The Best Restaurants in Denstroude, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

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Café des Amis

95 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8AA, UK

4.7 (1867 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 464390

“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!”

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6 months ago
5.0

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:)

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8 months ago
5.0

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.

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in the last week
5.0

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.

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a month ago
5.0

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!

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint – 36 m away
  • Westgate Gardens – 128 m away
  • The Falstaff Hotel – 48 m away
  • The Marlowe – 231 m away
  • The West Gate Inn - JD Wetherspoon – 47 m away
El Sol Tapas Bar & Restaurant

7-8 Sun St, Canterbury CT1 2HX, UK

4.7 (487 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 467716

“This restaurant is great with lovely Tapas and a very cosy feel. Really enjoyed the octopus, the chorizo and fab padron peppers. Took 1 star off as when it's busy, it's a bit tight for space. Our table on 15th November was right next to the bar area where everyone waits for their table. Try the food though!”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Canterbury Cathedral – 143 m away
  • Canterbury Roman Museum – 105 m away
  • Garage Coffee Roasters – 12 m away
  • The Marlowe – 231 m away
  • Creams Cafe Canterbury – 55 m away
Marlowe's Restaurant

55 St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BE, UK

4.5 (574 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 462194

“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!”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Marlowe – 100 m away
  • Old Weavers House – 46 m away
  • Zizzi - Canterbury – 18 m away
  • Nando's Canterbury – 68 m away
  • ASK Italian – 55 m away
Posillipo - Canterbury

15-16 Borough, Canterbury CT1 2DR, UK

4.6 (1022 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 761471

“Enjoyed a lovely meal here. The pizzas and fresh pasta was delicious. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service. Excellent value for money. Would highly recommend”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The King's School Canterbury – 117 m away
  • Parrot – 77 m away
  • Fella – 15 m away
  • Canterbury Cathedral – 210 m away
  • Sainsbury's – 389 m away
Chapman's

89-90 St. Dunstans St, Canterbury CT2 8AD, UK

4.5 (425 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: Not available

“Went to this lovely restaurant for my bf’s birthday - completely unplanned and didn’t have any expectations but we were incredibly surprised! We ordered scallops and tuna tartar as starters. The scallops were succulent and cooked to perfection, but the tuna tartar was ok as it was a bit dry without any dressing. There’s room for improvement for the tuna tartar but it didn’t affect the overall experience. For main we had Hake in curry Dahl sauce and whole lemon sole. Both were absolutely delicious! The hake was fusion with the curry sauce, splash of chilli oil and lots of coriander - an explosion of flavours and such a pleasant surprise! The lemon sole was super fresh with silky and buttery flesh and delicate flavours. The service was great too. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would definitely be back!”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint – 62 m away
  • Café des Amis – 20 m away
  • Westgate Gardens – 134 m away
  • The Falstaff Hotel – 26 m away
  • The Refectory Kitchen – 44 m away
Il Posticino

61 Dover St, Canterbury CT1 3HD, UK

4.7 (320 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 788022

“Absolutely amazing! A real italien restaurant with so much flavours.The staff is lovely and the food is really tasty. A nice choice of dishes - much enough to hesitate. We really enjoyed our venue (and we are french so imagine haha) We really recommend the wine as they it is served in a lovely glass and start with the focaccia it brings you directly in Italy Price is aligned with the quality of the food”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • The Corner House – 43 m away
  • Whitefriars Canterbury – 209 m away
  • Canterbury Cathedral – 398 m away
  • Fenwick Canterbury – 115 m away
  • Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central – 132 m away
The Dairy Restaurant & Bar

40 The St, Boughton-under-Blean, Faversham ME13 9AS, UK

4.7 (205 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 750304

“Warm welcome and service, well cooked food and decent portion size. The scotch egg is a must!”

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Free Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Oak Motors – 96 m away
Cafe du Soleil

5 Pound Ln, Canterbury CT2 8AA, UK

4.6 (1441 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 479999

“Went to Canterbury and found this lovely restaurant by the river. Sat outside and all I can say is wow. Special set menu Monday - Friday in the day, very reasonable for the quality. Had one of the best beef carpaccio’s I’ve eaten (best was in Paris) and then a cracking nduja/salami wood fired pizza that I only just finished… shame to waste amazing food. One of the nicest menu’s I’ve seen in a while… fancied everything. The service also gets a special mention (lady with the smile and braces) couldn’t have done more for us and you can tell they had been trained well. Highly recommend if you come to Canterbury… inside good vibes and good music. Best to book especially at weekends. Happy Eating :)”

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Paid Parking Lot Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint – 89 m away
  • Curzon Canterbury Westgate – 76 m away
  • Westgate Gardens – 238 m away
  • The Marlowe – 174 m away
  • North Lane Car Park – 26 m away
The Ancient Raj

25-26 North Ln, Canterbury CT2 7EE, UK

4.5 (727 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 455882

“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.”

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Nearby Landmarks:

  • Cafe du Soleil – 100 m away
  • The Marlowe – 243 m away
  • Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint – 197 m away
  • Westgate Gardens – 341 m away
  • Station Road West Multi Storey Car Park – 181 m away
The Goods Shed

Station Rd W, Canterbury CT2 8AN, UK

4.6 (1627 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 459153

“Small and pretty farmers market just a minute walking from Canterbury Station. Good selection of fruit, vegs, meant and fish, bread and pastries, drinks and organic products. Very tiny, 10 minutes is enough to visit”

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Free Parking Lot Free Street Parking Paid Street Parking

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Car Park A Canterbury West Station | APCOA – 116 m away
  • The King's School Sports Centre – 261 m away
  • Station Road West Multi Storey Car Park – 187 m away
  • Lenleys Home – 172 m away
  • Cafe du Soleil – 263 m away
The Cook's Tale Restaurant

14-15 Beer Cart Ln, Canterbury CT1 2NY, UK

4.7 (2174 reviews) Price Level: $ $ $ $ $

Phone: 01227 200777

“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!”

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Parking Options:

Paid Parking Lot

Nearby Landmarks:

  • Canterbury Punting Company – 51 m away
  • Whitefriars Canterbury – 262 m away
  • Canterbury Cathedral – 395 m away
  • Franciscan Gardens – 145 m away
  • The Foundry Brewpub - Canterbury Brewers and Distillers – 70 m away

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