Ciao Bella

Walk past the Market and onto South Street, and you'll find yourself in the kind of Italian restaurant that doesn't need to shout about itself. Ciao Bella's been pulling in regulars for years because it does the fundamentals right: fresh pasta that actually tastes like something, sauces that haven't been simmering since breakfast, and staff who know their regulars by name. The room's warm without being fussy, packed most nights with couples, families, and groups of mates all there for the same reason—honest Italian food that hits the spot. Expect proper risotto, seafood that's handled with respect, and wine lists that go beyond the obvious. It's unpretentious but confident, exactly what you want from a neighbourhood Italian in the heart of town.