La Fortezza

Head out towards Newmillerdam and you'll find yourself in the kind of neighbourhood Italian restaurant that actually knows what it's doing. La Fortezza trades in the classics—handmade pasta, proper risotto, meat and fish done without fuss—and does them properly rather than chasing trends. It's the sort of place where locals keep coming back because the food's consistent, the staff remember your face, and you're not paying London prices for decent Italian cooking. The dining room has that warm, unpretentious feel that comes from years of doing the same thing well.