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Best of the North West: Lupo’s Nico Pasquali on the art of Italian coffee
11 Aug, 2025
Our winner of Best Local Restaurant in the North West this year is a homely little Italian trattoria, tucked away in an unlikely corner of a Prestwich industrial estate. Since opening in 2014, owner, baker and barista Nico Pasquali has been delivering faultlessly authentic and delicious flavours of Italy, to ...
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Britain's Best Local Restaurants 2025: top 10 trattorias
In this year’s Best Local Restaurant list, the charm of old-school Italian trattorias has won the hearts of communities around the country. From the lived-in warmth of London winner, Ida, to the chequered tablecloths at North West winner, ...
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23 of Britain’s top spots for oysters
'He was a bold man that first ate an oyster' said Jonathan Swift. Whether you know your Carlingfords from your Cumbraes or enjoy the sense of occasion that comes with a platter of oysters and a glass of Champagne, here’s ...
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Where to eat in Whitstable
An easy day trip from London by car or train, the independent charm of cool, sceney Whitstable is a magnate for summer holiday makers, out-of-season weekenders and spur-of-the-moment day trippers. Between the working fishing harbour, shingle beaches, pretty cottages ...
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A local's guide to Notting Hill
With an embarrassment of recent new openings, there’s no doubt Notting Hill is shaping up to be the hottest place to eat in the capital for 2025. But there’s much more besides the hyped-up newcomers. Food and wine writer, and ...
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Best Local Restaurants in Scotland 2025
From magical farm dining (potato-lobbing distance from the capital) to a dazzling Dunkeld wine bar and some of the country’s finest fish cookery, here are Scotland’s Best Local Restaurants of 2025 – full of atmosphere, brilliant warmth and all-important affordability.
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A local's guide to Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes over the city every August, and cramming in back-to-back shows can be hungry work. With the Fringe incoming, we turn the spotlight on our Most Exciting Food Destination of 2025. Read our local’s guide and ...
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A meal and a drink for £20 or less at our Best Local Restaurants 2025
Dining out in 2025 might be more expensive than ever but there’s incredible value out there if you know where to look. From Fino’s generous £15 lunch (including a great glass of wine), to an early evening express menu at ...
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