Bella Italia - Southampton Hanover

You know what you're getting when you walk into this bright corner spot on Hanover Buildings – and sometimes that's exactly what you want. The menu reads like every other Bella Italia, but the execution here is notably better than most chain efforts, with pasta that doesn't arrive swimming in sauce and pizzas that haven't been sitting under heat lamps. The staff genuinely seem to care, which makes all the difference when you're dealing with hangry kids or trying to squeeze in a quick lunch between shopping. It's not going to change your life, but when you need decent Italian food in the city centre without the faff, this place delivers exactly what it promises.