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Don Vincenzo

4.7 (127)
£26 to £40
Italian
108-112 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1JT

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Don Vincenzo

4.7
£26 to £40
Italian
Rochester

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Established 1998

Family run Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria located in the Heart of Rochester High Street in Kent
known for it's welcoming atmosphere and traditional Italian food.
Every week, our restaurant offers a special menu featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Our regular menu provides a wide variety of options to suit every taste — from meat and fish dishes to pizza, vegetarian, and vegan choices.

What's more, almost 90% of our menu can be made gluten-free, including pasta, main courses, and even pizza — so everyone can enjoy a delicious meal, no matter their dietary needs.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon 18:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01634 408373
  • Website
    https://www.donvincenzo.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gabriele
  • Private party facilities
    We are also happy to host private events and parties for up to 100 guests — including birthday celebrations, weddings, corporate dinners, private functions, and much more. Whatever the occasion, we’ll make it special.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Don Vincenzo.

4.7

4.7
(127)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Child-friendly

  • Kent

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don Vincenzo in Rochester is a standout Italian restaurant known for its "superb food and service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian cuisine," with dishes like seafood linguine and pizzas being "delicious." The atmosphere is "friendly and welcoming," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. Regulars praise its "consistent quality" and "great value."
127 Reviews

  1. Keith

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a main course from the specials board, very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the noise levels haven't been improved sufficiently over the years.

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  2. Michael Gold

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as always in my experience. Food and service superb. It's not the cheapest restaurant on Rochester High Street but I think it is the best. Many favourites you will find in authentic Italian restaurants all around Europe. Well cooked, well seasoned, and served with dedication.

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  3. June Gold

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very busy and popular restaurant. Have eaten here a few times. Booked with friends who couldn’t make it last minute and staff moved us to a table of two. Delicious food and great wine. Staff are so lovely, and accommodating. Had the most wonderful time despite the change. Highly recommend.

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  4. Katrina

    Kent4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was amazing and the portion sizes were generous. Service was impeccable as always! We can't wait for our next visit.

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  5. Ciara

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing first time experience here, was so beautiful inside, the food was incredible, the staff incredible and one of the best places in Rochester to eat

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  6. Julie

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming, great staff and food was delicious. A little noisy as it was so busy, but we didn’t wait for anything

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  7. Caroline

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have come here regularly over the years and it never disappoints! This was another birthday meal and couldn’t fault it ❤️ friendly staff and even a little birthday treat for dessert! 10/10

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  8. Rachel

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having lived in Medway 25 years ago, we often walked past Don Vincenzo when in Rochester, but we never visited, even when we’ve returned to Medway over the last 25 years we’ve never visited, but knowing we were coming back to visit on 10th October we decided we’d visit. Why oh why, oh why have we not visited before ?, lovely warm welcome when we arrived, nice friendly staff, great food. We certainly won’t be leaving it another 25 years before we’re back, Don Vincenzo is now definitely our go to Italian restaurant when we are back visiting family 😊

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  9. Richard

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience,members of staff are polite swift pleasant to work with and speak to.

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  10. Philip

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered lasagne and it was super salty. The other people on my table loved their seafood linguine but my Lasagne was inedible and just tasted of salt I didn’t raise it because the other food was ‘delicious’ Service as always was amazing

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon 18:00–21:00 Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01634 408373
  • Website
    https://www.donvincenzo.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gabriele
  • Private party facilities
    We are also happy to host private events and parties for up to 100 guests — including birthday celebrations, weddings, corporate dinners, private functions, and much more. Whatever the occasion, we’ll make it special.

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FAQs

Yes, Don Vincenzo is welcoming to families: guests regularly bring children and celebrate birthdays, and staff are noted for being attentive and making family occasions special.

For a calmer visit to Don Vincenzo, aim for lunch or a weekday, guests praise relaxed lunchtimes, while Friday–Saturday evenings often get very busy and noisy.

Guests often report generous portions, several reviews call the servings filling, note pizzas as very large, and say they left comfortably full.

Don Vincenzo feels warm and family-run, with a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and a buzzy dining room; the space is comfortable and modern after a refurb, though reviewers note it can get quite noisy when busy.

Private dining isn't part of Don Vincenzo's offering, the restaurant is family run and focuses on its welcoming, open dining room and convivial atmosphere.

Saturday evenings are a favourite, guests repeatedly praise memorable Saturday-night meals and a buzzy, busy atmosphere on that night.

Smart casual is the guide, aim for polished but relaxed attire (neat rather than formal).

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Don Vincenzo

4.7
£26 to £40
Italian
Rochester

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
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