Mario's Restaurant

Walk down Kirkgate towards the market square and you'll find Mario's tucked in amongst the independent shops and cafes that give this stretch its character. Inside, it's warm and unpretentious—the kind of place where they know what they're doing with a tomato and garlic, and they're not about to apologise for keeping things simple. You're here for proper Italian food cooked without fuss: handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas with good toppings, and wine that doesn't break the bank. The regulars keep coming back because Mario's doesn't overcomplicate things, and at these prices, that's refreshing.