Topoly's Italian

You'll find Topoly's tucked into Southgate Street, where it's been quietly winning over Gloucester locals with straightforward Italian food done properly. Walk in and there's none of that sterile chain-restaurant feel; it's intimate without being stuffy, the kind of place where you can actually hear your mates across the table. The pasta's made with real technique, the sauces aren't trying to be clever, and the wine list knows what it's doing. Whether you're after a midweek dinner or something special, this is the sort of restaurant that justifies its consistently high ratings without needing to shout about it.