Baffi Canford Cliffs

Tucked into the smart little village parade at Canford Cliffs, Baffi is a much-loved independent pizzeria turning out genuinely authentic Neapolitan pizza from a roaring wood-fired oven. The dough is slow-proved and blistered in seconds, the toppings lean on fior di latte, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil and good olive oil, and the pizzaioli behind the counter clearly know their craft. It is a relaxed, buzzy little spot that locals plainly rate, having earned a steady 4.6/5 from more than 430 Google reviews, with regulars praising both the pizza and the friendly, attentive service.

The classic Margherita Pizza is the one to judge them by, but the menu stretches to generously topped specials, Italian small plates, salads and a tidy list of wines, beers and cocktails if you are eating in. Handily for a busy seaside neighbourhood, they also do collection and delivery, so you can carry a proper Neapolitan pie down towards the chines and beaches. Vegetarians are well looked after, and the whole place has the easy, neighbourhood feel that keeps the tables full whenever the doors are open.