Cantina Caruso

You'll find yourself on Broad Street, that stretch where Margate's actually getting interesting again, pushing through the door into something that feels properly lived-in. Cantina Caruso isn't trying to be cool—it just is. The wine list is genuinely curated (natural wines, Italian producers you've actually heard of), and the food comes from someone who actually knows their way around a kitchen. It's the kind of place where locals outnumber tourists, which tells you everything. Expect honest Italian cooking, proper portions, and staff who won't make you feel like you've wandered into somewhere too clever for your own good.