L'assaggino Richmond

You'll find L'assaggino tucked away on Paved Court, just off Richmond's busy high street—the kind of place locals guard like a secret but don't actually gatekeep. Walk in and you're greeted with warm, unpretentious Italian hospitality: exposed brick, soft lighting, and a menu that reads like someone's actually been to Northern Italy and remembered what mattered. The kitchen takes real care with seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques, whether that's fresh pasta or properly sourced meats. It's the sort of restaurant that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a proper neighbourhood trattoria, not a theme-park version of one.