Wildwood Canterbury Italian Restaurant | Pizza, Pasta & Grill

You know exactly what you're getting at this St Peter's Street stalwart, and sometimes that's precisely what you want. The wood-fired pizzas arrive with properly charred crusts and generous toppings, while the pasta portions are generous enough to fuel a full afternoon of cathedral visits and high street browsing. The location couldn't be more central – you're a stone's throw from the Buttermarket and perfectly positioned for post-shopping sustenance. Yes, it's part of a chain, but the kitchen takes care with the basics. The carbonara actually tastes like carbonara, the garlic bread doesn't arrive soggy, and the tiramisu won't disappoint your Italian grandmother. Staff move efficiently through the consistently busy dining room, managing the constant stream of tourists and locals with equal measure. It's not trying to reinvent Italian cuisine, just deliver it competently in Canterbury's bustling centre.