"Saporitalia serves some of the best Italian food in west London, in an unpretentious, friendly, family-run space. It’s the kind of old-school Italian spot that has garlands of dried chillies hanging above the bar and chequerboard floors, and where birthdays are celebrated with a round of fountain candles stuck in tiramisu. The troughs of pasta are great, and classic dishes like parmigiana di melanzane are comforting. When the weather’s nice, the big sliding doors open on to the glorious Portobello Garden Arcade, and the quaint outdoor terrace is a lovely place to be." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna