Il Posticino is a charming Italian gem in the heart of Canterbury. Il Posticino, which translates to little place, welcomes you to a cosy and rustic ambiance, embodying the warmth of authentic Italian hospitality. Under Cristina's guidance, your meal is a journey into the heart of traditional regional Italian flavours. Each dish has been crafted expertly by Jerry with passion and a touch of innovation. Cristina's kindness and competence add a personal touch, ensuring your dining experience is nothing short of extraordinary. At Il Posticino, freshness is one of the most important factors, and so every dish is prepared using the finest quality ingredients, locally sourced where possible or imported directly from Italy to capture the essence of authenticity.
While you wait, enjoy a homemade pizzetta with tomato, garlic, chilli and oregano, or a bowl of mixed olives. Then, for your starters, choose from a selection of italian cured meats, cheeses, olives and the traditional tuscan chicken liver paté, the marinated pan fried king prawns with stracciatella cheese, spicy taralli crumbles and citrus scented pistachios pesto, or the dish of cavolo nero and cannellini beans veloute served with toasted pine nuts and buffalo ricotta.
When it comes to your main dish, there are a great variety of innovative options. You’ll have a tough time deciding between the tortelloni filled with braised wild boar, blueberries, red wine reduction and truffle pecorino cheese shaves, the homemade cuttlefish ink gnocchi, with squid, heritage baby plum tomatoes, dill and orange zest, and the venison fillet with a redcurrant jus, juniper berries, potatoes and smoked scamorza lasagna and sauteed swiss chard. For dessert, enjoy the dark chocolate, ginger and raspberry mousse on a chocolate and amaretti biscuit base.