A Cena

Italian food often presents contrasts, where delicate flavours exist alongside robust tastes and at A Cena, the play of opposing textures and tastes is brought to full bloom in the stylish and simple setting of this family run restaurant. The dining room is fairly big for events and other special occasions but they also have seating arrangements for intimate and cosy dinners, making it an ideal destination. The atmosphere is casual and the feel is definitely clubby without going over the top.

If you're dropping in for lunch, do try the delicious braised pork with lemon, sage, peas and olive oil mash or the penne piccole with duck ragu and Parmesan. More elaborate meals indicate the need for starting off on the right note with smoked haddock carpaccio with pea shoots and chilli, followed by breaded calves' liver with lemon and asparagus. Desserts include a delectable chocolate tartufo with homemade honeycomb and the wine list is typically Italian.