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You know you're onto something good when a place in Meanwood has locals queueing on Saturday nights. This bright corner spot does Italian food the way it should be done – simple, seasonal, and bloody delicious. The handmade pasta is the real draw here, silky cacio e pepe that'll make you forget about those chain places in town. The wine list leans natural without being wanky about it, and the staff actually know their stuff. It's the kind of place where you can bring your parents for Sunday lunch or settle in for a proper date night. Sure, it gets busy (book ahead), but that's because they're doing something right in a neighbourhood that deserves good food.