Deli cuisine: the best places to taste it in Whitstable

6 restaurant menus in Whitstable, (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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Rulu’s - Deli / Kitchen / Wine
Rulu’s - Deli / Kitchen / Wine
96/100 (106 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Wine Bar
Deli
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Italian
Vegan Options
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Linguine
Deli
Wine Bar
British
Italian
Spanish
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a place. We drop in regularly for the amazing Portuguese custard tarts and coffee (my partner is from Lisbon and she says they’re amazing)...."
Dan Marsden
"Been staying locally for work and have been in here a handful of times over the last month. Great food, wonderful atmosphere during the day and..."
Jack Taylor
"Always delightful the moment you step through the door. Perfect for coffee and pastries, delicious breakfasts, fabulous lunch menu and evening..."
Simon Gulliford
"Been here a few times for cakes and coffee. Both very good. The Sunday lunch today looked good. The young lady behind the coffee counter was lovely..."
Kate
"Brilliant food this lunchtime. Thai fish tacos made with chunky cod in a featherlight batter! Heaven. My husband Ian had the best carbonara he’s..."
Triona Holden
"I love Rulus. We regularly go in for morning coffees, fresh pastries, tasty lunches, dinners and drinks. Great food, wonderful staff, lovely..."
Mark Hardy
"I have to disagree with the previous review. Feels like it was slightly personal and with an agenda. I’ve been going to Rulu’s for years and ALL..."
Lee Williams
"AMAZING!!! Fabulous hosts with cooked to perfection food to die for! The owners really looked after us and made us feel so welcome. Recommend the..."
james potter
"Salted Caramel Brownies are absolutely amazing, very worth the money. Will definitely be coming here again..."
Riley Stokes
"First time to this newish Whitstable deli restaurant. Meal was excellent, quality seasonal dishes, had the carbonara and lamb cutlets with fresh pea..."
Mason Young
"As locals, there is only one place to eat in Whitstable. A varied, well priced menu, great service, and lovely wines. Don’t get me started on the..."
Emily Robertson
"Has become a weekly occurrence for us to eat at Rulu’s. Food is seasonal and made with love and the coffee is spot on. It’s no surprise that we..."
Doug Robertson
"Last lunch of the year at my favourite local. Ruth does Linguine every which way and yesterday we had both options - spicy Nduja sausage and pesto...."
Abbie Cook
"This place really is different class. When top ingredients like this are executed so simply but so excellently and served in a such a warm and..."
John Ashton
"Where do you start with this wonderful place? Everyone hopes for one of those places that is small and friendly but big enough to be utterly..."
Amanda Tennant
"We were recommended Rulus in the local Fruiterers and had coffee and Portuguese tarts . We returned a few hours later for wonderful cocktails . What..."
Jennie Williams
"Popped in with our dog yesterday to get lunch and had a lovely time. The kind of place where the proprietors (the eponymous Ru and Lu I’m..."
Emily Scragg
Gilberts
Gilberts
96/100 (427 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Cafe
International
Deli
Cafe
Grill
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Red Cabbage
Roasted vegetables
Fried Egg
Smoked Salmon
Jam
Breakfast Roll
Hot Dog
Duck Salad Wrap
Cheese Selection with Crackers & Fruit V
Pound Burgers
Two Cheese Mushroom Melt
Sit down
Grill
Healthy
Café
International
Deli
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
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Lunch
Mid-range
"After popping in a couple of times to eat back in October last year on a week long stay, we were taken with both the food and the welcoming couple..."
Jane Waller
"Fantastic spot ☕🥓🥞🌯🍳🥗 Lovingly prepared food, delicious breakfast, lunch and sweet treats 🍦🥧🍰🍨☕ Such lovely staff, so..."
Syd Eats
"Popped here today for some lunch with my partner. Was really great food, lovely staff and they even gave us some sweets on the..."
Ashleigh Refault
"Just exactly what it should be. Eclectic, local, full of fantastic foodie goodies, a delightful and charming family serving the best bacon rolls..."
Henry M
"Enjoyable cafe/shop with a superb selection of food including a Kentish Huffkin!!! Highly..."
Integrated Manual Medicine
"(Updated today) this is the Gary Gilbert’s muffin and it’s out of this world. Made famous on insta . Just had the best egg/cheese/bacon muffin in..."
Chris Branscombe-Ling
"Such a wonderful place full of lots of yummy things to buy a eat . Buy a coffee and watch the world go..."
T Red
"Always a pleasure. Coffee outside in the shade... a nice local..."
Howard Farmer BSc Hons
"Absolutely lovely people serving and the coffee and bacon, brie and cranberry toastie was amazing! Will definitely go back when in Whitstable..."
Samuel Taylor
"Lovely staff and great selection of..."
Miguel Pargas
The Larder
The Larder
95/100 (58 ratings)
Quick Bites
Deli
Cafe
Deli
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Deli
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is hands down the best coffee shop in Whitstable. Love their coffee, the sandwiches are amazing and be sure to save some space for cake. I had..."
Catarina Pereira
"We are so happy to have found this gem of a shop. We had a few coffees here this week. We’ve been to Whitstable many times and have never found a..."
Debbie Jenner
"One of our favourite spots in Whitstable. Excellent coffee, really tasty toasties (delicious sourdough!), and really welcoming owners and staff. One..."
Matthew Bradshaw
"Small shop front but supplies freshly cooked food with big taste. Whilst walking through the town we saw this modest shop front, which promised a..."
Barry Benton
"Good wine - unique and interesting selection. Excellent coffee. Love their toasties and beach hampers. Dog..."
John Lee
"What a Whitstable gem. So welcoming, excellent 👌 coffee and delicious food. Will definitely visit again! Highly..."
michelle butler
"Amazing staff, amazing coffee. They also make an actual long black rather than other coffee shops who list a long black and then present an..."
Paul Palmer
"The best coffee in Whitstable! I love an oat milk latte and they deliver! A good size with fantastic coffee of which they pride themselves on. Also a..."
Esa Evans
"My mom and I were visiting Whitstable for a day and of all the locations in town to choose from, we ended up at The Larder for a cup of coffee! Best..."
Joyce Desmet
"Understated but perfect. Good coffee, delicious prawn sandwich and tempting range of deli..."
Nicola Hilliard
David Brown Delicatessen
David Brown Delicatessen
91/100 (161 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Focaccia
Pesto
Beef
Pasta
Salad
"Stumbled into this place looking for a coffee ended up sitting n having lunch instead ,, ordered pig cheeks ,, bloody fantastic £12 ,, and top tier..."
Darrell Butt
"Fresh and uncomplicated good food. Quirky venue, like being abroad and stumblingly on a..."
Natalie Myers
"We love this place. Really lovely and friendly staff, reasonable prices for wine and food and a lovely ambiance... especially when Ian is spinning..."
Mark Pennell
"Came last night in a big group of x16 , Unbelievable tasty food that catered for everyones needs . Great cosy setting and fabulous service . Well..."
clare Godley
"Very nice desserts.... and very nice people. Loved..."
Mohit Gupta
"Banging place! Loved the hot chocolate and the general vibe. Quality grub to boot. ❤️..."
Cameron Lund
"On Wednesday night we went in, bought a celeriac soup (omg gorgeous) they made up two turkey sandwiches with cranberry on stunning olive..."
Michelle Norris
"Fantastic food , lovely atmosphere, great staff and a real breath of fresh air. One of Whistable's must go places.. Love it home from..."
edward burnett
"Best deli in Whits.... been going for years...find it very hard to fault.....staff are fantastic, atmosphere great, food really good and always..."
Gerry Mccorriston
"Amazing little place, lovely staff and great food. Very reasonable priced good quality coffee..."
Daniel Rooke
"We came, We ate, We left. Thank you Brown David. Casual style with a simple but delicious menu, really enjoyed lunch..."
Jeremy Norris
"Lovely staff. Enjoy tomato & red pepper soup, heaven taste! Nice chill..."
Katherine Wells
"Fantastic selections of foods just simply not found elsewhere, hot food and coffees are also..."
Anthony Rix (King Rixy)
"Delicious food and great service, would recommend for a light lunch or a full..."
Chris Hills
"Nice staff, cosy atmosphere, only had a coffee,it was good, and I'm coffee..."
Darren Smith
"One of my favourite haunts, friendly, atmospheric and the food is..."
Georgia Pettipher
"I like this deli, nice owner, good produce and a nice little area for sit down..."
Adrian Brice
Land And Sea
Land And Sea
90/100 (502 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegan Options
Cafe
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Deli
Healthy
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Prawns
Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
Fried
Anchovies
Truffle
Poussin
Wild Mushrooms on Toast
Foie Gras
Croquettes
French Fries
Lamb
Oyster
Fish
Pork
Prawns
Charcuterie
Hake
Cappuccino
Maple Glazed Pork Belly Apple Sauce
Cheese platter
Ginger Dessert
Oyster
Sea Bass
Croquttas
Tuna
Mussel
Ham and Cheese Croquettes & Parmesan Fries with Alioi
Moule
Puddings
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Café
British
Contemporary
Healthy
Seafood
Deli
Wine and Beer
Mastercard
Full Bar
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
American Express
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow wow wow! We'd heard how good this place was, and we weren't disappointed. From start to finish, the food served was absolutely fantastic. I..."
Gary Allwood
"We popped in as we were passing and decided on some lunch. The staff welcomed us and the young lady looking after us was so lovely. The menu is..."
Luke Ranger
"I had the brush here and it was excellent. The sourdough bread was thick and tasty and the serrano ham was great. I particularly liked the scrambled..."
Immortal Jellyfish
"Great service. They were able to accommodate us (and our dog) very quickly with their outdoor seating and provided blankets so we could comfortably..."
Kristen Koehler
"Went for brunch with friends. My friend and I had the serrano, scrambled eggs and tomatoes on toast which was divine. Our friend has the mushrooms on..."
Abbie
"Wow, what an amazing experience. Tiger prawns, bhaji, croquette and halloumi for starters. Then pork and lobster for main, absolutely gorgeous. The..."
jake brewster
"A little cosy restaurant, with simple but tasty dishes. My friends found this place and it was good! Between the 4 of us, we ordered 2 hakes and 2..."
Hiroshi Takahashi
"Really impressed by the simple but well crafted food here. The mushrooms on toast that I ordered came quickly and was flavoursome and creamy without..."
David Blair
"Excellent restaurant for all times of the day, run by an enthusiastic chef/ owner who changes his menu every few days to keep it fresh and exciting...."
Philip Highway
"This is a really lovely place. Fantastic food - simple ingredients done really well. A definite Spanish feel while avoiding the clichés of tapas...."
Alan Stokes
Surmans Butcher And Deli
Surmans Butcher And Deli
81/100 (48 ratings)
Restaurants
Speciality Food Market
Deli
Deli
Lunch
Breakfast
Sausage
Pies
Deli
Takeout
Street Parking
Breakfast
Lunch
"A good traditional butcher (better quality, choice and value than supermarkets) but I write about their deli counter. The deli counter is great, in..."
Philip Jarvis
"Helpful, skillful and knowledgeable no-nonsense team. They'll guide you to and will prepare the best cuts for your taste or needs. Pasties also..."
Peter Auckland
"Going through a rough divorce. After the split I had the choice between the house or this butchers sausages. Sitting in the tent with a full belly I..."
ejbarker10
"Very good butchers good prices the deli is very good homemade scotch eggs large selection of quiches prices sweet pastry's as well and the staff are..."
Theresa Dengate
"Fantastic selection of sausages & prime cuts of meat. Great delicatessan with local cheeses & pies. High quality & good..."
S Dee
"Great range of produce. Their pies are fantastic and the staff are experts and very..."
Angela James
"Excellent quality meat, friendly staff, would recommend very..."
keir denereaz
"Great butcher, good quality meats and excellent in house made..."
Michael Keeler
"Great local butchers, very well priced and..."
Glenn Channon
"First class butcher and their pies and pasties are..."
Peter Auckland
"Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable as..."
Peter Gainey
"Awesome place, great food and great..."
Martin D
"Best..."
shaun winter