The English seaside bar that feels like a ‘slice of Italy' and is loved by locals

The Irish Sun

2 days ago

ONE of the UK's most traditional seaside towns has a little-known beach bar that people say transports you to the Med.
Posillipo Restaurant is found in
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Posillipo Restaurant in Broadstairs "feels like a little slice of Italy"
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The restaurant's Italian cuisine features homemade olive bread, antipasti and sharing platters
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Along with restaurants in Canterbury and Faversham as well, they said they created it to "feel like a little slice of Italy".
Originally founded back in 1994, Posillipo was created by Vincenzo and Espedito who met at a cooking school on the Posillipo Hills near Naples in Italy.
The restaurant's Italian cuisine
features
homemade olive bread, antipasti, sharing platters and speciality seafood linguine.
And of course, what Italian restaurant is complete without tiramisu?
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Guests can enjoy stunning views of Viking Bay, the creek in Faversham and the charm of Canterbury from the restaurant.
One recent visitor said: "This Italian restaurant exceeded all our expectations!
"The food was excellent—authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
"The ambience was perfect, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Another added: "If you are a fan of Italian
cooking
you'll love this restaurant based on the Broadstairs seafront, not only is the food and service first class but
the view
is superb, if you are on holiday or local try it, you won't be disappointed."
The cosy Italian spot is just steps away from Viking Bay - which is known for its horseshoe-shape.
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And between March and October, the beach is home to a surf school and lifeguards are at the beach seasonally.
There is also
In fact, the museum is located in a cottage that Dickens used as inspiration for the home of Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield.
When exploring the museum, visitors get the chance to see letters Dickens wrote up close, whilst he stayed in Broadstairs.
Tours are also available and the attraction has a gift shop too.
The own boasts more Dickens spots including a plaque dedicated to the author and 'The Charles Dickens' pub.
After exploring the local area, you might want to enjoy a
nice
ice cream.
If so, one popular spot is Morelli's Gelato, where you can get an ice cream from a
business
that originated in the early 1900s on a bicycle before making it to the famous Harrods food hall.
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There is also Charles Dickens' House Museum nearby which celebrates the author's connections to the town
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The parlour in Broadstairs was the first to be opened and now the business has three destinations across the UK.
You can then take your ice cream to the beach, where there is a funfair and plenty of space to thrown down a picnic blanket.
The other Posillipo sites in Faversham and
He most recently visited in January, but also dined there back in 2023.
On a post on the restaurant's Instagram account, the musician commented: "Lovely dinner thanks."
Broadstairs was also nicknamed the
Plus, the
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The restaurant boasts great views across the bay
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