Nomas Cafè

Head down Chestergate and you'll find Nomas doing something proper with their kitchen—the kind of place where they're not mucking about with frozen bases or tired combinations. It's got that relaxed-but-considered vibe where you can tell the team actually cares about what lands on your plate. You're looking at well-executed small plates and mains that lean Mediterranean, the sort of food that makes you want to linger over a glass of wine rather than rush through. It's become the sort of spot locals recommend to mates without hesitation.