Al Ponte Deli

You're wandering down Pontcanna Street and spot Al Ponte tucked in among the independent shops—no fuss, no Instagram aesthetics, just a deli that knows what it's doing. Walk in and you're met with the smell of cured meats, fresh bread and quality ingredients that haven't been sat under lights for days. It's the kind of place where regulars pop in for their weekly fix of proper Italian provisions, whether that's a hastily made panini at lunch or ingredients for dinner that evening. The counter work is efficient and genuine; staff actually seem to give a toss about what they're selling you.