These rankings are of course highly selective - I don't know how you could definitely argue for no. 2 in the country, but I do think Le Querce is quite special. What has always struck me is how uncompromisingly Italian, or rather Sardinian, it always feels in style of cooking, staff, attitude to food and to their customers, especially families. Until recently the website and answering machine were even in Italian - I love it partly because it makes me feel as though I'm on holiday! I do think the food is often great too, especially the pasta, the fish specials, the ice cream. I can't say every single dish I've ever eaten there has been amazing, some of their dishes are just very plain and simple - but overall I've had some great dinners there. We've taken quite a few guests who aren't local there too and they have agreed with us.