Pastarami

In Richmond, Pastarami's a cosy pasta bar where passion meets craft. Chef-owners Jonno Phillips and Peter Roddy pour their know-how into handmade pastas and thoughtful recipes. With locally sourced ingredients, the menu reads like a love letter to simple things done well.

Pasta leads the way - mafaldine with beef shin ragu brightened by gremolata and parmesan, or spaghetti with garlic prawn in a tomato and prawn bisque, a briny, buttery tangle with a lick of chilli. It's Italian at heart, yet happily open to wider influences, balancing comfort with a little culinary curiosity.

There's plenty to nibble and share, from miso tuna crostini with sesame and soy to fried calamari with harissa aioli. Across the Pizza Romana selection, think pepperoni glossed with hot honey, fior di latte and rocket, or the Margherita di Casa. Those in the mood for something larger might lean into a crisp chicken cotoletta or a scotch fillet with fries.

The room's intimate and warm, part neighbourhood spot, part relaxed retreat, with inviting hospitality at the ready. Vegan-friendly choices are woven throughout the menu, and many dishes can be prepared gluten-free, making it an easygoing spot for groups.

Find a seat and let Pastarami twirl you around the plate - meals are worth lingering over!