Based on 479 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 479 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 181 in 721 in Canterbury
Nº 7 of 19 Italian in Canterbury
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Excellent Italian food in a charming restaurant with lovely ambiance. Attentive service, delicious dishes, good portions and good value. Easy parking. Perfect!
Deb D . 2024-09-26
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Me and my friends came to this restaurant after being referred by family members, glad to say we had an absolutely amazing night and a spectacular dinner. The staff were very kind and worked their hardest in order to provide us with incredible service and the chef worked extremely well in a busy environment. Would definitely recommend going, whether that’s in the afternoon or the evening as we very much enjoyed ourselves and will definitely tell our friends and family to go too! Thank you so much for a great night, we will be seeing you again soon.
emily b . 2024-08-26
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Food was amazing, lots of flavour and nice presentation. Staff and chef were lovely and service was great. We will definitely be going back again soon. Would highly recommend for a peaceful lovely dinner
Passenger36350373143 . 2024-08-26
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Let’s start with the good points. Spacious restaurant in Tankerton, easy to park nearby and very popular - esp is mid- week offers. Staff friendly. It is cash only, so take some notes. Got a family trattoria feel. However food is a let down. Expected from Italian restaurant that the pasta would be top notch - not overly Dente. Sauces thin and lacking depth. A pity but the food’s your priority, you’re better off with a chain outlet
robert p . 2024-08-25
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Not great. Sat outside as we had a dog with us, I had to ask the waitress to clean the table as it was dirty. The food was below standard, I had steak which was okay, but another family member had Spaghetti bolognese and it was dry. I asked for some pan fried chicken breast for the dog, willing to pay however much it was, they came out with a small plastic container with chicken bits in that were grey and the container was full of water, I guess they use frozen chicken which I imagine they defrost in the microwave and charged us over £6 for a handful of grey frozen chicken. Service was not attentive at all. They then added service charge to our bill even though it said on the menu that they only add service charge to table over a certain size, there were only 3 of us. Wouldn’t return, nor recommend, the food is below standard.
Jade D . 2024-08-20
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Okay but not great. We sat outside because we went with our dog and had to ask for the table to be cleaned. We paid our bill which had a servjce charge on it even though the menu said it would only be applied to 8 or more people. Won't be going back.
desilvaas . 2024-08-10
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Four of us went for an evening meal and three of us thought the food was OK maybe 6/10 and one was disappointed rating 5/10. However all of us were dissapointed with the waitress whose attitude was very slapdash, serving the wrong meals to the wrong people and gave the impression she didn't really want to be there. The ladies was out of order, the disabled toilet didn't have a handle on the outside and the latch on the inside was hanging off. The Gents was generally dirty with already full rubbish bins at 6.30pm and neither of the the two hand dryers were working? We will not return.
Tony P . 2024-05-25
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We are here 3 times during our stay. The food is freshly cooked, served piping hot and you can see it being cooked. The menu had lots of options and everyone was pleased with what they ordered. The staff are friendly and the chef comes over to say hello when he has time. A good find.
Liz H . 2024-05-13
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We love it here and as locals we know where to eat that is good value, good service and GREAT food!!!! Last time was for a Birthday lunch and two thirds of the party arrived early and waited for the rest to arrive, this wasn't a problem and we were served drinks to bide our time without ever feeling rushed or in the way. When we did order the food, as always, was tasty and plentiful and so much more value for money than nearby Marine hotel...this is always our 'go to' in Tankerton
mark g . 2024-05-01
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We had a superb evening at Mucinis with Friends. The food was cooked fresh and piping hot and incredibly flavourful. Two people in our party hadn’t been before and said the meal was the best they’d had out for ages. The negative comments from last night were not ones we experienced. We have always had exemplary treatment from all staff and chefs. It’s a shame that some customers feel they need special treatment and can be rude. It is irrelevant what job you do in a social setting. Some people should know better. We will definitely be returning.
ANDREA A . 2024-04-21
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My wife and I went with a couple of friends for an evening meal. We have been before and we know the meals are cooked on order. Therefore waiting is part of the experience. It is nice as you have time between courses to chat. We were there when a couple got upset as they were waiting a while. I have just read their review and to be quite honest found them to be very aggressive in their behaviour. Totaly unnecessary but maybe they didn't understand the way it works at Muchinis. Had a fabulous meal as always you just have to be patient and savour the time you spend together.
Steve H . 2024-04-21
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We have been often but tonight got was very poor. Staff were poor. Service was slow. There used to be family members as staff who were friendly and made the evening, not tonight
Cosmopolitan813806 . 2024-04-20
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Disgusting , went for a night out and walked out , we ordered our starter and waited half an hour my husband asked how long for our starter would be as we had waited half an hour as stated but the chef’s response was disgusting he said to my husband when it’s ready which was astounding and was so rude and told my husband and pay for our drinks and to F off and told us to get out disgusting He told me to F off and stuck his middle finger up at us . All we asked is how long our starter would be Disgusting behaviour and I will be taking this further You don’t treat customers like that it is unacceptable He even got himself and another member of staff to square up to my husband should not be running this restaurant we asked a simple question and that was what happened
LisaM251413 . 2024-04-20
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Popped in after visiting Tankerton Slopes. Lovely atmosphere, background well selected jazz without vocals. Lovely vibe and tables not too close together. The two best things were our lovely server Linda who was not intrusive but was still super personal and had awesome bants. Also, the Semifreddo dessert which was soo good. Thanks for a lovely stop
Sajid K . 2024-03-25
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An extremely pleasant surprise on a drizzly, dreary and coldish late-March day. Wonderful food cooked by our waiter (and chef) - presumably the owner or manager - for a party of 5. We all ordered different starters, mains and desserts yet in each case they arrived at exactly the same time (without long waits) and uniformly taken to have been delicious. Amazing. Wine was kept flowing, delicious and beautifully served. Reasonably priced given the quality which felt like the right blend between home-cooking and very fine Italian restaurant quality. Have lived in Whitstable 34 years and am stunned I did not know before about this place so nearby. Certainly want to re-visit, and soon.
Martin C . 2024-03-22
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Great welcome and wonderful food. Had the seafood spaghetti and I can’t remember having a pasta meal as good. Also great value. Service and attention from both the chef and the Young waitress could not be faulted.
Martin T . 2024-03-21
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Absolutely love this restaurant, another superb evening, gorgeous food, excellent service and nothing was too much trouble. Food is always piping hot and good quality.
Sharon M . 2024-01-28
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What a fantastic evening. Great company, great food and the atmosphere was electric. Definitely recommend if you want to entertain without the fuss of cooking yourself! Would go again and again.
cassymac . 2023-12-02
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The food is lovely. However, the restaurant was freezing to the point that myself and most diners had coats laid across them. No hot water in the ladies and cold air hand dryer. We had to ask for cutlery a few times and food arrived before cutlery. Rosemary was cut from outside planters which was a lovely idea but the planters had cigarette ends in them. Food lovely though
Caroline W . 2023-12-01
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We were very much looking forward to eating here and it did not disappoint. All our food was delicious with a special mention to the lamb, the veal chop and the apple tiramisu. The staff were charming and helpful. The restaurant is cash only and this was clearly communicated so there could be no problem. My only issue was, being a Sicilian restaurant, I would have liked more choice of Sicilian red wines.
kdelac . 2023-11-18
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Visited here before and a great atmosphere. This time in the week a little quieter but still a good atmosphere. Service and food excellent at reasonable prices. What more is there to say. Try it.
IanUK721 . 2023-10-13
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Had a delicious dinner here tonight. Been before and the food is always beautifully cooked, reasonably priced and well worth a visit.
Ravenreader . 2023-10-11
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Delicious food. Very generous portions. Very friendly staff. You could see the steam coming off everyone’s meals so freshly cooked and hot!
Rachel K . 2023-10-02
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Held our 30th wedding anniversary party here with around 50 of our friends and family. Mucini provided a delicious hot and cold buffet which consisted of antipasti, salads, breads, canapés, pasta, meatballs, roast potatoes, chicken. seafood, fresh fruit and cheese. Everyone absolutely loved the food and the staff could not have done more for us. We had a wonderful time celebrating at Mucini and would definitely recommend them for a private catered party or just a lovely meal.
Jayneyb_10 . 2023-09-05
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Had a fantastic night here for our 30th wedding anniversary. We had all our friends & family there and the restaurant owners made an amazing hot and cold buffet. The staff were very friendly and helpful as well. We would definitely recommend this restaurant thank you for a great night!
Journey64674664743 . 2023-09-05
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Came here as a group of 4. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and so full of flavour. Would highly recommend it and will definitely be back to try it again.
splat101 . 2023-09-03
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Highly recommend this restaurant. Food amazing. We had the Thursday tapas deal. 5 tapas and a bottle Of wine. Food totally delicious, wine amazing and I’m very fussy. Service was Brilliant. Very clean restaurant
Connector819269 . 2023-08-31
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We arrived here and ordered food and it came out uncooked. Sent it back and it took about 3 minutes from the kitchen so it had obviously been microwaved. Bland food and not authentic at all. Expensive as well. The bill came and they don’t take card payments only cash. I’ve never been put in that uncomfortable position where I don’t have cash. I was told to transfer the money to a bank account. We will not be returning.
james d . 2023-08-06
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We arrived on a busy Friday night to a warm welcome from the front of house staff absoloutly amazing meal we had the king prawns as a starter and the calves liver off the specials for our main everything was cooked to perfection and the...
Jack W . 2023-08-05
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One of the most amazing restaurants in Tankerton and whitstable, the atmosphere, service and food was definitely one to remember! chef cooks in front of you and is incredible. We had the Bruschetta and Arancini special and Halibut fillet and linguine Mare followed by the...
carina c . 2023-08-04
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We had a lovely lunch on Sunday as as a family. The hardest part was choosing what to have. It is a lovely menu. They were so kind to our little ones and the food was fresh and delicious. Thanks Linda for been such a...
imogena385 . 2023-06-28
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The menu has choices far above the usual run of the mill Italian restaurants. Plenty of specials choices too. All beautifully cooked and appetizingly presented. Knowledgeable friendly staff . The restaurant is very welcoming and tremendously good value for money. Can't recommend it highly enough.
sallyjaneh2 . 2023-06-05
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We called and asked for a last minute early table on a sunny Saturday after a day in Whitstable - and we are so glad we did! We were warmly welcomed onto a lovely square table for 8, and quickly informed on a whole host...
Ccw1976 . 2023-06-04
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We’d read reviews on this ‘Italian’ restaurant and we thought we would try it but we was very disappointed overall. Considering this is an Italian restaurant the Pinot Grigio we ordered was poor and at £24.95 a bottle was worse than a £3.99 bottle from...
lotusmad . 2023-05-26
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We paid an unplanned visit on a friday night and what a good call it turned out to be. Starters of bruschetta,sardines and slip sole followed by mains of swordfish in a chilli tomato sauce and a special of halibut in creamy leek sauce were...
536billt . 2023-05-02
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Oh my goodness, Mucini's is awesome! We were a booking of 14 for my wife's birthday. We ordered a range of starters - all were fantastic. We ordered a full range of dishes - pasta, fish, steak and lamb cutlets. All was served in hugely...
Mike K . 2023-04-30
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had lunch at mucinis today the food was lovely, great atmosphere, the service was great, and linda the waitress made the afternoon, she was so funny and had a great personality, also nice to be able to see the chef cooking, really nice afternoon
Donna M . 2023-04-22
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I'm not a big review write, but absolutely had to write a review on this fantastic family-run Italian restaurant. As soon as we walked in, the atmosphere was lovely with traditional Italian music playing and a huge grand piano which was just beautiful to see...
Karen14440 . 2023-04-07
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AMAZING. Myself and five other friends tried out Mucini restaurant on Thursday night. I must say, these days it is extremely to find a restaurant where staff really care about the service and your experience as a customer however I was absolutely delighted by the...
Gemma N . 2023-03-31
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This restaurant has comfortable seating and attractive decor. Last night we were seated by a blank waitress with barely a greeting. She served the food without a smile and looked bored. This restaurant used to be my favourite in the area. The food we had...
2010ajb . 2023-03-31
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Terrible. Lunch time meal - perhaps better in the evening ! Calamari soggy and oily. A very average seafood linguine (for the price). I have had much better in little Herne Bay Italian. Others in our group were disappointed as well. If reading this give...
P3963PFianm . 2023-02-19
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We have lived in Tankerton for over a year but have only just gone to this restaurant. As soon as we walked in there was a lovely ambience and the food was superb. It has been a long time until out first visit but the...
O7463EEmikeb . 2023-02-18
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It was the best meal that I’ve had out in absolutely ages. The service was exceptional and the food was delightful. I could not recommend it highly enough. Loved the theatre of the chef cooking front of house & the lady who served us was...
Hannah L . 2022-10-28
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Exceptional! We are regular visitors to Tankerton but so far had not taken the opportunity to get to know this restaurant. We visited for dinner one evening with main courses of veal as well as mixed seafood risotto, and were sonimpressed we called for lunch...
fromKentDavid_Ruth . 2022-09-17
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Booked this restaurant as it was near our hotel and had good reviews. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Service was also very good as was the atmosphere. It is advisable to book as the restaurant was packed on a Wednesday evening. One thing...
neareurope . 2022-08-26
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Tasteful food and especially like the meze evenings with selection of starters and bottle of wine - good value.
Jenny K . 2022-08-14
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Lovely Italian Food, excellent value for money, Great Customer service Lovely Italian Food, excellent value for money, Great Customer service from the waiting staff and if you are lucky some delightful piano playing.
JSDavies_5 . 2022-07-31
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My partner and I visited this restaurant tonight as part of a weekend of birthday celebrations. I really was looking forward to a wonderful evening. It all started badly when the waiter in the middle of taking our order walked off to do something else....
sheepdogSouthEast . 2022-07-22
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My partner and I came on Saturday night. We found the staff to be very welcoming snd attentive. Regarding the food my partner had the prawns as a starter and he loved them and I had the mushrooms - they were beautiful. The mains were...
Alan C . 2022-07-10
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We visited for dinner on Friday evening. The staff were amazing very friendly. The food was all freshly prepared and delicious. The restaurant atmosphere was very relaxed. We will be back.
MM240 . 2022-07-02
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I’ve been using this restaurant for about 6 years now and can honestly say that I’ve never had a bad meal here. Chef patron Michel has an open plan kitchen where you can see your food being prepared and cooked in front of you. So...
JanM527 . 2022-06-26
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I have been here several times, each time the food just seems to get better & better. Excellent service, it is really good to see the owner cooking & his wife serving, a great family business. Great food, the deals are exceptional value. My most...
debbiebF5036UK . 2022-06-23
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Had the pleasure of eating here recently and it was delicious, there was a large group of us so I got to taste so many different things from the menu. It was great! Will definitely return
H5685UOnicoles . 2022-06-23
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Tasty food and really nice atmosphere, generous portions and excellent service. Clearly a local favourite. Cash only.
Go662095 . 2022-06-19
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We went on a Thursday evening, and had the tapas deal. It was incredible value, having five dishes with a bottle of wine, and the food itself was simply delicious. We specifically really enjoyed the aubergine parcels and mushrooms with ricotta. The restaurant itself had...
Tate F . 2022-06-10
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First time we have been here and we admit that it being a cash only restaurant had us a little concerned. It’s so strange these days. Very glad we gave it a try and were not disappointed. Food was great and service friendly and decor...
IanUK721 . 2022-05-30
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superb service and food . we were well looked after, starters was fantastic, I had the prawn , duck for main course was best ever and the sauce wow. Will definitely be going back again . thoroughly recommend .
andyrye . 2022-05-28
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My husband and I had a nice dinner here - I had a delicious salmon dish (in filo pastry) which I would recommend. The only disappointment was that the menu said that the dishes came with potatoes and veg - my dish was served with...
Clairesparks232 . 2022-05-26
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Our waiting staff were truly excellent. The food also very good. As a gluten free vegan l was totally accommodated. Everyone really enjoyed their meal.
judiko . 2021-10-29
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Doesn’t look much from the outside but came recommended or we wouldn’t have considered eating here.Pre booking recommended but we were lucky enough to get a table in advance on the day. Payment is cash only. Covid measures in place but waiting staff don’t wear masks. Staff were friendly & service was very good. Food was delicious & reasonably priced. Well worth a visit if you enjoy Italian cuisine.
Nicky712 . 2021-10-22
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First visit and cant wait to go back. Food, service, ambience AMAZING. Aubergine starter just delicious as was the Venison main with the most amazing sauce.
P8686QSdeborahb . 2021-10-10
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Despite holidaying in Whitstable for the last four years only found this delightful restaurant this year. It was so good we went twice.Food was delicious and cooked in full view in their open kitchenThe staff are attentive and friendly and prices very reasonable . Thank you
Frances L . 2021-10-10
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Our first visit and not disappointing at all. Our meal was excellent from beginning to end, service was extremely good and such a lovely ambience
Jeanette M . 2021-10-09
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It was our first visit and we were very impressed. Extensive menu and very attentive service. We will definitely come again.
Liz C . 2021-10-01
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Just had the most enjoyable Italian tasty meal, with excellent service and piping hot dinner! The selection of food was amazing, we didn’t know what to choose! Even the chef made time to come and talk to us which was lovely. Can’t wait to come again!
GoPlaces47740725867 . 2021-10-01
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On holiday in whitstable for two weeks, been to Mucini twice and both times it was excellent. Would highly recommend going
98jilln . 2021-09-23
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We were seated in a corridor between the toilets & kitchen area. I could tell you which customers frequented the toilet twice during the evening. I could not recommend based on my experience
Pioneer140275 . 2021-09-18
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Superb food and friendly staff. Definitely recommend this lovely Italian restaurant. Served promptly with a smile and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. It is cash only although not sure if that is all the time or just when we were there!
SJS1204 . 2021-09-11
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Wonderful restaurant with great customer banter, beautiful food that looked appetising and tasted amazing. Thanks to Michele, the Chef and his daughter Alicia and Linda
sarahgA7022ZX . 2021-09-05
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This family run restaurant is excellent, located close to Tankerton slopes with a brilliant chef and staff. Would recommend anyone to eat here.
CGN1089FY . 2021-08-23
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Wonderful evening with wife and daughters. Menu with something for everyone cooked to perfection by the resident Sicilian chef. Highly recommend!
Eganigma . 2021-08-21
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This restaurant is a local gem. Good freshly cooked Italian favourites and specials. Enjoyed a great seafood risotto and steak. Good organic red wine. Homemade desserts too. Friendly and relaxing atmosphere.
RenLondon . 2021-07-31
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My son and daughter-in-law took me here for my birthday, purely on spec, having been unable to get into the restaurant we wanted and having no knowledge of Mucini. It was just wonderful. Four adults and a grandson - we ordered a series of primi, so created what would have been tapas in a Spanish setting. It was all excellent - really good quality food. The service was warm and friendly, the menu deliciously varied. The drinks menu was a little limited except for the wines. However, overall it was a super meal, and we'd all go back.
John V . 2021-07-30
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I came with my parents for a nice Italian meal (according to reviews) and my Dad ended up with a microwaved meal which lacked any taste. The starter of sardines was tiny and soaked in oil, seafood risotto was steaming when it arrived, just like it had been microwaved and was full of broken shell. My mum and I shared a selection of tapas (offered on a Thursday), which was okay but needed an extra portion of bread for it to be filling enough. For this price I would rather go to a chain Italian where you know what you are getting. The staff were very friendly but it's a shame about the food. Also cash only seems very strange in 2021!!
AWalker94 . 2021-07-29
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This is a fantastic Family run restaurant and we could not rate it more highly. If you are in the Whitstable / Tankerton area or anywhere nearby then this place is really worth a visit.Me and my now Wife got married in Whitstable on Sunday 11th July 2021 and we had a large family meal the night before at Mucini’s. The food is delicious, really well presented and good portion sizes and you can see it all being cooked in the open kitchen.The biggest credit other than the food is to the staff who provide a brilliant service and make you feel very special, welcome and create a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant.Another mention of how good the staff are is that when we left the restaurant to go back to our nearby hotel (The Marine) some family members who were staying a little further away in Herne Bay were having trouble getting back with wait times of more than an hour for a cab. They went back to Mucini’s to ask if they knew of any other local Taxi firms and without hesitation the owners daughter gave them a lift back in her car and didn’t charge them any money.Mucini’s is a brilliant restaurant being run by Michel and his Wife Anne-Marie and is more than worth a visit, you won’t be disappointed!James & Maria
JHearn88 . 2021-07-26
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We went with friends for the first time as I’d heard good things about this place, we were not disappointed! Food was gorgeous, I had the meatballs to start which were really flavoursome, seafood risotto that was full of seafood and tasty and the lemonchello dessert was perfect to finish. Everyone in our party enjoyed what they ordered which is unusual as you usually have someone that is disappointed. The staff made the night as well, such lovely family run restaurant, makes all the difference when you have smiling staff to serve. Can’t wait to go back. Thank you Mucini for a fab night.
Clare095 . 2021-07-14
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The restaurant looks a bit tired on the outside. Don’t let that fool you. It’s just as tired inside too. Its saving grace is that the seafood seems to be fresh. The vengole I ordered was really not so authentic to Italy. I think the chef could really do with another trip to the mother country after covid restrictions are lifted to bone up on his skills. Never had I had a vengole with onion in it! Bizarre!!And the tiramisu- which I was really looking forward to- was “apple tiramisu”….. is that even a thing! If the detest were right, we’d probably have spent more!However, That was enough. We left and had gelato across the road. I’ve not even mentioned they got my wife’s order wrong. On a positive note, house red wine was great. On [another] bizarre note, why are all transactions ONLY CASH?!That should set alarm bells for anyone. Conclusion: AVOID!!!!!!
philly706 . 2021-07-09
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This had all the usual Italian classic dishes, plus excellent specials. staff were helpful and friendly, our food was great. Restaurant was busy so booking recommended.
MDP1955 . 2021-06-27
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As usual, had a personal warm welcome for my birthday dinner with friends. Service was excellent, food outstanding (as always) and no feeling of being rushed. I cannot recommend this little gem of a restaurant highly enough and would challenge anyone to find fault. Love Mucini and can’t wait for the next time.
Mandy15 . 2021-06-14
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Love this restaurant, probably my favourite. Lovely lunch and as usual not disappointed. Been many times and never had a bad meal
Sharon M . 2021-06-14
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Had dinner here last night. It started off well very friendly waitress and starter and main arrived in timely order. As evening progressed it all seemed a bit chaotic and understaffed. Lovely waitress but she seemed to be the only one who was on top of things? We waited a long time to order dessert and had to ask if we had been forgotten and also at the end when trying to pay.Nice food though and maybe one or two more experienced staff would have made for a better eve.
871Hreed . 2021-06-11
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Excellent meal served by friendly and polite staff. We visited on a Wednesday evening and took advantage of the Wednesday special, a pasta dish and a drink for £12.50. The food was beautiful and the restaurant had a lively atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.
Puss100 . 2021-06-10
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Had lovely meal with friends. Food very nice. Fresh with lovely flavours. Excellent service and staff very friendly and helpful. We will be back.
Spanish53 . 2021-06-05
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Came during the outside only dining era and the food was delicious as always! Looking forward to going back soon for another delicious meal.
muuuuuU7448PM . 2021-06-01
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Polly is a first class asset to any Restaurant. I had the Seafood Linguini and it contained quite a substantial amount of various shellfish including razor clams.You could also determine the chilli content, I had very hot but would recommend medium in order to taste the individual seafood. My dining companion had the Chicken Rissotto which was also a substantial serving, she also had the aubergine starter which she said was very tasty.
mikeh99 . 2021-05-27
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Always a lovely welcome and great food, our favourite place to eat in Whitstable. Great choice and large portions. Highly recommended
746chrissiem . 2021-05-23
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Good food and large portions! - The service was impeccable and the waitress who served me was friendly, funny, very polite and attentive. - Easily a good choice for both lunch and dinner with indoor and heated outdoor seating.
Hannah_Memphis . 2021-05-03
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We’ve been eating at Mucini in Whitstable for the last 8 years or so, take all our friends there, and everyone loves it. Fab food, Michel and his team offer great service, and we’ve been lucky that our kids (now 14 and 16) have this as their “local”. During lockdown, we ordered home delivery, and it was still great - food delivered on time with a smile, compostable boxes, and a reminder of the great times we have had at the actual restaurant. My faves are the stuffed mushrooms and spaghetti vongole, the kids love the prawns and spaghetti bolognese and carbonara, my husband tries all the different specials each time, lots of fabulous fish dishes. We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Whitstable, family run, and it’s the first place we will be booking up once lockdown ends!
V6697PBclaudias . 2021-04-17
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Enjoyed a fantastic takeaway from Mucini’s this evening which was delivered. 3 courses for 2 to celebrate a birthday & at £55 for 2 it was fantastic value for delicious food delivered hot to our door in Whitstable. We couldn’t eat it all so looking forward to part II for lunch tmrw. The only disappointment, that I didn’t order from them in the earlier days of lockdown! I definitely will be again & look forward to the day when restaurants are open & I can again enjoy a meal in the restaurant itself. I urge locals to support Mucini’s & order a takeaway....you won’t be disappointed.
KarenCT5Kent . 2021-02-18
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I visited Mucini restaurant for the first time with my husband Mike last week and had an absolutely delicious meal . The bruschetta was the best I have ever had and the mushroom starter was also very tasty. The restaurant is of a very decorative appearance with comfortable seating. The service was impeccable too.I would definitely recommend visiting this gem of a restaurant. I look forward to a return visit to try some of the other dishes.
DebnicolaB . 2020-11-07
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Another amazing evening at Mucini, The local family run treasure! The food is beautifully fresh and you can see the fabulous and very welcoming chef work in his open kitchen. Their is something on the menu for everyone, I have not yet had a meal from Mucini that I would not recommend. The dishes are bursting with flavour and authenticity. My favourite is the Linguine Mare which is a seafood filled tomato linguini dish, it is delicious!!The chef is adaptable and able to change certain ingredients in meals to suit your preferences and I am always so impressed with the service. The family are truly delightful, it is very rare you get such attentive and friendly service nowadays so it is always delightful to be able to relax and be fully taken care of. I could not recommend enough. Thank you everyone at Mucini!
Emilyjonas . 2020-11-02
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Second visit to Mucini and another great night. The food is excellent, very authentic Italian. Staff are friendly and overall a great night out.
KAK12 . 2020-11-01
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Pretty old skool Italian. Completely generic menu. Calamari starter was 6 rather sad rings that no doubt had come out of a packet. Spaghetti Mare was a huge portion, and was put on the table with steam pouring off it like only a mircrowaved dish can do. Plenty of seafood, but not very flavourful. Two of us had Affogato for dessert, which was ice cream and expresso but not alcohol. We had to order an Amoretti to pour over.Staff were youthful, keen but not knowledgeable. And WHY is it cash only? Especially at this time. Ridiculous. Only one reason businesses are cash only in my experience.
Trevor G . 2020-10-23
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Can’t wait to return for more!!!My Husband and I visited Mucini on a busy Friday evening . We had a beautiful warm welcome from the owners and staff. The food was outstanding and the staff all combined made our evening memorable and wonderful. We have been recommending this to all our friends locally
Emmabo27 . 2020-10-19
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I ate here last night with a friend, we arrived on time and was seated in the corner. We then waited 15 minutes before we got offered and drink or a menu! Food was nice however we again waited another 15 minutes with empty plates we was then told by a very rude waiter that we couldn’t have desserts because there wasn’t enough time when we explain we had been left waiting for 15 minutes he just rolled his eyes and shrugged his shoulder then the snatched the payment off the table without so much as a thankyou! So In conclusion nice food but poor customer service
680shaniaw . 2020-10-18
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Excellent Italian food. Good service from excellent young staff who were being kept on their toes by over zealous manager. Absence of Pizza and Pasta made it more authentic than most Italian restaurants
ianbE9367XP . 2020-10-09
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I booked a table for 6 and due to to the cab only being available early and the local pub being full, we turned up half an hour early. They were still setting up the restaurant but took us in out of the cold. The 6 of us eat out a lot and we all be joyed our choices. If the meal has chill they will spice to accommodate, or even add if required. Four of us had 3 courses, we had 3 bottles of wine, including a Barolo, and a number of beers. When the final bill arrived we were pleasantly surprised. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend.
SalimKent . 2020-09-27
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Staff were lovely. Food was not great, it lacked flavour and originality. We felt rushed. It was a disappointing eve
scamplondon . 2020-09-19
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Had supper here with friends, food great, atmosphere perfect and staff the best. Friendly, efficient and the wonderful waitress who played the piano was amazing.
francescP9271FK . 2020-09-18
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A great Italian on a side road on the edge of town,superb food cooked fresh in front of you,nice relaxed atmosphere and the service was exemplary, a little bonus of some background piano for a while,portions are very filling so make sure you’re hungry!
jayneandmike60 . 2020-09-17
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1991 Opinions
a gorgeous little Italian restuarant that is small but definately worth a visit. From the service to the amazing food we loved this place. All the staff were helpful and friendly and it was so reasonable. Go and enjoy you won't be disappointed.
330 Opinions
I love Italian food and visit Italy at least once a year every year. The food at this restaurant is the closest I have found to actually eating Italian food in Italy. Fantastic food, lovely staff and not spitefully expensive. When we went it was full and so do phone and reserve a table in advance.
967 Opinions
We were staying in Canterbury for my wife's birthday and decided to visit this restaurant after seeing generally excellent online reviews. It is a little off the beaten track and has a fairly unprepossessing entrance but the upstairs dining room is pleasant and we were well looked after. The menu provided many interesting choices. For example, my seared tuna was presented on a bed of fruit salad, which seemed odd on paper but worked surprisingly well in practice! Both the tuna and my wife's red mullet were perfectly prepared, as were the accompanying vegetables. We would not hesitate to come here again.