Franks - Wine and Pasta Bar

You're walking down Nethergate towards the city centre when the smell of garlic and fresh pasta hits you. Franks sits right here, unpretentious and welcoming, the sort of place locals actually return to rather than tourists ticking boxes. The wine list punches above its weight—Italian selections that won't bankrupt you, plus a few surprises—and the pasta dishes are genuinely good without any faffing about. It's comfortable rather than showy, the kind of spot where you can linger over a glass without feeling rushed or judged if you're just after a quick bite.