Mele e Pere

You'll find yourself on Brewer Street in Soho, ducking into this unpretentious Italian spot where the kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. The room itself is unfussy—exposed brick, wooden tables, the kind of place that doesn't need to try too hard because the food does the talking. What you're getting here is straightforward Italian done properly: handmade pasta, quality ingredients, and none of the theatrics. It's busy most nights with locals and tourists alike, which tells you everything you need to know. Come hungry and expecting to linger over proper wine pairings.