Caffe Mamma

You'll find yourself on a busy stretch of Richmond high street, but once you're through the door at Caffe Mamma, it feels like someone's invited you into their actual kitchen. The vibe is properly warm—not the try-hard kind—with locals perched at the bar and families spreading across tables like they've claimed them for the evening. The menu reads like someone's nonna took notes on what actually works: fresh pasta that tastes like it was made this morning (because it probably was), proper Italian mains, and a wine list that won't bankrupt you but won't embarrass you either. It's the sort of place where you go in for a quick bite and suddenly three hours have gone.