Carluccio's

You're in Westquay on a Saturday afternoon, and honestly, Carluccio's is exactly what you need when you can't be bothered with the chain restaurant roulette. It's Italian without the pretension—proper antipasti, housemade pasta that actually tastes like something, and pizzas from a wood-fired oven that remind you why this cuisine conquered the world. The space is bright and unfussy, suited to everything from a quick lunch to a proper dinner date, and the service staff genuinely seem to know what they're talking about when it comes to the menu.