Stuzzi

You'll spot the understated frontage easily enough, but step inside and you're transported somewhere that feels genuinely Italian rather than just playing dress-up. The kitchen takes its pasta seriously – watching them roll and cut fresh tagliatelle through the day is half the entertainment. The seafood dishes are where Stuzzi really shines, with daily specials that depend entirely on what's best at the market. Their approach is refreshingly unfussy: good ingredients treated with respect rather than Instagram-friendly gimmicks. The wine list leans heavily Italian, naturally, with some proper finds if you're willing to trust their recommendations. Service strikes that sweet spot between attentive and letting you get on with your meal. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a midweek lunch or weekend dinner, though booking ahead is wise – word's definitely out about this one.