Alexandra Ristorante Italiano in Thanet

A lovely beautiful place facing Ramsgate harbour. Visited Sunday after, before closing. We were the only guests. It was calm and quiet. Very clean. The only chef and the only waitress, both in their 70ies at least. Both absolutely lovely and caring for their place.

A true treasure. Beautiful building, wonderful, authentic risotto, fascinating Italian proprietors who have reigned here for decades. If you like a unique family experience with slightly eccentric features, go here. Together with the peerless Il Tricolore in Harbour Street, proof that you can always eat deliciously in Ramsgate. Do book in advance!

last two visits we both enjoyed the pork ribs. have had a lovely thin crust pizzas. both the owners work hard long after they deserve to have retired, bless them. All the dishes looked good on the other tables. My only wish is that Maria did not wear a mask...I assume she has good reason but it does prevent service with a smile which would go down well.

This is a great restaurant for casual dining. The food and service are excellent. Apparently Maria has not had a day off for 25 years. Between her and Luciano they serve the best Italian food that I have ever had, so don't walk, run to this restaurant, and you won't regret it.

I recently dined at Alexandra, and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The restaurant is charming, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The owner, a friendly and welcoming lady, adds a personal touch that enhances the dining experience. The food is exceptional, showcasing the high quality of the ingredients used. The caprese salad was fresh and vibrant, with perfectly ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. The antipasti platter was a standout, especially the garlic marinated artichokes. We both had pizzas and were very impressed. Again, more quality ingredients! The chocolate panacota was without doubt the best I've ever had. You can really tell that the food is home made. Not only was the food delicious, but the prices were also very reasonable, offering great value for such high-quality dishes. If you're looking for a fantastic Italian meal in a cozy setting with a touch of personal service, Alexandra is a must-visit.

We love coming here , run by two lovely Italians for years and you can tell this from the flavoursome authentic food. Delicious as always. Highly recommend.

I highly recommend this restaurant, delicious food and good prices.

If you want to feel the real taste of Italian food, this is the perfect place for you. Italian restaurant in a beautiful building near the Marina in Ramsgate. Run by nice people who put their whole heart into entertaining customers with delicious food. Service, taste of food and atmosphere at the highest level. I will be coming back because it is really worth it ❤️

Genuinely one of the best meals we’ve had as a family. We went for an early dinner so we’re the only people there for a while but I’m so glad we did. A fantastic range of gluten free options, the best pasta my child has ever eaten (and they have pasta literally everywhere!), and a fantastic pizza too. The whole place was spotlessly clean and the staff were so friendly and kind. Really knowledgeable about allergies (and we have multiple in our family), and we had a lovely meal and all felt very safe. We don’t live that close but I’m certain will make the trip to come here again.

Wasn't planning to stop, but really glad we did. Very tasty, no nonsense Italian food at very reasonable prices. We will be back again for sure

I rarely write reviews but had to for this fabulous restaurant, Excellent service, very tasty food and all round throughly enjoyed it. I would highly recommend.

Fabulous period building and decor, like a time warp. Friendly service. Lovely pizza and mushroomy creamy pasta. The we saw the Alexandra meringue on the next table, looked fabulous. So we were tempted and really enjoyed it.

5 out of 5! The food here is always stunning . The service is superb . Very clean and tidy premises. You’d be a fool not to visit if you appreciate real homemade Italian food and affordable! Bellísimo!

I took my nieces into this establishment this evening, with the hope of getting ice cream. There was a sign outside for gelato, and a lovely selection of gelatos on display inside. As we were stood by the gelato counter, we looked around to see roughly 4 tables of guests dining. A waitress then came out (with desserts in her hand) and said “I don’t have time for ice-creams, I don’t have time for ice-creams,” and almost waved us away. Had we been given the offer of waiting, we would have done so, as we understand that they may have been short staffed, however we were not given that option and instead we were met with a service that was not only unwelcoming but quite frankly, rude. As a result of this, I would not return here again as I was very disappointed.

We came here yesterday lunchtime. The couple who run it are lovely. The man , the excellent chef. The woman, a friendly waitress. Stunning food and really good pricing. We shall return. A beautifully decorated restaurant as well.

The food here is amazing. Very authentic Italian run by the sweetest Italian couple. Right on the harbour too.

We came here on our wedding day , 9 years ago . We have been coming back ever since . Never had a bad meal , always absolutely delicious. The waiters and waitresses are always so polite and helpful. We love the atmosphere, even when it’s quiet .Great house Red, and the pastas are to die for , especially the lasagne. Jonnys panacotta out of this world . It’s a must for anyone liking Italian food 👍👍👍

Excellent pizza and friendly service. The restaurant was very quite.

Lovely staff and beautiful food, i cant stop coming back to this place !! Thank you for an amazing Italian food experience ☺️

Amazing family owned restaurant, real treasure to the ramsgate front. Been there multiple times with girlfriend and family, highly recommend. Overall if you’re looking for a taste of Italy, it truly is the best around, fantastic food at an unbeatable price. 10/10 can’t beat.

An absolute gem of a place🩷a taste of Italy 🥰food fantastic, brilliant service and lovely atmosphere. Peaceful and calm🌸highly highly recommend 🙂thank you 🙏

Great family-owned place, all was done with care and love, great customer service! My favourite dish was lasagna 👌

It's like going back in time to eat real Italian food. I definitely will eat here again.

The old lady was out of her depth and needed more help, we left after a long wait for nothing and could not even guess when we would get anything, shown to a table and left to stare at our menus.. Went to La Turka very similar service but at least we did get served but at a price..

I keep being drawn to this restaurant, it has to be the most beautiful building at the harbour, the food is excellent and the wonderful husband (chef) wife (front of house) partnership is wonderful and heart warming 😘. Our party went for a late lunch just before closing, we were the last customers of the afternoon, didn't affect the service or quality, and when presented with our choices it came with smiles all round. Thank you and see you on our next visit to beautiful Ramsgate.

A real find, highly recommend. The food here is excellent. We went with family and friends. Try the ‘maria’s amazing insalatina’ or the ribs. Pasta was fresh and good choice of pizzas. The place is in an old hotel building, absolutely spotlessly clean. Bit of a hidden gem.

Wonderful food, great friendly staff.

First time visiting Ramsgate and so glad we found this gem of a restaurant. A beautifully preserved building and fabulous food. The tomato garlic bread was so tasty. Also child/toddler friendly. Will definitely come back it was like walking back in time. I loved it! Thank you.

An unpleasant and rude old woman is an administrator. She constantly complained that she was alone and it was hard for her, she was dissatisfied, although there was no one else but us! She ruined the impression of the restaurant. Terrible service. Never again! Some details: 1. We needed a table for 12 children. At that moment, only 7 children made an order, the other children did not have time to make a choice, and all children were asked to leave the pizzeria. We only had a budget of £180 so we may have needed a bit more time for each child to choose. 2. If this is how you do your business, then good luck! 3. FYI - there are many restaurants around your pizzeria with better service!

The Lady called Luciano who served us was really kind and willing to help.

We have been to Alexandra Italian restaurant in ramsgate several times now and we're never disappointed. The food is lovely and always fresh lots of dessert choices too.

Our waitress was a lovely traditional Italian lovely senior (70s) mature lady. She was spritely on her feet, was courteous and please barring her face mask. Now the good was exceptionally delicious. Credit to the master chef. We'd definitely come here again.

Informal family run restaurant, lovely staff. The food exceeded our expectations, pizza better than ones we've had in Italy and dessert beautiful. We will definitely be back

Had the best time at Alexandra Ristorante Italiano! The food was amazing and the service couldn’t have been more friendly. Would 100% recommending this place to everyone wanting a great meal.

We loved this restaurant. Great food and excellent gluten free options. The staff had full awareness of cross contamination. It is one of the cleanest restaurant I’ve experienced.

Fantastic food. The pizzas were light and fresh. Loads of flavour. The sauce on the starter of belly pork was warming but not too spicy. We will definitely come again. Good value for money

Finally visited this restaurant. Owners are such a lovely couple, with great freshly cooked food. Drinks were reasonably priced. We will be back!

Excellent food and drink and nice location

All of the 6 dishes that I and my husband had were faultless! Service was impeccable, looking forward to next time.

Fabulous,Authentic, Italian Family run restaurant. Extensive gluten free menu available, delicious food cooked by John and served by lovely Maria. So reasonably priced for good quality food. Desserts to be experienced 😋

A great restaurant. I ordered food to take away. The lady was very nice and helpful. The food was excellent. Thank you 😀

Having lived it the area all my life I had never eaten here before, and oh how I've been missing out The food was fantastic there were 4 of us eating and every one of us thought the food was great and very reasonably priced The service was great as well. The only thing that wasn't perfect was it's a little bit noisy and the chairs were a little uncomfortable Anyway don't let those little things put you off the food and service more than make up for it and I very much look forward to my next visit

Popped in by chance with my partner and our 2 children (6 and 2). We aren’t from the area and had just come into ramsgate for a few hours. WOW! What a gem this place is. Staff so friendly and accommodating. Food fresh and amazingly delicious and was so quick from ordering to table. Will definitely be back.

Excelent pizza and gelato served quickly at resonable price.

Amazing pizza and caprese! And tiramisu to finish delicious. Can’t believe not been here earlier. Authentic Italian

Staff were very efficient and very helpful. Food was delicious and a beautiful family run restaurant.

I was told by the husband that all their wines were suitable for vegetarians and all of them had the green logo showing this but when we sat down and ordered suddenly he wasn’t sure that the ones you could have per glass were suitable for vegetarians so I had to buy a whole bottle when I only wanted a glass. So I felt a bit tricked. He was pleasant though. The wife, who I have found rude before, wouldn’t answer me directly when I asked her were there only two vegetarian choices for the desserts of which there was a long list that didn’t have the green V logo. She confused me by saying check for yourself. I then thought she had mistakenly put a V instead of VE because the choice was so limited. She spoke with a mask on and I am hard of hearing and I couldn’t pick up everything she was saying. When I asked her if she could stand back to ge able to remove the mask just so I could hear her by reading her lips she refused and was obnoxious. I remembered then why I hadn’t been there in so long, I remembered she was a difficult woman the last couple of times I had been there. She should have just said yes, that there were only two vegetarian choices and not answered me in an ambiguous way. She also could have taken heed that clearly if desserts are bought in which they were, tgat she could have chosen more vegetarian choices and not argued with me about it. She made the evening unpleasant after it had started so well prior to entering the restaurant.

We went there to celebrate/honour a new chapter in life. The couple were friendly prior to booking. He was friendly chap although he did say they had vegetarian red wine but once in restaurant it turned out I’d have to buy a whole bottle ( my partner doesn’t drink wine) because he suddenly wasn’t sure if the house wine which was the only one you could buy by glass was vegetarian or not and wouldn’t just give me the name of it to google myself. The chef came out with the food but didn’t ask if we wanted anything, pepper or chilli oil, we had to ask for it and find it ourselves. Thr dessert list was brought over. Out of about 12/15 choices there were only two with the vegetarian logo. The woman, who I have found rude and obnoxious in the past, didn’t come over to help when I asked her was that it, was there really only 2 choices because I didn’t want either of them. I wear hearing aids but had forgotten to put them in. She wore a mask so I couldn’t lip read which helps me hear. I told her I couldn’t hear her but she just told me, from a distance, to look at the list myself. So then I got confused. I wondered if their V label was incorrect and they had meant VE so I thought that was why there was only 2 choices because she told me to carry on looking at the list. When I questioned this she talked with her back to me so I struggled hearing her at all. When she eventually came nearer I asked her could she briefly remove her mask so I could hear her better. We then established the fact that there were indeed just 2 vegetarian choices. I gave valid feedback that this wasn’t enough choice and as obviously they bought in their desserts could they not make more of an effort to buy vegetarian ones. I asked her for the bill . She then went outside to my boyfriend who was smoking out there to talk about me behind my back and telling him tales which was really annoying that she couldn’t just accept what I had said and leave it there. I had to ask her again to just let me pay because we had now finished. I feel a bit tricked regarding the wine although the gentleman was friendly and polite and perhaps there was misunderstanding, I’m not sure. He should be the one front of house, not the wife because she’s moody and sarcastic and rude. A disappointment and a reminder of why I hadn’t gone there in such a long time. The wife and the cold abd awkward atmosphere in there isn’t inviting even though the room itself is exquisite.

Very good, will come again. The pork ribs are very delicious. The wide noodles are top-notch.

A warm welcome, lovely staff, a beautiful location, and their pizzas are incredible! They have a gluten free and vegan menu, which is really nice, I highly recommend it! Thank you so much!

Really simple and delicious food and great value for money. Adults and kids all really enjoyed. Great location and lovely building. We weren't sure if it were open when we first came across it. Worth a visit

Without doubt the best pizza I've had in years. So tasty. Great salad too. Friendly staff. Location is perfect to watch the world go by. We sat outside and looked over to the harbour. I would recommend a visit.

The owner is a rude waitress. She is very slow and grumpy. Maybe it's time for her to consider to retire? Food was just Okish. Not very tasty to be honest.

Delicious homemade Italian food. Fresh and great value. Family run. Beautiful, spotless building in an excellent harbour facing location.

The food is amazing. Well known for it’s lasagna and spaghetti, but also for the pizzas. As I am allergic to cheese, the chef gladly accommodates. Closes early, which is a shame but understandable as the owners are in their late 50’s (😉), but they make me smile every time.

Wonderful restaurant. Perfect for an enjoyable meal, after a sail. Great food, service and.people. Thank you.

Enjoyed an extraordinarily good Italian meal. A reunion dinner for seven old friends, we were delighted with the quality of the food. I had a fantastic starter with chargrilled vegetables and garlic bruschetta, followed by the house speciality pizza, a thin crust delight as good as anything I have experienced in recent years. Our gang enjoyed wonderful desserts, and very good value wine. Nothing extravagantly fancy, just top notch home cooking. A really friendly atmosphere. This has got to be one of the best value for money restaurants in Ramsgate, in a beautifully refurbished building.

Brilliant, reasonably priced, tasty food. We will definitely revisit when next in Ramsgate. Recommend.

The restaurant is located in a lovely building. The menu is quite limited - pizza and a small selection of pastas. I had a pizza Calabrese and it was the best pizza I've had in years. My wife was also pleased with her pizza. Everything else was OK.

We have never used this restaurant before although we have been to ramsgate many times. Facing the harbour it is an excellent location. What a good experience it was. Family run so not a chain. Service excellent and friendly. Food freshly prepared tasty and plenty of it. Excellent value for money we will definitely go there again.

Service excellent, attention to customer with disabilities.

Great place just to grab a bite.

The pizzas here are fantastic. It's a very big bright restaurant on the seafront. Highly recommended

Don't be put off by the scaffolding and lack of diners! Food was incredible - fresh and delicious and excellent value for money. Italian couple (owners) were really welcoming and the young waiter was brilliant. Also, 1st class for hygiene - laminated menus cleaned between guests. Only thing missing was some ambient music, but really a real treasure of a restaurant :)

Proper like mama use to make it... Beautiful food

Unbelievable considering We have been regulars for 30 years and given her thousands ££ as a family .on arrival refused a table and Maria Denied booking made ( it was and confirmed … cu Father’s Day said Maria) She turned her back on us and said no no no booking made . Utterly untrue . Very hurt at lack of loyalty and accuracy . Suggest you retire Maria gracefully . Grateful for all the good times and huge tips . But today unacceptable. Your young waiter clearly embarrassed. Happy retirement Maria and poor husband 😄🎺

Brilliant Italian restaurant in Ramsgate. The restaurant must be family run because out front is a lovely, sweet lady who should be enjoying retirement but is serving, chatting, waitressing and front of house all at once. The food is brilliant always good, been here 3 times and each time it's delicious! You wouldn't say it would have top restaurant aesthetics but it packs flavour! The restaurant itself is a bit dated and could do with some uplifting It has become a regular on special occasions for us and family so would return and will now always recommend.

Best pizza I’ve ever had. 10/10 would recommend to everyone!

Best pizza I’ve ever had in whole UK. Authentic Italian dough. Just amazing, entrance may still be “under constuction” so don’t let that change your decision. Would have attached a picture but I just smashed it too quickly.

Best food and warm service! Will definitely come again, Grazie Nona e Nono!

Best Italian restaurant in Ramsgate! Fantastic food and very friendly staff! We will gladly come back, thank you grandma and grandpa! ❤️

Catered for a group of 13 of us with no notice. Good service, lovely food in an excellent location on the harbour. Very resonable prices and great food. Would highly recommend.

Such a great tasting and value for money menu. Clearly the owners have been here a long long time and are both Italian. Friendly , warm , inviting and situated in an incredibly art deco building overlooking the harbour. I’m not sure why this place wasn’t full when we were there on a bank holiday weekend Sunday evening .

Only 4 stars because it wasn't busy lovley place for food and drinks

This is a fantastic place to eat, it was quiet but don’t let that put you off, the owners were really friendly and helpful as my wife has an allium allergy. The chef made a wonderful pasta with wild mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, chillies and vegetables. I had a great pizza with a wonderful homemade pizza base. The place was absolutely spotlessly clean and when we left they even lent us an umbrella as there was a thunder storm (which we gratefully returned).

A beautiful experience. As soon as you cross over the threshold Alexandras takes to a beautiful riviera. The building is stunning and the interior is impeccably kept. The welcome here is perfect, calm and friendly. To begin we chose the mixed olives with pizza bread and the olives were huge and deliciously fresh and rich in taste For the main course I chose the cannelloni with spinach and chicken, which was homemade and delicious, opting for a salad on the side dressed and featuring the usual suspects with a touch of fennel. I'm not usually one for desserts, but the other courses weren't heavy and so there was room for something sweet. I chose tirismusu as I knew it would be great. It was everything a dessert should be, so light and beautifully made. I cannot wat to go back. Lucky to get a seat as an early walk in, but worth booking a table to ensure you don't miss out.

A special authentic Italian along by the harbour in Ramsgate. Very reasonable prices and lovely pizzas. An enjoyable lunch. Thank you.

Unfortunately we didn't have a great experiance. My family were down from the midlands to visit us (there were 8 of us) Within a few minutes of being sat down we were told we couldnt make a drinks order until we ordered our food, which we weren't ready to order but twice we told to order the food quickly as they had a party of 12 coming in, the staff then stared at us until we were ready to order. When we ordered the food and the drinks were taken at the same time anyway! Some of the food we had was bland but some dishes had were nice (peri chicken) We will not be returning here and wouldn't recommend it on the customer service alone.

Out for Valentines / Wedding anniversary, at Alexandra Ristorante. Food and service was excellent, will be going again and sampling the menue again.

Amazing food and service. Incredibly well priced and a great selection of food. Will definitely come again!

We chose this restaurant primarily because of their dedicated gluten-free menu, which was fantastic, but also the three non gluten-free eaters were bowled over by the gorgeous food. Everything was well presented tasty and fresh. The interior, with its beautiful period features and quirky decor,...

What a lovely place to dine. There was four of us and can't praise this restaurant enough, they catered for one that was gluten free, food was amazing and so nice to have a choice. We all enjoyed our food so much. Thankyou xxx

Excellent food and great service. Must visit for good Italian taste.

A cozy restaurant with really nice food, for a very affordable price! The owners are a lovely lady on the front of house with her husband cooking in the back, and are very welcoming

I love this restaurant always have a little disappointed that no specials were available but the food was still impeccably delicious.

Fabulous food. Friendly staff.

Came here as a walk in at around 7pm ordered drinks and starters, asked for longer to pick mains as couldn't decide, was asked twice to hurry up, so sadly ordered something I didn't really want, which I couldn't really eat as was too hot...

After viewing reviews, had to try. Unfortunately Overall Disappointed. Spaghetti very dry, this was obviously reheated. Did not keep up to its ratings.

Great Sunday Dinner x5 By the Seaside win win

Sunday evening meal. Delicious homemade lasagna, salad and puds. Good wine and great customer service.

My favourite Italian restaurant. Lovely food.

We love Italian food and most of the time it's good. But this restaurant is an exeption to the rule. The food is so very good. I had (as a starter the maincourse) penne all' Arrabbiata. The best I ever had. My husband choose as a starter John's Insalata Caprese. And again best ever. Both a pizza as main: really really delicious. Yes I can recommend wholeheartedly this restaurant.

Superb food and staff! Will go over and over and over and over... again!

The restaurant is delicious. The food was great, everything was tasty and nicely presented. Big bows to the chef. Truly a champion.

Good service, food was good including the Gluten free option that my wife had. Will go again

We enjoyed our meal. The food was delicious and the service from the young waiter was very good too. Top marks! Would recommend to anyone visiting Ramsgate.

I dined here one evening with my family and was pleasantly surprised. We enjoyed four excellent pizzas, which were reasonably priced, and the service was friendly and prompt.

Really nice spot for Italian food. Lovely couple in charge of the restaurant. Food was very tasty and the place is charming.

Really good restaurant, can’t think why it isn’t always busy! Excellent food great friendly service , and not expensive

Great food good service and great value