Canterbury Restaurant Guide

This “lively” Mexican in Westgate “celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in April 2018”, and remains “so popular as the atmosphere is so upbeat and the food zings with joy”.

This “wonderful, atmospheric” cellar will always be a “favourite”: the “decor is fantastic, with the Moroccan theme even extending into the Ladies’ loo!” It has built a strong following over 15 years, helped by its “delicious Moroccan food, plus paella, tapas and other Spanish dishes”.

“Every mouthful is an amazing burst of flavour” at Dev Biswal’s “airy” pub conversion, a spinoff from the Margate original that’s “reason enough to visit Canterbury” for many fans. “Distinctly flavoured” Indian-fusion dishes give “a very interesting take on mixing British and Asian cuisines” – “beautifully prepared” and “at reasonable prices”.

“Fantastic for breakfast, coffee, lunch, and to stock up on some foodie treats” – this “delightful informal operation (next door to Canterbury West station) overlooks the bustling farmers’ market below, where most of the food is sourced”, and has been a focus for local foodies since 2002. “The produce is good and the dishes are left to speak for themselves”. “Every town should should have somewhere like this”.

“The only place in Canterbury where you can eat an approximation of fine dining” – i.e. “delicate and flavoursome” dishes (“classics with a modern twist”) and set lunches, all “at an affordable price”.