Piatto

You're walking down Skirving Street in Shawlands when you spot Piatto, and honestly, it's the kind of place that makes you wonder how you've not been in sooner. This is Italian food that respects the ingredients without getting precious about it—the sort of spot where they're more interested in feeding you well than impressing you with fuss. The room's warm and unpretentious, the kind of neighbourhood restaurant where regulars know the staff and everyone else feels like they should. Word's clearly spread: 4.7 stars from nearly 300 reviews tells you the locals aren't messing around.