This traditional trattoria is a down-to-earth option in an arty area just off the core of the Merchant City. Chianti bottles bunched on the walls, brightly checked tablecloths and fresh flowers give Trattoria Gia a rustic feel and a mixed crowd of couples, students and theatregoers enjoy the homely atmosphere of this family-run restaurant. The kitchen is housed in a mini Tuscan cottage which adds to the village feel, as do the cheery shouts of Italian drifting through the arched kitchen window. The menu includes classic pizza, pasta and meat dishes from across Italy as well as more adventurous inventions.