Recommended Restaurants

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Recommended Restaurants

Folkestone has some good restaurants. There are other restaurants in Folkestone, but these are the ones we are happy to recommend.

Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant
07463 549194
15 Cheriton Place, Folkestone CT20 2AY
annapurnafolkestone.co.uk

Cuisine - Asian, Nepalese, Vegetarian Friendly
They provide awarm welcome, delicious food,  aim to provide you with the best cuisine from the South Asian country. Everything is prepared to order to guarantee freshness at our restaurant; the only Nepalese restaurant in and around Kent for authentic dishes and flavours.

Bella Pizza & Pasta

01303 210225
124 Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 2BW England

Cuisine - Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian, vegan options 
Despite the name, it’s not part of a chain. Good Italian food in relaxed surroundings. Child friendly.

British Lion
01303 251478
8-10 The Bayle, Folkestone CT20 1SQ England

Cuisine - Bar, British, Pub 
Friendly traditional English pub in the old part of Folkestone with good home cooked food and real ales.

Chambers
01303 223333
Cheriton Place Radnor Chambers, Folkestone CT20 2BB
www.thechambersfolkestone.co.uk

Cuisine - Mexican, Bar, British
Cellar bar pub with real ales and good food. Live music

Dr Legumes
07577 430235
10 Rendezvous St East Yard, Folkestone Harbour Arm, Folkestone CT20 1EX
www.drlegumes.com

Cuisine - British, Healthy, Vegetarian
Dr Legumes is a Community Interest Company that uses plant-based food as a tool  to communicate the ethos of health-conscious food within our local community. We are passionate about blending local and exotic flavours to create a unique plant based dining experience.

El Cortador
01303 243 974
41 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RL England
elcortadorfolkestone.com

Cuisine - Traditional Spanish tapas
A friendly and relaxed atmosphere. So whether you’re looking for a coffee or a snack at lunchtime, a quick drink or bite to eat before hitting the town - El Cortador is the place to go.

Little Rock
01303 762565
Beachside Folkestone Harbour, Folkestone CT20 1QH England
​​www.littlerockfolkestone.co.uk

CuisineSeafood, British, Vegetarian friendly
Housed within a shipping container, Little Rock serves fresh, local and seasonal fish and seafood, supplied straight from The Folkestone Trawlers operating out of Folkestone Harbour and the surrounding Hythe Bay area.

Lubens
01303 487110
24 Rendezvous St, Folkestone CT20 1EZ
www.luben.co.uk

Cuisine – Pizza
At Luben we are Passionate about Pizza! Situated within Folkestone’s burgeoning Creative Quarter we have been serving Authentic Wood Fired Pizza, using our own Sourdough recipe since 2016. 

Marleys
01303 470598
2-4 South Street, Folkestone CT20 1RW
​​www.marleysfolkestone.co.uk

Cuisine – British
They cater for everyone, delivering breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed and comfortable dining atmosphere - with friendly service. With a popular weekend brunch.

Radnor Arms
01303 254435
Christ Church Road, Folkestone CT20 2SX England
www.radnorarmsfolkestone.co.uk

Cuisine - Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Our county is brimming with fantastic fisherman and farms, brewers, bakers and craft cider-makers. We scour the county for the finest produce that our talented chefs use in their dishes.

Rocksalt Folkestone
01303 212070
4–5 Fishmarket, Folkestone, Kent CT19 6AA
www.rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk

Cuisine - Seafood, European, British
The heart and soul of Rocksalt are our menus, served inside the stunning restaurant space & outside on our sun drenched terrace. We take time and effort to source our ingredients as locally as possible: from the day boats working along the South Coast to the local farms set in the rolling Kent countryside, our focus is always on provenance.

Sotirio's Bar & Restaurant

01303 259 697
2A Bouverie Road West, Folkestone CT20 2RX
www.sotiriosfolkestone.com

Cuisine - Mediterranean, European, Greek
Sotirio’s Bar & Restaurant treats guests to a delicious menu of freshly cooked, made to order food using only the finest ingredients. They cater for any dietary requirements and offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes.

Steep Street café
01303 247819
18-24 The Old High Street Folkestone Creative Quarter, Folkestone CT20 1RL
www.steepstreet.co.uk

Cuisine -Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Based in the heart of Folkestone’s buzzing Creative Quarter, nourished by a thriving community. Their team of local people work to produce exceptional coffee, served in the Coffee House to thousands of people each week.

The Bouverie Tap
01303 255977
45 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone CT20 2SZ
www.thebouverietap.co.uk

Cuisine – British, Pub
The Bouverie Tap is an independently run British Bar/Restaurant in the Bouverie Village area of Folkestone. They serve a wide variety of beverages including local real ales, fine wines, continental beers, Kentish Gins and premium spirits. Their food is all made freshly with locally sourced ingredients,  seafood is locally caught. They have vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options

The Cliffe
01303 847880
30-32 Clifton Road The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2EF England
www.clifferestaurantfolkestone.co.uk

Cuisine - European, British, Vegetarian Friendly
Located on the famous Leas of Folkestone, with panoramic views of the stunning seafront, The Cliffe Restaurant and Bar is the eagerly awaited food and drink destination of the summer. An independently owned and operated Restaurant and Bar, we strive to give a personal and friendly service within relaxed and comfortable surroundings. 

The Harbour Inn

01303 487260
24-26 Harbour St, Folkestone CT20 1QN
www.landb-restaurants.co.uk/the-harbour-inn

Cuisine - seafood pub and restaurant.
Fresh seafood offerings from the local Trawlers with a fully stocked bar with rotating cask ales, The Harbour Inn boasts stunning views of the Folkestone Harbour with warm, friendly service.

The Hide & Fox
01303 260915
The Green Saltwood, Hythe CT21 4PS England
www.hideandfox.co.uk

Cuisine – British, european intimate fine dining. MICHELIN STAR 2024 – 3 AA ROSETTES 2024
Expect modern British cuisine served in an intimate and relaxed environment, with a focus on carefully sourced seasonal ingredients and fine wines.

The Pullman
01303 488966
9 Church St, Folkestone CT20 1SE
www.thepullmanfolkestone.com

Cuisine – British, pub.
Kentish pub and restaurant with a reputation for fine feasting and warm hospitality. Our menu, uses the freshest, seasonal produce to bring you what is truly the best from Field & Sea.

The Restaurant MS
01303 763230
Leaside Court, Clifton Gardens Clifton Gardens, Folkestone CT20 2ED England
www.therestaurant-ms.co.uk

CuisineFrench, Seafood, European
Comfortable elegance, refined French flavours & well-crafted drinks.

Please Note

Access to Our ground floor is 6 steps up from street level. We have no lift and have no guest rooms on the ground floor and so are unsuitable for wheelchair users and those who find stairs challenging. Parking On street parking remains unrestricted and most often you will find a space close to the front door. We also have two, bookable in advance, parking spaces 100m from The Relish. We have yet to experience any security issues with parked vehicles. Book online now or call on 01303 850 952 to make a reservation.