Wildwood in Canterbury

We just walked in this afternoon 6 of us no booking and Isabel and the staff were rushed off their feet but she was amazing and accommodated us. Two chefs working who were brilliant. Well done.

I just had an incredible dining experience! The food was top-notch, especially the Bucatini alla norma and those tiger prawns—just wow on the taste and presentation. Service was spot-on too; I felt welcomed from start to finish, and the staff went above and beyond. Everything from the cleanliness to the atmosphere was perfect, making it an all-round great night out. Can't wait to return!

Isabel the manager made us welcome when we turned up on a Saturday evening with no booking. 4 ladies who was looking for a couple of drinks and a light bite to eat. We had tried several other restaurants and had been turned away quite rudely. The manager gave us a warm welcome moved tablets around and served us drinks and food. The garlic bread was delicious with the red onions.. would definitely recommend. I must say staff were all lovely. We will book next time. We left to catch our train home and then I realised I had left my shopping bag under the table .I phoned when I got home and the lovely manger told me they found it as soon as we left and had put safely in the office for collection when we return. Thank you for your hospitality and honesty

meal should have been delivered at 17:16 but wasn't delivered until 19:29. food was stone cold.

Great restaurant with very friendly service. The food was also very good. The starter of baked camembert with garlic bread is highly recommended. Very tasty, we made it at home. Pizzas were also very good.

We had a great time here for my birthday! We were staying in Canterbury for the weekend and happened to walk past, after searching the reviews we had to try it. The gluten free pizza and pasta was some of the best I’ve had. They even brought over a baked gluten free cookie with a candle in it for dessert, which was so so delicious. We had a wonderful, attentive waiter and the food arrived promptly! So good we came back the next day for lunch!

fantastic restaurant with excellent staff and a great atmosphere. the food is always superb

Just had an incredible meal and I can't rave enough about it! The steak was cooked to perfection, and the seafood linguine was delicious – great portion sizes too. The team greeted me warmly and checked in throughout, making me feel valued. Everything was spotless, and the atmosphere was just right for a relaxed evening. Can't wait to come back for another round!

My wife and I came here for a meal for our 25th wedding anniversary while visiting Canterbury. The staff were so lovely and made it so special for us. Our server (Alexa) went above and beyond, but, all staff made our meal so special and thanking them is not enough to say what it meant to make our evening. Thankyou all so much, it was very special. Xx

Lovely experience at Wildwood Canterbury. Beautiful listed building but not very accessible. Food was fantastic, great vegan options! Lovely drinks and great service. Our host Yemi was really nice and very helpful, thank you to them! All the staff we communicated with provided great service. We thoroughly enjoyed our time dining in for a three course meal. We felt very well looked after. Thank you team Canterbury!

Very friendly staff and amazing food. Simple but really good.

nice ambiance with delicious food. If you are around you must try this.

Lovely meal including pea and cucumber soup x 2 and caramelised onion cheese garlic bread and florentina pizza with hard cooked egg fresh salad and drinks coke zero and still water. Clean restaurant and tidy and attentive staff. Thank you. X

Love this place food is amazing. And staff are always really nice and friendly.

Awful tuna steak . It was pale , not seared at all , tasted of nothing, and had the most awful texture .The dish didn't come with any sauce. Staff were lovely and changed my dish to another.

We dined here on two consecutive evenings. The staff were very pleasant and attentive.The restaurant was clean with a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Over our two visits we had soup, spaghetti Bolognaise, Pizza and various desserts. The food was pleasant and portion size reasonable, though lacked a little finesse such as rocket on the pizza and other finishing touches. Authentic Italian cuisine - no - but an acceptable meal at just about a reasonable price in comparison to other eateries in the vicinity.

Great place with great food! The pizzas are all great and I especially like the Caesar Salad here! UPDATE: giving it 1 star bc. it got a 3/5 in food hygiene apparently… Also the Milanese is very delicious

Good food, good service, fair prices. Nice restaurant. Would definitely eat here again

Had Lasanga and Burger and Tiramisu special. Perfect. The food was splendid, our server was so professional and kind, I think the hostess just works there for fun as she was the most elegant charming lady I have ever met, how some million pound a year athlete or business guy doesn't propose to her weekly is impossible to believe. We went for the Wind in the Willows name, best lunch in all Britain. Thanks much. Ryan.

Nice enough place but without any personality. It has a small terrace at the bottom. If you are tired of eating in a typical pub, lunch or dinner here is a good option. The portions are correct, the pizzas, although not the best, are not bad and they have We have been there well. dishes for children. They don't have much variety of beers. The service is quite attentive and diligent.

As ever a great experience at Wildwood, great value for money, great service. Thank you.

I ordered the pasta BUFFALO MOZZARELLA BUCATINI. It was really delicious, so I can only recommend it. The service was also great. Everything happened extremely quickly. A clear further recommendation.

Such a poorly restaurant that my young kids desperate needed to use the toilet and I havr asked kindky if my children can go to use and told me no they are not allowed because you are nit a customer and the toilet paper is not free I have never head such a thing in uk and not allowing childrens to use the toilet what harm is this and telling me that toilet tissue is not free

Lovely team of people and tasty food.

Reasonable restaurant in the center of Canterbury. The menu is varied. The food is fine, but unfortunately not always hot. The service is friendly. We sat near the toilet and I don't recommend that.

Seafood linguine too spicy over powered the food. Friends risotto the same. Overpriced disappointed. Will not return again

Food was delicious. Thanks Phoebe for your wonderful service.

While the food at wild wood is excellent, I cannot recommend this restaurant due to the dreadful service. It’s disappointing to see such great culinary talent being undermined by a front-of-house team that clearly doesn’t care about customer experience. If you’re planning to visit, be prepared for delicious dishes but brace yourself for the worst service you might encounter.

Took my son for lunch as we had a voucher for kids eats a for a £1 for summer holidays. Great deal and I'm not knocking it . Service was ok, however the pizza was hard, dough did not seem fresh and barely any cheese. We both had Margaritas. Great saving but I guess you get what you pay for. Wouldn't bother going again.

Lovely cocktails. We had the pasta and my son had a cheese burger. Very nice food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back.

Had delicious pizza and a glass of wine in the garden on a lovely summers evening. Service swift and perfect.

There are set meals on weekdays The set meal is really a good deal Three sets for only 16.95 It’s worth it and the food is delicious Pay special attention to the bill when checking out, because the set menu is set by the clerk himself, so be sure to check whether desserts are included in the set meal!

Just a light lunch and food was great and staff so friendly.

We had a great evening in the wildwood yesterday. The food, the service and the interior has been perfect! Very special thanks to the portuguese waitress! ;)

On a bien mangé dans ce restaurant accueillant et au service impeccable. Les portions sont généreuses et les prix dans la moyenne supérieure. On est pas déçus 🙌

We had a great lunch there. A welcome change from some of the chains and dark interiors or the charm of a fastfood restaurant. Attentive staff, nice food, reasonable prices at lunchtime. The mint icecream was lovely. The espresso could be a lot hotter, but we enjoyed ourselves. Lovely menu design and great interior as well. We will be back!!

Overall the location a the food was lovely. However the staff were so unfriendly and rude. Could’ve been because it was busy but genuinely the service was very slow and they was very rude. The food was great tho.

Don't be fooled by the outside of this great restaurant. Go inside and you won't be disappointed. The service on our visit was very good, as were the meals . Just for info, they do take the blue light card. There is a garden area too. We are going back soon.

We ordered take out online from Wildwood. There was no system on their website to let you know when your food was ready (no estimated time and the progress bar did not work). By the time we got to the restaurant our pizzas had been sitting and were cold. This would not have been a serious issue had the food been good. We ordered two pizza's. Both were underwhelming. Chewy dough, weak flavours. I would compare the pizza with a cheaper takeaway pizza chain. We were generally disappointed. I will probably try their dine in service to see if that might be more enjoyable. Edit: The restaurant reached out to apologize and rectify the issues. Great service in this regard.

A very nice restaurant and very polite waiters….my food came later and the manager took it off the bill on his own initiative….I never expected it…..we can only recommend it…..Great food and just a great evening

This is my " myst go to " restaurant whenever I am in Canterbury(which is mist weeks!) Atmosphere, service, and food are excellent.

We had a disappointing experience from Wildwood last time I ordered, however I thought I would give them a second chance. Never again, the pizza is like cardboard, dry with a tasteless tomato puree on top and minimal goats cheese, avoid, there are much better pizza deliveries in Canterbury.

The pizzas were greasy and arrived tepid. I was not impressed as I was hoping for an authentic Italian experience.

Do you really call this pizza? Well, it’s not. The service is good and the place looks nice.

Extremely small portion for the Caesar Salad. 8 lettuce leafs, one anchovy, 5 croutons. £15. Calamari was cold, chewy and falling apart. It is a shame when a restaurant leaves you so disappointed but this one is a big no from me sorry.

Wildwood has been a favourite of mine since attending university in Canterbury from 2016 until 2019, so naturally I bring everyone who is visiting Canterbury with me here. I am not one who normally leaves reviews but felt compelled to re-activate my Google account to leave a review of my experience yesterday when I brought my visiting American family for a meal. The staff were exceptional, kind, humorous, and able to put up with my Mother! Whoever was working the afternoon were such a delight - dark & short-haired gentleman, dark-haired, shoulder length-haired woman who was mainly behind the bar, and another gent with short hair wearing white top and (I believe) grey plaid trousers. They really made the experience a good one and left us walking away laughing with good memories. The food was very delicious too (as always) - the lunch offering was a real bargain. Thanks for a great time!

Great Atmosphere, Delicious food and friendly staff, recommended. Cozy Place

Delicious simple food, inviting atmosphere, and top-notch service! A definite must-try for anyone craving delicious pizza, pasta, and grill delights.Will definitely be returning!

Popped in for something to eat whilst we were local... we needed something quick... the service was rapid, friendly staff and tasty food...

Cuisine bonne. Menus enfants disponibles, copieux, avec jeux. Service très sympathique. Très attentifs aux régimes alimentaires. Options sans gluten proposées, même pour les pâtes et les pizzas. Je recommande !

Excellent food and service! My server Kasia was was so welcoming & friendly, she really made my experience pleasant!! :)

Really lovely atmosphere for a date night. Drinks were good, food was amazing and the barman is 10/10 smashable. Manager also so hot and professional. Would definitely come back.

Good food. Pizza was great. Tha calamari was okay but have had better. Nice location and interior but we sat outside to enjoy the sun.

Great place excellent food got the food really quickly so that was a bonus the staff was very friendly as well I recommend it the food had really good taste and I enjoyed it a lot

Great place to visit, cafe is good, same old foods and drinks that you get from most other cafes. But good all the same.

We ate at Wildwood this evening and are very happy we chose to book our meal there. It’s a lovely restaurant in a beautiful old building which has been renovated to a great standard. The atmosphere is great, background music was on but at just the right level to not bother whilst chatting and eating. We cannot fault anything. The food was amazing, the service was fantastic, Maisie, our waitress was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed and that everything was ok. Price was actually what I would consider too cheap for how good everything was. Would like to come back again before we leave. If you’re in Canterbury treat yourself and have a meal here.

Booked lunch for the afternoon, service was great but sadly the food was very disappointing. My buttermilk chicken burger was chewy, and smelt of old oil, the salad in bun was wilted and hardly there, the calamari was burnt, frozen. It's a shame that most of what we ate was possibly frozen. The service was great and therefore we didn't complain. It's a shame eaten there a few times before and always happy.

Had a lovely meal pizza was really nice, the fries were pretty good also, I had rosemary garlic bread, it comes with 3 pieces but the bottom one was submerged in oil, the staff were very friendly it was abit busy but I felt like we was waiting a long time for anyone to see us or when we was waiting for food But overall I would still go back!

Super nice food at an excellent price

Great night out with the girls. Food was amazing as always. Atmosphere was good. The staff were welcoming, so friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back

Lovely service and great food. Every experience at Wildwood has been good! The pizzas were a great size too. I love the seafood linguine.

A fantastic meal served by lovely people. Thank you

Excellent service from the moment we arrived. Pizzas, wine, ambience all excellent. Our waiter Carlos who assisted us on our visit was attentive, polite and thoughtful. We would definitely return.

First time eating here. Will definitely be going back. Four main different dishes ordered, they all looked and tasted great

My wife and I were visiting Canterbury and decided to go to Wildwood for lunch. We had the lunch special which had a good choice, and at a reasonable price. Pomedoro and squid for starter. The pomedoro was amazing. Vegan lasagne and spaghetti bolognese for main course. Accompanied by two large glasses of wine and a coffee. The service was very good, attentive but not too much. A reasonably priced lunch at £45.00

Don't be put off by it being a chain. I have consistently had the best waiting experience anywhere at this restaurant. Food delicious and they are happy to correct and reimburse for any alterations. My sister had 2 unopened muscles and we were given an entire bowl as an apology. Food is fantastic and seasonal with a fantastic menu. Consistently, superb have returned several times. Will always recommend this place.

popped in for lunch passing by and it was lush. had margarita pizza. we all enjoyed the cocktails. Will definitely return when we are back in the area

Quite honestly, one of the worst customer service I have ever encountered at a restaurant. I booked a meal on a Saturday evening and put in he comments section that I would like to use my Birthday voucher for free Prosecco and brownie, that had been emailed to me. The email does not mention anywhere that this voucher cannot be redeemed at weekends, so I booked for a Saturday. Upon ordering my Prosecco, the waitress said she would have to check if the voucher code works on a Saturday. She comes back to let us know that the voucher cannot be redeemed. I of course show her the email to show there is no mention of this, and this was the only reason we had booked to come here. Much to my shock, she replied to say that it just depended which manager was working!! We then decided to leave and take our custom elsewhere as this is not acceptable!

Quite honestly, one of the worst customer service I have ever encountered at a restaurant. I booked a meal on a Saturday evening and put in he comments section that I would like to use my Birthday voucher for free Prosecco and brownie, that had been emailed to me. The email does not mention anywhere that this voucher cannot be redeemed at weekends, so I booked for a Saturday. Upon ordering my Prosecco, the waitress said she would have to check if the voucher code works on a Saturday. She comes back to let us know that the voucher cannot be redeemed. I of course show her the email to show there is no mention of this, and this was the only reason we had booked to come here. Much to my shock, she replied to say that it just depended which manager was working!! We then decided to leave and take our custom elsewhere as this is not acceptable!

Lovely quiet little place, excellent food, good service and lovely strawberry lemonade

First time eating in a Wildwood restaurant, and I have to say I was not overly impressed. It started off well, with the first round of drinks arriving promptly, and the Arancini starter was more than decent. But after that it started to go downhill. Trying to get anyone’s attention for a second round of drinks was hard going as all the staff seemed to be congregated round in the entrance area, so out of sight of the diners. The main course then took an eternity to arrive, and when it did was somewhat disappointed. Whilst the calzone was very generous in portion size, and well filled, the closer you got to the middle of the calzone the colder it was getting – it was barely lukewarm. The accompanied side salad was drenched in oil making it somewhat unpleasant. Overall, it is not somewhere we would return to

5 of us celebrating 2 birthday's. Seated upstairs which was really nice. Our table was out of the way and we were able to chat at a normal level. Waiter was a scream, great sense of humour. Food delivery fast and quality of food excellent.

We by chance entered into this Italian restaurant, and surprisingly it was cute, cozy and with friendly atmosphere. The staff was very pleasant, friendly and accommodating. We ordered a few light dishes, tomato-spiced shrimps with focaccia, Cobe Salad, Aubergine risotto and Margarita/salad combo. Fast service, and restaurant was packed at 15:30 in the afternoon. The spicy chilly olive oil bottle on each table was a nice “Italian” feature. Great experience, strongly recommended. Lovely service !!!

Lovely staff. Good quick service. Shame my uncut pizza didn't come with a pizza cutter. Asked staff and they said they don't have them for customers. Was awkward to cut my pizza with knife & fork. So wouldn't have a pizza here again. However wouldn't return for pasta as food here is nice.

Very nice restaurant with tasty meals, kind personnel and a cosy atmosphere.

Warm welcome, efficient friendly service and excellent fiorentina pizza.

I visited Wildwood with my family and found the experience to be mixed. The location and Tudor building were beautiful, but the service had its ups and downs. Some staff were attentive, while others lacked finesse. Fast service and accommodation despite being almost fully booked were positives. Did not liked situation that when we asked for napkins, waitress brought bunch and tossed these in the middle of the table. The food was slightly above average, but the steak wasn't cooked to our liking, and the ribs were a bit tough. Drinks, especially cocktails, were disappointing, being overly watery with unbalanced ingredient quantities. Very watery Aperol Spritz, and yes, I know after is one of the ingredients, but way too much of it. The atmosphere had an 'eat quick and go' vibe, with a peculiar music mix (Motley Crue) that didn't match the overall ambiance. Clean toilets were a plus, though expected early in the night. While we might consider revisiting, it wouldn't be solely for a great experience.

We visited this restaurant for a meal on Christmas Eve. We had excellent service by staff and were quickly seated to our pre booked table. The drinks and starters came very quickly and were then followed up with some extremely tasty main courses. The prices are reasonable and worked out about £30 a person for two courses and alcohol.

Fantastic food, great service. Will definitely return

Great restaurant, food tasty and clearly high quality fresh ingredients. We did the Christmas Dinner which was well priced and had enough choice for everyone to pick something that they could look forward to. Wildwood is well placed in the centre of Canterbury so easy to find and get to and the layout means there are multiple dining areas so it feels intimate without feeling enclosed. Staff were mostly great, friendly and helpful, except the guy who greeted ud who was a bit snooty and his service felt a bit like he was doing ud a favour, but dif not spoil the experience and everyone else was brilliant. Highly recommended.

First time here this eve. Really enjoyed it. Waiter was new and couldn't been any more happy and enthusiastic. Great service and food . Polite and friendly . Well done

Really rude staff - popped head in to ask if dogs are permitted and instantly a girl said " leave , you need to get out, dogs aren't allowed . " We hadn't even asked properly , uneducated insensitive girl, I don't mind if dogs aren't permitted but that's not the attitude and it leads you to assume same with table service.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Was warm and cosy inside.

Had our work christmas meal here. The service was amazing considering there were 26 of us! The food was amazing as were the drinks. Will definitely be coming again

Really charming and cosy atmosphere. Christmas set menu had plenty of options and was very tasty! Will definitely be back

Had lunch here after an early theatre show. Staff were very friendly generally and our waitress was very helpful with dietary requirements for a member of our group. Food was very nice and service reasonably quick. We would be happy to eat here again when in Canterbury.

Con buen tiempo se debe estar muy bien en su patio, pero la comida es bastante regulera. Y la camarera se quedó con 5£ de la vuelta por su cara bonita y aprovechando que nuestro inglés no daba para discutir.

Quite disappointed with this experience. The service was efficient, however the food was disappointing. The Calzone was around £16 so my expectations were rather high. These expectations were not met… The presentation looked fabulous, however the taste was unsatisfactory. The tomato sauce had no flavour and there was an abundance of cheese (this may be of preference to some but unfortunately not for me). My partner ordered the peri peri chicken pasta, around £15. They said it was a 6/10 nothing special, once again lacking flavour. One positive from this experience was the cocktails, reasonably priced and tasted fantastic! Overall, we would not seek to visit this restaurant chain again for the food.

was recommended by a friend so booked a table, had a pizza and a bottle of vegan wine which were both lovely, olives to start and steak for hubby. Highly recommend will definitely be back next time we are over that way. Staff friendly too!!

The personnel are very nice and polite. Food was good and served very quickly. The waitress even advised us that there was a service charge but that we could ask to have it removed if we didn't want to pay for it. That never happened to me in the UK!

Lovely location. Went for dinner, place is sometimes crowded so would recommend a reservation. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Ordered a pizza and a starter. The food was good but has potential to be much better if the ingredients were fresher. Would recommend.

This was our first time to Wildwood tonight..The food was absolutely AMAZING and The Portuguese manager and the young Lady were very polite and attentive.....We will definitely be back and would highly recommend eating here...and may we say it was the best meal we have eaten out for a while ...keep it up guys 😋😋😋 ...Francesco and Lissa

Visited with a group of about 10 and space had been set ready for our arrival. We ordered a variety of food and drink and everyone appeared happy with their choices. Only downside was the delay for food. It was quite busy on a Saturday so could be expected for a larger group, but still led to 4 stars.

Visit this place today before heading to the Marlowe theatre, really lovely food with amazing staff!! We originally went to Zizzi and they were so rude and unhelpful that we left and came here. Should of come here first, big shout out to the staff Carlos and Maisie who were so warm and friendly, well done guys xx

We loved it. Went back twice. Fish cakes- count me in! Niommmm. Thanks! :)

Wonderful location in a Tudor-style building, not far from the cathedral and right on the canal where the boat tours depart. Sidewalk tables, indoor dining rooms, and a garden at the back. Nice choices on the menu from starters, mains, pasta, pizza, and desserts. Tiger prawns, caramelized onion pita, and four seasons pizza were all excellent.

Wildwood Canterbury is a fantastic Italian restaurant with a warm and inviting atmosphere. We recently had the pleasure of dining there, and we were blown away by the quality of the food, the service, and the overall ambiance. For our main courses, we ordered the "four season" pizza and the "Philly cheesesteak" pizza. The "four season" pizza was topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, roasted artichoke, mushrooms, red pepper, anchovies, black olives, and basil. The "Philly cheesesteak" pizza was topped with thinly cut strips of marinated steak, roasted red onion, chimichurri dressing, mozzarella, cheese, and baby plum tomatoes. We also enjoyed a few ice cold glasses of beer with our meal. We received our food quickly, within about 10 minutes of ordering it. We were seated at a nice table next to the window, which gave us a great view of the sky and the outside seating area. The "four season" pizza was a delicious and flavorful combination of toppings. The artichokes were perfectly roasted, and the anchovies added a nice umami flavor to the pizza. The "Philly cheesesteak" pizza was also excellent. The steak was tender and juicy, and the chimichurri dressing added a nice tanginess to the pizza. We were very impressed with the service at Wildwood Canterbury. Our server was attentive and friendly, and he made sure that we had everything we needed. We were also impressed with the speed of the service. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Wildwood Canterbury. The food was excellent, the service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. We would definitely recommend Wildwood to anyone looking for a great Italian dining experience

This venue offers a wide menu choice covering most tastes. Friendly staff, good service and lots of choice - what more do you want? First time visit, but will not be our last!

Lovely restaurant in the centre of Canterbury that serves a great deal of choice for vegetarians. Service is brilliant and the food is amazing.

Looking for a quick lunch, stumbled on this place. Really nice staff, ambience, food. Excellent.