Ristorante Sorriso

You'll find this Italian spot tucked away on Otley Road in Adel, where the suburban setting doesn't diminish the authenticity of what's happening in the kitchen. The owners clearly know their way around proper Italian cooking, turning out handmade pasta that arrives perfectly al dente and sauces that taste like they've been simmering since dawn. The dining room has that relaxed neighbourhood feel where regulars chat with staff like old friends, but don't mistake the casual atmosphere for amateur hour. Every dish shows real technique, from the way they handle their risottos to how they balance flavours in their meat dishes. It's the kind of place that makes you wonder why you bother with chain Italians when this level of cooking exists just up the road.