RuLu’s - Deli / Kitchen / Wine in Canterbury

Great coffee, and just about the best Patel de Nata I've ever had

Love this place, great location and plenty of parking nearby

Great place for takeaways and to eat in. Outstanding food and service always. Thank you. We can't wait to visit again when in Whitstable.

A happy and delicious lunch, pleasantly served by Lee. Great to have the food cooked to order. V much felt like being in France.

Love this place. Visit regularly when we are in whitstable. Lovely wine. Great food - especially the Sunday roasts. Events every so often too. Staff also great. Love love love

I have recently moved to whistable and popped in here for some nibbles to take home. I bought 2 x quiches and a lemon polenta cake. The quiches, especially the crab and chilli are outstanding. I don’t like a lot of food just good quality and fresh. So glad it’s on my doorstep and I will make this a regular stop on my travels.

Absolutely amazing food! Sea bass with potatoes and asparagus was sublime and the veal schnitzel was equally so. Did I forget to mention the crevettes in chilli sauce?….possibly because I was licking my fingers 🤣We shared these as a starter between 3 and I honestly could have gone on and eaten more as a main course!!! This was food at its absolute best and the service from the lovely Lily was attentive and first class. She was so friendly and professional and never intrusive. You won’t find a better combination of first class food and service in Whitstable. Well done to you all, you made our lunch time get together truly amazing

I have popped in for coffee at RuLus a couple of times and really liked the atmosphere so booked a table for 6 of us for a birthday. It's a great use of the space, really well suited for small groups of adults (it was apparent that small dogs also incredibly welcome!). The front of house team were super friendly and so efficient, despite there only being two of them everything was done promptly and was right! We took their recommendations and three of us had Halibut - we all said it was the best we had tasted - all the flavours complimented each other so well. The rest of us had gnocchi which looked delicious. Really decent portion sizes! We also shared the crevettes to start which were delicious. Just can't say enough about the place really. Loved it all. Do be sure to book as there were lots of reserved tables. Or if you can't get in just take of the delicious looking sausage rolls or tarts away with you, you won't be disappointed. Thanks all at RuLu's, can't wait to see you again! Oh and no pics as we were too busy eating!!

Great little find for lunch. Menu was simple but we would have been pleased to choose anything on it. Because it is small it is a good idea to book ahead. Wine choice was great too.

Had an amazing roast dinner on a Sunday. Perfectly cooked pork and everything else for that matter! Lovely staff too

Just had a lovely roast here. Really nice and easy to recommend.

RuLu’s deli on the high street is the best spot in Whitstable by far! Amazing food, great drinks and the team always makes every visit special. We will be back!

Great breakfast at RuLu's. We had the full English and chorizo bake. The bald chef was particularly friendly and helpful. Excellent coffee too!

Lovely food, great host. Would definitely be going back.

I work at the pub next door, but let me tell you, THIS PLACE IS GREAT. The chilli crab tart is a taste sensation. Lovely staff and friendly service… thanks guys.

Amazing food as always and great service from lovey staff. Will 100% be going back for more .. Just the thing that was needed on a cold January night

Had an amazing lunch at Rulu's! Been coming to Whitstable for more years than I can remember and have a lot of favourites but Ruth, Lucy and their team have really made a little gem . The vibe as soon as you walk in is welcoming and immediately makes you feel at home . We were hoping the food would match the atmosphere and it didn't disappoint,it was delicious! We had spring rolls with chilli sauce dip to start , I had meatballs in a bravas sauce with roasties and aioli and my husband had fennel sausage linguine , all amazing! Oh and although desserts are not on menu they have the deli next door which sells cake and we had ginger cake and cream for dessert , heaven ! Can't recommend you go here enough . I really mean that

Great time spent @ Rulu’s!! 4 of us sat and enjoyed the cool ambiance and delicious food!! Wine… Yes please!! Highly recommended

We had an excellent lunch at Rulu’s yesterday. It was a very special occasion and the team expertly helped us to celebrate. Ruth’s food is staggeringly good. I had chicken and pasta soup and was in heaven, best soup I’ve ever eaten. Dyan was perfect as she ensured we had all we wanted. I highly recommend this restaurant. We came away with smiles on our faces and full tummies.

Great breakfast. Nicely cooked, delicious food.

Been here a few times for cakes and coffee. Both very good. The Sunday lunch today looked good. The young lady behind the coffee counter was lovely today but the older lady in the lunch/dine in side was very rude.

Great breakfast and good coffee

Such delicious cocktails, great staff, thank you!

We had a really horrible experience here. For somewhere that should be perfectly pleasant and that isn’t cheap, we experienced extremely rude staff with an unpleasant and unfriendly attitude. Avoid and spend your money somewhere that will appreciate you.

Been staying locally for work and have been in here a handful of times over the last month. Great food, wonderful atmosphere during the day and especially when it turns into the bar in the evening. A mention to the really handsome guy with the amazing eyes running the bar in the evening, absolutely gorgeous, very charming and extremely funny. Will probably come back in the future just for him.

I love Rulus. We regularly go in for morning coffees, fresh pastries, tasty lunches, dinners and drinks. Great food, wonderful staff, lovely atmosphere. Sitting outside in the sunshine is the best table in town!

I go regularly to Rulus and love it! Great food, lovely staff, wonderful atmosphere. I love sitting outside and watching the world go by. It’s the best table in town!

Always delightful the moment you step through the door. Perfect for coffee and pastries, delicious breakfasts, fabulous lunch menu and evening drinks. Really high quality ingredients, lovingly prepared and presented. The deli has so many treats too, with the tarts and pastries being a favourite of mine. Staff are all so hospitable, friendly and engaging and will always try to accommodate, given how popular the place is with locals and visitors. Booking is a good idea if you have a larger party. I'm always happy to sit and perch on the stools or out front and treat myself to a piece of whitstable charm. It's sad to read vindictive reviews by the likes of Mr Zebra that decide put the boot into local businesses just because he was frustrated. Guess it's easier for him to stamp his feet, scuttle off, hide behind a pretend name, and write untruths, than for him to grow up and show kindness and empathy for people that work so hard :)

Made to wait by indifferent front-of-the-house. Fully booked for lunch and yet completely empty, all she could offer were bar stools, then turned her back on us and walked off. She did try to clear the outside table, telling the customers waiting for their food to shuffle off elsewhere (!) But she had messed up their order.

I have to disagree with the previous review. Feels like it was slightly personal and with an agenda. I’ve been going to Rulu’s for years and ALL the staff are amazing and super friendly. Everyone has an opinion these days, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. If you can’t say something positive, then perhaps don’t say anything at all. Oh and the food is bloody lovely too! ( practice kindness and respect) x

We go here very often. Today, 23/7 2023 we encountered the older rude woman serving the customers for lunch. We usually avoid coming here if she’s working but today we unfortunately got some of her usual rudeness. Every time we’re there, she’s so rude to someone it’s almost impressive. She’s rude to everyone. Sad. Love this place otherwise.

Lovely deli cafe in the centre of Whitstable

Wonderful and friendly place, delicious breakfast , and the best coffee in UK. Every Time we are visiting Whitstable we pop in there. And yeah dog and LGBT friendly.

A weekend coffee trip with friends. Staff were pleasant and friendly and drinks hot. Tables were clean and tidy, as was the (outside) WC. Reasonably priced and all was good and would return back. Food we saw at tables looked delicious.

Fabulous cooked breakfast, great atmosphere, staff very attentive would highly recommend

AMAZING!!! Fabulous hosts with cooked to perfection food to die for! The owners really looked after us and made us feel so welcome. Recommend the lunch menu, especially the linguine and lamb. This is definitely worth a visit for a relaxed lunch with some great wines.

As locals, there is only one place to eat in Whitstable. A varied, well priced menu, great service, and lovely wines. Don’t get me started on the custard tarts. Always a warm welcome from this professional and hard working team. 10/10.

Has become a weekly occurrence for us to eat at Rulu’s. Food is seasonal and made with love and the coffee is spot on. It’s no surprise that we see the same faces week in, week out, it’s popular with locals and it’s easy to see why. Great service and value for money. See you next week!

We tried to go for breakfast with our daughter. We did not order. Am sure the food is lovely but the owner was as rude and unpleasant as one could imagine. If I was a family I would give this a miss. We live in whits and there are plenty more accommodating places for children.

First time to this newish Whitstable deli restaurant. Meal was excellent, quality seasonal dishes, had the carbonara and lamb cutlets with fresh pea and mint risotto. Great to see an establishment serve food worth the price in Whitstable. Lovely place to eat, chilled vibe and nice surroundings. Service was great too.

Rude and unpleasant owner. We live on Whitstable and tried for breakfast. Have never experienced quite such a disagreeable owner.

Lovely place full of locals, when I went in for breakfast one weekday which tells its own story. The food and coffee were high quality they bake their own bread I think on the premises. Everyone seemed to know everyone else which seems so rare these days and was really nice. I quite enjoyed sitting there reading the paper with a bacon sandwich. It’s a bistro so does nice looking food throughout the day. You can walk through to their deli next door. It’s on the high street and handy for the sea front - would highly recommend

Salted Caramel Brownies are absolutely amazing, very worth the money. Will definitely be coming here again 😊

Glad we visited,Cavolo Nero linguine with chilli and garlic was delicious.Great flavour combinations and perfectly seasoned,with a light Vinho Verde it made for a delicious lunch. Warm,friendly atmosphere and lots of happy faces. It's very small so I'd advise booking

An absolute gem of a place, clearly loved by the locals and understandably so. If we lived locally this would be our go to bar. Everything was absolutely lovely. Nothing more needs to be said. A credit to the owners and staff.

We were recommended Rulus in the local Fruiterers and had coffee and Portuguese tarts . We returned a few hours later for wonderful cocktails . What a lovely place - fabulous hosts .

What a place. We drop in regularly for the amazing Portuguese custard tarts and coffee (my partner is from Lisbon and she says they’re amazing). Just had a Sunday roast (beef and chicken), with a chicken liver pâté starter, bread and butter pudding and the most insane blood orange and vanilla cheescake and WOW WOW WOW. We loved it, the kids loved it - best restaurant food in Whitstable. Easily. Highly recommended. ❤️

One star off for no gloves at counter

Absolutely superb! We stopped for lunch here on 29th December. I had Garlic & chilli Prawns and my husband had the veal. Both dishes were fabulous, as was the atmosphere and service. Highly recommend!

Last lunch of the year at my favourite local. Ruth does Linguine every which way and yesterday we had both options - spicy Nduja sausage and pesto. Both delicious. Looked after by the dream team. Merry Christmas!! See you in 2023!

This is a great little independent business that offers quality food in Harbour Street Whitstable. The deli’ as fine produce including the best ever Portuguese tarts. Great for lunch too including a traditional Sundae roast.

Wonderful local spot in the center of it all. Daily changing menus with wonderful service from Ruth & Lucy. Highly Recommend!

I think I can count myself amongst the regulars here although to be honest, I don't come regularly or not. Whether it's coffee in the middle of my morning walk, a cheeky Friday lunch or Sunday Roast, this is my favourite place to eat, drink and be merry in Whitstable. Ruth, Lucy and their team are the best.

Brilliant food this lunchtime. Thai fish tacos made with chunky cod in a featherlight batter! Heaven. My husband Ian had the best carbonara he’s ever eaten. The team were fabulous as ever.

We had a really good breakfast at RuLu's this morning...quality was superb matched by such a friendly welcome...highly recommend and next time we are in Whitstable we will be there....

Had Sunday lunch at Rulus today and it was absolutely fabulous! Great starter , fantastic dinner the roast beef was amazing cooked to perfection and still managed room for a beautiful sticky toffee pudding ! The best roast dinner I’ve had in a long time...

We absolutely love this place, fabulous food cooked by the amazing patron chef Ruth, delicious wines and cocktails too, and the deli section has all our favourite Brindal olives and crackers etc at a better price than anywhere else in the town. Best dishes to...

Had our first visit here today for coffee and breakfast. Great uncomplicated breakfast menu with plenty of choice. Perfect staff and service and lovely interior-quirky but not to typical as some places are very much the same decor these days. Can’t wait to return. Forgot...

We are locals and heard about Rulu’s via our neighbour. We now visit weekly for lunch or drinks and often see many of the same returning customers. I really don’t understand why the previous review was 1*, I can only assume they haven’t actually ever...

This place is AMAZING! All the staff are fantastic, coffee is always on point. And they stock everything I need for Paella night

Just spent an amazing few hours here for our besties anniversary. Amazing cheese and meat selection a beautiful bottle of wine and the best espresso martini I've ever had. Already booked for next adventure x

Just had the most wonderful lunch here. Baby and dog friendly. I highly recommend!

We have just returned home from a week in Whitstable, We originally popped into RuLu's for a coffee and a snack, The homemade Sausage Rolls are simply out of this world, and believe me my hubby knows his Sausage Rolls!!!! Full of meat and the...

Easily the best food we had in Whitstable. There is so much press on The Lobster Shack, wheelers etc, but this was leagues above. I’m not one to write reviews but this is such a hidden gem people need to know about it!! Staff super...

Great coffee. Amazing cakes. Awesome staff. Worth a stop on your cycle ride through Whitstable 🚴

My first breakfast here and it certainly will not be the last. Super coffee and breakfast served in a very friendly atmosphere and manner.

I have been to Rulu's for lunch in the past (Linguini, excellent), but today I just dropped for a coffee and the last Pastel de Nata going. Hardly surprising they sold out of them, it was scrummy. I sat for a while waiting for the...

Had lunch here yesterday and it was absolutely gorgeous. Such a lovely place, very friendly excellent service. We had the crab linguine and Moules frites both were amazing as was my lovely chilled Sauvignon!! We sat outside which was perfect. I can’t wait to go...

Fantastic little place with original, accomplished cooking from Chef Ruth. Beautifully fresh ingredients and menu that changes daily. It struck me that this is a labour of love and the small staff team is ultra professional and closely knit. Get there if you can!

Looking for a genuine Whitstable experience at its best? Then look no further. RuLu's serves some of the tastiest food in town, as a local I can say that with conviction! Ruth is a talented chef. Her dishes are as fresh as they come, especially...

What a fantastic food spot in the heart of Whitstable! The friendly atmosphere and excellent food make this a great place to visit. Ruth’s breakfast was delicious and the coffee was first class. Great to chat with Lucy and the staff. We’ll definitely be back...

Popped in last week for some takeaway food and coffee and it did not disappoint! I was served by a beautiful young girl who was very patient and smiley despite the busy shop and warm weather! She made us feel very welcome and made some...

We had such an enjoyable Saturday lunch! Everything we ordered was delicious, and definitely "must have" dishes if you visit: spicy crevettes, roast cod with roast potatoes, girolle and dolcelatte linguine, and not forgetting the pastel de nata and Lost Sheep coffee at the end....

This is a really charming hospitable spot run by two lovely ladies. Food is freshly made and delicious. It is the best place in Whitstable for breakfast or lunch.

Where do you start with this wonderful place? Everyone hopes for one of those places that is small and friendly but big enough to be utterly professional, with great food, tasty local produce, well priced, friendly beyond belief, dog friendly, somewhere everyone is welcomed regardless of whether they go once a year or every day. Ruth and Lucy have created a truly special place and they deserve every recommendation they get for their tasty, great value food and the way they look after everyone.. Delighted how successful they are being, they deserve it.

This place really is different class. When top ingredients like this are executed so simply but so excellently and served in a such a warm and welcoming, relaxed environment then you have absolutely nailed the formula for the perfect lunch. Our Second visit today just reaffirming the first experience wasn't in anyway a fluke. Greek salad, crevettes (oh that the sauce) and possibly the best meatballs I have tasted outside of Italy. All just so good….see you guys again very very soon…

Rulu’s is a Whitstable gem. Ruth’s food is first class and never disappoints. A perfect afternoon spent sipping great wine and a long lunch. If your a morning person the breakfast will get you going as will the excellent coffee!! For night owls there is...

Could not resist having a Portuguese Tart, and a beautiful glass of Rose. Do not walk past! A perfect place for lunch too! Can recommend the crab tart…… and the satay scallops are AMAZING too! Book to guarantee the perfect spot but lunch at the...

Not to be missed - fab atmosphere, always a warm welcome from Ruth, Lucy & the team. Great selection of wine & cocktails alongside delicious, fresh & tasty food - never disappointed whether we pop in for just a coffee, glass of wine, breakfast or...

What a wonderful discovery, the food was absolutely fantastic all fresh gorgeous produce cooked to perfection. The owners Ruth and Lucy are truly fabulous and Passionate about everything that they do. It’s a total must if you are visiting Whitstable. We will be back very...

My friends and I went for lunch. New restaurant which did not disappoint. Lots of choice and as I am gluten free, nothing was too much trouble and the chef came and spoke to me to discuss. The food was fresh, exceptionally cooked and the...

One of my favourites in Whitstable - lovely wine and cocktails, amazing food and chilled atmosphere. Also good for coffee and cake in day.

My parents bought us a voucher for Christmas and when we finally made it it was well worth the wait! Great wine, great beer, superb food (calamari was to die for) and Toddler approved chocolate brownie. We were waited on diligently by Lucy, Ruth and...

It’s always a great atmosphere, with a really good wine list and freshly prepared amazing food and snacks. There is always something new on the menu, made with local produce.

We went into RuLu’s by chance & so glad we did, what a find!!! Fresh food, cooked to perfection & staff that made you feel welcome the minute you stepped in the door. Oh and did I mention the wine? All I can say is...

Fabulous and friendly deli - always great for coffee and breakfast in the morning, and lunch and wine later in the day! Ruth is an incredible chef, and Lucy, Diane and others are great front of house. One of my favourite places in Whitstable.

We absolutely loved our beautiful lunch. Delicious food, great service and a wonderful ambiance. We look forward to coming back soon.

Morning coffee, breakfast, lunch or evening drinks, This place is amazing. Owners Ruth and Lucy are lovely and have turned this place around. All the staff are great so welcoming and friendly, Food is great at any time of day. Would highly recommend it.

Popped in for lunch, was delicious we have a selection of courses and everyone was delicious. The service was excellent very friendly a d bubbly prices excellent I would thoroughly recommend it.

Can't say enough about this place or the team here. You can guarantee there will always be a great menu, a fantastic wine list and a warm welcome. It's a gem.

Uncomplicated in a very good way. With simple but very satisfying interior design, and food that's focussed on flavour, we came away excited to return time and time again. There's a deli with takeaway counter on one side, and a dine in cafe-cum-restaurant on the other. Nice bright windows open to the street with a couple of al fresco tables and perfect people watching from the bottom end of Harbour Street. This place feels like the real deal and I hope they thrive here. Dog friendly (in the takeaway side at least) 🐕

Don't miss visiting during your stay. Rulu's is new to town and the food (& very importantly the coffee) are excellent. They are open for breakfast and lunch, are licenced and also have a very well stocked deli to take away other goodies. A friend...

Great food in a relaxed atmosphere, really friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed lunch, thanks Lucy and Ruth

This is a great little wine bar. We popped in expecting to stay for one drink but ended up having several more as well as some really good quality food all served by the proprietors who care about their customers and their business. What's not...

We had gorgeous lunch at RuLu‘s , just delicious, guided with great wines. The special food behind the counter, like marble cheese, giant olives, …. great to take home. Relaxed atmosphere and lovely staff. Coming back soon 😋😋😋

Rulu’s is an excellent new ‘go to’ place in Whitstable. Locals like us would love to keep it a secret but that’s not fair on the dynamic team behind this tasty venture. Ruth and Lucy are the stars of the show but please don’t let...

Had a lovely lunch here on Easter Saturday. Delicious wine and food. Came back for takeaway on Monday along with coffee which was also perfect!

My sister and I had the pleasure of eating at Rulu’s today and cannot wait to go back again! Ruth and Lucy were very welcoming, and the service was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious - high quality fresh produce and wonderful flavours! This is...

Had a delicious light lunch here. Salmon and cream cheese tart plus a vegetable tart served with salad and drinks. You can buy to take away or eat in. It's two adjacent buildings with a connecting door inside, eirher sit at the long bar, at...

Popped in with our dog yesterday to get lunch and had a lovely time. The kind of place where the proprietors (the eponymous Ru and Lu I’m guessing?) came out to chat and feed Daisy treats and we chatted with two other customers. Brilliant food and wine with a seafood theme but not too in your face. I had linguine with morel mushrooms and oyster. Partner had crab tart. Only thing to note is that most of the dining spaces are stools at a bar so if accessibility is an issue I would try to book the sit down table in advance.