The service at Casa Mia is prompt, and before you know it you’ll be sitting down and indulging in a ricotta salad – a munificent mix of rocket leaves, creamy ricotta squares and sliced tomato, all delicately dressed.

The mussels aren’t half bad either, and come in a rich tomato sauce. The mains, such as prime rib steak and rolled pork fillet are huge and wholesome – the beef is seared to perfection, and the accompanying sautéed potatoes and bitey rocket and parmesan salad are hearty.

The pork fillet, meanwhile, is sparingly rolled with spinach and bacon, and served atop a higgledy-piggledy mass of beans in a rich tomato sauce. And make sure you stick around for one of the impressive desserts. Rolls of traditional cannoli – crispy pastry stuffed with nuts, dried fruit and chocolate – or crème brûlée will make a satisfying end to the meal.

Casa Mia remains a great place to have traditional Italian food.