Ego Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar, Sheffield

You know what you're getting at this Surrey Street stalwart, and that's exactly why it works. The menu runs through all the Mediterranean greatest hits – think proper moussaka, chargrilled lamb, and sharing platters that actually feed the number of people they claim to. The setting's nothing revolutionary, but the service is consistently sound and they don't mess about with portion sizes. It's the sort of place that's become part of the city centre furniture in the best possible way. Whether you're after a reliable date night spot or somewhere that won't traumatise visiting relatives, Ego delivers without any unnecessary fuss. The fact they're open every day until 11pm doesn't hurt either – finding decent food in the city centre on a Sunday evening isn't always straightforward.