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This cosy restaurant is personally run by a husband and wife team, whose balanced, seasonal tasting menu sees seafood and local game lead the way. The cooking is refined, original and intensely flavoured, while the eloquent team proudly explain the components of each dish with a smile. There are a number of Japanese influences on the menu too, like in the turbot with yuzu kosho and shiitake. The delicious bread takes five days to make.

There aren’t many restaurants that can claim to have made it past their 40th birthday, but then 28+ isn’t just any restaurant. Passionately run since 1985, it sits in a historic building in one of the city’s most elegant neighbourhoods. Descend the stairs and you’ll find yourself in a romantically candlelit cellar, where you settle in to spend the evening over a tasting menu of timeless classics. Prime Swedish and Scandinavian ingredients are showcased in carefully executed, boldly flavoured dishes, which are accompanied by an exceptional cheese selection and an outstanding wine list.

Set beneath an ornate 19th-century glass ceiling fringed by a burgundy canopy, this elegant, airy restaurant comes with modern, light wood panelled walls and bespoke matching furnishings. The refined, well-balanced tasting menus showcase the best of the season, with the spring and summer menus formed largely around plant-led dishes. Classical combinations are subtly modernised by clever twists and well-judged sauces, such as the piquant langoustine bisque with Brussels sprouts and marigold or the slightly tart, fruity venison jus flavoured with blackcurrant to accompany the fallow deer and bee

A brick house on the edge of town plays host to this discreet restaurant, where you are welcomed through a black curtain into a sleek, minimalist space where six chairs sit at an oak counter. The meal starts at 6pm sharp, with the chef preparing his daily omakase menu directly on the countertop. He builds a great connection with guests as he explains how he chooses the best quality fish according to the seasons and the weather. His sushi is prepared with exemplary attention to detail, from kelp-infused jelly with chives and trout roe to leek with miso, hazelnut butter and sherry sauce. A mindf

This lively, friendly eatery is divided into three parts: a bar with bench seating and an open kitchen; a bright red room with a characterful cellar and a glass wine cave; and a superb wrap-around terrace. The good value cooking is rich and hearty, with a touch of originality here and there. A relaxed atmosphere and an appealing wine, beer and cocktail list add to the experience.

In this cosy, romantic restaurant comprising just eight tables, chef Allesio Fioriniello continues his father’s legacy by cooking up authentic Italian dishes with southern overtones (the family hails from Naples). He is helped along in his mission by childhood friend, Enzo, who takes charge in the restaurant. Carefully prepared, seasonal dishes are a model of their kind and could include the likes of a rich, beautifully textured parmigiana di melanzane or Rossini venison with seared milk bread and panzerotti.

Run by passionate, charming owners, this lively little trattoria is nestled within a quiet residential area, and serves the kind of authentic Northern Italian food that you would find in a good trattoria in Piemonte or Triveneto. Boldly flavoured dishes are best enjoyed from the 'Menu Degustazione', accompanied by a candlelit table and a glass of wine from the extensive Italian selection.