Buono Italian

Authentic Italian Delights with Exceptional Service

Strolling into the quaint embrace of "Best Italian" was like wandering into a warm Tuscan farmhouse, where Carla and Claudio – the charming maestros of the joint – weave incantations of southern European flavour with sprightly panache. Their little hideaway, nestled snugly in some unassuming side-street, boasts an authenticity that could rival even the coziest trattorias lining Rome’s cobbled paths. From the whiff of fresh basil whispering around plates to the harmonious chatter of diners cradling their meals, it's the kind of place that makes you want to become a regular, remembering each birthday, anniversary, and ill-explained Tuesday that mandates celebration.

The sumptuous spread begins humbly with their unassuming yet magnificent minestrone soup, gently simmering to reveal deep tomato rhythms amidst tender vegetables. After shoveling through a cascade of their famed pastas, each heaved generously with sauces that wear aubergines and tomatoes like handmade designer wear, one gets swept up in a wave of bliss. The vegetarians aren’t shortchanged here either, with rustic pizzas topped with fresh courgettes, mushrooms, and la passione italiana. Service errs at times on a deliciously human note – oops moments as they forget the odd drink don’t distract from their genuine warmth – and any lapse vanishes at the first spoonful of their tiramisu, claimed by local lore as a fitting last meal were one privileged enough to choose. A start-to-finish experience curated not by perfect sleekness but an imperfect, delightful humanity, reminding you why people fear robots serving food, as if they stand a chance against this soulful peppered charm. — Milo Tastemaker