Zizzi - Gloucester Quays

Head down to the Quays and you'll find Zizzi tucked into the Designer Outlet Centre—it's the kind of place that does what it says on the tin without trying to be clever about it. The dining room has that comfortable, buzzy feel that comes with a busy weekend crowd, all stripped wooden tables and that warm glow you get from decent lighting. You're looking at straightforward Italian classics done properly: risottos that aren't gluey, pizzas with actual char, and pastas that don't taste like they've been sitting under a heat lamp. It's the sort of spot you can take your mates, bring the family without stress, or actually have a decent conversation on a weeknight without shouting.