L'Italiana

Walk down French Row towards the Clock Tower and you'll spot L'Italiana doing exactly what it says on the tin: honest Italian food without the pretension. Inside, it's warm and buzzy, the kind of place where locals have claimed their favourite tables and the kitchen takes its pasta seriously. You're looking at proper handmade stuff here, the sort that reminds you why Italy's got it right, plus wood-fired pizzas that actually deserve the hype. It's pitched at the sweet spot—not cheap, not posh, just good value for food that actually tastes like someone cares.