Don Michele Italian Restaurant

You'll smell the garlic and herbs before you even spot the modest frontage on Exchange Street. Inside, checkered tablecloths and warm lighting create that proper trattoria atmosphere without feeling like a theme park version of Italy. The kind of place where regulars have their usual table and the staff remember how you like your carbonara. The handmade pasta is the real draw here – silky pappardelle that actually holds onto the ragu, and gnocchi so light you'll wonder how they manage it. Portions are generous without being daft, and they're not shy with the parmesan. The tiramisu alone justifies the weekend booking you'll definitely need to make.