Bella Vita Folkestone

You walk into Bella Vita and immediately feel the care that's gone into the place. The Old High Street location gives it a certain gravitas, away from the seafront bustle, and the kitchen clearly takes itself seriously about doing Italian food properly. This isn't about Instagram pasta bowls—it's about respecting recipes and sourcing ingredients that actually matter. You'll find yourself ordering another bottle of something decent and losing track of time over a long meal, which is exactly how these places should work.