Noci Richmond

Walk up Hill Rise and you'll find Noci tucked away where locals actually eat, not where Instagram tells them to go. It's the sort of place that does Italian food without the theatrical nonsense: honest pasta, seasonal vegetables, wine that doesn't cost a kidney. The room's warm and convivial without feeling forced, and the kitchen clearly knows what it's doing. You'll see regulars working their way through the menu like they've got standing reservations, which says everything you need to know about consistency.