You could easily believe you’ve slipped into a trattoria in sun-kissed Rome or a ristorante in colourful Milan when visiting Jobert’s, and there’s one reason why – Jobert himself. Owner, front-of-house host, occasional chef and waiter, Jobert makes a conscious effort to greet and treat each and every customer,and it’s these little touches of Italian hospitality that make a trip here so special.

Opened in 2003, Jobert’s is situated in the spa town of Boston. Known locally as part of the ‘Golden Triangle’, it’s easily accessed from Leeds, Harrogate and York, and it appears diners don’t mind travelling a little because the experience is so worth it. On the Tuesday evening we arrived, the 60-cover restaurant was positively buzzing. Not packed to the rafters, but filled with a mixture of families, couples and friends all enjoying a little taste of the Med. Having worked previously at Bibis and The Flying Pizza in the early days in Leeds and trained in Southern Naples, Jobert offers an eclectic mix of authentic Italian cuisine. There’s the expected pasta, risotto and pizza in abundance, along with a large variety of specials and starters. We were well advised to sample the papardelle al salmone – pasta ribbons with fine Scottish smoked salmon and cream – and some of Jobert’s famous homemade meatballs. Both went down deliciously, with not a crumb in sight. We were instructed to try Jobert’s number-one selling dish (angolotti al arogosta – pasta parcels filled with lobster and ricotta cheese, served with a creamy tomato sauce) on our next visit. Our meal came to under £30 including a bottle of Italian white, and if you’re dining early, come between 5pm and 6pm to take advantage of Jobert’s excellent early-bird offer – £5 for any pizza or pasta dish from the main menu.

The music is soft and chilled out, the decor terracotta with Tuscan touches. Original art adorns the
cream walls and with hospitality the Jobert’s way, it’s easy to let your mind travel away from England to warmer climes.