Cantina Caruso

A few doors down from Simona Di Dio and Harry Ryder’s hugely popular Bottega Caruso, their pared-back deli is a brilliant second act. With its trademark rustic look, shelves laden with appealing Italian store-cupboard staples and organic, biodynamic and natural wines from some of the most interesting producers in Italy, it’s a must-try for visitors to Margate. However, on Friday and Saturday evenings (and Sundays), it transforms into a warmly atmospheric wine bar. Locals love it, service is charm personified and the short blackboard menu promises simple, affordable Italian classics – perhaps sausage and broccoli ragù with chestnut polenta, aubergine parmigiana or wild mushroom and chickpea stew.