Trentina JQ

You head down Mary Street in the Jewellery Quarter expecting the usual brunch spots and coffee joints, then you push through the door at Trentina and suddenly you're somewhere altogether different. There's a genuine warmth to the place — locals at the bar, couples tucked into corners, the kind of vibe that makes you want to linger over another glass of wine. The cooking is straightforward Italian that respects its ingredients rather than overthinking them. You'll find proper pasta done right, bold flavours that don't shout, and a wine list that actually makes sense. It's the sort of place where you can dress it up or rock up in jeans, and either way you'll feel looked after.