Park Bistro, Windsor

You're walking past the Tudor shop fronts of Peascod Street when you spot Park Bistro tucked in amongst Windsor's high street chaos. Inside, it's all dark wood and candlelit tables—the kind of place that feels like a proper occasion without the stuffiness. The kitchen knows their way around a steak, and locals keep coming back because the execution is consistently good. It's the sort of bistro where you can bring your parents for their anniversary or crack into a decent bottle with mates on a Friday night.