OSTERIA v2.0

You're walking up Mardol towards the town centre when you spot Osteria v2.0—it's the kind of place that doesn't shout about itself, but once you're in, you understand why locals keep coming back. The cooking here is straightforward and honest: handmade pasta that's got actual texture to it, sauces built on proper technique rather than cream and shortcuts. It's the sort of Italian restaurant that makes you realise how many places get it wrong. The space feels lived-in rather than designed, and there's a real neighbourhood feel—you'll see regulars at the bar, couples tucking into early suppers. Service is genuinely friendly without being overbearing.