Pastaio

If a pasta feast is your idea of a good time then you'll probably love what Pastaio has to offer. This Soho restaurant is all about accessible pasta dishes made with quality seasonal produce. All of the pasta here is made by hand at the restaurant each day for the freshest flavour. Pastaio's stated aim is to give you the best plate of pasta you've ever had.

The restaurant is slick and modern, with colourful wall art and contemporary lighting. If you'd like an al fresco meal, you can eat outside on the pavement terrace. Start your meal with a choice of antipasti, like marinated anchovies or whipped ricotta.

Then, you can move on to the main event – a generous plate of fresh pasta with a variety of meat, fish, or plant-based sauces. You can expect options like wild garlic tagliatelle, cuttlefish ragu, or vegan meatballs and tomato sauce. For a special meal, there's a whole lobster linguine for two to share. Kids' meals are available, and the menu has plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. You can request gluten-free pasta, too.

A small list of international wines is available to go with your meal, and you can start or end with a cocktail. Choose a classic like a Negroni or Aperol spritz, or try one of Pastaio's inventive prosecco cocktail slushies – ideal for warm weather or any time of year.