Alimo Restaurant

The food was very delicious and well cooked. For being outside of London the food was very traditional however I feel like they dialled down the spice to cater to the people of Kent who generally don’t want extremely hot traditional food. A train goes past every half an hour and it’s about a 10 second rumble but this really isn’t a problem. The service was good overall and the staff were polite and attentive. The wait time for the food was slightly longer than average but this allowed us to chat and enjoy our meal. The prices aren’t bank breaking however they are slightly above Whitstable's mid market prices with starters averaging between £4-£7 and mains £13-£15 with sides costing £4.50. Overall it is a great restaurant in Whitstable that differs from the rest of the cuisine on offer. It is a hidden gem.

Fantastic spot for delectable 'authentic-with-a-twist' cuisine 😍 Such attentive, professional service, clean, warm and romantic - it's a favourite. I read the bad reviews and inquired... ignore them! 🙄 There was a function and the guests showed up late, showed up more people than expected, got free drinks! How dare they give this local treasure bad reviews!! 🤬 Give this gorgeous food a go and you'll see how fresh, flavourful and fantastic it is. Took me years to try this spot and so happy I did. The owner is right there on the floor giving 100% to every diner. It's a proper 'must try whitstable institution'🥂 People have complained about the trains coming over.... ah... It's under the arches Einstein's - enjoy the authenticity! Duh.

Went for the first time, the menu isn't huge but what is on there still makes it difficult to pick. I had the goats cheese with beetroot and spinach, it was so good and the portion size wasn't too much that I felt I would struggle with my mains. I finally chose the slow cooked beef, have to say one of the best tasting beef dishes ever. We chose a local wine to go with it, superb! We will definitely be coming back here, the food was great, the staff were very friendly and helpful and I loved the fact that every so often you could hear the slight rubble of the trains going overhead, it's under the railway arches for anyone who isn't local. A great little place.

Myself and my wife went for lunch and we were not disappointed. The food was lovely and flavoursome and was very authentic. We had the lamb Tangine and the Alimo mixed grille. (Lamb Tangine wow) Mo was very friendly and full of information and little stories......Nice chilled relaxed atmosphere...would we return...most defiantly yes...Thanks..

Fantastic meal for my birthday last night. There were, from what I could see three big groups of 20 + people (we were a group of four), so the staff were very busy but we were still made to feel special and looked after. Couldn't recommend the food, atmosphere and people enough. Everyone must go to The Alimo! Thanks for a great night guys.

Booked a table of 10 for my wife's graduation party. From the very first reservation phone call, I could tell that we were in for a treat. The call was dealt with professionally and the gentleman was friendly & helpful. I arrived earlier in the evening to decorate the table and was eagerly helped by one of the owners & staff. Throughout the night, all of the management & staff looked after us to perfection. Attentive, friendly, jokey & genuine....the venue has a real warmth and authenticity about it. The food was excellent and just as you would expect from Moroccan cuisine - fragrant & well thought out. I highly recommend that you visit Ali & Mo (!!) and their team and treat yourselves to a brilliant night out.