Posillipo - Faversham — Restaurant in Borough of Swale

A hidden Italian gem worth every bite

It was just another ordinary Tuesday. After a long, hectic day at work, I suddenly remembered a friend recommending a highly recommond Italian restaurant, so I decided to give it a go — and what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be!

I arrived at around 8pm, which I now believe is the perfect time to visit. The roads were clear and I easily found a parking spot right outside the restaurant — already a good start.

Despite being the last table seated, the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. There was not a hint of impatience, which made the whole experience feel relaxed and unrushed.

For starters, we had a glass of their house white and a portion of Calamari Fritti. The deep-fried squid was outstanding — light, crisp, and not greasy at all. Easily one of the best I’ve had in the UK.

Then came the mains. The Marinara pizza, and let me just say — the simpler the dish, the harder it is to perfect. But this pizza? Hands down the best I’ve had anywhere in the UK, and yes, even better than many I tried during my trip to Italy!

The other main — thanks to my friend’s strong recommendation — was the Risotto Alla Pescatora. Honestly, it's the best risotto I’ve ever had. The flavour was rich, the texture beautifully balanced, and it’s now officially my must-order dish every time I come. It alone is enough reason for a return visit.

Portions were generous and everything was so delicious that, regretfully, we couldn’t finish the Marinara — ended up taking half of it home. That meant we had to save the Linguine Posillipo for next time... but to be honest, it only gives me more reason to come back this October.

Next round: I’ll definitely be reordering the Risotto Alla Pescatora, finally trying the Linguine Posillipo, and taking away a Marinara or a Margherita. Trust me — when you reheat their pizza in your own kitchen, the aroma is honestly more intoxicating than Chanel No.5.

Although we couldn’t manage any dry pasta last night, we still ordered a slice of their Pistachio Cheesecake to take away. I had it as today’s tea break, and it felt more like a proper high tea than just an average afternoon snack — pure indulgence.

It’s hard to fully describe the experience in words — it’s something you truly have to experience yourself. A dining journey that satisfies not just your stomach, but also your soul.

PS: My only tip — avoid peak hours if possible, and don’t test the chef’s limits. They deserve time and space to...

Our table was booked for 7:30, we arrived at 7:20 and we're told our table wasn't ready and we sat outside waiting until eventually we were led into the conservatory at 8.

The restaurant was busy and service was very slow so from a late start things just got later.

We had heard that beer was expensive and inquired before booking whether the restaurant served regular (normal priced) beer, we were assured they did - however they didn't. I checked the drinks menu and asked a waiter - none, only speciality beers at the equivalent of £10.24/pint (£5.95 for 330ml).

I was amazed at the font used for the wine section of the menu, different to the font used in the beer section, it was very easy to mistake 9 and 0, especially in the subdued conservatory lightning. I was left wondering how many customers bought a bottle of wine for £29.50 thinking it was £20.50.

When it eventually arrived the food was nothing special to not very good, also because of the late start and slow service some of our group had gone past being hungry while others were concerned about the drive into London.

So- Conservatory - nice, Service - nothing special and slow, Food - nothing to shout about Drinks - expensive and confusing wine menu

So to alter the catchphrase of Juke Box Jury 'Oi'll give it two (2/5)' {I might be showing my age}

Would not recommend and...

We visited with friends and their young children. A high chair was requested at point of booking but we needed to request it after waiting for about five minutes after being taken to our table. Service seemed to take a long time. Yes, it was busy, but it appeared that people seated after us were receiving food before we had ordered. The food, from my point of view, was ok at best. Other members of my party enjoyed their meals but the flavour of my meal made it hard to finish. I avoided dessert for this reason. Drinks and dessert were expensive compared to main meals and, with no drinks on the children’s menu, the young child in our group needed a glass for their c.£3 juice. A 10% service charge was automatically added to our bill. If service is great I really don’t mind an automatic service charge being added to a bill but I wasn’t thrilled with it after what felt like a very average meal and service. Perhaps this is an isolated experience and we were just unlucky, but based on this single experience I...