OSTERIA TARANTINO

BEST FOR A cosy, authentic Italian meal. FOOD Try the Four P pasta: pappardelle with a rich tomato sauce, pecorino, prosciutto and porcini. If you're not into tomato-based pasta sauces, the penne salsiccia is made with Italian fennel sausage, mushrooms, garlic, chilli and cream. And if that wasn’t enough to give the dish a decadent richness, the pasta is topped with a generous sprinkling of pecorino cheese. Order the tiramisu in advance before it sells out, or have some of the best cannoli around: a crunchy shell filled with sweet, citrussy and creamy ricotta. DRINKS A selection of local wines, some also served by the glass. SERVICE The friendly staff help with recommendations and the owner pops by to check on you. AMBIENCE A small, rustic and homely setting with wooden tables and menus written on blackboards. (ZN)