The restaurant has nice and warm atmosphere but the food we had was average.We had 2 starters, 2 mains and one desert to share.The calamari starter was a small portion and nothing special, no condiments either on the side salad that comes with them.The grilled prawns are served on a very buttery warm sauce which is almost a soup and overall it was okay but again nothing great about it - I would not re-order it.We then had the salsiccia risotto and the linguine mare. Both low in seasoning and the risotto felt as if it was microwaved..The tiramisu however was nice.The Italian wine we had was nice.Price wise it’s a good choice but food overall is average - 6.5 if I could rate from 1 to 10.The service was great from start to finish, the staff is friendly, welcoming and nice.
Ashley Miller
We had the best pasta and cheesecake. Highly recommend.
Beste E. S.
The best Italian restaurant in town. Beautiful atmosphere and yummy food.
Daniele Cesareo
This the very first time I can leave such a review. Born and bred in Italy, travelled around the world for 15+ years and... Pinocchio's was the first place to make me enjoy Italian cuisine outside homeland. Italian take few things seriously, but be sure food is not only among those but reigning over all! I approached the restaurant with my skeptical toffee nosed attitude and, guess what: I pleased my buds more and better than many places back home. I had the swordfish and the fried squids, felt like eating it right off the boat for how fresh they were. Ruta and Salvatore beautifully guided my tour through the wine chart and the menu Giulia, the chef, prepares every day with religious care and devotion to the Italian standards. Be sure to try their fresh fish and home made pasta, you ( and your buds) will be amazed. Freshly baked pizza den bread were supreme. Damiano and his team have gained the rare prize of not only spreading the Italian taste and culture but also serve food that has few rivals even back home.
Valerie Petron
Restaurant recommended by our hotel.Super nice, cozy, great Italian atmosphere.Lovely, consistent dishes with good products.Friendly and fast service, fair prices.
Alessia Carangelo
I love going abroad and enjoying the local culture, I also love finding some typical Italian places, really run by Italians and being proud of our culture exported abroad.This is the case of pinocchio's restaurant.A typical Italian restaurant where you can feel at home or, for those who have not yet been lucky enough to visit Italy, immerse yourself in a real and traditional culinary experience.Giulia and Damiano are excellent hosts, Giulia, the chef, takes obsessive care of the preparations with fresh and excellent quality ingredients, the olive oil is excellent and its cellar varies for all palates. Fresh clams as if you ate them in Amalfi and the aubergine parmigiana is just like grandma's.Salvatore and Ruta, the two maitres, will take care of you, expertly advising you on combinations and combinations.The best place to eat traditional Italian food, not just in Canterbury but in the whole of the UK.See you soon.
James Lane
We visited on a Friday evening and it was a nice, busy atmosphere. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was really good.
Lee Sassone-corsi
This is my third visit here, pure authentic Italian food which is amazing. Highly recommend if you love Italian food.
Noel Moorhouse
Amazing authentic food, great service in a lovely little restaurant. We'll be back!
travellingfrogs
We had dinner in Pinocchio's. It's a traditional Italian restaurant in the middle of Canterbury city centre. The food was excellent and well-priced for the quality of what you get. We've discovered a new favourite and will definitely be returning.
An excellent dining experience. The staff are so friendly. Better make reservations, it's a popular restaurant.
K2887HBdanielf
A lovely little Italian dining experience. Food was brilliant, staff were very friendly and the specials board had some great choices.
S Gau
Fabulous restaurant and Italian food. Great
tom graham
Amazing food great wine and a really nice atmosphere. Amazing for a romantic date.
Blaise Grail
If only one could afford it, one would surely be a regular customer. The only downside is the place always being full of Canterbury's wealthy geriatric folk, some of whom are more enlightened than others.
The restaurant has nice and warm atmosphere but the food we had was average.We had 2 starters, 2 mains and one desert to share.The calamari starter was a small portion and nothing special, no condiments either on the side salad that comes with them.The grilled prawns are served on a very buttery warm sauce which is almost a soup and overall it was okay but again nothing great about it - I would not re-order it.We then had the salsiccia risotto and the linguine mare. Both low in seasoning and the risotto felt as if it was microwaved..The tiramisu however was nice.The Italian wine we had was nice.Price wise it’s a good choice but food overall is average - 6.5 if I could rate from 1 to 10.The service was great from start to finish, the staff is friendly, welcoming and nice.
We had the best pasta and cheesecake. Highly recommend.
The best Italian restaurant in town. Beautiful atmosphere and yummy food.
This the very first time I can leave such a review. Born and bred in Italy, travelled around the world for 15+ years and... Pinocchio's was the first place to make me enjoy Italian cuisine outside homeland. Italian take few things seriously, but be sure food is not only among those but reigning over all! I approached the restaurant with my skeptical toffee nosed attitude and, guess what: I pleased my buds more and better than many places back home. I had the swordfish and the fried squids, felt like eating it right off the boat for how fresh they were. Ruta and Salvatore beautifully guided my tour through the wine chart and the menu Giulia, the chef, prepares every day with religious care and devotion to the Italian standards. Be sure to try their fresh fish and home made pasta, you ( and your buds) will be amazed. Freshly baked pizza den bread were supreme. Damiano and his team have gained the rare prize of not only spreading the Italian taste and culture but also serve food that has few rivals even back home.
Restaurant recommended by our hotel.Super nice, cozy, great Italian atmosphere.Lovely, consistent dishes with good products.Friendly and fast service, fair prices.
I love going abroad and enjoying the local culture, I also love finding some typical Italian places, really run by Italians and being proud of our culture exported abroad.This is the case of pinocchio's restaurant.A typical Italian restaurant where you can feel at home or, for those who have not yet been lucky enough to visit Italy, immerse yourself in a real and traditional culinary experience.Giulia and Damiano are excellent hosts, Giulia, the chef, takes obsessive care of the preparations with fresh and excellent quality ingredients, the olive oil is excellent and its cellar varies for all palates. Fresh clams as if you ate them in Amalfi and the aubergine parmigiana is just like grandma's.Salvatore and Ruta, the two maitres, will take care of you, expertly advising you on combinations and combinations.The best place to eat traditional Italian food, not just in Canterbury but in the whole of the UK.See you soon.
We visited on a Friday evening and it was a nice, busy atmosphere. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was really good.
This is my third visit here, pure authentic Italian food which is amazing. Highly recommend if you love Italian food.
Amazing authentic food, great service in a lovely little restaurant. We'll be back!
We had dinner in Pinocchio's. It's a traditional Italian restaurant in the middle of Canterbury city centre. The food was excellent and well-priced for the quality of what you get. We've discovered a new favourite and will definitely be returning.
Restaurantji Recommends
An excellent dining experience. The staff are so friendly. Better make reservations, it's a popular restaurant.
A lovely little Italian dining experience. Food was brilliant, staff were very friendly and the specials board had some great choices.
Fabulous restaurant and Italian food. Great
Amazing food great wine and a really nice atmosphere. Amazing for a romantic date.
If only one could afford it, one would surely be a regular customer. The only downside is the place always being full of Canterbury's wealthy geriatric folk, some of whom are more enlightened than others.