ASK Italian - Cardiff

You'll find this branch tucked inside the beautiful Wyndham Arcade, where the Victorian ironwork and glass ceiling make even a casual Tuesday lunch feel a bit special. The setting alone gives it a leg up on most chain restaurants – there's something quite lovely about twirling spaghetti under those ornate arches. The menu hits all the expected notes, but they do them well. Their carbonara is properly creamy without being gloopy, the pizzas have decent char on the crusts, and the portions are generous enough that you won't leave feeling shortchanged. It's reliable Italian comfort food that doesn't try to be anything revolutionary – sometimes that's exactly what you want when you're wandering around the city centre.