Piccolo Italian Bistro

Head down to Chanterlands and you'll find yourself in one of those places that doesn't need to shout about itself. Piccolo does straightforward Italian food without the pretence, the kind of spot where regulars know their table and the kitchen actually cares about what lands on your plate. The pasta is made with proper technique, sauces taste like someone's nonna thought about them for more than five minutes, and the wine list won't bankrupt you. It's the sort of neighbourhood bistro that reminds you why Italian restaurants became popular in the first place—good ingredients, good cooking, decent prices.