Il posticino

Il posticino Welcome to Il Posticino, your delightful great little authentic Italian restaurant! A slice of Italy in the heart of Canterbury you dont want to miss!!!
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Jerry & Cristina welcome you to Il Posticino "little spot", a cosy
rustic authentic Italian restaurant, very friendly and open to any walk of life. Its the ideal place to delight your palate with traditional regional Italian flavours. Cristina's kindness and competence will guide you to the choice of Italian wines and dishes prepared with passion and expertise with a twist by Jerry. The food i

s freshly prepared and cooked using the best quality ingredients on order and therefore you might have to wait a little
longer....rest assured that we did not forget about you but we are working for you....we will also be happy to accommodate your needs at best of our possibilities in case of allergies or food intolerances. Il Posticino will host a series of food and wine events through the year.....

A truly unforgettable and memorable experience.

La Lucania t' rest' ind a lu cor'....Basilicata stays in your heart....This Thursday, 25th June, join us for an exclusiv...
17/06/2026

La Lucania t' rest' ind a lu cor'....

Basilicata stays in your heart....

This Thursday, 25th June, join us for an exclusive journey through the flavours, wines and traditions of Basilicata. Every course has been carefully created to tell the story of our homeland.

🍽️ 5 Course Tasting Menu – £55
🍷 Premium Wine Pairing – £35

⚠️ Tables are filling fast and
Availability is limited.

📞 Book now: 01227788022
Or DM

📍 Il Posticino

A Lucania nun s' spieg', s'assagg'.
















15/06/2026

🇮🇹 BASILICATA EXPERIENCE 🇮🇹

For one night only...

Join us on Thursday 25th June for a journey through the authentic flavours, traditions and stories of Basilicata.

From handmade Triddiazz r' Mamm' Maria and stuffed Fiur' Fritt', to mountain lamb, Aglianico del Vulture and regional specialities rarely found outside Southern Italy.

🍽️ 5 Course Tasting Menu – £55
🍷 Optional Premium Wine Pairing – £35

Featuring: ✨ Lucano Fizz ✨ Fantini Cuvée Rosato Brut ✨ Bianca degli Svevi – Re Manfredi ✨ Aglianico del Vulture – Re Manfredi ✨ Pinoli Bianco (Greco/Fiano 2024)

A unique evening inspired by Muro Lucano, where every dish tells a story.

⚠️ Limited availability – advance
booking essential.

DM OR CALL TO RESERVE
📞 01227788022

📍 Il Posticino

"A Lucania nun s' spieg', s'assagg'."

Welcome to Il Posticino, your delightful great little authentic Italian restaurant!

09/06/2026

🌿 SOMETHING NEW IS COMING TO IL POSTICINO... 🌿

After the wonderful feedback and support for our Tuscan Coast Experience, we're delighted to announce that our monthly journey through Italy will continue.
This June, we leave the Tuscan coastline behind and travel inland to discover a region rich in tradition, authenticity and unforgettable flavours.

🇮🇹 BASILICATA EXPERIENCE
📅 Thursday 25th June

A carefully curated 5-course tasting menu celebrating the heart of Basilicata, featuring regional ingredients, traditional recipes and premium wines from the Vulture area.

✨ Authentic flavours
🍷 Hand-selected wine pairings
🧀 Caciocavallo Podolico
🍝 Fresh handmade Strascinati
🥩 Slow-cooked regional specialities

An evening designed to transport you to one of Italy's most fascinating and undiscovered regions.

Don't miss it!

Limited seats available.
DM OR CALL to reserve your table

Welcome to Il Posticino, your delightful great little authentic Italian restaurant!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Tuscan Coast Experience 🌊🍷An evening inspired by the flavours, wines and atm...
29/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Tuscan Coast Experience 🌊🍷

An evening inspired by the flavours, wines and atmosphere of the Tuscan seaside — shared with wonderful guests, candlelight, great conversations and beautiful food.

Seeing the restaurant filled with such a warm atmosphere made all the hard work truly worth it.

From the fried pizza dough & anchovy welcome bite, to the modern Cacciucco and carefully selected Tuscan wines… thank you for being part of this journey with us.

✨ And this is only the beginning…

A new special evening experience is already in the works.
Different inspiration.
New flavours.
Same passion.

Stay tuned… something exciting is coming soon at Il Posticino 🇮🇹🍋🍷

TONIGHT ✨The Tuscan Coast arrives at Il Posticino this evening.A special one-night tasting experience inspired by the fl...
28/05/2026

TONIGHT ✨
The Tuscan Coast arrives at Il Posticino this evening.
A special one-night tasting experience inspired by the flavours, wines and atmosphere of the Tuscan seaside. Candlelight, seafood, wine, coastal aromas and a menu created to travel through the rhythm of the coast. 🌊🍷

Still a couple of tables available for last-minute bookings.
• 5 course tasting menu
• Optional Tuscan wine pairing
• Limited availability tonight
DM us or call to reserve your table.




THE TUSCAN COAST EXPERIENCEOnly 2 days to go.An evening inspired by the Tuscan seaside, coastal wines, candlelight and s...
26/05/2026

THE TUSCAN COAST EXPERIENCE
Only 2 days to go.

An evening inspired by the Tuscan seaside, coastal wines, candlelight and signature seafood dishes.

From our Tuscan Gin & Tonic welcome to the final glass of Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo, each course has been carefully paired to recreate the rhythm of a summer evening on the Italian coast.

✨ Signature Cacciucco
✨ 5 course tasting menu
✨ Curated Tuscan wine pairing
✨ One night only

We only have a limited number of tables remaining for Thursday evening.
If you were thinking about coming, this is the moment to reserve.
📞 01227 788022

🌅 As the sun dips below the Tuscan horizon, it paints the sky in a symphony of colors. We bring that exact harmony into ...
24/05/2026

🌅 As the sun dips below the Tuscan horizon, it paints the sky in a symphony of colors. We bring that exact harmony into your glass and onto your plate for our exclusive "Tuscan Coast Experience."
​We present a pairing that is more than just dinner—it is an unfiltered sensory journey connecting the depth of the Maremma hills with the power of the open sea.

​🍷 Meet Our Star: "12 UVE" Maremma Toscana DOC – Il Paradiso di Frassina 🍷

​A wine that is music to your palate—literally. Coming from the first winery in the world to grow its vineyards to the soothing sounds of Mozart, this "Super Cru" is a legendary red blend. "12 Uve" (12 Grapes) is crafted from 12 different grape varieties—6 native Italian and 6 international—cultivated together to create a complex harmony, much like a 12-semitone musical scale.

​🍋 On the nose: An enveloping, multi-layered bouquet. Rich notes of ripe wild berries (black cherry, blackberry) blend seamlessly with spicy hints of black pepper, licorice, and an elegant touch of chocolate and to***co from oak aging.

🍑 On the palate: Full-bodied, velvety, and incredibly smooth with noble tannins. It leaves an infinite, elegant finish, perfectly balanced by a pleasant freshness that makes it remarkably drinkable despite its complex structure.

​To match the rich melody of "12 Uve,"we selected the king of the Tuscan coast, reimagined exclusively for our "Experience": our Signature Cacciucco. This modern interpretation respects the core traditional seafood-stew values but plays beautifully with contrasting textures and refined presentation.
​🐙 The Dish: A triumph of premium rockfish and mollusks (octopus, cuttlefish, red scorpion fish, gurnard) cooked at low temperatures to preserve their extreme tenderness. They are served over a dense, deeply savory reduction of fresh tomatoes, garlic, sage, and a hint of chili. Traditional Tuscan bread is transformed into an elegant, feather-light crispy wafer to crown the dish.
​🍷 Why This Pairing is Pure Magic
​Serving a complex red wine with a seafood dish is a bold move, but here it is absolutely flawless. The imposing structure, velvety tannins, and aromatic complexity of "12 Uve" are exactly what is needed to stand up to the rich intensity of a true Cacciucco and its spicy tomato reduction. The wine’s dark fruit and spice notes create a stunning dialogue with the deep, savory character of the fish. A masterclass in balancing land and sea.
​An experience that awakens every single sense. ✨

​📅 Seats are highly limited. Secure your table now for the ultimate Tuscan Coast Experience.

DM Now or Call to reserve your table


🌅 From the medieval towers of San Gimignano to the refreshing breeze of the Tuscan shore. Our "Tuscan Coast Experience" ...
23/05/2026

🌅 From the medieval towers of San Gimignano to the refreshing breeze of the Tuscan shore. Our "Tuscan Coast Experience" continues to surprise with a pairing that flawlessly connects the gold of the hills with the depth of the sea.

​🍷 Meet Our Star: Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG – Il Lebbio 🍷

​A historic white wine, proud and rich in character. It is an organic wine that embodies the savory depth and structure of the San Gimignano terroir. With its signature bitter almond finish, this is a white wine with the soul and backbone of a great red.

​🍋 On the nose: Intense aromas of white flowers, broom, and warm yellow-fleshed fruits, enhanced by a distinct mineral undertone.

🍑 On the palate: Dry, full-bodied, and beautifully crisp, with a lingering saline persistence that keeps you coming back for more.

​🍽️ The Signature Pairing for the Tuscan Coast Experience

​For this chapter of our culinary journey, we’ve crafted a dish full of rich textures and bold contrasts:

​🐙 Roasted Octopus on Saffron Cream with a Herb Crumble

​Why does this pairing work so beautifully? Vernaccia possesses the structure and grit needed to match the rich texture and smoky char of the roasted octopus. The velvety softness of the saffron cream gracefully complements the wine's minerality, while the aromatic, crunchy herb crumble echoes the Mediterranean notes in the glass.

​An exquisite dialogue between land and sea that will leave you speechless. ✨

​📅 Seats are limited. Book your table now and indulge in the authentic flavors of Tuscany.

​DM Now or CALL to reserve a table



🌅 A sunset dinner, the scent of sea salt in the air, and the soothing sound of waves crashing on the shore. This is the ...
22/05/2026

🌅 A sunset dinner, the scent of sea salt in the air, and the soothing sound of waves crashing on the shore. This is the true spirit of our "Tuscan Coast Experience". And there is no better way to celebrate it than with our favorite wine.

​🍷 Meet Our Star: "CONFONDO" Rosato (Tuscany IGT) 🍷
​A liquid work of art, a wine that confounds expectations in the most delightful way. This is not just any rosé: it is a "Metodo Ancestrale" (Ancestral Method) made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, vinified "sur lie" (on the lees). The slight cloudiness at the bottom of the bottle is the hallmark of its natural fermentation and pure authenticity.
​Its vibrant hue and bold label—featuring a playful twist on the King of Hearts—are an open invitation to an unfiltered sensory journey.

​🍋 On the nose: Vibrant notes of fresh citrus, wild strawberries, and a distinct minerality that evokes the sea breeze.
🍑 On the palate: Dry, savory, crisp, and incredibly refreshing. Its light, natural, and persistent effervescence perfectly cleanses the palate, making you look forward to the next bite.
​🍽️ The Signature Pairing for the Tuscan Coast Experience

​To fully elevate its saline and citrus character, we have paired it with a dish that sings of coastal Italian cuisine:
​🍝 Paccheri with Gurnard, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Orange Zest, and Olive Crumble
​"Confondo Rosato" is the ultimate companion for this dish. The savory depth of the fresh fish and the olive crumble is beautifully balanced by the wine’s crisp acidity. The rosé's subtle citrus notes dance gracefully with the fresh orange zest in the pasta, while the gentle natural sparkle beautifully cuts through the richness of the gurnard and the texture of the paccheri.
​An unexpected pairing... but absolutely flawless! 😉

​📅 Don’t miss out on this unique experience. Book your table and join us for an unforgettable enogastronomic journey along the Tuscan coast on May the 28th

​DM or CALL Now to reserve a table

21/05/2026

An evening inspired by the Tuscan coast 🌊🍷

The sound of wine being poured.
Fresh seafood arriving in the kitchen.
The warmth of candlelight and slow Italian dining.

Our Tuscan Coast Experience was created to bring a little piece of the Tuscan seaside to Canterbury for one intimate evening.

A refined 5 course tasting menu, carefully paired wines, and our signature Cacciucco Moderno at the heart of the experience.

Thursday 28 May
£59 per person
Optional wine pairing £40

We’re incredibly grateful for the response so far, with several tables already reserved.
A limited number of tables remain available.

DM us to reserve your table or Call us 01227 788022

Welcome to Il Posticino, your delightful great little authentic Italian restaurant!

Address

61 Dover Street
Canterbury
CT13HD

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
6pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
6pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm
6pm - 9:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2:30pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+441227788022

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