Goldies Soho

You'll find Goldies tucked into Kingly Court, that little pedestrianised stretch in Soho that somehow still feels like a proper neighbourhood despite the tourist hordes. It's the kind of place where they've clearly thought about the details—the sort of Italian restaurant that doesn't need to shout about itself. Walk in and you're immediately in that warm, lived-in atmosphere where the staff actually seem pleased to see you, not just clocking your reservation time. The cooking's straightforward and honest, which is exactly what you want when someone's bothering to do it properly.