Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Belmont
26 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Antonio's Trattoria
Bustling neighborhood trattoria where Nonna-style pastas headline a huge menu.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
A few blocks off Arthur Avenue, Antonio’s Trattoria has been drawing steady crowds since the late 2000s with a long menu of red-sauce Italian and a strong focus on fresh pastas and lasagna di casa. It feels more like a busy neighborhood dining room than a destination temple, which is exactly why locals return weekly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna di Casa, Chicken Parmigiana, Gnocchi Bolognese
What Makes it Special: Bustling neighborhood trattoria where Nonna-style pastas headline a huge menu.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Borgatti's is a narrow, old-school pasta shop in Belmont’s Little Italy specializing in fresh ravioli and hand-cut egg noodles made in small batches. It’s not a sit-down restaurant, but for the price of a few boxes of pasta you can feed several people at home with restaurant-level quality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh Cheese Ravioli, Egg Fettuccine, Pumpkin Ravioli
What Makes it Special: A multi-generation fresh pasta shop where ravioli and noodles are cut to order and priced so you can cook "restaurant" pasta at home without overspending.
8.7
DeLillo Pastry Shop has been baking Italian desserts since the 1920s, with long glass cases of cookies, cakes, and pastries plus plenty of indoor and seasonal outdoor seating. Regulars come for coffee-and-pastry breaks, family dessert runs, and classic cannoli, rainbow cookies, and sfogliatelle.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cannoli, Rainbow cookies, Sfogliatelle
What Makes it Special: An old-line Italian pastry shop where big display cases invite lingering decisions.
8.6
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Estrella Azteca on Arthur Avenue serves a broad, regional Mexican menu, from cochinita pibil to molcajetes loaded with grilled meats and cactus. It’s where neighborhood families and groups go for sit-down plates, big portions, and classic margaritas in the heart of Bronx Little Italy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Molcajete Estrellita, Cochinita pibil, Enchiladas suizas
What Makes it Special: Large-format platters and regional specialties in a lively, family-friendly room.
8.6
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Sweet Treats Escapes
Trendy Table Hotspots
Family Friendly Favorites
Gino’s Pastry Shop is a 1960-era Italian-American bakery and cafe with celebrity photos on the walls and a menu that runs from cannoli to specialty cakes. It is especially known for over-the-top creations like donnoli, rainbow cookie cakes, and custom celebration cakes alongside standard pastries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pistachio cannoli, Donnoli (cannoli doughnut), Rainbow cookie cake
What Makes it Special: A personality-filled pastry shop where classic cannoli share space with showy celebration cakes.
8.5
Ajo y Oregano turns a Belmont side street into a Dominican-country feast, with platters of roast pork, stews, and mofongo coming out of a colorful, homey dining room. Since opening in 2017, it’s become a go-to for families and groups craving hearty Dominican and broader Spanish-Caribbean comfort food near Arthur Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mofongo de queso frito y longaniza, Mangú tres golpes breakfast, Pernil with moro and pastelón
What Makes it Special: Lively Dominican spot where giant mofongos and pernil anchor the table.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Fordham Fried Seafood & Chicken is a long-running halal counter on the Grand Concourse known for big fried chicken and seafood platters served over piles of fries. Heavy delivery volume and steady neighborhood traffic make it a go-to when you want classic fried plates with plenty of potatoes on the side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Deluxe with French Fries, Shrimp and Crabstick w/ French Fries, Fried Whiting with French Fries
What Makes it Special: Halal seafood-and-chicken counter where fried platters come loaded with fries.
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Sweet Treats Escapes
Quick Bites Champions
Peachwave Frozen Yogurt on East 187th Street runs as a bright, self-serve frozen yogurt and gelato bar popular with Fordham students and neighborhood families. Guests build their own cups from rotating tart and classic flavors with a deep toppings bar, making it a flexible stop for lighter frozen treats or full-on dessert bowls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Euro Tart Frozen Yogurt, Pistachio Frozen Yogurt, Strawberry Tart Frozen Yogurt
What Makes it Special: Self-serve frozen yogurt and gelato bar with extensive toppings near Fordham.
#9
Great Wall
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Great Wall is a Belmont staple for classic Chinese-American takeout, turning out crisp egg rolls, saucy chicken dishes, and fried rice from a small storefront off Arthur Avenue. Loyal regulars and local awards point to it as one of the area’s most dependable spots when you want fast, satisfying Chinese without overthinking it.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, House Special Fried Rice, Egg Roll
What Makes it Special: Belmont takeout mainstay praised for clean, consistent versions of classics.
#10
Tra Di Noi
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Tra Di Noi is a cozy Italian trattoria just off Arthur Avenue known for lemony veal scalloppine, lasagna, and straightforward pastas. It’s quieter than some nearby rooms, making it useful for relaxed dates, family dinners, and pre- or post-Yankee Stadium meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Scalloppine e limone, Lasagna alla Bolognese, House antipasti
What Makes it Special: Low-key trattoria turning out classic veal and pasta plates.
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Mario's is one of Arthur Avenue’s most historic Italian dining rooms, serving substantial lasagna and other red-sauce standards in a setting that feels built for big family meals. Guests choose it when they want old-school service, generous plates, and a classic Bronx Little Italy experience more than cutting-edge cuisine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Homemade Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana with Pasta, Eggplant Parmigiana
What Makes it Special: Long-running Arthur Avenue dining room where lasagna shares space with classic Italian-American plates.
#12
Cakor Restaurant
8.3
Cakor blends Albanian, Mediterranean, and Italian plates in a narrow Belmont dining room where grilled meats and seafood are the main draw. Guests use it as a neighborhood spot for mixed grills, whole fish, and hearty pastas at prices that stay reasonable for sit-down service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed grill platter, Grilled branzino, Stuffed peppers
What Makes it Special: Small Albanian-run spot where grilled meats and fish anchor a Mediterranean-leaning menu.
8.3
Bronx Night Market is a seasonal open-air food market at Fordham Plaza where rotating vendors serve everything from giant mozzarella sticks to empanadas and sweets, and leashed dogs are welcome throughout the grounds. It feels more like a neighborhood block party than a single restaurant, with music, crowds, and plenty of snacks you can enjoy while walking your dog.
Must-Try Dishes:
Giant Fried Mozzarella Sticks, Lobster Rolls, Handmade Empanadas
What Makes it Special: Open-air weekend market with rotating food vendors and a friendly, dog-welcoming crowd.
8.2
Morrone Pastry Shop & Cafe combines an Italian pastry counter with a full cafe setup, pouring cappuccinos alongside cookies, cakes, and imported desserts like Bindi tarts. It’s a flexible stop for coffee breaks, sit-down dessert plates, and to-go pastry boxes in the middle of Arthur Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cappuccino with Italian cookies, Biscotti, Frutti di bosco tart
What Makes it Special: Cafe-style pastry shop where you can sit with coffee and a full dessert plate.
#15
Terranova Bakery
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Terranova Bakery is a family-run Italian bakery a short walk from Arthur Avenue, famous for crusty Italian loaves baked in old-school ovens. With loaves and specialty breads priced for everyday buying, it’s where many locals stock up before heading home or to nearby delis.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pane Di Casa, Prosciutto Bread, Pizza Bread
What Makes it Special: A decades-old bread bakery turning out everyday Italian loaves that many Arthur Avenue delis use and locals buy by the bag.
#16
Pete's Cafe
8.1
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Pete's Cafe sits on East Fordham Road and runs as a straightforward Bronx diner where omelettes, bacon-and-egg plates, and griddle breakfasts come out from early morning through the evening. Portions stay generous for the price, and it works as well for solo counter meals as it does for family breakfasts before a day near Fordham.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lumberjack Breakfast platter with eggs and meat, Two eggs with bacon, home fries, and toast, Western omelette with cheese and home fries
What Makes it Special: Old-school Fordham diner with big, affordable classic breakfasts.
8
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Ann & Tony's is a family-run Arthur Avenue fixture where lasagna, baked pastas, and veal and chicken cutlets come in straightforward, hearty portions. It leans more neighborhood than destination, drawing regulars who care about familiar flavors, dependable plates, and a relaxed, old-school dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baked Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Marsala
What Makes it Special: Multi-generation Arthur Avenue restaurant serving straightforward lasagna and red-sauce staples in a modest room.
8
Moises Ristorante on Arthur Avenue runs a cozy, chef-led Italian dining room known for homemade pastas and occasional four-course tasting menus that change with the season. The space feels casual but intimate, with a back garden room that suits slower, multi-course dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Bolognese, Gnocchi Sorrentino, Grilled octopus
What Makes it Special: Intimate Arthur Avenue spot with chef Moises’ rotating four-course menus.
#19
China City
8
China City sits between Fordham Road and Arthur Avenue with a menu of Chinese-American standards served in a slightly roomier setting than many nearby counters. It’s the kind of place where families mix combo platters, wings, and saucy chicken dishes at tables while regulars cycle through for takeout bags.
Must-Try Dishes:
General Tso's Chicken, Honey Wings, Sesame Chicken
What Makes it Special: Casual sit-down Chinese spot balancing combo plates and family-style sharing.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Pasquale's Rigoletto is a long-running red-sauce restaurant on Arthur Avenue with a slightly old-school dining room and big, shareable plates. Families lean on it for comfortable service, well-seasoned classics, and portions that make it easy to feed a mixed-age table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mozzarella in Carrozza, Ravioli with Pesto and Shrimp, Pollo e Gamberoni alla Francese
What Makes it Special: Old-school Arthur Avenue stalwart with big platters suited to sprawling family dinners.
Mario's Pizza & Italian Homemade Cuisine on East 187th Street functions as a hybrid slice shop and red-sauce takeout spot just off the Bronx’s Little Italy strip. Slices, wings, and pasta trays run late into the night, making it a reliable option when nearby dining rooms have already closed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Slice, Lasagna Pizza Slice, Garlic Knots
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pizzeria that stays open late with a full Italian menu.
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Happy Garden is a long-running Kingsbridge Road counter doing the full New York takeout playbook—fried rice, lo mein, spare ribs, and wings—at prices that keep it in heavy rotation with nearby residents. It’s more about speed and reliable flavor than atmosphere, but decades of steady business suggest they’re doing that lane well.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Egg Roll, Boneless Spare Ribs, Chicken Lo Mein
What Makes it Special: Old-school neighborhood Chinese counter known for generous portions and combos.
7.7
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Majestic Restaurant on East 187th serves Dominican and Latin plates from early morning through late night, with hearty combo platters that land well under a typical sit-down lunch budget. It’s more functional than fancy, but works for quick, casual business check-ins near the Belmont corridor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Onion Steak Combo, Whole Rotisserie Chicken with Rice and Beans, Sweet Plantains
What Makes it Special: All-day Dominican spot where large combo platters stay budget-friendly.
#24
Joe's Pizza
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Joe's Pizza is a family-owned Belmont shop focusing on classic pies, wings, and Italian-American sides at prices that work for regulars. It’s more of a dependable neighborhood standby than a destination, but delivers a solid slice when you’re in the heart of Bronx Little Italy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Regular cheese pie, Chicken wings, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: Family-run slice shop with classic pies and familiar sides.
7.7
Gene Bean's Ice Cream operates as a stall inside the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, scooping Italian icees, soft-serve, and carnival-style desserts in the middle of the neighborhood’s main food hall. It’s the fun stop for quick sundaes and ices while exploring the surrounding butchers, delis, and produce vendors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Banana Boat Sundae, Italian Icee (various flavors), Funnel Cake with Ice Cream
What Makes it Special: Market stall inside Arthur Avenue Retail Market scooping Italian icees and carnival-style sundaes.
#26
Guacamole House
7.5
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Guacamole House on East Fordham Road runs as a compact counter spot for burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas at wallet-friendly prices. It’s especially useful for quick burrito orders built around guacamole, fajita veggies, and rice when you want something filling without a long sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Guacamole Time Burrito, House Burrito, Vegetable Burrito
What Makes it Special: Small Fordham counter where guac-heavy burritos and bowls stay firmly under sit-down prices.