Il Posticino — Restaurant in Canterbury

I visited Il Posticino this weekend with my partner. From the moment we stepped through the door we were made to feel welcome. The seating was upstairs in a light, spacious and comfortable area. Tables were nicely spaced and beautifully set and so clean. We were able to choose between tables which was lovely. The atmosphere was light and there was a good mix of customers, from couples to a large family group next to us. Service was excellent. Friendly, respectful and professional. It was so nice to feel relaxed and not pressured. The menu offered great choices without being overwhelming, and although the server apologised for the wait, there was no need. He very graciously corrected my poor attempt at reading my order in Italian which I appreciated. Pici pronounced peachy not picky in typical English fashion. The food was delicious, hot and beautifully presented. My partner had risotto and I had pici with fennel. Gorgeous! I didn’t think it could get better until dessert arrived which I could’ve eaten over again. A replacement to the menu, a chocolate crème brûlée (mousse) with raspberry sorbet and pistachios. Heaven! If you visit Canterbury don’t leave without eating here, you won’t be disappointed. A real family run gem! If the server makes it to Cambridge to study his Masters I wish him good luck in his studies. Thank you for making our...

I ate dinner here with my partner on her birthday. We started with a selection of Italian bread and the Frittura Di Gamberi (Deep fried prawns with red onion and raspberry chutney) a delicious way to start the meal. The prawns were meaty and juicy.

For our main course; I had a Primi Piatti that included a pappardelle in a rich ragu of very tender wild boar with pasta was perfectly coated in a tomato sauce. I enjoyed this dish immensely and would highly recommend it. My partner ordered baked orecchiette with aubergines, tomatoes, basil and smoked Scamorza cheese, and enjoyed the flavours.

With our meal, we had a bottle of Aurora Falerio. We were not impressed with this wine as it did not go very well with the meal and felt it was a bit of a letdown. I would not drink it again.

For dessert, we shared a chocolate mousse on a biscuit base with raspberries and white chocolate shavings, a real crowd pleaser and one of my favourite desserts.

I ordered a Cosmopolitan cocktail which was made perfectly.

All-in-all, except for the Aurora Falerio wine (next time we will try something different) it was a wonderful meal with a homemade and traditional feel to the dishes. We look forward to eventually trying the entire menu....

Excellent (The Best restaurant in Canterbury/Been many times for special occasions children are very welcomed nothing appears to much haste -Children enjoy it!Book early if you have Children I have yet to go when it’s not busy !)We went for my Dads 80 th my Birthday and last year again .Last week my brother’s Birthday 45!Only issue was my 10 year old ate all the Savoury Truffles!(They are served with the most amazing Pizza like Bread but in large very lightweight Puffs .)Sorry My Italian is not great if you have a large party it’s best to book early especially if you don’t realise it’s absolutely packed .Every single occasion we have been even midweek of an Evening the restaurant is busy don’t let it put you off.This is Authentic they are Sicilian owners (Cooking/ doing everything they have hired more staff but apologies to anyone we kept waiting .The Children ask to go here because they have good taste in food!But they also do a children’s menu.Just enjoy the drinks and look at the Specials Menu that does change plus there are many,many things to...