Casual Il Mercato squeaked past more formal older sister Da Maurizio to defend its title for Established Resto honours again this year. The perennial favourite has moved across the road to swanky new digs, where you can keep enjoying your Best Pasta winner’s offerings. Il Mercato’s win demonstrates the importance of consistency. According to a long-time patron, “Every time I go there, it’s the exact same great service, great food and wine.”
Runner-up: Da Maurizio, 1496 Lower Water, 423-0859
