Rosso's Italiano

You'll find Rosso's tucked into the waterfront development at Dolphin Quays, where the Poole Quay buzz reaches its crescendo. This is the sort of place locals actually book ahead for, not because it's trying too hard, but because they get the fundamentals right—fresh pasta made with restraint, sauces that taste like someone's nonna had an opinion about them, and Italian wines that go beyond the obvious suspects. The dining room feels properly grown-up without being stuffy; you're here to eat well, not perform for Instagram.