On our way into Canterbury we stopped at this charming little restaurant. The food was delicious. I had the swordfish and freshly made spaghetti. The staff was so friendly and so helpful they made us feel like we were regular customers. This is a delightful, cozy yet elegant restaurant. Reasonably priced. read more

5 stars absolutely amazing when you go in it transports you to a world where sadness and woe are just a mere oblivion there staff aren't just a regular team they are a family the food absolutely exquisite when you bite into the food it's like a water fall of exciting new flavours read more

From the pizza to any item on the main course menu - everything is so delicious!! Im telling you if you have time you need to have lunch or dinner here. Thank me later read more

Pinocchio's - Linguine Mare - Italian Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

BEST PIZZA EVER!!!! Incredible pizza made straight from Naples flavour. Such a great experience. The whole team, including the Chef (Owner) are so welcoming and always checking up and making sure you have everything you need. Order the Pizza Gourmet pizza, add ham and salami, the perfect flavours melt harmoniously in every bite! You will not allow anything left on the plate to include the oils, unbelievable!! Our time spent at Pinocchios has drawn us back only a day later! Thank you for an incredible experience! read more

Portions are modest by American standards, but it's quality over quantity as it should be. Our food was delicious and the service was excellent. Cozy, comfortable, casual vibe. read more

I just returned from a trip to Rome about two weeks ago and can honestly say this Italian food is completely amazing and authentic and delicious! YUMMMMMMM! Not only was the food amazing, but the staff was completely friendly! The chef came to ask how our meal was and the owner stopped by multiple times to make sure we were okay! It's just a five minute walk from the city center! I highly recommend the calamari and the aubergine appetizer. SO GOOD! Everything is locally sourced and fresh! You will noooooot be disappointed! read more

This is a lovely, friendly restaurant, run by Italians and they do fantastic special dishes of the day, with beautiful quality fish. These dishes tend to be more expensive than their wide variety of pastas and pizzas. They have an extensive list of Italian wines and their ice creams always please the children as they are huge and decorated with tinsel sticks. read more

We were recently on a day trip to Canterbury and were recommended to this restaurant for lunch. As we came in we were greeted by sounds of enjoyment from a large party of twenty-two people, from a local language school I was subsequently told. The owners, being typically Italian, really love children and there were severl families with small children who repeatedly got in the harassed staff's way, and not a murmur of complaint, and even a friendly chuck under the chin when laden down with dishes! The cooking was really up to a high standard, and the food was a little slow to arrive and when it did we realised it had all been cooked from scratch, so it was worth the wait. We had a three course meal (I had fillet steak) and a medium priced bottle of wine and it came to around £68. Considering the length of time we were there - I hate ruching my food, and the friendly atmosphere of the restaurant, I consider it a good deal. The italian restaurant we visit in central London would have cost around a hundred pounds for such a meal, although they are very generous with the free brandy they give me afterwards! read more

Delightful and Delish! If you are in Canterbury and have a hankering for Italian, you won't go wrong with this place.

Pinocchios is a well established restaurant, based on Castle street in Canterbury. The restaurant is light and bright with good service, with a good reputation in the city. The menu is decent with a broad range including the most popular pastas and pizzas, a however this feels like fare I could get anywhere rather than being regionally specific. The specials however are a different story, and I think represent the best food, even if they are a tiny bit more expensive. As a family run and family friendly place it definitely represents good value for money, and I would recommend it for a wide variety of occasions from First Date to Party or just if you want to have some good italian food. read more

Loved our meal here! Got the tip from a local and could not have been happier!

The food is simply spectacular, the staff warm and welcoming. If you have to eat in Canterbury do yourself a favor and do not eat anywhere else. We went there for lunch and we put to vote with the family whether to return for dinner, even if we didn't spend the night in Canterbury. We are so glad we went back. The pasta is fresh, and the flavors will hit the palate in the right spot. A good glass of wine will seal the deal. Fantastico!!! read more

Pinocchio's - Italian Near Me - Canterbury, KEN

This is the best Italian restaurant I've been to in Canterbury and the food and service are top-notch. Also the only restaurant in Canterbury I've been to who can cope with large parties, but perhaps I've been unlucky. The only reason for not giving five stars is that it is a little pricey. A three course meal with a cheap bottle of wine cost two of us £75 recently and although not extortionate, I have had cheaper Italian meals in central London. Great place for a celebration or special occasion. read more

Waiter (presumably the owner) was very impatient and unfriendly. Radiator was OFF in December. We sat right next to it so we are certain it was off. Therefore very cold in the restaurant. Food was nothing special. Waiter just kept part of our change without asking therefore tipping himself for bad service, poor food and an uncomfortable restaurant. Will definitely not reccommend this restaurant to others and will obviously never come back! read more

Great service, delicious food, and friendly, interactive staff. Definitely kid friendly, our waiter was great with our young kids. Fair prices for generous portions. Highly recommended for a day out in Canterbury. read more

Prawn and scallop with homemade tagliatelle £18.50, only 2 prawns and half a scallop, seriously? Tasted good but a rip-off. The lasagne was the same. Everything was overpriced. We ate at Il Posticino the night before, which was excellent, good value and far nicer decor. Don't waste your time here, it's not as good as the rating suggests. read more

This place was excellent. We had a family reunion with 12 guests, excellent service, relaxed atmosphere and amazing door. I had two appetizers for my main and they were tasty, perfectly cooked scallops. all four kids were treated well and made to feel welcome! I would certainly recommend this place! read more