to 3 pm, is printed at $59.90 per person on its menu page.
On the menu (copied from cucinettamelb.com.au/menu on 4 October 2026):
- Express Lunch (daily 12 pm to 3 pm): $59.90
Pack: a plan for the lunch window, since the Express Lunch is printed as daily from 12 pm to 3 pm.
Beverly Rooftop — Level 24, 627 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
Beverly Rooftop is at Level 24, 627 Chapel Street, and AGFG tags it as Child Friendly with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. We could not read a published hours line or item prices, so none are given here. Check the venue’s own site for the current menu and bookings.
Pram check: it is on Level 24, so ask the venue how lift access works for a pram before you go.
Kanpai — 569 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141
AGFG tags Kanpai as Child Friendly and lists vegetarian options, gluten free options and alfresco dining. Its site lists Monday to Sunday, 17:00 - 22:00. The same site asks you to call to place reservations and take away orders. Menu prices on its home page are ranges only, so we have printed none.
Pack: a phone with the number saved, since the site asks for reservations by call.
Dumpling Table — 210 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
AGFG tags Dumpling Table as Child Friendly and lists delivery. Its site says it offers pickup and specialises in Asian dumplings, soups and veggies in a relaxed setting with outdoor tables, or to take away. The menu prints Spring Onion Pancake at $8.65 and Steamed Veg Dumplings (15 Pcs) at $17.30. The page does not say whether prices are for dine-in or pickup.
On the menu (copied from dumplingtable.com.au/menu on 4 October 2026):
- Spring Onion Pancake: $8.65
- Cold Cucumber in Sauce: $8.65
- Sweet and Sour Pork Spareribs: $12.70
- Steamed Veg Dumplings (15 Pcs): $17.30
Pram check: outdoor tables are mentioned on the venue’s site, but it does not describe space for a pram, so ask.
Paper Plate — 318 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
Paper Plate is at 318 Bridge Road, Richmond. AGFG tags it as Child Friendly with alfresco dining and delivery, and its site says vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available across the menu. The menu prints Grilled Zucchini Soft Rice Paper Rolls (NGF) at $11 and Pork Belly Soft Rice Paper Rolls at $12. Its site lists Thu–Sun · 12–2:30pm, and Dinner Tue–Sun · 5:30–9:30pm.
On the menu (copied from paperplate.com.au/menu on 4 October 2026):
- Grilled Zucchini Soft Rice Paper Rolls (NGF): $11
- Pork Belly Soft Rice Paper Rolls: $12
- Classic Spring Rolls (NGF): $17.50
- Caramelised Chicken Wings: $17.50
Pack: check the two listed windows on the site against the day you are going, because they run on different days.
Bahari The Hellenic Palate — 179 Swan Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Bahari is at 179 Swan Street, Richmond. AGFG tags it as Child Friendly and lists vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, delivery and alfresco dining. Its own site lists Dinner, Tues - Sunday: 5pm until late, with takeaway, catering and delivery Tues - Sunday, 12pm - 9pm. We found no item prices to print.
Pram check: the sources say nothing on pram access, so ask when you book.
Quick answers
Which South Yarra restaurants are tagged child friendly?
AGFG tags all seven places on this page as Child Friendly: Gilson, Cucinetta, Beverly Rooftop, Kanpai and Dumpling Table in South Yarra, and Paper Plate and Bahari The Hellenic Palate in Richmond. The tag is AGFG’s, so check the venue about high chairs and pram space.
Which of these restaurants print prices online?
Gilson’s menu page links set menu options labelled $70pp + $90pp. Cucinetta prints its Express Lunch at $59.90. Dumpling Table prints Spring Onion Pancake at $8.65, and Paper Plate prints Classic Spring Rolls (NGF) at $17.50. We could not read prices for Beverly Rooftop, Kanpai or Bahari.
What time do these family restaurants open?
Kanpai’s site lists Monday to Sunday, 17:00 - 22:00, and Cucinetta’s site lists seven days a week, 12pm - 10pm. Bahari’s site lists Dinner, Tues - Sunday: 5pm until late. Paper Plate’s site lists Thu–Sun · 12–2:30pm and Dinner Tue–Sun · 5:30–9:30pm. We could not find hours for the others.
Which of these restaurants list vegetarian or gluten free options?
AGFG lists vegetarian options at Gilson, Cucinetta, Beverly Rooftop, Kanpai and Bahari, and gluten free options at Cucinetta, Beverly Rooftop, Kanpai and Bahari. Gilson’s own site says gluten free pizza and pasta are available on request, and Paper Plate’s site says vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available across the menu.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Gilson: openstreetmap.org/730322630, gilsonrestaurant.com.au, agfg.com.au/gilson-20305, gilsonrestaurant.com.au/menu
- Cucinetta: openstreetmap.org/6633160585, cucinettamelb.com.au/menu, agfg.com.au/cucinetta-melbourne-52122
- Beverly Rooftop: beverlyrooftop.com.au, agfg.com.au/beverly-rooftop-128713
- Kanpai: openstreetmap.org/2201144724, kanpai.com.au, agfg.com.au/kanpai-3457
- Dumpling Table: openstreetmap.org/3412142749, dumplingtable.com.au, agfg.com.au/the-dumpling-table-53045, dumplingtable.com.au/menu
- Paper Plate: paperplate.com.au, agfg.com.au/paper-plate-64951, paperplate.com.au/menu
- Bahari The Hellenic Palate: bahari-richmond.com.au, agfg.com.au/bahari-the-hellenic-palate-42678
