Trullo

Trullo, the older sister of Borough Market's Padella, serves perfect pasta, antipasti, and larger charcoal grill dishes in a romantic yet relaxed setting. When it comes to the furniture, upstairs, wooden tables – simply laid with white paper tablecloths and flickering tea lights – are huddled together, while downstairs, dark booths are perfect for a longer, laid-back dinner.

The menu changes twice daily based on seasonal produce, but for two people, they recommend a couple of antipasti, a couple of plates of pasta, and one larger oven dish. Baskets of bread are served alongside a pot of olive oil, and while you can ask for more, it's best to save room for the pasta. Rich beef shin ragu coats slippery ribbons of pappardelle, while olive oil adds richness to sweet squash ravioli. Meat and fish are simply grilled over coals and served with soft polenta and salsa verde or baby beetroot. As with the food, wines change regularly but there are always a few available by the glass. The natural Puglia Miro is bursting with ripe cherries, or sip on a punchy coffee negroni as a nightcap.

Address: 300-302 Saint Paul's Road, London N1 2LH

Website: www.trullorestaurant.com