Chapman's In Canterbury

Service was lovely - booking through Fork was super simple. We were a party of 9 people and overall almost everyone enjoyed their food. Fish and chips were the best we had on our UK trip and the oysters were delicious too. Goan crab curry was mediocre at best - incredibly way too sweet and overpriced, would not recommend it at all. Everything else was great

We visited for a birthday meal out and can honestly say we have a new favourite restaurant. The quality of food and also the innovative menu really sets this a cut above other similar establishments! We enjoyed the lychee mojito cocktails. We had the Scallops and Mussels to start. The best quality mussels we have ever had, that were perfectly tender but not chewy. The broth with the mussels was incredible and we soaked up all the goodness with the incredible bread we had ordered (warm and crusty loaf). The scallops melted in my mouth, I only wished there were more! This was followed by the Lobster Thermidor and Goan curry for main. This curry was to die for and I love to see a restaurant doing something different with lobster! It had an incredible depth of flavour without just the heat you’d usually get. We then had the s’mores shots, which is again something different to the rest and these were really delicious. Followed by the crumble (best ever!) and the white chocolate mousse in a chocolate dome. The crumble had so much flavour, in the fruit and the crumble which usually both parts would just be ‘sweet’, there spices and vanilla which you could taste throughout and the cinnamon ice cream was unique and the perfect accompaniment. The white chocolate mousse was really delicious too! We were kindly given a ‘happy birthday’ plate with a scoop of ice cream and officially had to be rolled home after this! The wait staff were attentive and really friendly! We will definitely be returning, and only wished we had been sooner.

Delicious seafood and nice atmosphere. This is a small cosy restaurant with polite and attentive staff with a small variety of fish and seafood, but nicely cooked and served. We didn't have reservation but we still found a table easily. Drinks and desserts are a bit expensive though. For dessert, we had dark chocolate sphere and bamboo and camomile tea. Tip 12.5% included.