Top Places and Services in Denstroude, Kent
The Cook's Tale Restaurant
14-15 Beer Cart Ln, Canterbury CT1 2NY, UK | Indian Restaurant P: 01227 200777
Rating: 4.7 (2174) Price Level:
Lovely meal, service and atmosphere. All the food was full of flavor and the service was spectacular. Beyond what we ordered, they served little bites, which were all fantastic. There was a pianist playing as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wonderful cuisine with amazing flavours and loads of tasty surprises. If you want a 5 star experience don't forget to book well in advance. Knowledgeable and friendly staff complete the experience. Not your average spice house. One of the best I have ever tasted. Enjoy !!
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been visiting The Cook’s Tale for at least eight years now and I always have a wonderful experience. The food is simply delicious! It's fine dining quality at a mid-range price. If you are able to take advantage of one of their monthly deals, it's insanely good value for money. The service has always been very attentive. As a vegetarian I love the quantity and variety of vegetarian dishes - it's clear they aren't some afterthought. Something else that I really appreciate about The Cook’s Tale is that unlike many other restaurants in a similar price range they don't automatically add gratuity to the bill, it's left to you to decide how much you want to tip. If you are considering visiting The Cook’s Tale, stop thinking and go now! You won't regret it.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a wonderful lunch at The Cook's Tale Restaurant in Canterbury! As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by Asher, our host, who was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the menu. He made sure our dietary requirements were carefully addressed and guided us through the options. We opted for the Meat and Vegetarian Thali, and both were absolutely delicious — full of vibrant flavors and beautifully presented. What truly stood out was the exceptional service. During our meal, Chef Alfie came over to check on us, asking if we were enjoying our food and if we had any feedback. It was a lovely personal touch that made the experience even more memorable. The restaurant itself had a cosy, festive atmosphere, with Christmas decorations adding a warm touch to the environment. Overall, a fantastic dining experience, with excellent food, great service, and a welcoming ambience. Highly recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5
My husband and I booked for the Indian high tea. It was on an offer and we love high tea, so we figured we would try it. It was all so amazing. There was a tone of variety of both sweet and savoury and the masala chai tea we got was very nice. The service was quick and attentive. Such a fun and unique twist- our favourite was the spiced chocolate cake and the potato sandwich. We cleaned our plates!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Live Music
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Canterbury Punting Company - 51m away
- Whitefriars Canterbury - 262m away
- Canterbury Cathedral - 395m away
- Franciscan Gardens - 145m away
- The Foundry Brewpub - Canterbury Brewers and Distillers - 70m away
The Ancient Raj
25-26 North Ln, Canterbury CT2 7EE, UK | Indian Restaurant P: 01227 455882
Rating: 4.5 (727) Price Level:
What a great place! Turned up without a reservation, and was seated within minutes (was very busy thou). We had a young trainee as our waiter and he was great. Next on to the food, one of the condiments for the poppadoms was very different it looked dry but was full of flavour and was moist, it was delicious. The two mains we shared had a very good potion size of meat in them and both were great in taste. Very difficult to fault anything.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the best Indian restaurant in Canterbury, Kent! I now understand why it is so hard to book a table at this place. Everything here was amazing including service, food and the atmosphere. The location is very close to town centre and within walking distance to the train station. I cannot recommend this place enough. Two thumbs up!
Rating: 5 / 5
Good things come to those who wait and that is true of the flavoursome curries at The Ancient Raj. No corners are cut in the selection, mix and development of spices to create delectable curry dishes. Fish was tender, biryani fluffy, madras properly spiced and service impeccable.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing dinner, 100/10 experience, the food was original and tasty and not oily, the service was empecable, the interior design was very cured and elegant and the owner was lovely and welcoming, I 100% recommend this restaurant for all meals and celebrations 🥳💐 cheers from Italy and Morocco
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Cafe du Soleil - 100m away
- The Marlowe - 243m away
- Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint - 197m away
- Westgate Gardens - 341m away
- Station Road West Multi Storey Car Park - 181m away
Tea Cafe (Canterbury)
5-7 Canterbury Ln, Canterbury CT1 2HL, UK | Cafe P: 01227 907497
Rating: 4.5 (38) Price Level:
I recently visited Tea Cafe, 5-7,Canterbury and had an absolutely wonderful experience! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is charming, with cozy seating and a relaxing ambiance. The tea and coffee selection is impressive, offering a wide variety of both classic and unique blends. I opted for their signature cappuccino and it was hands down the best I’ve ever had—perfectly creamy. My friend tried the Earl grey tea, which was fresh and vibrant, with a rich flavor that was truly delightful. I suggest to all my relatives and friends to visit over there. I will definitely returning soon.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice shop. Very nice atmosphere. Very friendly staff! Very good service. I didn't stay to try the food but I took a coffee take away, and it was the best americano that I had had lately.
Rating: 5 / 5
Went in with a friend to try their ‘all you can eat’ breakfast menu (for about £8!) and I was extremely satisfied. Very decent set of breakfast options! The fried onions and sausages were my personal favourite, but everything I had was tasty! Staff was very welcoming and polite throughout our visit. The restaurant itself is nicely spaced out with an upstairs too. I’ll definitely be back!
Rating: 5 / 5
Reasonable price, decent food, friendly staff, and quick service. If you want a good breakfast place (or lunch), highly recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely place, staff and food. Great value for money, omelette may look small in the photo but plate was huge!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Nearby Landmarks:
- Whitefriars Canterbury - 219m away
- Church and Shrine of St. Thomas of Canterbury - 33m away
- The Thomas Ingoldsby - JD Wetherspoon - 68m away
- Canterbury Cathedral - 194m away
- Superdrug - 60m away
Café des Amis
95 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8AA, UK | Mexican Restaurant P: 01227 464390
Rating: 4.7 (1867) Price Level:
Great Mexican! Super yummy food & nice vibe. Been my fave spot for years while I lived in Canterbury. Came back 5 years later & it’s still the same great quality food, full of flavors. Funky art on the wall is for sale too! Thank you:)
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the best meal I’ve had in Canterbury and I understand why this restaurant has lasted so long. It’s one of the busiest restaurants too so you do have to book (it was packed even on a dreary February weekday ). The decor is colourful and wonderfully eccentric. Every member of the staff was warm and friendly despite the fact that they were very busy. I ordered a chicken fajita which came with generous, fresh portions of everything and deliciously cooked chicken. It’s worth noting that although the menu shows fajita for two that can also do single portions on request (I nearly didn’t have one at all because I don’t know this). Other members in the party all complemented the food. Overall it was excellent and I strongly recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Friendly staff, fun decor and delicious food. First time visiting and am new to Mexican foods so the staff helped me understand the menu items better to make my choice. Went for the spinach leek and cheese tacos and they were so good and paired wonderfully with the beans and guac. Excited to return and try more!
Rating: 5 / 5
Wow. The duck is just fantastic. The server asked me how I wanted to duck, which was the first time I’ve ever been asked that. He explained to me that the duck tastes better and has a nicer texture if it id a bit pink. And he was right. The duck was the highlight of my entire trip to Canterbury! There’s also a student discount, which is really nice. This place is very popular, so be sure to make a reservation. Luckily they were able to fit us in without needing to make one.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great food, quick and friendly service with a cosy ambience. The Lamb Stew that I had was delicious and the accompanying salsa was fresh with the right amount of spice. Left feeling full and Happy!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint - 36m away
- Westgate Gardens - 128m away
- The Falstaff Hotel - 48m away
- The Marlowe - 231m away
- The West Gate Inn - JD Wetherspoon - 47m away
Beach Cafe
3 Beach Walk, Whitstable CT5 2BP, UK | Cafe P: 01227 282167
Rating: 4.6 (357) Price Level:
Nice cafe right by the beach. We had our breakfast here. A big and a regular English breakfast and tea.All very tasty especially the sausages.We sat outside watching the world go by. The staff even feed the dogs sausages.
Rating: 5 / 5
Our first choice for a decent breakfast or lunch. Jake (dog) loves it too
Rating: 5 / 5
This place is a must, if your looking for breakfast! Nice staff, dog friendly, good atmosphere, right next to the sea. The food was amazing, the English breakfast comes with tea or coffee included for only 12 Pounds. And you can NOT complain about the portion sizes here, if your hungry this is the place for you. Absolutely recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
A great start to our Sunday morning - super quick service, good coffee and tasty pancakes! Prices are reasonable and an excellent location.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great little place. Very friendly and great service. I had the American pancakes with streaky bacon and maple syrup. Normally this isn't too special but this was prepared very well. Ordered a cappuccino and it was surprisingly good too. Fair pricing and great food. I recommend for sure!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Whitstable Swimming Pool - 80m away
- The Hotel Continental - 48m away
- Harbour Market Whitstable - 277m away
- Waterfront Bar and Venue - 24m away
- Whitstable Castle & Gardens - 220m away
The Waterside Café
Sandwich Lakes Campsite, Sandwich Ash Road, A257, Canterbury CT3 2DA, UK | Cafe P: 07936 409912
Rating: 4.6 (166) Price Level:
Lovely little campsite cafe very tidy and quiet when we visited. Food is good and plenty and prices are decent. Free parking is a bonus and there is space to explore!
Rating: 5 / 5
Good spot for lunch. Coffees and various choices of food. Great atmosphere and service.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice cafe with good coffee and lovely sandwiches. Outside seating in sheltered area.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sandwich Lakes Campsite - 258m away
Longport Cafe
Town Centre, 9 Longport, Canterbury CT1 1PE, UK | Cafe P: 01227 451055
Rating: 4.5 (390) Price Level:
Nice breakfast spot, good prices and portion sizes, food came quick, helpful staff
Rating: 5 / 5
Super delicious food with nice price. Really enjoyed the brunch here!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great food, friendly staff and flexible with food choices. Worth every penny
Rating: 5 / 5
Wow, what an awesome cafe! I work just round the corner at the university and have been meaning to try this place for a while. I was not disappointed! The decor and vibe of the place is very welcoming, and the service was impeccable. I ordered the set 2, which was great value for about 8 quid considering it includes tea and toast/bread. Every part of the meal was cooked perfectly and the ingredients are good quality. Sausage was nice and herby too which is just how they should be. Will definitely come again more regularly to support such a well-run establishment with superb food and value.
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely gorgeous breakfast! Friendly staff and a lovely, traditional cafe atmosphere. Will definitely be going back!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central - 117m away
- St Augustine's Abbey - 133m away
- Waitrose & Partners - 160m away
- Canterbury Christ Church University - 312m away
- The Thomas Ingoldsby - JD Wetherspoon - 189m away
Mezze Bar & Grill
24 St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BQ, UK | Turkish Restaurant P: 01227 657460
Rating: 4.5 (774) Price Level:
Great food quality. Nice staff. Whatever you order, do NOT forget to try their Hummus 😋
Rating: 5 / 5
A friendly welcome awaits from attentive staff. We had the Mixed Grill and Hot Mezze to share. Cooked over charcoal the kofta, lamb chop, lamb shish and chicken shish was tender and beautifully seasoned. We had baklava for dessert and I had a cocktail (White Russian) which finished the meal perfectly. We will definitely return to this beautiful restaurant.
Rating: 5 / 5
LOVE this place! 10 of us came for my husband's birthday. The staff were absolutely spot on, very friendly, great service, making sure we had everything we needed, drinks were always topped up very quickly. The food was amazing, 6 of us wanted the "Meat Lover" and they brought it out on a huge board, honestly makes me drool just thinking about how good it was! Very reasonably priced too. Haven't got one bad word to say about it. We'll be back again for sure 😁
Rating: 5 / 5
Had an amazing lamb shank here. Slow roasted for 24hrs and just melting off the bone, absolutely superb meal full of flavour too. Highly recommended for a relaxed meal. Service was great with friendly attentive staff, well done to all 👏👏👏
Rating: 5 / 5
My family had a lovely lunch here when visiting Canterbury over the bank holiday. We weren't sure where to eat but after quickly searching online we settled for this place as it seemed to have good reviews and now we can see why! We enjoyed every dish that we ordered and the flavours were on point!! The meat was not dry, it was very juicy and well seasoned. The staff was super friendly and the dishes were decently priced as well. The portion sizes were good and was also presented beautifully. We ordered the bread and hummus, lamb ribs, mixed meat, and chicken wings which also came with some cous cous and salad with a lovely dressing. Would definitely come back if we're ever back in Canterbury which is likely as my family is still talking about this place after the one visit. Thank you so much! :D
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint - 83m away
- Westgate Gardens - 184m away
- Nando's Canterbury - 52m away
- Curzon Canterbury Westgate - 63m away
- The Marlowe - 122m away
Cafe St Pierre
41 St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BG, UK | Cafe P: 01227 456791
Rating: 4.6 (545) Price Level:
Great pastries and lovely service. Also very calm and coffesque, which is what I was going for.
Rating: 5 / 5
Genuinely, one of the best cafes I have ever been in the UK. Nice service. The staff was very nice and friendly. The pastries and sweet were delicious and not too sweet. We really love the apple tart and custard cake. The atmosphere was lovely. I'd would definitely come back if I got a chance to visit Canterbury again.
Rating: 5 / 5
My husband and I stopped here for late lunch. Staff are all friendly and warm welcoming. Small dinning area but enough to enjoy 😉 and also available garden seating. My husband had a ham and chess croissant 🥐 it was very nice. And salad 🥗 is worth to pay. Lovely !!! And they have chocolate pistachio cake 🍰 it’s not really sweat, and tasty great! You should try. When is nice weather we may Come back.
Rating: 4 / 5
Nice little coffee & pastry shop. Bacon quiche was really nice. My partner ordered german sausage baguette - bread was really good but sausage & filling can be better. Fruit pie was fresh. Coffee & hot choc were standard. Staffs were friendly and place is cozy.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Westgate Gardens - 178m away
- The Marlowe - 125m away
- Nando's Canterbury - 38m away
- Five Guys Canterbury - 69m away
- Subway - 56m away
Marlowe's Restaurant
55 St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BE, UK | Restaurant P: 01227 462194
Rating: 4.5 (574) Price Level:
Great Little restaurant right around the corner from the theatre and the cathedral. We popped in for dinner and had the duck breast and wild mushroom risotto. Both were perfectly prepared and the presentation was top notch as well. The kids had burgers and even those weren't small little burgers - proper portions. The host was very friendly and accommodated us even though we didn't have a reservation. Good service overall. Overall, I was extremely impressed with the Marlowe's. The prices was also very reasonable given the portions and quality of the food. I'll definitely visit again when I'm in Canterbury again.
Rating: 5 / 5
We ate here last March and came back twice this time on our mid week break between Christmas and New Year We had sirloin steak (cooked to perfection for us) and salted caramel tart with ice cream which was divine! Next evening we went for the set menu but couldn't resist the steak again and caramel tart but also had starters of calamari and pate both good. Love the pictures of actors of bygone days and it feels a bit french style bistro inside All the staff are attentive and professional The place to try when in Canterbury and not a chain!
Rating: 5 / 5
Went there for dinner tonight and was very happy with my whole order and service. The food was honestly great, found no fault with it whatsoever. The waitress was brilliant and very attentive all night and got us everything we needed being a table of 6 adults and a child. Very happy overall not complaints. Will be back soon.
Rating: 5 / 5
Ate here last night and the food was amazing I had the lamb chops, husband had the duck breast. The staff are so friendly too and very efficient. We will definitely be returning when we are back in Canterbury. 🥰
Rating: 4 / 5
Nice place to have dinner on St Peter’s Street. Friendly service and good food. We were there at the end of the evening and some dishes and beers were not available anymore. Outside seating, very nice to watch people passing by. Vega options scored most points!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Marlowe - 100m away
- Old Weavers House - 46m away
- Zizzi - Canterbury - 18m away
- Nando's Canterbury - 68m away
- ASK Italian - 55m away