Location: Canterbury
Top Restaurants in Canterbury
Most Popular Italian food in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Canterbury. Canterbury (/ˈkæntərbri/ ( listen), /-bəri/, or /-bɛri/) is a historic English cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, which lies at the heart of the City of Canterbury, a local government district of Kent, England. It lies on the River Stour.
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10. Prezzo - Canterbury
Overall Ratings
3 based on 647 reviews
Serving irresistible Italian cuisine in casual, friendly surroundings, Prezzo uses only the finest seasonal ingredients to create their award-winning pizzas, as well as other dishes prepared with produce sourced directly from Italy, all at prices that emp
Reviewed By Ngilai
There was 12 of us and we booked well in advance and got a table in a more private part of the restaurant. Very good service and fresh food, generous portions at reasonable price.
9. Ask Italian - Canterbury
Overall Ratings
4 based on 429 reviews
ASK Italian in Canterbury is a place for great food and warm service. Think fresh bread made to tear and share. A glass of fine wine worth deserving of your time. Delicious main dishes prepared the traditional way. Everything we know and love about Italia
Reviewed By Frans_12255060
We had dinner for two on a warm summers night, sitting in the pretty garden at the rear of the restaurant. We started with a grilled prawn dish, and one of stuffed mushrooms. Both were tasty and well presented. For mains we had a italian sausage stuffed cannelloni in a lovely tomato and basil sauce, and crab and ricotta stuffed pasta in a lobster bisque--the only problem was there was no lobster bisque! Both were good, the cannelloni the better of the two.Service was pleasant, and there was a good selection of wines by the glass. Prices were very reasonable.For a "chain restaurant", we were impressed--would definitely go back
8. Zizzi - Canterbury
Overall Ratings
4 based on 623 reviews
At Zizzi we like to do things a little differently. We donât do over-complicated recipes or scrimpy portion sizes. Weâre all about the well-chosen ingredients, simply put together to make exceptional Italian food.No trip to the historic city of Canterbury
Reviewed By SMB169
Good meal, reasonably priced all served with a smile.Others enjoyed their dishes my risotto was soup like and warm had too much squid only a couple of prawns and 6 mussel which were shrunken from over cooking all the shells were empty.Very pleasant atmosphere, not rushed or pressured into anything. Informative and professional staff.
7. Wildwood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 725 reviews
Reviewed By Emmateach
Went here today for my daughterâs birthday. What a pleasant surprise. Beautiful little restaurant with amazing food. My starter and main was absolutely delicious. Iâm vegetarian and found that there were quite a few choices to suit me. My husband had a steak and found it cooked to perfection. Our children had the kids menu which was great value with main, dessert and drink included. Our waitress was absolutely lovely- attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Thanks so much . We will be back.
6. Posillipo Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 535 reviews
Childhood friends Enzo Espedito welcome you to a little taste of Napoli with Osteria Posillipo Pizzaria ��� quite likely one of Canterbury���s friendliest restaurants. Decorated in relaxing woods, this light, airy space has the added bonus of being locate
Reviewed By Dannysheppard
Visited on the 20/09/19 for lunch and decided to sit outside service was swift and efficient house white was very nice and the mains were just as good. Bruschetta was fresh and plentiful and the four cheese pizza (with added anchovies) was just as good a true thin authentic Italian pizza lovely!
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5. The Olive Grove
Overall Ratings
4 based on 855 reviews
Authentic Italian cuisine, created by two young childhood friends and inspired by the finest, freshest ingredients.
Reviewed By Komal K
I went to the the Olive grove with my husband and mother-in-law. We ordered the vege platter, the lamb special and halloumi starter. The food was delicious, especially the vegetable pancake with the manager was very happy to share the recipe for. The service was quick and friendly, and the food was well presented and delicious. Music was nice and not intrusive, so I can fully recommend dining here.
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4. Chapter Sourdough Pizzeria & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By JS741
When we visited Canterbury last week- it was a happy accident we stumbled upon this place looking for somewhere to have lunch. Food was good- service was also good and the prices very reasonable. Thank you very much!Hi, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed meal at Chapter and hope to see you dining with us again very soon. Best
3. Pinocchio's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1211 reviews
An authentic Italian restaurant housed in an historic building just a short walk from the high street in Canterbury. All the dishes are prepared from scratch each day using the best Italian and locally sourced ingredients and lots and lots of passione!! C
Reviewed By Trehudreth
Having been recommended this restaurant for fine traditional home made Italian food, it certainly was not. Pizza base stodgy and not thin, a significant mass of chopped, not shaved, supposed Parmesan on top and also all over accompanying sparse salad with a totally overpowering and poor taste. Vongole sloppy with pasta certainly not home produced as would have expected, and surprisingly, an extra cost for accompanying bread.Overall, a very poor value experience coupled with indifferent service and mediocre overpriced food.There are certainly better Italian restaurants than this one, including some High Street âChainsâ.
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2. Cafe du Soleil
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1351 reviews
Cafe du Soleil is situated beside the river Stour in Canterbury occupying a former 18th century wool store and is accessed by its own bridge over the river. The building was restored with a grant from English Heritage and showcases the extensive use of re
Reviewed By Lesley C
Large group for Sunday lunchDident disappoint spacious restaurant Fab setting, clean, trendy, good menu not complicated.I had the veggi burger fries full of flavour quite filling excellent value for money.Friendly patient service.Car park at the front of the building not free! Outside river scene for the summer.We would return.
1. Il Posticino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 402 reviews
Authentic regional Italian restaurant
Reviewed By mrandreww
We managed to get in here at short notice early evening. The food was really tasty and nicely presented. A large hen party at another table rather dominated proceedings and made the atmosphere and service hard to judge, but the food was splendid and we would love to come back again.
