The 30 Best Restaurants in Chester

“Lovely little restaurant with friendly staff, great service and good food. We went for dinner as part of a little pre Christmas trip to Chester. The small plates were delightful. We had the focaccia, meatball and fried lasagna. Every item was lovely… and I’ve definitely been inspired to deep fry my lasagna in future! We had the onglet, bhaji burger and broccoli tagliatelle for mains. The onglet was delightful, but I didn’t regret my choice (the tagliatelle). The mango ketchup that came with the bhaji burger was too sweet for us, but I’m sure it would have suit those who have a sweeter palate. If we had extra stomach space, I would have loved to try the lasagna (because the fried version was so nice!) Nothing wrong with the dessert per se, but they were the weakest course… which was a little odd. The chocolate crème brûlée was fine but nothing to write home about … while the sticky toffee pudding was not the right texture for me. The coffees were delightful though!! Overall, this was a good find! I’d love to go back during the day and try their brunch - the Malaysian in me is intrigued by the chai tow kway & paratha (the description is that for chai tow kway so not sure where the paratha comes in, but I wanna try it!!)”

“I recently visited Falafel Xpress and had the classic falafel wrap. It was delicious! The falafel was perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the wrap was filled with fresh vegetables and a tasty pickles. I highly recommend trying the tahini sauce, as it is great with everything, especially chips. The shop itself was very clean and had a nice Arabian decor and music. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. Overall, I had a great experience at Falafel Xpress and would definitely recommend it to others.”

“We went for my husband's birthday and had the set lunch menu. The food was incredible, the featherblade beef wow! Lunch menu was great value for money and we really enjoyed the whole experience.”

“Would highly recommend going for a meal here. The staff were really helpful. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was was lovely. We will definitely be going again next year.”

“I recently tried this Italian restaurant and it was amazing! The food was super fresh and full of flavor, The atmosphere was cozy and the staff were really friendly and helpful. I loved the whole experience and I definitely recommend this place if you’re craving delicious Italian food The waiter (Julius) was super polite, attentive, and really knew the menu well. He made great recommendations and checked on us just the right amount without being intrusive. His attitude added a lot to the overall experience and made the visit even better”

“Just exceptional as always. Never fails to deliver on all fronts. Good and drink selection and quality and just wonderful staff. We now live an hour away but will continue to frequent this wonderful venue”

“The food at Guroma is excellent. I particularly love the tandoori chicken and the sauce it comes with. I haven’t had anything like it and crave it when I’m not in town. I told my friends I want to marry the chicken wings! The staff are lovely too and the food is prepared with love and care. Definitely recommend!”

“The best cafe I have ever been too,been coming here for the last couple of years and I live in north Wales, The food is pure perfection and the service is brilliant, I wouldn't recommend any where else”

“Fab little cafe and great location just off M56 on way to/from North Wales. Dog friendly. Honest hearty food at fair prices. Will be back. Thanks”

“Food is always scrumptious! Lovely and hot! Good value, a little expensive but for the quality of food its good value :) delivery was late tonight by 30 mins but they did tell us it was going to be late and we didn't mind cos the food is always gorgeous! I would highly recommend, 5 stars all the way and will definately order again!!!”

“Decided to try based on the reviews and was not disappointed. Telephoned my order through and the lady who answered was bright and friendly. The food was prepared quickly and when I picked it up I was greeted with the same warm friendly welcome. Food was piping hot, good sized portions and definitely the best tasting vegetable rolls ever! Highly recommended and will definitely be ordering from here again.”

“Very nice and lively place. We went there for dinner and the pasta dishes, made by their sister place Pronto Pasta, were absolutely amazing. Also the Selekt Spiritz made by the bartender of the Venetian was great, true Venice style. Highly recommended.”

“A gnome from home Belgium type bar with a cracking selection on keg and cask. And the cheese board are very good for the price”

“The Indian omelette is worth visiting this restaurant for. The interior is a vibe with a blend of Indian and chic colours, pictures and plants. The service is always extremely helpful and you're always greeted with a smile! Would recommend the green coriander chutney with the Indian omelette too, possibly one of my fave things to get here. The sweet breakfasts are also yummy with the ability to change my order easily (lactose allergy but I wanted to try a range of flavours) and the pancakes look great. I've had a range of things off the menu and would certainly take visitors with me when returning.”

“Oh my goodness, I must come back here one day! I've missed eating coffee shop pastries so much (due to being vegan), but the food, drinks and service here blew me away. It's worth a visit to Chester for this coffee shop alone.”

“Can’t believe I’ve only just discovered this cute cafe. A nice selection of vegan food in a chilled out environment. The owners were lovely and welcoming, to top it off, they played Pokémon go with us ;) I will definitely be coming here again. Just outside the centre but gets you out for a nice walk in the park.”

“Kind & polite service from the 4 members of staff working on Sunday afternoon. Happily sat where I wanted. Well decorated and colourful inside with loads of plants on a few different levels including hanging baskets. The coffee latte was very tasty and I popped in some brown sugar. Good blend, good temperature, good beans. I was asked about allergies and milk options, which was professional. The café was kept very clean despite the rainy, windy weather outside the Chester Rows on a blustery Sunday. A perfect pitstop for a Dad-AKA-taxi-driver for one of my kids volunteering for an hour or two for their Duke of Edinburgh.”

“What a FANTASTIC wee café! We had a great coffee and tea and the pie!! Yum! The history of this place is VERY interesting with the portholes and the story of how the really lovely current owners saved this building and turned it into something EVERYONE can enjoy, including sitting outside. THANK YOU so much, guys!”

“Best breakfast in the port and opens at 6am so I can get a breakfast on my way home from doing a night shift”

“We drove in from across the border for this coffee shop and it was very worth it. Such a cool interior and a great sunny space to sit outdoors. An ideal cafe for reading a book. Coffee was tasty, but the flat white had too much milk (more like a latte). Friendly staff.”

“Great café! Everything was delicious, the atmosphere was lovely, and the staff were friendly. A nice place to enjoy a relaxing breakfast or lunch.”

“This place is a little gem in Blakemere Village Good beers, lovely staff/owners and great atmosphere They don’t do food but you can order from the food outlets within the centre…”

“Popped in for the first time (Tuesday 3rd June) and I must say how impressed I was by the welcome I received from the lad behind the bar and the customers. We got talking straight away and a “Pop in a for a quick pint” moment led to three. Just moved into the area and will be joining soon.”

“Have the most perfect wedding here for our daughter at Cheshire view on the 1st August Mark made sure everything ran to plan. It was amazing. All the staff were fabulous and professional The food was amazing so many comments about how good the food was. A huge thank you to every one and especially Mark.”

“Popped in here on Easter Sunday as in the area on the off-chance they would be able to fit us in without a booking. The guy at the door was super friendly and helpful and managed to get us a table. Not a huge amount of vegetarian/vegan options on the menu but what we did have was really good.”

“I live in Farndon and I have been to the Raven loads of times, and it never disapoints. I now have a favourite meal there, the salt and pepper chicken wings with potato tots, Mac n cheese and chips. Since it is alot I usually share with my cousin since it is her fav too. I have to say..... No. 1 CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WORLD! #wingwednesdayisthebestday”

“We went for brunch on a quiet Monday morning. The Naughty Badger is hidden away up a staircase which leads to a small room, seating probably about 20 or so customers. We decided on The Naughty Badger as it's rated highly on local reviews, I'm going to be adding to this trend here. We were seated quickly and our coffees came even quicker, two lattes in latte glasses (not the biggest fan of them as they're more awkward to hold than cups) were brought to us at perfect drinking temperature, whoever was behind the coffee machine knew what they were doing. A rich, slightly nutty tasting coffee with a small foam top. For food, as always, I went with Eggs Benedict. At Badger, Eggs Benedict is two poached eggs atop a slice of sourdough, bacon and a paprika (I think) seasoning. The eggs were perfectly poached and rather large, with golden runny yolks. The hollandaise wasn't overwhelming, with a lemony/citrus tang to it. Three rashers of salty bacon, cooked with a crispy rind and a soft centre. My only criticism was that of the sourdough, it was thickly cut which made eating it a pain, literally. Thankfully it was only thicker on one end. Sourdough is rapidly falling off my favourite bread list with Eggs Benedict as the crust is often really hard when toasted which kind of fumbles the experience and doesn't go with how smooth the food should be. At Badger though, the bread itself was soft and lightly toasted, perfectly tearing apart as you cut into it. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at The Naughty Badger. the music wasn't for me, gave me uni vibes circa 2012 (which put it to 4 for atmosphere). But my partner loved it and vibed along. I'd definitely be looking to return should I be in Chester again. This place is well worth your time and money.”

“Brilliant place to visit if you can.”

“Came here for my brother’s birthday and so glad we did! The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. The chef’s fire show was great fun — loads of energy, laughter, and interaction that really brought the evening to life. It wasn’t just dinner; it was a proper show! The food itself was delicious too — full of flavour and cooked perfectly in front of us. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and a really memorable night. We’ll definitely be coming back!”

“The best Thai ever! The food and the service was fantastic, couldn’t recommend enough. The portions are massive and there is a wide range of food to choose from. We will definitely be back”