The best restaurants serving Italian food in Canterbury South East

Great pizza, fast and friendly service and decent prices. A go-to location to sit down with friends or family and enjoy good food.

Lyn catered for our evening event for our Wedding 15th June 2024 with an amazing and delicious BBQ. The food was cooked fresh with various sides including coleslaw couscous, green salad and potato salad, to name just some - and all of our guests said how delicious everything was. Lyn is such a lovely friendly lady and couldn’t do enough to make sure our evening was a success. Definitely recommend and 5⭐ from us. Wendy and Rich xXx

I am reposting as it seems my first review either did not upload properly or was deleted. We visited this restaurant because of all the good reviews however we were all really dissapointed with our mains. The pasta in my dish was hard, more than al dente, and the sauce did not taste of much. My friend ordered the pasta with prawns and seafood however there were no prawns at all and the overwhelming taste was just of lemon and nothing else. The risotto was the best of all 3. I have eaten many times in Italy, but I would not liken this to any of the food I have eaten there. It was difficult to choose something from the menu as it the dishes seem overcomplicated (liquorice on pasta for example). The restaurant seemed very quiet for a friday night, if I could make one recommendation, I would stay stick to the classics that are much more popular. One thing we did love however was the fried dough balls at the beginning.

One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Great food. Great staff. Very well priced. GF options are basically the whole menu We will be returning Thank you 🙏🏼

Friendly helpful staff beautiful tasty food

Great food a little pricey reasonable service. Wonderful vongole

Excellent Italian food in a charming restaurant with lovely ambiance. Attentive service, delicious dishes, good portions and good value. Easy parking. Perfect!

Lovely place with nice atmosphere and delicious food and wine! Highly recommend! Staff very friendly. Everything was delicious:-)

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Chapters Pizzeria in Canterbury, and I must say, it was an absolutely delightful experience from start to finish. The moment we walked in, we was greeted by the warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly made me feel at home. The staff at Chapters Pizzeria were nothing short of incredible. Izzy and Kate, in particular, went above and beyond to ensure that our visit was memorable. They were so lovely, helpful, and wonderful, making sure that every aspect of our meal was perfect. Their genuine smiles and attentive service and knowledge of the menu added a personal touch that is hard to find. The food was simply fantastic! The pizzas were cooked to perfection, with a deliciously crispy crust and a perfect balance of toppings. But what truly stood out was the ice cream that Izzy made. It was absolutely divine, and with some added personal flair. Overall, Chapters Pizzeria offers a fantastic dining experience. The quality of the food, combined with the outstanding service from Izzy and Kate, makes it a must-visit spot in Canterbury. If you're looking for a place with great food, a wonderful atmosphere, and exceptional staff, look no further than Chapters Pizzeria.

Last minute booking that didn’t disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, super friendly staff and delicious faultless food. Nothing more to say except thank you.

I thought Ala Turka was a Turkish eatery ? Sadly not , Bread was Indian Nan / poppadom type , chilli sauce like bottled non chilli authentic , very poor food indeed and not cheap at all . If you like Turkish food go to Aspendos as authentic Turkish food . Not impressed with Alu Turka , not Authentic and overpriced .

Marija was fantastic! Service with a smile! Perfect for my boys 18th birthday!! Thank you

I went with my grandson before a show at The Marlowe on Easter Monday. It was quiet in the restaurant. The staff were ok, not particularly welcoming but fine. The first and second courses were good, I had the vegan meatballs and the delicious Rainbow lasagne. My grandson had a kids meal of pepperoni pizza. Then we were ignored. For 40 minutes…. I stacked the dirty plates on our table, no one came to pick them up or ask if we needed anything. We asked 4 times for his chocolate ice cream over a 25 minute period but had to give up and leave ( and rush ) , so as not to miss our show. I told the server about this when I paid but she wasn’t all that interested. All a bit irritating. It’s the second time in a row I’ve encountered bad service at this Zizzis , so it’s back to Wildwood up the road next time.

Our server Leila was great and super helpful

Very nice staff and good service! The food was good too, at least what you‘d expect when ordering Italian food. Lovely atmosphere too!