Demiro's

You're wandering down to the waterfront on a Friday night, and Demiro's is the kind of place that gets it right without trying too hard. The room's got that relaxed warmth you want from Italian dining—exposed brick, decent lighting, proper tables with space to breathe. The pasta's made with actual technique rather than theatrics, and the menu reads like someone who knows what they're doing rather than someone who's Googled 'trendy Italian dishes.' Service moves at the right pace, never rushed, and they genuinely seem to know their wine selections. It's become the sort of spot locals actually go to rather than recommend to tourists, which probably says everything.