Fratelli Tavola Calda

You're walking down Rivergate towards the cathedral, and you spot a modest frontage that could easily be missed if you weren't paying attention. That's Fratelli. Inside, it's basic in the best way—functional tables, no pretence, the kind of place where the focus is entirely on what lands on your plate. Order at the counter, find a seat, and settle in for honest Italian food that tastes like someone's nonna is in the kitchen. The pasta is made fresh, the sauces are straightforward, and nothing costs the earth. It's become something of a fixture for Peterborough people who actually care about eating well without the theatre.