Spanish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Canterbury

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Wild Goose
Wild Goose
94/100 (1757 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
British
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Espresso Martini
Toasts
Green Bean
Cherry Cocktail
Apple & Dill French 75
Chorizo
Mackerel
Sausage
Fried
Kulfi
Scrambled Eggs
Tapas
Sit down
Spanish
Wine Bar
British
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Accepts Mastercard
Visa
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A previous goods shed for Canterbury West station, which has been converted into a very interesting space: farmer's market, several small..."
Renato Santos
"We finally drove to Canterbury to check this interesting concept of a place; a restaurant built inside a farmer’s market that makes seasonal dishes..."
Naushad Reza
"We had a wonderful lunch/afternoon at the Goods Shed. Ate a four course meal at the restaurant. Super fresh and locally sourced ingredients, lovely..."
luise schulz
"Highly recommended! Combining ‘Farmers market’ and restaurant in one great building (repurposed railway shed) is a great idea! We had a fabulous..."
Nick Theobald
"The kind of market that should exist everywhere. Fresh produce in a large variety and diversity. I couldn't be more happier about this place. Its..."
cristi cristian
"A few blocks off the beaten oath of chain restaurants which have invaded the charming town of Canterbury is this jewel. Make your way here and enjoy..."
Anne DeTraglia
"I went to the Wild Goose today and the food was just so delicious. The staff was really attentive and friendly. The chef was very welcoming and it..."
Vittoria Brondin
"The Goods Shed ois a great concept. Farmers market and restaurant in one building. A very nice building too. The food was good fare. We had the..."
Michael Robinson
"What a lovely find - drove down from London on the weekend for a getaway lunch - lively space, open and bright. Part of a space which hosts bespoke..."
Dripto Sarkar
"Former goods shed now packed full of good produce. As well as fresh food (including greengrocers, butcher, fishmonger) there are some cafes, a bar..."
Bryan Allen
"A little too cold in winter but worth it, the food and desserts were absolutely amazing, the staff couldn’t be more helpful and nice. Before you..."
Betsy Aidinyantz
"Had the best meal for my husbands birthday! Beautiful produce, loved having a seasonal menu and cocktails to go with too. Everything was so delicious..."
Hettie
"Very good meal in a lovely setting. Food was well prepared, presented and very tasty. Highly recommended. Tip - if you're visiting in the winter..."
Arfon Davies
"Fantastic flavourful food in a causal and relaxed atmosphere. We had lunch in the garden, the food wash freshly cooked and so tasty. The service..."
Clare P
"Seating area located next to/inside the vibrant Goods Shed market. Service was fairly friendly and attentive, but very slow! They reassured us that..."
Miles Machin
"Great place to dine and support local produce. Bustling farmer maker with some true delights to be found. Wasn't to keen on the beefburgers from the..."
Kevin Saint
"Amazing place, great concept, unexpectedly good for location (next to the station). Sourdough from Docker (served in restaurant as well, that's how..."
Vsevolod Ivanov
"Excellent expérience! Great courses, cool service, nice spot (10’ walk from the cathedral) the red wines list could be better but that is very..."
Jean-Louis M.
El Sol Tapas Bar & Restaurant
El Sol Tapas Bar & Restaurant
93/100 (640 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mediterranean
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Calamari
Hummus
Tortillas
Chorizo De La Casa
Halloumi Croquettes
Meatballs
Meat Empanadas
Octopus
Beef
Cake
Chicken Wings
Empanadas
Milk Chocolate
Chorizo Sausage
Paella
Empanada
Tarta de Queso Con Mango
Patatas Bravas
Picanha
Iberico de Bellota
Croquettes
Calamari
Chorizo
Tapas
Halloumi
Fried
Patatas Bravas
Padron Peppers
Pulpo
Steak
Cheesecake
Albóndigas
Sangria
Tapas
Padron Peppers
Cappuccino
Prawns
Paella de Mariscos
Grilled octopus
Garlic Prawns
Calamares a la romana
Mediterranean
Spanish
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Drinks
Mid-range
"Perfect place for lunch in Canterbury’s busy spot. The dishes are varied from meat to seafood based. Enjoy everything we ordered - octopus tapas,..."
Mahish Ma
"Fantastic authentic tapas. Everything we tried was outstanding for flavour and quality. The staff and owner provide a wonderful service. Warm welcome..."
Ingrid SouthCoast
"When visiting Canterbury, it definitely can’t be missed! As a former resident of Canterbury, El Sol takes the top spot in restaurants I would..."
Freya Greenstreet
"I am writing this review from our amazing room in the Sun Hotel just above the restaurant. The food is sublime; the best meal I've eaten in a very..."
Shaohui Lew
"The chef is absolutely amazing!!! He’s from Greece and worked as a cook for over 30 years. He’s expert in Spanish cooking and his homemade..."
Fergie Leung
"Superb service, scrumptious food and warm atmosphere. We were so lucky we managed to get a table on a fully booked Saturday night. The staff were..."
Serafima Serafimova
"Had an amazing stay at the hotel and enjoyed the complimentary breakfast both mornings. Wonderful restaurant with amazing food. Highly recommend..."
Samuel Yates
"We stayed in the Hotel above El Sol and were instantly drawn in by the delicious smell. We had multiple incredible meals here, and felt extremely..."
Andrea Hardy
"Beautiful food, really reasonable price and wonderful attentive..."
Olivia Boxall
"Lovely little Spanish restaurant! Highly recommend the seafood paella, was so tasty and as good as what you would get in Spain. The staff are very..."
Phoebe Halls
The Cuban
The Cuban
85/100 (1405 ratings)
Restaurants
Cuban
Bar
Cuban
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Prawns
Pork
Chorizo
Mojito
Churros
Burger
Martini
Mai Tai
heineken
Queso Flameado
Crayfish & Chorizo Paella
Havana Burger with Fries
Most Champagne
Nachos
Tapas
Prawns
Nachos
Paella
Sit down
Cuban
Bar
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Lunch
Mid-range
"Would recommend the Cuban to all had a great hen night with lovely food staff were great many thanks..."
Louise Walker
"Fantastic!! Me and my other half chose to go here for our two year anniversary meal last night... Im 37 weeks pregnant and don't eat meat or eggs so..."
Stacie Ann Brickell
"On a Thursday the best club in canterbury..."
Emma Louise Delaney
"Every saturday Salsa music in Cuban!!! Shame only for 2h but always something:] Many thanks for manager of Cuban..."
Bartosz Prylinski
"Best Tapas ever. Lovely and fresh and not silly prices. Cocktails always perfect. Staff always smiling, happy and helpful. What's not to..."
Will Glenn
"It's always a good night in the Cuban. Forget any other venue in Kent. If you don't go to the Cuban, your not having the night of your..."
Peter J Roberts
"Always feel welcome staff are lovely & drinks are professionally made, always entertaining to watch someone make a drink for you who obviously loves..."
Carlotta Ottonello
"Party central! Good vibes loved the hostesses but I left my hat outside stupidly and it got snatched so don't bring a hat or maybe ask the hostess to..."
Barrett Felder
"Clubbing in Canterbury? Go..."
Janne Montonen
"Cocktails are always spot on, lively atmosphere, good late night..."
Tracey
"I went to the Cuban last night 15/03/2022 and I want to thank the female staff for being absolutely wonderful to me. A man was dancing with his..."
Vania Ani
"The lady in the bathroom literally was the highlight of myself and my friends night!!! We went to Cuban on Saturday and she helped us so much without..."
Chrystal Ferris
"Went for lunch time tapas. The place was fairly quiet. Service was good and the staff were lovely. Menu had plenty of choices and all 8 dishes we had..."
Nik Petrovic
"Fantastic. Delish food. Friendly staff and banging atmosphere for the dj and dancing later in the evening. I will be going..."
Kelli Kinsella
"Great place to go out with friend, enjoy a cocktail or a beer and go and have a good knees up. However, we thought it would be a good idea to eat..."
Maud Rabier
"Great place to go for an after meal drink (and dance if that's your thing!). Music varies, often live, always fun. Total mixture of people of all..."
Andrew Heenan
"Never been there for the nightlife but the food is very good, my sister loves coming to visit from London just to come here for the paella and virgin..."
JustDW dover
"Having lived in this city for over 3 years, this is the only destination on a Thursday night. Friendly security, friendly bar staff and great music..."
Harry Cook
"Wow, I have been a frequent visitor over the recent years to Cuban for the nightlife, always enjoyed it. I can only say how this lovely venue has..."
Matt Crothe
"Great place for a Saturday night. Best time is just after the salsa stops and before they start charging entry. For a "Cuban" place I would like more..."
Tim Harmer
Cafe Mauresque
Cafe Mauresque
75/100 (2056 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Middle Eastern
Moroccan
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Halloumi
Tapas
Lamb
Citrus Lamb
Prawns
Fish
Seafood Saffron Paella
Pork
Chicken North African Couscous
Patatas a lo pobre
Mixed Salad with Citrus Dressing
Hummus
Aubergine Stew
Roast pork
Paella and Calamari
Tortillas
Mixed Meze
Duck Tagine
Hummus and Pita Bread
Tapas
Falafel
Chicken Tagine
Falafel
Vegan Dishes
Scallops
Meatballs
Salad
Dessert and Coffee
Scallops
Paella
Duck
Seafood Paella
Calamari
Couscous
Calamares
"If you ever find yourself in Canterbury, or you live there, then this place is a must. The menu is amazing- I had the belly pork and it was a massive..."
Jayne Baker
"Lovely tasting food and a good variety, exerlent surroundings, very helpful staff and a great price will defiantly recommend this restaurant to all..."
Dean Cattermole
"Love this restaurant, this was my third visit over a few years and it has been consistently good. The decor is fantastic with the Moroccan theme even..."
Ruth Brackstone Bailey
"Lovely place and staff the atmosphere is great. Would recommend the haloumi couscous and sticky date..."
Alexander Hansez de Vivar
"Fabulous service and fabulous food!!! Have been a few times and would give it 5/5 every time! Only ate their today and already can’t wait to come..."
Sarah Dutton
"Took my wife for our anniversary and had a delightful experience. We were seated in a small nook downstairs, very cosy and private. The food was..."
Russell Davis
"A small quaint restaurant , great staff , food was fantastic..."
Darren Glover
"Excellent food! Nice and warm atmosphere. The staff was kind. My family enjoyed the..."
Hristina Hristova
"Have always loved this restaurant, have never been disappointed! Great food, friendly service, reasonably priced and a fabulous..."
Helen Thomas
"Lovely place to eat. Delicious food, and friendly..."
Moira Stuart
"It was just alright.The place is nice and the staff was helpful.The food however, was just not special enough I think.It was just..."
Susana Lemos Da Costa
"Great food..clean and tidy restaurant with good atmosphere..great staff..value for..."
Tim Edwards
"Good food, Great service, beautiful atmosphere. This cozy restaurant offers large and small dishes of Spain and Morocco and is great for tapas and..."
Shemaia
"This is a great little restaurant. The manager was very accommodating and able to give us a table on a busy Friday evening at short notice. There is..."
Callum Stubbs
"We had the tapas dishes which were more Spanish inspired. Every dish was good and we had some house wine as well. We wanted to book a table over the..."
Larissa K
"Food was delicious and highly recommend, however it was very warm when sat downstairs. The seat I had was on the right next to a wall which was very..."
Katy Notes
"The ambience and decor is amazing and you really feel like you're in Morocco. Its really cosy (and you can comfortably be socially distanced). The..."
CaribbeanSeoul
"Very nice! Loved the atmosphere and the cushioned seats! Food was very tasty and friendly staff, we went to Canterbury for the day and really glad we..."
catalina lara
"Wonderful atmosphere, ordered halumi bruchette and chicken sausage bruchette, roast pots and olive feta stater. It was delicious, plenty of it,..."
Liz Tate
"We were looking for something different for lunch but not the usual pizzas and burgers that seem so common in this area. We spotted this place while..."
Richard Vidler
"Loved the tapas board and sautéed seafood. Service was attentive but slow as the place was..."
Katie Chuang
"Have been in Canterbury many times and always enjoy dining in town. Made Mauresque is another little New discover foe us. The service very friendly..."
Yves Wu
"I came here for lunch on a rainy Saturday and I am so glad I did! The halloumi sandwich was so yummy and the date pudding was delightful. Although it..."
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"We stumbled upon this restaurant after walking into town, both hungry for Tapas and boy did they not disappoint! Starting with the warm welcome, we..."
George Roberts
"I ate here on a Wednesday evening in September. The restaurant has a very pleasant feel; softly lit, uncrowded and relaxed. I was visiting Canterbury..."
Nick Nash