Basil & Co Ristorante Italiano in Canterbury

Amazing for the whole experience. The staff were so friendly, the food was some of the best we have had. I couldn’t recommend it more!

Looking for a Mother’s Day lunch venue and came across this lovely little gem of a restaurant. We were greeted by very friendly front of house staff and shown to our table. There was a set menu with a special of Risotto with a 24 hour braised lamb shank. The drinks order was taken and then the food order. The food was amazing and so was the atmosphere. Lots of families having Mother’s Day together. Hats off to the front of house and kitchen staff for a great menu. At the end of the meal the chefs came out and went to each table asking how it was etc. Totally recommend this place and will definitely be returning.

An absolute wonderful day spending together with my family on Mothering Sunday, in a fabulous restaurant. From the moment that we’ve arrived until we left, we were made to feel so welcome. All five of us couldn’t fault the food and service. Thank you very much indeed to everyone who made our time at the restaurant so special.

After my partner had a wonderful Christmas party last year. I decided to visit it on Mothers Day. But it wasn't a brilliant as I hoped To start with all soft drinks were only sparkling, didn't even have apple juice. Only soft drinks were water or coke. No bread and oils was offered, I guess they were too busy too offer that. The mussels were to spicy for my liking, but the bread was delicious, the ribeye was excellent even though I asked not have the chilli infused vegetables and chocolate semi freddo was rock hard, needed 5-10mins more defrosting! It's bit misleading says Sunday roasts are back, but its italian way of doing Sunday roast. The food presentation was outstanding! But choice of music spoiled the atmosphere. But my mum thoroughly enjoyed her meal, so that's all that matters. As it was Mother's day there was a number of children, but they weren't catered for. Just got half portion size for half the price. Not a place to take children! I would only go there again for a really special occasion. Its far expensive for just a night out.

I don't like this. I came here hungry. Had to wait 1 hour for food. I don't recommend if you want a short wait, but food is OK. Don't recommend for picky eaters. OK if you like fancy food at a long - ish waiting time.

Amazing staff and beautiful food.

Our first visit to Basil & Co to celebrate a birthday did not disappoint. The food was delicious and beautifully presented whilst the staff were friendly and welcoming with just the right level of attentiveness. We couldn’t fault the evening and will definitively be visiting again.

Excellent food and friendly service. The Lobster Ravioli was delicious, as were everyones meals. Will be going back soon

Gorgeous food and plenty of it. Went for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed. Do not recommend having a starter with the roast unless you have a big appetite. Would highly recommend.

Sadly our table of 4 had become a table for 2 (due to illness), we contacted the restaurant and there was absolutely no problem keeping the table. Oh how glad we were that we did , a friendly greeting at the entrance and immediately we felt welcome. Service was polite and we weren't rushed to order, instead having a cocktail while we looked at the menu. The menu itself was fantastic, lovely pasta dishes, raviolis filled with boar or squid, various meats and fish dishes too. Of course vegan and gluten free options were available on both the starter and main course menus.. Our starters arrived, I had a delicious beetroot dish topped with black truffle, I followed that with Wild Boar Ravioli (a restaurant speciality), both were amazing. My wife has seafood filled ravioli with an Octopus ragu over, the sauce was to die for and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her meal. A white Chocolate Bombe followed for her and I had the homemade Tiramasu ( a must for me in any Italian restaaurant) , both were made to a high level . I should also add that the house wine was also very nice , and not the usual 'that will do' offering that other venues try to offload. All in all a 10/10 dining experience. Would we visit again , we have already booked again and are looking forward to a second visit.

Great food and service, highly recommended.

Really enjoyed our first visit to Basil and co and we will be back. Excellent service , friendly and efficient but not intrusive. Loved the starter, thoroughly the main but was a little disappointed with the pudding. Ferrero Roche bomb was a little heavy and needed something with it. 5 starters,5 mains,5 pudding and 2 drinks each £285 with service Its not cheap but its well done

Fantastic restaurant the food was amazing. Best meal I’ve eaten in years! Wonderful service. Just perfect all round.

I came to Basil & co. For a friends leaving meal. My partner had recommended it as we love great food and he’s been 3 times and was jealous I was going without him lol. They were really accommodating with balloons and wrote a nice message on my friends dessert plate. I can’t tell you how friendly they were and the chef actually came out to talk to the customers which was a really lovely touch, especially when you then got to find out some of their background and how they came about. The food was insanely good we had the crab arancini balls to start, the wild boar ravioli with pork ragu for a main and the special Expresso martini to finish. Oh my gosh these are all MUST HAVES!!! I can’t recommend this place enough we’ll definitely be back and I can’t wait!

The service was excellent from start to finish very attentive staff The food is superb highly recommend to try for yourself Atmosphere very welcoming

Was nice, food great couldn’t fault what we had. The ambience wasn’t very authentic Italian, thought the food itself was. I just felt whilst the service was very pleasant and polite it just didn’t feel so welcoming somehow. We enjoyed but not sure would go back again given the number of other nice restaurants in whistable

This is easily the best Italian in Whitstable, maybe the best restaurant in the area. We arrived without a reservation (though I thought I made one, promise!), but they let us in for dinner and were very friendly. The two female staff members were attentive, kind, and informative about the menu. And oh my god, the food. We each had a starter we shared, and they informed us that the focaccia starter would be about a 15-minute wait as they had just put it in the oven. Worth. Ever. Second. It was the best focaccia I've ever had. It was amazing, and next time, I will be asking for the recipe or buying a whole loaf. Dinner was also excellent. I had one of the specials, and my partner had the mushroom pasta. We were both delighted. We didn't need dessert, but we got it anyway. I am kicking myself for not trying the tiramisu, but the Ferrero Roche bomb cake was delightful. Thank you to the staff and chefs of Basil and Co. Amazing food, atmosphere, and service. I will be returning soon.

Last night my husband and I attended Basil and Co for a beautiful incredible dinner. From the moment we walked in we felt at ease and met the owner of the restaurant. She kindly went through our menu options and made us feel comfortable. We could not fault the service, atmosphere or the dinner. What made it even more special, was meeting the Chef, Sammy and his training Chef, Soren. They both came out to introduce themselves and ensure we were all happy with our meal. Outstanding! I also judge a restaurant on their toilets!! Now, these were extremely clean, which is extremely rare to see. Keep up the good work... we cannot praise you enough. We can't wait to come back soon.

Booked lunch for two. Lovely table by the window. Excellent service. Lobster ravioli, burrata and focaccia - extremely tasty. Chef checked attentively. Highly recommend if you’re in Whitstable to make the walk to Tankerton for this authentic Italian find!

Basil and Co is another great addition to Tankerton high street. A quality Italian restaurant serving authentic delicious dishes; the wild boar ragu is nothing short of magnificent.

First time visiting today and won't be the last. Food was amazing can't recommend this highly enough. I had a roast the pork belly melted in your mouth snd the crackling is the best I have had and the roast potatoes were very tasty as was the vegetables all freshly cooked. The staff were very friendly and attentive. And the atmosphere was very welcoming. We most certainly will be going again. 💯

Delicious authentic Italian food, lovely decor and great staff. Will definitely return and recommend to friends. Thank you

We live locally and went for the first time following recommendations(why did we not go before). What an absolute delight to find a really first class Italian restaurant in town. Excellent service, very slick yet not pushed for time and allowed to enjoy superb food. All the staff are clearly well trained and the 2 chef's came out to talk with all the guests at the end of service-very professional and very much appreciated. Everybody really made us feel welcome from the minute I rang to book to the minute we left. Will without doubt go back soon. Thank you.

Had an unbelievably good meal here last night! So delicious! Beetroot Arancini, Lobster Ravioli, Espresso Martini Tiramisu. Owners and staff are wonderful - super friendly, helpful and professional. Chef came to our table to say hello and talk us through his food. We are so lucky to gave this restaurant locally and will most definitely go back again! X

The most unbelievable meal! I had the lobster ravioli which was absolutely delicious, along with an amazing starter (beetroot arancini) and dessert (Espresso Martini Tiramisu). So good to have a restaurant like this locally. Hosts and staff super friendly, professional and welcoming. The Chef and...

Sunday lunch was delicious, we had the pork belly, york pud, roasties, broc, carrots, asparagus, parsnip, yummy gravy - scrumptious. Returning this weekend for the roast beef 😋 Recommended 👍🏼

A gem of a restaurant where high quality food meets exceptional service, leaving me eager to return for another delightful meal. from the first bite to the last, the quality of the ingredients shone through

First time here since moving to Whitstable last year. We had a group of six and were celebrating a special occasion. Everything about this restaurant was fantastic, including the food and service. We would certainly recommend and will be returning again.

So lucky to have been able to book Basil and co for a 21st Birthday Sunday Lunch for 40 people. Food was absolutely delicious , beautifully presented and everyone in our party was very impressed by the quality. The service was exceptional staff are so...

We had a fantastic meal in Basil and Co. The wild boar main was unbelievable, and we loved the Ferrero Roche bomb dessert. The restaurant has a real family feel with their passion and love of food really shining through. We'll definitely be back. Thanks for making my 40th birthday treat and our anniversary so special!!!

A hidden gem. Wonderful welcome, atmosphere, food and service. The wild boar ravioli is something very special.

Went to this amazing family run restaurant on New Year's Eve 2023. The food was superb, staff friendly and professional and the live entertainment made this great experience complete.The personal touch, where the owners came round to each table afterwards was very special too. Cannot...

Amazing Christmas lunch ! Made our first Christmas lunch out a great experience. The staff are brilliant and very accommodating we loved it thank you!

A very relaxed ambience, great service and superb food. A bit more expensive than we usually pay but worth it for a special occasion. Definitely the best Italian restaurant in North Kent. Arancini are a recommended starter and the veal ragu was excellent. We mentioned...

We had Christmas Day Lunch. Food was fantastic and the whole experience was excellent from start to finish. Hannah amended our requirements without any fuss. Would recommend. Very good value for very nice food!!

Incredible authentic Italian food - we came on Christmas Eve and it was super quality. Staff very friendly too - an absolute essential

The Basil & Co was brilliant, from the food to the service, everything was perfect. A great Christmas family meal

Honestly cannot recommend enough. The atmosphere, food and staff were amazing. Our waitress knew everything about the food, wine and everything in between. THE FOOD!amazing - so tasty and beautifully presented. The chefs came out to ensure everything was ok which was a lovely touch....

Lovely food, good service, friendly staff. Cater for allergies and intolerances too

We went here last night for our 3rd visit and ate off the Christmas menu. We went with friends and it was their first visit and they will definitely be returning. They agreed with us that its great to find such a lovely, little, local...

A very relaxed ambience, great service and superb food. A bit more expensive than we usually pay but worth it for a special occasion. Definitely the best Italian restaurant in North Kent.

The food was truly amazing, cooked to our requirements to perfection! Hannah is excellent at front of house, welcoming, friendly and sincere. The chef came to our table after our meal which we thought was wonderful and quite unique. I will definitely be going there...

Excellent greeting from family members. Food, drink and atmosphere was great (the scallops were cooked to perfection!) Added benefit of the chef going to each table at the end of the evening for personal feedback. Would definitely recommend

Stunning meals beautiful flavours so well presented best lunch we’ve had for different Christmas events well done Chefs and the waiting staff couldn’t give better service excellent all round Thanks 🎄😃

Although the current menu is limited for Christmas, the choice is stunning and hard to choose. So much so we are booked again for Christmas Eve. I would go there on Christmas day except it was fully booked early.

Been to Basil and Co many times and always excels in quality of food and service. I truly recommend the Chef and his team for suburb food. We will be back again and again. Bob B

Recently visited & had Christmas Menu - choices were exceptional. Arancini Balls and Ravioli was delicious and 5 stars *****. Basil & Co is always a first class service and food is 10/10.

A wonderful evening had by all, one of our firm favourites, Hannah and her wonderful team excelled again with a perfect evening, we had the Christmas set menu and we all went away raving about the quality of the food for such great value, the...

Fantastic meal! We are with them in Herne Bay and we’re pleased the food was just as delicious. Superb service as well!! Not a restaurant like it so nearby to home. We would definitely recommend a trip to them.

We visited the exceptional Basil and Co for a pre-Christmas Sunday treat with an Italian twist. In addition to Sunday Roasts, Sammy, Hannah, Tracie and Keith are offering seasonal options including Turkey with all the trimmings. Preceded by an exquisite starter of Scallops with an...

Amazing food, lovely ambience and great value for money. An excellent family run restaurant. Will be going back soon.

Once again the most amazing experience at Basil. From the moment we walked through the door we knew we were in for a special evening. Such a warm, friendly welcome from Hannah and all the front of house staff and then the most delicious food,...

We have just enjoyed one of the very best restaurant meals you could possibly think of at Basils Italian restaurant in Tankerton, Kent. The welcome is very warm and friendly, the menu choices are excellent and better than you will generally find in most Italian...

Had an amazing Xmas lunch we were a party of 6 the food and service were outstanding. Booked again for an evening meal so lucky to have it a little bit of authentic Italy on our doorstep.

Unbelievable… Service - food - vibe - quality of product. Outstanding from beginning to end. The staff were very welcoming and made us feel very comfortable even when I didn’t know what to have. Great dessert and coffee too! Would highly recommend this gem in...

My 50th Birthday was held here this week & it was the most fabulous evening with the most amazing food. Hannah & the Basil & Co team went above & beyond to make my evening so special. There was 31 of us & the food...

Really lovely lunch friendly staff great quality food, very authentic cannot fault anything will definitely return, there is a 12.5% discretionary service charge which we were aware of but worth considering.

Truly amazing food, service was great but with a little extra that you can’t fake, would recommend this to anyone who knows and enjoys good food,

We came here this afternoon for my aunts 60th birthday, and WOW!! my husband had eaten at the herne bay restaurant before they moved and it was amazing then. Its beyond amazing now! The staff were so attentive and polite but not in your face,...

Authentic Italian cooking from Nona's own recipes, passed down to her son the chef. Some wonderful flavors 😋, sadly my wife would not let me lick the plates.

Best meal we’ve had in a long time - we’ve been twice now and every course has been great and the service is brilliant! Loved the pistachio and white chocolate cake and the lobster ravioli is incredible. Best restaurant in Whitstable, Tankerton, Herne Bay etc...

The finest and most delicious Italian food outside Italy. My husband and I ate at Basil & Co tonight and all three courses were deliciously faultless. The service was very warm and welcoming and we were made to feel as a valued family guest. We...

One of the best Italian meals we have ever had. It would be hard to say which was the best course, from the scallop starter , ravioli main to the Ferrero Roche Chocolate pud. We have even booked a reservation for Christmas Eve.

Every dish was excellent , from starter to main to dessert. I Would definitely recommend and I would love to eat there again.

We visited Basil & Co on the recommendation of a friend and weren't disappointed. The staff were really welcoming and the food was delicious. We had contacted the restaurant prior to our visit to ask if we could bring a specific drink for my husband...

One of the best meals I have had out for a long time. Thoroughly recommend, especially the Biscoffi cheesecake.

What can I say? Just about the best food I’d eaten for a long time 10/10

Very nice restaurant a stones throw away from the popular town of Whitstable. The welcome was friendly, and the food excellent, especially the wild boar ravioli, one of the nicest pasta dishes I’ve tried outside of Italy. The restaurant isn’t the biggest, which helps create...

The food was really good and highly recommended if you are looking for an authentic Italian cuisine.

Excellent food, excellent friendly service. Quite pricy but when you leave you feel it was worth it!

Amazing food. Superb friendly staff. Had such a great evening where all the food tasted so amazing. The care & detail of each dish was a work of art. Lots of gluten free options if you are coeliac & the staff are very allergen aware....

Fantastic evening with my family celebrating my 60th birthday x the food from the set menu (as there were 20 of us) was amazing every single one of us loved it x the service was outstanding thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my birthday celebrations x...

Just perfect home made food, waiting staff fabulous! We loved every moment and didn’t leave a scrap! We went to Italy last year and it was just like being back there, We will be back for sure, thank you for such a lovely experience.

An absolutely incredible meal at the wonderful Basil & Co. Could not fault anything, the staff are super friendly, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. We had a birthday too and they made it so special. Thank you!

What a find! A warm welcome. Lovely surroundings. And the meal from starters to dessert was Superb…. You won’t be disappointed

Was a gorgeous meal and so happy to come across this restaurant, I had scallops to start following by the wild bore ravioli it was amazing. The staff where very attentive too and the restaurant is tastefully done. Will be going back very soon x

Italy you have my heart. What a absolute wonderful restaurant. I had such a great night with friends at the Motown evening on Saturday. The food truly was outstanding . I had the Scallops to start followed by the Lobster ravioli and well it was...

What a beautiful little gem . Absolutely devine restaurant 😍 The food was incredible. So flavoursome , great portion size . The staff are so attentive , a real family vibe and it really shines through the service and experience ✨️ Can not wait to come back. Thank you all x

Very tasty food and excellent service. A totally pleasure to visit and eat here. I couldn’t find room for my chocolate dessert, so it was suggested by the waitress that she package it up and give it to me to eat later. My husband and...

I have visited this restaurant twice recently. Once with our neighbours and the other time with family. On both occasions we found the food to be absolutely delicious. The menu is varied with both meat and fish dishes. I had 3 courses on both occasions....

Excellent 2 course lunch. Very tasty arancini balls and bruschetta as our starters followed by calamarata al granchio (crab pasta in a delicious sauce) and Parmigiana (aubergine in a rich tomato and cheese sauce with potatoes and salad). Can also highly recommend a glass of...

Girls weekend in Whitsable . Lunch on the Sunday was superb . Friendly staff , exquisite food and presentation was stunning . Please can you open one in St Albans . Fantastic value for money . Would come back 100%.

Wow, a fabulous restaurant serving wonderful food and excellent service. We chose a special 'cote de boeuf' which was cooked to perfection. Unfortunately, we had a table for 2, which wasn't quite big enough, hardly room for the plates once the main was on the...

This place is great. The food and service were exceptional. You must go!! There were 6 of us and every plate was divine.

From the moment we walked through the door we had a warm welcome and was made to feel very much at home. Wine was suggested and I must say for a house wine it was really good. I would have it again in my own...

We enjoyed a excellent meal here with friends on a busy friday evening.lobster ravioli,scallops and red mullet starters were stunning.Beautifully presented,expertly cooked and perfectly seasoned this level of quality was frankly in another league to all other Italian restaurants in Kent.The wonderful flavours of each...

Warm friendly welcoming.had a amazing lunch .my favourite restaurant since discovering it .house wine ( white) very good choice. You can sit inside or out . close to the sea front,on a quaint high street .

We visited Basil & Co Ristorante Italiano for a lunchtime meal with friends to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Service was friendly and attentive, atmosphere was lovely and the food was truly exceptional. A thoroughly enjoyable experience and my husband was made to feel very special...

This was our first visit to this lovely family run Italian Restaurant. We both had the daily special which was lobster ravioli & it was delicious. We also both had dessert - Biscoff Cheesecake & Ferrero Rocher Bombe. The staff were great & the chef...

A must visit. We came for lunch yesterday and the food is amazing. I had the best Parmigiana Melanzane I've ever had (and I love Parmigiana Melanzane) and my husband had the steak (gorgeous jus). Staff very friendly, good service. Definitely worth a visit. Best Italian restaurant we've been to for some time. We'll be going back next time we're in the area.

Simply Best Italian Cusine ! Great Wine, Staff top Class ! So lucky we have this Restaurant in Kent

Great restaurant limited menu but the food was excellent true Italian. Good fresh pasta and good service. Really enjoyed

Stopped by for lunch - outstanding food, beautifully presented and staff efficient and friendly. Didn’t expect such great eating from this small family run restaurant - blown away by the standard of cooking. A real treat! Will be back again soon. Won’t see the like...

We had a wonderful birthday celebration to remember. Exceptional food, wine and beer, fantastic service, it was an evening we will all remember. It was an original menu, the seafood choices were absolutely delicious as was the wild boar ravioli. The chefs came out to...

Five of us went to Basil & Co today to celebrate my mother's 91st birthday. All of us were impressed with the taste and presentation of our meals. Also, very importantly the owners and their employees are a delight.

I treated my extended family of 12 to dinner here on my birthday, so I was hoping that everyone was going to enjoy it. It didn’t disappoint. It was evident that the food was cooked from scratch by someone who loved what they did and...

Amazing food with generous portions (The ravioli were delicious unfortunately I couldn't finish them all despite my best effort), attentive friendly staff and all of this at a very reasonable price. It was an absolute delight and I look forward to revisiting.

The food here is absolutely incredible! i would highly recommend it, the ingredients are so fresh. New favourite in Whitstable!

Every course we had was beautifully presented, innovative, seasonally fresh and tasted amazing. Staff are friendly and attentive. Not your run-of-the-mill/high -street Italian. A very special little restaurant. I highly recommend it!

Great welcome, comfortable ambience, excellent service and yummy food . A very memorable experience and will come back soon !