La Piazza

Walk into La Piazza on a Friday night and you'll immediately feel the warmth—there's something about a packed Italian restaurant that just works. You're wedged between Richmond Road regulars and families who've been coming for years, the kind of place where the staff know your order before you sit down. The kitchen takes its craft seriously without the theatrical faffing about; pastas are made with actual care, sauces taste like someone's nonna spent hours on them, and the wine list won't bankrupt you. It's the sort of neighbourhood restaurant you stumble upon and wonder why you haven't been going all along.