Domus Italia Didsbury

Head down to Didsbury and you'll find yourself in one of those neighbourhoods where people actually want to live. Domus Italia sits on Wilmslow Road like it's been there forever, which is basically the Manchester equivalent of a seal of approval. Inside, it's warm without being try-hard—the kind of place where locals bring their mates because they trust it, not because Instagram told them to. You're getting proper Italian food here, the sort that tastes like someone actually knows their way around a kitchen, and the wine selection suggests they've thought about what pairs with their menu rather than just bunging in whatever was on sale.