Bella Italia - Coventry

You know exactly what you're getting at this Belgrade Plaza branch - solid Italian chain food that hits the spot when you're in town for shopping or catching a show at the Belgrade Theatre next door. The location couldn't be more central, sitting right in the heart of Coventry's cultural quarter on Upper Well Street. The menu runs through all the familiar favourites - wood-fired pizzas, creamy carbonaras, and decent risottos - with portions generous enough to fuel an afternoon of browsing the shops or an evening at the theatre. Yes, it's a chain, but the staff here actually seem to care, and the kitchen turns out consistently good plates. With prices hovering around the £12-16 mark for mains, it's fair value for the location and quality.