SPAGHETTI JUNCTION

You'll find yourself on William Street heading towards the Cathedral Quarter, and Spaghetti Junction sits right there doing what it does best—turning out honest Italian food without faffing about. It's the kind of place where locals actually book a table rather than just stumbling in, which tells you everything. The kitchen takes their pasta seriously (it shows), the wine list won't empty your wallet, and there's a reason 700-odd reviews keep it sitting at 4.7 stars. Whether you're after a weeknight dinner that doesn't involve chips or somewhere that handles a proper date night, this spot delivers.