La Trattoria

Head down to Bute Street and you'll find La Trattoria doing what it does best: straightforward Italian food without the fuss. The kitchen knows what it's doing with pasta—these aren't fancy deconstructions, just well-made dishes that taste like someone actually cares. You're looking at a neighbourhood spot that's built a loyal following because it gets the basics right, whether that's a simple carbonara or something with a bit more ambition. The fact that 297 people have bothered to rate it 4.5 stars says something about consistency.