Devour at The Dyehouse

'A perfect venue for a warm atmosphere and stunning food – whether you’re taking the full family or having a date night,' says one lucky local enthusiastically. With generous outdoor space available, Olivia Robinson was able to continue service during the various lockdowns. Even now, on a pleasant spring or autumn day, it’s tempting to eat lunch outside, but the stylishly converted dyehouse – iron beams, stone floors and lofted roof – has considerable charm too. Hailing from the region of Marche in Italy, Olivia has made a few changes – the deli and bakery have gone, but the ‘fabulous’ menu remains the same. Antipasti might feature prosciutto and burrata with celeriac rémoulade or scallops with eight-hour braised pig's cheek, budino nero purée and apple crisp. Moving on to secondi piatti, you’ll find the likes of chicken and pancetta risotto or braised lamb shoulder and mushroom tortelloni, but regulars recommend ordering liberally from cicchetti, say ham hock garganelli (homemade pasta with 12-hour braised pork) or 'nduja fritters. Elsewhere, a fritto misto delivers king prawns, calamari, whitebait and haddock in a Menabrea beer batter with saffron aïoli, while a classic panzanella involves three kinds of tomatoes, bocconcini mozzarella and torn marinated focaccia to mop it all up. There are huge pizzas too. To drink, the espresso Martini and the Side Car to Italy come 'hugely recommended', and the wine list is an all-Italian affair.