Article updated on September 23, 2026
Now with 2 children of our own, we’re always on the lookout for restaurants with toddler-friendly facilities.
After scouring many addresses, I’m sharing with you the ones with a play area.
Restaurants with playgrounds
Spur Bagatelle
This South African chain located in the Bagatelle shopping centre in Moka serves great burgers and tasty ribs. The big draw for families is undoubtedly their play area: a climbing wall, slides, 2 video game stations and a colouring table — all supervised by a staff member. You can enjoy a relaxed lunch looking after the little one while the older child goes round the slides next door.
Pomodoro Phoenix
This Italian restaurant in the food court area of the Jumbo Phoenix mall has set up a little play corner upstairs with a toy kitchen, Lego and a TV. We were able to have a peaceful lunch while our eldest was playing right next door.
McDonald’s Tribeca
Not every McDonald’s in Mauritius has a play area. Head to the Tribeca location — you’ll find an outdoor playground right in the car park. A great option when you’re out with the family and need a quick, easy stop.
La Mandrinette
Tucked inside the Endemika nursery in Petit Raffray (North), La Mandrinette is a hidden gem for family lunches. The daily menu changes on a blackboard, with generous homemade dishes at accessible prices (around RS 395 per main). Open for lunch Monday to Saturday, 12:00–14:30.
For children: a wooden play area welcomes them from the entrance (on the left as you arrive), with kids’ menus and rattan high chairs available.
Wam Wam – Casela
If you’re visiting Casela World of Adventures, opt for the restaurant at the bottom of the park — the Wam Wam, not the Bluebird which is higher up. It opens directly onto the play area, so you can keep an eye on the kids while you eat.
Food courts with play areas
Shopping centre food courts are also great places to find play areas for children. Here are a few worth knowing:
Trianon
Right in the heart of the food court, you can have lunch while keeping an eye on your child on the slide. The tables are right next to the play structure, which is really handy with little ones. At the far end of the food court, there’s also an arcade games area. Only downside: the noise.
Quartier des Serres
A stylish, laid-back spot in the North — adults can browse Neofoods and enjoy the relaxed food court while kids head outside. Just near the main entrance, there’s an outdoor playground with hopscotch, swings, a slide, a small climbing wall and monkey bars. My boys absolutely loved it.
Mahogany
The playground is just below the food court. The tables are set a little back from it, so you’ll need to accompany younger children. There’s a big red tractor that goes down a treat with kids.
La Croisette
On the food court side, you’ll find a large playground with different play structures that kids will love. Since the tables are indoors, keeping an eye on them while you eat isn’t the easiest — but there’s also a big outdoor space where children can ride bikes, scooters and rollerblades, and even rent life-size remote-controlled cars.
Cascavelle
There’s a lovely play area right next to the McDonald’s.
Feel free to share your own tips if you know of any others!
Along the same lines, check out my article on things to do with kids in Mauritius.
