Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cheshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Cheshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Shrub

4.9

4.9 (1236)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Shrub.
Modern Cafe Culture in the heart of Chester.
Whether it's a coffee in the morning, a light lunch on the terrace with a glass of wine from our eclectic selection, to an intimate dinner for two in the restaurant, we aim to offer something for everyone at every time of the day.
If you're not hungry join us for drinks in our bar area where you can sample some of our delicious in house cocktails.
Whatever the time, whatever the occasion we look forward to seeing you.

Top review

Laura

Dined 4 days ago

I'd highly recommend Shrub - food was deliciously and fairly priced. I had dreams about those artichoke wings! Also the staff were really friendly and helpful. One of my favourite restaurants in Chester

Giovanni's Knutsford

4.6

4.6 (1045)

£25 and under

Italian

Knutsford

About the restaurant

Giovanni’s is an absolute must for connoisseur’s of Italian food. Our staff have worked in the finest restaurants across Italy; so you’re truly guaranteed an unforgettable Italian dining experience, in both food & service.
Our restaurant is housed in the beautiful Grade II listed building formerly known as the Old Post Office, on King Street in Knutsford. Richard Harding Watt influenced the town’s architecture by delivering a little piece of Italy for everyone to appreciate, up and down King Street, notably in the design of the memorial tower overlooking Giovanni’s.

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Adele

Dined 6 days ago

Great menu, options for everyone of every age and every diet. Staff are wonderful and the decor is lovely. Very upmarket feeling.

The White Horse Churton

4.8

4.8 (911)

£26 to £40

British

Churton

About the restaurant

The White Horse in Churton, the very first pub from Elite Bistros, the award winning team behind, Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Hispi, Wreckfish, Pinon and Kala.

You'll find a warm welcome, a great range of beers and well stocked bar plus all the fantastic food you have come to expect from Elite Bistros. Our toasty open fires are perfect to while away the hours with the newspapers or when the sun shines you can enjoy our terrace and beer garden.

Our kitchen is open 7 days a week, 12.00-8.00pm Mon-Thurs, 12.00-9.00pm Fri-Sat and 12.00-7.30pm on Sundays.

We can't wait to welcome you all and show you around.

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Philip

Dined 2 days ago

We had an excellent lunchtime meal here today. All of the food was excellent, with good portion sizes and it was really good value (there is a 2 course offer in the afternoon). The staff were all really friendly and made sure we had everything we needed and the pub itself is really nice and has a good atmosphere. We will definitely be visiting again and would absolutely recommend it for good quality pub food, done really well, in a nice environment with great staff.

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Baked vanilla yoghurt

Moules A Go Go

4.8

4.8 (2134)

£25 and under

European

Chester

About the restaurant

As the name suggests, Moules a go-go is famous for its mussels, fresh from the shores of Anglesey, served in a variety of ways from simple Moules Marinieres to Korean. The vast selection of seafood dishes ranging from traditional fish and chips to scrumptious Sea Bass is impressive, though equally appealing are the locally sourced juicy steaks . After 17 successful years in business amongst tough competition, Moules a go-go is still going strong, boasting superb food and a great atmosphere in contemporary yet comfortable surroundings. The head chef and manager have been there since the restaurant’s inception; such longevity is a rare blessing in the tempestuous world of the steaming kitchen, but this dedication shows in the consistency and quality of the food and service. Moules a go-go is a real find in the heart of Chester's history.

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william

Dined 1 day ago

Great service good food excellent value. Best atmosphere is downstairs

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4.8

4.8 (833)

£25 and under

Italian

Macclesfield

About the restaurant

The Coast in Prestbury.

Reflecting our head chef’s love of Italy’s Amalfi coast, welcome to all the beauty and flavour of Europe’s most stunning coastline – in the heart of Cheshire.

Using only the finest ‘mare e monte’ or land and sea ingredients, our chefs create the best of both authentic and modern Italian cuisine in a glamorous contemporary setting.

The Coast has the perfect atmosphere for intimate meals, family parties, corporate events or to simply enjoy imaginative cocktails, wines and beers in our vibrant bar and lounge.

We look forward to seeing you at The Coast.

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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food and great service!!! Can’t wait to visit again 😊

The Chefs Table

4.7

4.7 (3769)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

Lunch Menu - Two Courses for £30 / Three Courses for £35

We are an independent restaurant in the heart of Chester offering microseasonal dining with menus designed around what's growing on our farm in Daresbury. Menus change every four to six weeks.
Happy Hour is available in our lounge from 4-6pm on Thursday-Saturday with "Two for £15" Cocktails, wine and beer specials.

Please note we are currently card-only and unable to accept cash.

Meat / Game / Pescatarian / Vegetarian / Vegan / GF / DF

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If your preferred time is not available please make a note on your reservation and we will try our best to accommodate you in the event of a cancellation. If you don't see the time you would like, please email us at info@chefstablechester.co.uk with the preferred time, party size, and telephone number and we will check our availability.

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PETERVIP

Dined 5 days ago

This was our first visit to Chefs Table and from the warm welcome we received as we arrived it was clear we were going to have a really enjoyable evening. The food was fantastic ,very innovative and wonderful flavours and the decision on which dish to choose was very difficult as all sounded delicious !!! The service was superb with all the waiters fully engaged and very knowledgeable whether the food or wine . We will certainly be back as it was a memorable meal.

Urbano 32

4.7

4.7 (649)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Chester

About the restaurant

Urbano32 is a pizza restaurant, bar & social meeting place.
The focal point of the restaurant alongside its amazing rustic, industrial interior is the handmade clay pizza oven from which we serve sourdough pizzas alongside antipasti & daily specials using only the freshest quality ingredients.
With a thriving bar scene both before & after dining, fantastic service & great food Urbano32 is perfect for any occasion. A bespoke wine list together with a small but well defined cocktail list & a selection of craft beers will satisfy guests with even the most diverse of tastes.
Urbano32’s welcoming staff will provide you with great service and that coupled with the amazing food & drink makes us a fantastic addition to Chester’s dining scene.

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stephanie

Dined 2 days ago

Overall, excellent experience, staff are great, helpful. Didn’t really like the table location but nobody’s fault, the place was busy. Food was lovely.

Piccolino - Knutsford

4.6

4.6 (206)

£26 to £40

Italian

Knutsford

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Cheshire and boasting the stunning Tatton Park on it’s doorstep, historic Knutsford is undisputedly one of Cheshire’s prettiest villages. Knutsford’s is an intriguing mix of past and present: think cutting-edge businesses housed within listed buildings, and high-end interior designers next to cosy tearooms. Knutsford is a town of contrasts, which is why it’s the ideal location for Piccolino. Piccolino’s ethos has always been to mix classic with contemporary to create something that truly is the best of both- that’s why Piccolino’s menu offers an array of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist.
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Knutsford dining scene. Ideally situated in a central village location on High Street, Piccolino in Knutsford boasts an open kitchen, second floor bar area and a substantial rooftop terrace featuring a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!

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ian

Dined 7 days ago

Food and service fantastic . Lovely setting and will return again and again . However £34 for the cheapest bottle of wine and £22 for lasagne is a little pricey .

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Sticky Walnut

4.7

4.7 (2776)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Chester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sticky Walnut, from the team behind Hispi, Burnt Truffle and Wreckfish. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Stephanie

Dined 1 day ago

Thoroughly enjoyed, lovely meal, everything was so good

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4.7

4.7 (231)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

A new, growing-led “British Tapas” restaurant from the teams behind Chef's Table and Growing @Field 28. The menu features an inventive and daily-changing selection of vegetarian, vegan, meat, fish and game plates, each dish is crafted from Field 28's daily harvest of pesticide and biocide-free heritage produce and specialist leaf, served alongside a selection of hand-crafted cordials, cocktails and wines.

Lunch Offer : 3 Plates for £20, served at lunch Thursday-Saturday.

Please note we are a separate restaurant to Chef's Table. We are currently unable to accept cash at our new premises and are card-only.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Food an essential experience, NOT disappointed. Service incredible and ambience adds to the experience. This venue is a must in Chester.

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