Assaggi has all the hallmarks of a classic upper mid-market italian restaurant. Italian greetings on entry from richly accented staff, a bustling atmosphere, warm tones, menu full of italian classics, pastas and pizza.
It is the type of place I would go for a hearty yet chic italian meal, close to home, for a nice evening out without splurging. The pastas are my favourite here. They are freshly made in-house, and you can really appreciate the silken texture of the egg-based pasta with the generous sauces and toppings.

Assaggi feels like the real deal-a bustling authentic family-run Italian restaurant, but more upmarket than the average to suit the well healed locale. The front of the restaurant is half filled by a large wood fired oven with two pizza chefs turning out an extensive range of pizzas. They also offer a shorter list of house made pasta, risottos, and fish/meat mains. The quality of the food is above average, and the service friendly. Prices are moderate, and although there is no childrens' menu as such this didn't seem to deter the large numbers of families who were dining on the evening we were there.