Restaurant guide. COM

"Contemporary Italian dining with chic, understated interior. The courteous proprietor, Giuseppe Nieddu orchestrates precise, friendly service. The menu ranges from gutsy pasta, such as pappardelle with wild duck and porcini sauce, to classic veal escalope, Milanese style.

Innovative risottos like prawn and rucola fulfil their promise too, with lashings of saffron, olive oils, and an abundance of pristine ingredients. Popular with well-dressed tourists, smart art dealers and travel trade, but not difficult to get into."