Tricolos

Walk into Tricolos and you're stepping into the kind of place where the owner probably knows half the people eating there on any given night. It's on Newborough, right in the thick of things, and the vibe is properly relaxed—no faffing about with foam or tweezers here. The kitchen turns out genuinely good Italian food, the sort that tastes like someone actually knows what they're doing. You'll find proper pasta dishes that don't pretend to be anything fancy, wood-fired pizzas with decent char, and wines that pair well without costing a fortune. Service is friendly without being fussy, which is exactly what you want when you're just after a decent night out.