You probably know it as the cornerstone of Italian cuisine — one of the oldest institutions on Lygon street. Well before I knew it as that, I knew it as the place mum used to buy beautiful fresh pasta on the days she was working. Step into Donnini’s and you’ve stepped into Italy — only you don’t have to make anything from scratch. It’s all been done for you, from recipes that have been within the family for decades. From plain spaghetti, to fettucini, to ravioli and beyond, it’s a fantastic place for parents who are short on time but still want to make a really tasty, wholesome dinner, just-a-like mamma used to make!