San Lorenzo Restaurant Warrington

You'll spot the grand Treasury Building from across Palmyra Square South, but nothing quite prepares you for stepping into San Lorenzo's beautifully converted interior. The high ceilings and period features create exactly the kind of backdrop you want for lingering over handmade tortellini or their knockout osso buco. The kitchen takes Italian classics seriously without any faffing about – their carbonara arrives silky and perfect, while the seafood linguine packs enough prawns and mussels to justify the £16 price tag. Weekend evenings buzz with couples and groups of mates, but it never feels rushed. Book ahead though, especially Friday and Saturday nights when Warrington's dining out crowd descends.