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The name makes total sense. It's a cute little restaurant which serves AUTHENTIC Italian food with Tuscany flavours (the Chef is from Tuscany and this is reflected in the menu). We had mussels and clams with saffron, some duck paté for starters, ink linguine with clams in broccoli cream for mains and some homemade desserts. Everything was tasty and well presented.Friendly staff, excellent food, I wish there was such an excellent Itaoian restaurant where we live. Highly recommended.

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laurasuper79 . 2021-05-26

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It's great to see that one of our favourite restaurants in Canterbury has reopened.They have made some interesting changes to the menu, while still continuing with some old favourites. The wine list has a wide choice, exploring some of the lesser known wines of Italy.The staff are both welcoming and friendly, as well as being knowledgeable about the food being served.Last night the pork fillet with honey and apricots, and the pan fried black sesame seed coated tuna were both excellent, as was the ricotta cheese tart we shared afterwards.

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MrsC1954 . 2021-05-22

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The pistachio ice cream was the highlight of the meal. It was lovely.I ate cod as a starter and boar ragu for the main course.It was sumptuous lunch, but i just felt the portions were relatively small. As I still felt hungry after the three-course meal.

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r0ughnecker . 2021-05-19

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Great to be back. Wild for Ragu and pasta followed by seafood stew and a Vinsanto. Beautifully cooked and hospitably served.

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simonjohnthompson . 2021-05-18

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Had some fantastic food and some brilliant accompanying staff here. Traditional and excellent Italian food. Wild boar Ragu and Pork were superb.

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TrevisoBoccasini . 2021-05-17

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When you think you want a traditional, family run Italian, this is the place you’re thinking of. Friendly, efficient even when full and great prices. The Valpolicella was great. Food was decent. But mainly it’s the atmosphere and service.

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881glennj . 2020-11-03

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Simple yet pleasant decor. Food was exquisite and authentically Italian. Service was flawless and attentionate. Definitely worth the 6min detour from the tourist track (:

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emmasommes . 2020-11-01

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There was a mix up over our booking when we arrived but the staff fitted us in. The food was incredible, has made my non pasta loving husband change his mind! Service was friendly and helpful and we will definitely be going back when we can!

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Trudy Y . 2020-10-30

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Great lunch at good value set price menu option £15 pp plus drinks, two delicious courses, well prepared. Service and decor excellent, a hidden gem in Canterbury centre, please go!

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chillipalmer45 . 2020-10-28

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Read all the reviews and booked for our trip to Canterbury.It is absolutely criminal that this place isn't full to the rafters every evening. It is just sublime! My husband, mum and I enjoyed our meal so much. We had: the aubergine veggie pasta dish, the pork and fennel pasta dish and the wild boar tortellini. All the dishes were so flavourful and perfectly crafted. We had a side of breads too which were great and filled us up along with the pasta. The starters looked amazing but I'm glad I didn't go for one or I wouldn't have had space for dessert. The vanilla and hazelnut frozen dessert was great but the stand out was my cappuccino pannacotta. It was so clever in its construction and so beautiful to eat. I didn't want it to end. The staff here are so lovely too. I hope the current crisis doesn't hit them too hard and that they are able to keep their magical restaurant open.

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BlueMoon910 . 2020-10-27

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We liked every dish there. Highly recommend! Seafood stew was a great one, messy to eat but the taste is fantastic.

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ikyselova . 2020-10-18

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Superb food and great value, booked on a Friday and it was busy but very well run. Staff welcoming and service was prompt without being rushed. Squid tagliatelle was outstanding

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marky746 . 2020-10-10

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Qué excelente restaurante, servicio fantástico, comida excelente y un ambiente encantador. La mejor comida italiana que hemos comido y eso incluye comer en Limone Sul Garda en unas vacaciones hace unos años. Una “clase magistral” sobre cómo servir buena comida, combinada con un servicio fabuloso, a un precio muy asequible. Muchas gracias.

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Retired_MMXVI . 2020-10-04

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We have now eaten here three times. We have sampled the fish, seafood, meat and pasta and all is beautifully cooked and of the very best quality. Cannot recommend it more.

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georgeaV2690ZS . 2020-10-03

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Beautiful food, amazing service. Lovely little restaurant, homely feel, delicious food. Highly recommended

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katiejburch . 2020-10-03

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Disfrutamos de una excelente comida de tres platos aquí a un precio razonable. Buen ambiente, buen vino y comida deliciosa. Mi socio dijo que pensaba que podría ser la mejor comida italiana que haya probado fuera de Italia. Hemos viajado bastante por Italia y podría tener razón.

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LynThirza . 2020-09-27

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A must visit in Canterbury and our favourite restaurant there. So unique and at first glance you might think they all sound a bit strange to be good but don’t let that fool you.

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Jain22 . 2020-09-25

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Really great food! Had such a lovely meal here, delicious olives, orecchiette and aubergine bake and finally the best pannacotta with cappuccino flavour and crunchy biscuit, so nice! My boyfriend had a steak which he also really enjoyed! A little off the main streets of Canterbury but well worth visiting. Really cosy feel to the restaurant, most of the tables are upstairs but as we booked late we ate at the bar downstairs, which was a good alternative. Nice wine and imported beers and friendly service, with chatty and helpful staff. Would definitely come back if in the area again.

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ClaireG2299 . 2020-09-25

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My husband and I ate here last night and the meal was stunning.We both had tuna tartare for starters. I wasn’t sure how the fruit would work with this, but it was delicious and perfectly seasoned.We then both followed up with the wild boar tortellini - rich, hearty and perfectly done.Finally, I squeezed in the semi frozen pudding (delicious!) whilst my husband had the dessert arancini. I’m not a fan of ricotta so didn’t particularly like it but my husband found it delicious! Portions were a sensible size - we were both full when we left and the price point was very good considering quality of the food.If we’re ever back in Canterbury we’ll return!

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SarahR0412 . 2020-09-23

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Outstanding, authentic Italian restaurant. Of the five meals we had in Canterbury, this was the best. We both had pasta, one a simple pork and fennel ragu and the other a squid ink ragu with tagliolini. Both as good as we’ve eaten in Italy and very reasonably priced. Ditch the chains and keep independent authentic restaurants alive.

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TeddyTokyo . 2020-09-20

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This place is excellent. The service was friendly and efficient, and the food was amazing.Four of us shared the antipasti starter which was plenty - lots of lovely cured meats, olives, cheeses, breads and some amazing pate.We all had pasta for the main course - sea bass ravioli, and wild boar tortelli. It was all superb.For dessert we had semi-freddo, ricotta arancino, and chocolate mousse, all of them delicious. The portions of dessert were small, but very lovely.Well worth a visit, especially if you want a change from the standard pizza and pasta dishes of most Italian restaurants.

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Chris1363 . 2020-09-19

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Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough, perfect food and service at the right price ,what is not to like.?We had the cheese and meat sharing board to start (best chicken liver pate I have ever tasted) followed by sea bream fillets for myself and sea bass and potato pasta for my partner,rounded off with dark chocolate tart ,all perfectIf we visit Canterbury again will definitely return to this restaurantKaren and Dennis from Derby

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kaz572014 . 2020-09-19

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After our first visit we immediately rebooked. All the food was delicious on both occasions - so difficult to choose! Real Italian flavours. Good size portions and worth every penny. Very pleasantly served and the drinks are reasonalby priced especially the house wine.

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Sue A . 2020-09-18

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Lovely food, authentic Italian menu. Very good service and not too expensive. Even put a candle on my husband’s dessert as I had mentioned it was his birthday.

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granpuff63 . 2020-09-18

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Service was good, but the food was not good. It was also very expensive. The portions were very small. The decoration was not good. I would not recommend this restaurant

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Dimitris C . 2020-09-16

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Spending the weekend in Canterbury we used TripAdvisor to search for recommended restaurants and came across Il Posticino and was so glad we did. Being vegetarian you do get bored with the usual pasta with veg in tomato sauce in an Italian restaurant so it was a welcome change to see a variety of different vegetarian choices. Every mouthful of food from our starters to our desert was a delight woth everything perfectly flavoured. We were sat by the stairs and near the staff service bench so could see each plate come and go (hence constant food envy); each place looked amazing on arrival and completely empty on departure. No better sign of a great restaurant. The staff were fabulous, attentive, helpful, jovial and very covid aware. Cost wise it was also great value. I honestly couldn't recommend this place more and recommend that you book ahead to ensure you don't miss out.

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Duffmiester . 2020-09-14

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We had a beautiful meal here. The food was delicious, well cooked and tastefully presented. A carafe of the house red wine went well with the food. Service was efficient and friendly as you would expect. The waiter recommended visiting Botany Bay and Joss Bay as 2 sandy beaches worth visiting. We took his advice and had a great time. The atmosphere is busy as the room fills up and everyone is enjoying their meals. A great night out.

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lanze . 2020-09-09

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visited while in Canterbury for evening dinner. small restaurant with a really nice family feel. excellent food, very good service. We would highly recommend this restaurant

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tonycR5858RE . 2020-09-03

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Where do I start? We were made to fell very welcome on arrival and shown to our table and the high standard of service continued all evening. The restaurant is small and very comfortable, with relaxing decor. Great selection of drinks and the food is outstanding. All 3 of us had a different dish and we all agreed each one was just perfect. The staff are very attentive and genuinely caring. I had read the reviews and I have to agree, this is a perfect spot to eat. Thank you for making my birthday dinner a real treat.

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FrancescaD1299 . 2020-09-02

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We were really impressed with the food, the menu had great choice and my husband's sea bream was especially tasty. Can't wait to come back.

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D4316RNsarahc . 2020-08-28

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Delicious food and just the right sized potions, honestly cannot fault the experience from the moment we walked through the door the staff were attentive and welcoming. The food was incredible and we had the house wine which was also really nice. Highly recommend a trip here!!

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JoChild92 . 2020-08-26

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My wife and I visited here in August 2020 after reading some very positive reviews, and were not disappointed. Really top quality food, perhaps the best Italian meal we have ever had, with lovely and attentive staff. The antipasti starter was fantastic, the wild boar ravioli amazing and pannacotta was exceptional. Would highly recommend

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Jon L . 2020-08-24

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My wife, son and I enjoyed a delicious dinner at Il Posticino on 15 August 2020. A really interesting menu mad choosing our dishes very difficult. We opted for the sharing plate of cured meats - tangy and perfect with the two focaccias on the menu. Sea bream fillet and corn fed chicken for mains were equally lovely. Tasty Moretti beers washed it all down beautifully.

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Andy M . 2020-08-22

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Had an exceptional meal at Il Posticino tonight. Food absolutely amazing, and staff extremely friendly. Had the seafood starter, seabass raviloli and a lovely dessert to top it off. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back.

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Emma C . 2020-08-21

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Lovely to visit an Italian restaurant offering dishes that represent that tradition and beautiful flavours without being obvious.We enjoyed a delicious meal. The menu is not huge, but well balanced and offering a suitable variety of dishes. Starters, main and desserts, we loved our choices.Il Posticino means The Small Place and while the restaurant is not huge, social distancing was respected and still the room had a cosy and warm feel to it. The service was courteous and friendly.Happy to return when possible.

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Trepesciolini . 2020-08-13

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We came for lunch. It was a very hot day so it was nice to have a restaurant with ac! Our waiters we’re prompt and very friendly. There was a wide array and of drinks to choose from (very authentic aperol spritz!, tasted like the ones we had in Naples!). To start with we all shared the courgette parcels, fried mixed vegetables and the garlic and mozzarella focaccia which were all sublime, perfectly cooked and piping hot! The presentation on all courses was consistently tidy and fancy! Our table was cleared and the next course was served in good time. I had the squid ink pasta with squid ragu and the rest of my family had the pork ragu tagliatelle, wild boar tortelli and a little pizza, which was made vegetarian for my grandmother! The pasta was all very fresh and cooked perfectly and the sauces were seasoned appropriately. It was all amazing. The desserts were absolutely amazing! We essentially ordered one of each: hazelnut semi Fredo, chocolate mousse, cappuccino panna cotta, raspberry sorbet and a dessert arancini which was very unique! All delicious and tasted homemade. The prices were very fair and the atmosphere and service was outstanding! It’s a real shame we don’t live locally otherwise we would definitely be coming more often!

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rm12144 . 2020-08-11

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We visited here as a family of four and even though we arrived 20 minutes early for our booking we were promptly seated. Throughout our whole visit we could not fault the service, the wait staff were so polite, friendly and attentive. We shared a couple of portions of the focaccia with melted cheese, divine! All our mains arrived at the same time and piping hot. The fillet steak was amazing, as was the chicken. The only downside was the vegetarian pasta dish which was slightly disappointing. Overall a lovely visit, we will definitely be returning.

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Maps37412 . 2020-08-11

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I went for dinner with my partner for the first time after lockdown. We reserved the table for dinner and the service was great since the first time we arrive. The menu selection is also great for the eat out to help out scheme. We ordered two mains and 2 sides with a dessert. The total was only £25 for all these. The tagliolini Neri I ordered was fabulous! I would recommend that dish! Customer service was great, and they also offered the contactless payment.

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Ace1001 . 2020-08-10

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The staff here are lovely and the restaurant itself is small and welcoming inside. We really enjoyed our food and would definitely come back. We were disappointed not to be able to try the wild boar pasta dish, but my steak was cooked very well and the staff were accommodating to split a pasta dish for my friend and I to both try. I would recommend this place.

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chlo_g88 . 2020-08-05

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Booked as a couple to have a post lockdown dinner coupled with a few days away. Thought we’d try Canterbury’s second best restaurant.The restaurant is tucked away down a side street (next to a car park, although I wouldn’t recommend you drive if you decide to have the 5.9% Birra Moretti - the only other decent lager option is Peroni, if I recall) and we found there were good views of local wildlife, as at the time of our arrival there was a seagull ripping into a sack of decaying rubbish just outside.Either way, arriving at around 1830 we had a drink outside on the nice little tables and chairs and, handing the open beer menu to the staff member, ordered a Peroni and Birra Moretti. Shortly afterwards we received a Negroni and a Birra Moretti as apparently the staff member misunderstood Peroni. The mix up was resolved without issue and with apologies from the staff member. We were told we were welcome to find our own table in the dining room, which is surprisingly small (I imagined the place was much bigger!) but clean and well presented. Sadly, our intent of having a quiet dinner was ruined by a young family sat in the -middle- of the dining room with two perpetually screaming children which meant everybody in the restaurant had the misery of somebody else’s life choices inflicted on them (hence the title of this review). If they were placed on the edges of the room it may not have been such an issue, however it seems where you sit here is up to you.The menu is OK- two things weren’t available (one being the wild boar pasta with veal jus which sounded really nice). The menu had some good looking food on it however there aren’t really any familiar options- if you want spag bol, carbonara or pizza this is not the Italian for you. The food was served in good time and was small but enjoyable, with my steak being cooked perfectly. The focaccia was also really nice and likely made on the premises. The price range is average to high and service was friendly and polite. All in all I quite enjoyed eating here but didn’t really feel relaxed or at ease mostly due to the noise, and after eating we left quickly. My personal recommendation would be to eat here for the good food, but only if you’re interested in trying new things (as mentioned, there’s no spag bol here) and, if you want to avoid screaming children, a little later in the evening. Tripadvisor allows you to rate 3 (average) and 4 (very good), and I could rate this restaurant 3.5 (kind of good?) I would.

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ohmydays0 . 2020-08-04

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We are here a couple of years back and had a great experience all round. We came back and the menu had changed quite considerably. They had a smaller menu and some items weren’t available but ordered fillet which was supposed to be medium rare but was served well done.I don’t write reviews and never have but want to share the experience as they offered to take both dishes away and replace, but it was still tasty, with good ingredients and we still enjoyed it. We aren’t fussy so said it was fine and ate it but when it came to the bill they had taken both dishes off the bill. I was more than happy to pay it but they refused which I found was a real mark on a good, well run business where the customer is clearly important. Although we didn’t have the starter we wanted and the steak overcooked, the food was still clearly great quality and service second to none.I’d recommend and we will be back without a doubt.

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nickrT1125KQ . 2020-08-03

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My wife and I love this place, we returned as soon as they were allowed to open. They menu has some great new changes and the presentation is always superb.

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danw959 . 2020-08-03

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Would definitely recommend as the food was delicious and the waiting staff couldn’t do enough to make our meal a memorable one. Will definitely be back

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Foodiehernebay . 2020-07-27

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First meal in a restaurant since the Covid 19 Lockdown began. A very good place to choose. Excellent meal; very tasty and beautifully presented.

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MrsC1954 . 2020-07-11

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I haven't seen this place before until I started using the car park across it, asked my husband today if he would like to give it a shot and we were definitely not disappointed! Very quirky lovely little place with amazing flavors and great service! Definitely would return! Will recommend to my friends!

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marya933 . 2020-07-08

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Been here a couple of times now and both visits were excellent. Good Italian food with a varied menu. Staff are personal and friendly without being imposing (though sometimes took a while to get attention). Changed my wife’s meal with no fuss or bother because she didn’t like what she had ordered. Will definitely be going back.

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alistairs528 . 2020-03-29

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Firstly visited with a friend after a recommendation from a colleague and wasn't disappointed. Great varied menu, staff are lovely and accommodating, good portion sizes and great value. Was so good that I returned again with my husband in the same week and will definitely be returning soon.

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NickyR1 . 2020-03-18

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The restaurant is small, intimate and the atmosphere is lovely for a couple or a small group to enjoy hearty and traditional Italian food. You will find fantastic bowels of pasta and plates of grilled meats but there is no pizza in sight.The night started a little disappointingly as our reserved table was not ready for our 19:30 reservation time and we had to sit at the bar for 10 minutes perusing over the menu. This, however, was forgiven by the end of the meal as all the servers were very attentive throughout the meal.The food here is lovely, great Italian flavours and a well l thought out menu that suits different dietary requirements. We had the bruschetta to start with the deep-fried pizza dough, both were full of flavour and well presented. For mains, we had the duck breast with forest fruit sauce which was super tasty however slightly tough and chewy, my one complaint about the food. We also had the tuna steak on a white bean puree which was cooked perfectly pink in the middle just how I like it. The star of the show had to be the dessert, the vanilla pannacotta with summer fruit coulis and amaretti crumble was to die for and really rounded the meal off perfectly. What's more, if you like a tipple with dinner the house red was only £13.95 and paired perfectly with everything that we ordered. If you are in canterbury and looking for a place to eat, I would definitely recommend checking this place out.

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Tom P . 2020-03-08

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The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. Loved the pasta with salmon and the side of spinach. Excellent value for the quality of food and service.

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VTTandem . 2020-03-01

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Il Posticino welcomes you with a warm embrace as soon as you enter the entrance door. This is just the First taste of Italy you can experience but The Posticino will surprise you moment after moment. The staff is kind and the service Is professional and fast. They are keen on describing all the different plates created by the fantasy of the Chef so that your food experience starts much earlier than when the food effectively arrives at your table. I have tried both the meat and fish menus and I think they are both excellent. I strongly recommend il Posticino as one of the best experiences of Italian food you can have here in Kent.

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Goodfoodbuoncibo . 2020-02-29

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Cannot praise this restaurant enough. Fantastic food, superb friendly service in this lovely authentic Italian scene. Will definitely return

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davewY3882HN . 2020-02-28

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Amazing authentic Italian restaurant in Canterbury. Doesn't feel as commercial and rushed as many other places in Canterbury. Lovely staff and atmosphere. The food was delicious and the chef really seems to have an eye for detail. The prices for food and drinks are very affordable.

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Lucas R . 2020-02-19

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We booked this restaurant a bit last minute and were offered 4 seats at the Bar as it was fully booked. Best decision we ever made. We had a great family time sitting at the bar and tasting great dishes from the menu. Our seafood linguine were very good. My daughter loved her little pizza. And we loved their desserts too. This was really a great find and we understand why this restaurant is very popular: people are happy whether at the kitchen at the bar or serving people. We will come back again on our next trip to Canterbury for sure.

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GdeLondres . 2020-02-18

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This unpretentious restaurant serves food cooked and served way above expectation. It is authentic Italian mid priced and excellent.

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853cliffp . 2020-02-16

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Great little restaurant. Food was superb; the staff friendly, knowledgable, understanding and fun. Ambience lovely. Took mum for her 84th birthday and it was perfect. Wish we lived nearer!

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HeidiScout . 2020-02-15

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The first time I visited Il Posticino was about three years ago, and I keep loving it more and more ever since. Delicious food, surprising flavours, friendliness and attentiveness make this restaurant my favourite in Canterbury.

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fluvly . 2020-02-15

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We were on a short break in Canterbury and wanted somewhere nice for dinner, I had seen Il Posticino well rated and it was also on a list of recommended places in our hotel so I gave them a call and booked a table for that evening.

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richardwS8897WZ . 2020-02-14

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Great food, between all of us we tried a lot of different meals from duck to the fish and they were all nice! also great customer service! Especially from Francesco who really made our evening special, thank you :)

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Ambassador638080 . 2020-02-06

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We had a delicious meal. Staff were friendly and helpful and the restaurant looked so nice and welcoming. Would definitely recommend it and will be going back.

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nocoulis . 2020-01-26

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Authentic and tasty! Family of 7 spanned the menu...seafood, chicken, duck...everything was wonderful!

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TimTNIANTIC . 2020-01-10

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On heading back to the car park, we saw this place and stopped for a quick lunch. Good service and very good food. Will be coming back for more when we have more time.

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Cliffo72 . 2019-12-28

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Fantastic food, authentic italian cuisine served and presented beautifully. Great flavours and care into serving food that feels like home cooking. Lovely atmosphere in a small but cosy restaurant. Service was friendly, attentive but not over zealous in checking you are ok all the time. Just right!

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jayned844 . 2019-12-21

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This place was a really nice surprise the entrance looks like a takeaway entrance but when you get to the restaurant it is small and quaint and quirky. The service was excellent and quick and the food was fab. Would recommend

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robwina78 . 2019-12-20

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First visit to restaurant - very impressed as a lovely atmosphere, very pleasant staff and excellent food - would love to see more vegetarian options though :)

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Rosy J . 2019-12-18

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Very highly recommend. In a group of 20 we really could not fault any aspect of the evening. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and served. Lovely staff.

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505annw . 2019-12-14

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Came here for a Christmas meal with a group of friends. In my experience being in a large party really tests a restaurant and this place did absolutely everything right. The service, the quality of cooking and the prices were spot on. After wine I guess it was £50 a head but we didn't stint on anything and hung around for an hour after we had finished. With some really original and presumably traditional Italian dishes on the menu, we many of us didn't know quite what to expect until we got it. Given that, every one of our party enjoyed everything - that's rare. Really original dishes on the men. Super.

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Old007 . 2019-12-12

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Come in Italia anzi meglio dell'Italia!!

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carmy2019 . 2019-12-11

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Arrived just before 8.30 for our booked table and didn't get seated until just short of 9pm. Perhaps allow more time in future to turn tables and make customers aware before booking for certain times. Food was good, but noone check back to see if everything was OK and felt let down by poor customer service, so sadly would not return.

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prelovedlady27 . 2019-12-08

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Based on previous reviews we booked a table for Saturday night and weren't disappointed. The food was delicious from an interesting and varied menu and the service first rate. We would gladly pay a return visit,

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Brian W . 2019-12-07

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Absolutely delicious food, very stylish restaurant and friendly staff. Highly recommended. We will definitely be back

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Mdurjbisnwn . 2019-12-07

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Good meal, good atmosphere, pleasant staff ;what more can I say, just to get to the 100 characters you demand

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johnhillbridge . 2019-12-05

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Booked a few months ago as we loved the reviews and tonight was lovely. We were early and within no time the place filled up. Beautiful dishes. Lovely service and all the dishes around us looked great! What a find. Thank you il posticino. It was very memorable x

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61paulaw . 2019-11-30

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We were a party of 9 for my mum's 75th birthday meal including two children, one in a buggy. Even though reviews were great, you still worry when you are booking for a lot of people and don't know the area. I didnt need to though as food was absolutely amazing. A few of us had the fish stew which was really really good but the duck and steak were also brilliant. The atmosphere was so friendly and the staff were just so nice and super efficient. Couldn't fault it and everyone in the party loved it

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CatherineM432 . 2019-11-26

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Visited with 3 friends. All our food was beautifully presented and was delicious. Friendly service too. Highly recommended.

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palemerk . 2019-11-24

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I hate reviews that say best restaurant out of Italy....but we do visit Italy a couple oF times a year and in this case it’s true. Shared the bruschetta starter, one wild boar ragu and one tuna and we were pleasantly full, presentation great, portion control good (as opposed to elsewhere in Kent where portions quite scarily large!), nice wine, great value, and service. Wish we lived closer ....knocks spots for quality and price over our Berks and Oxon offerings.

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fussy . 2019-11-24

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Based on other reviews, we thought that we would try this restaurant for lunch.We had the set menu and thought the quality of the food was superb. I have found that some other restaurants tend to offer a lower standard of food for set menus. This did not seem to me to be the case on this occasion.All dishes were full of flavour and seemed to be cooked with care. We both enjoyed all three courses and given the standard of this lunch, we will definitely return with friends for an evening meal !

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james8430 . 2019-11-21

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I love this cozy Italian restaurant, I have been eating there for 2 nights in a row Tuesday and Wednesday at the bar.

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Val982 . 2019-11-14

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Knowing we were contemplating visiting Canterbury, we looked up Italian restaurants, and this seemed to be the best.

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0BrianS0 . 2019-11-11

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We visited this little family run restaurant having seen such excellent reviews on TripAdvisor and we certainly werent disappointed. A small, modern restaurant hiding behind 2 huge wooden doors down a cobbled back street of Canterbury. The food was incredible! The service excellent....and a great wine list! The owner is the chef and his lovely wife front of house with a charming waiter. We will go back....again and again!!

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Criffie . 2019-11-09

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My parents treated my fiancé and I to dinner at this little gem and it was amazing.

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lgiff . 2019-11-02

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My husband and I ate here last night for his birthday. It has a unpretentious atmosphere, the service was very friendly and food is delivered at just the right speed. The food was really good and beautifully presented. We have visited Italy a lot and struggled to think of somewhere there where we had eaten better. We also thought the price was very reasonable. Definitely recommend

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Ding108 . 2019-10-30

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Lovely food - best Italian in Canterbury! Tiny restaurant - situated upstairs and toilets up a second flight of stairs. Food was perfect! Loved it

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Heidisg . 2019-10-27

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Went as a family with boys aged 9 and 11. Food was beautifully presented and delicious. Staff very relaxed and yet attentive. Lovely buzzy atmosphere. Well worth every penny.

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. 2019-10-25

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A gem! Such a lovely time spent here! The accomodating & attentive staff accepted our short notice booking on a busy Saturday evening and made us very welcome indeed. We were never made to feel rushed although we knew there was a later booking for our table.

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. 2019-10-22

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Pequeña presencia en la calle, te la perderías fácilmente. Encantador y acogedor y buen ambiente, pero un poco fresco cuando el aire entra de vez en cuando. Precioso aperitivo y sin problemas cuando pedí más pesto de anchoa. Tbone and chips. Filete cocinado tal como lo pedimos y muy agradable. Pasta de salmón ahumado deliciosa y realmente podría probar el ahumado. Tenía pequeñas botellas de prosecco y el embotellado Moretti Tuscan fue un cambio agradable, aunque prefiero una opción cargada. Buen valor. Recomendaría.

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558karena . 2019-10-20

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Excellent food menu and service. Friendly, accommodating and a good selection of food. Would highly recommend.

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Stacey H . 2019-10-19

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We were trawling Canterbury to find somewhere good at about 9pm and happily came across Il Positicino. Freshly cooked good food and attentive staff - will definitely return!

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marypX607ON . 2019-10-13

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There’s a real sense of a ‘special Find’ with this restaurant. Not a chain and a sense of support from the local residents. Great food. Friendly and attentive staff and a fab atmosphere. I will definitely be back

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TJS6897 . 2019-10-12

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Nos las arreglamos para llegar aquí a corto plazo temprano en la noche. La comida era muy sabrosa y bien presentada. Una gran fiesta de gallinas en otra mesa dominó los procedimientos e hizo que la atmósfera y el servicio fueran difíciles de juzgar, pero la comida era espléndida y nos encantaría volver de nuevo.

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mrandreww . 2019-10-06

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Not a chain and proud of it. Interesting menu, lots of buzz, good service and good value. Good fish and seafood and an interesting wine list.

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Jon63 . 2019-09-29

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Nulla da dire sul servizio e l'ospitalita' ma il cibo sinceramente va' migliorato... risotto scotto e pasta senza sale. Prezzi contenuti. Vi auguro di mettere a punto la cucina perche' siete simpatici e accogienti.

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simona c . 2019-09-28

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Went to this lovely Italian restaurant on the spur of the moment. It was very welcoming and there as a great choice of dishes. I had the fish stew and my partner had the T-bone. Both meals were really good and we will definitely be going back.

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Itsmehyde . 2019-09-19

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We have been here before and returned again today. The food is amazing and so beautifully presented. My husband is vegetarian and they are happy to cook a veggie pasta off menu. Excellent restaurant.

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bubblybob . 2019-09-15

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After reading the previous trip advisor reviews we booked lunch here today.

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judieg2014 . 2019-09-11

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I highly recommend this Italian restaurant slightly off the beaten track in The city of Canterbury, we found it on the internet and the struggled to locate it, but the numbers in the street go up from 1 -to wherever and then down the other side- confused, so were we, but it was worth finding the right place. It was well worth the find

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Susan R . 2019-08-31

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We found this unique restaurant which is off the beaten track but what a gem. We arrived at 1800 as they opened without a booking and was offered a table provided we were out by 1930 not a difficult decision. We were so. Glad we found this gem. The food authentic Italian. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Will go back.

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701roger . 2019-08-31

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According to TripAdvisor, Il Posticino is rated the second best restaurant, in Canterbury.

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_jenkinsrhyan . 2019-08-27

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As always a super evening. Excellent food and service. Our favourite restaurant when we visit Canterbury.

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MikeSmith2014 . 2019-08-22

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It's not always good Italian food served in restaurants claiming an Italian heritage - but this one hits the mark. I took a five-fold family group for lunch there and we found ourselves enjoying some of the best food since our last trip to Italy. Even the Italian tourist couple on a nearby table were enjoying the experience. The restaurant is intimate, the Italian-speaking front-of-house staff friendly and it's only a few tens of metres outside Canterbury's city walls.

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Bob_MatPhys . 2019-08-19

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A busy Friday evening. Had brilliant food with excellent service. We hadn't booked but were found a table. Highly recommend.

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kath b . 2019-08-17

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