J.C. Pinto

You'll find J.C. Pinto tucked away on St John Maddermarket, that lovely pocket of the city where things feel a bit removed from the usual bustle. Push through and you're into something properly special—a proper Portuguese bistro that takes its food seriously without any faffing about. The kitchen does what it does best: grilled fish and meat cooked simply, with respect for the ingredients. It's the kind of place where locals actually book ahead, not because it's trying too hard, but because there's genuine quality in every plate.