Best Cozy Restaurants in Ellesmere Port

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ItalianSteakhouseBritishPizzeriaGrillComfort Food

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ChesterEllesmere PortWarrington

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ChesterEllesmere PortFrodshamWidnes

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Sprout Kitchen Garden

4.8

Exceptional(241)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Ellesmere Port

Booked 60 times today

Nestled within the heart of a family-run garden centre, Premier Plants, lies a hiddengem; Sprout Kitchen Garden, your go-to spot for breakfast, brunch, sandwiches,and so much more! With a selection of cakes and patisserie desserts made with lovein the kitchen daily, it is the perfect spot to catch up with friends or treat the family!Their inviting atmosphere and friendly staff ensure every visit is a delightfulexperience, whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch or grabbing a quick bite. Eachdish from the menu reflects their commitment to freshness and quality, using locallysourced ingredients whenever possible.

2. Covino

4.7

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Chester

Booked 9 times today

Covino is a cozy spot, praised in reviews for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere. It's a small, owner-run wine bar in the heart of Chester, serving daily-changing menus of seasonally inspired small plates. The restaurant's focus on quality and simplicity in its food and wine is evident in its high ratings for food, ambience, and service. Customers particularly enjoy the great selection of wines and the beautifully prepared small plates using quality ingredients.

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3. Town Crier Chester

3.2

Good(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Chester

Welcome to the Town Crier in Chester.Located directly opposite Chester train station, we are the perfect place to go to on your way in to town.Our beautiful bar serves a wide range of delicious food and drinks, making us the ideal place to visit whatever the occasion!We have a large Beer Garden, Function Room and a multitude of screens for catching all the sport, not to mention our bookable booths with their own TVs and charging stations which makes us a firm favourite with pre-booked guests looking to enjoy an extra special experience!So what are you waiting for? Come on in and join us

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4. Opera Grill - Chester

4.5

Awesome(458)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Grill • Chester

Booked 33 times today

Standing out from the crowd, our 400-seater restaurant is housed in a grand Grade II listed building featuring a distinct neoclassical Greek façade and mixes an industrial look with a touch of opulence inside. Opera Grill brings theatre on a grand scale to Chester. At the heart of our menu is the theatre charcoal grill and wood-burning ovens, inspired by revered chefs and restaurants from around the world. The entertainment continues in a first-floor Music Gallery featuring a stage set for live acts every Friday, and a mix of soulful classics performed by our gospel choir every Sunday.The distinctive spaces in Opera Grill are all available for hire for meetings, conferences and special events with bespoke menus and entertainment packages.We have limited disabled access, the 1st floor and terrace is not wheelchair accessible.

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5. Piccolino - Chester

4.3

Awesome(451)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chester

Booked 33 times today

Chester’s historic beauty and unique atmosphere make it one of the UK’s most popular places to visit. This ancient city is a must for history-lovers: walk the Roman walls following in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, and visit the largest Amphitheatre in Britain. It makes sense that with all that Roman history, Chester is also home to one of the area’s best Italian restaurants, Piccolino!Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Chester dining scene. Located on Pepper Street, Piccolino in Chester boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and wine boutique. Piccolino is also home to Chester’s very first Prosecco bar and alfresco terrace.We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

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6. Carluccio's - Chester

4.3

Awesome(595)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chester

Booked 6 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love. In one of the most attractive black and white row buildings on Bridge Street, the beautiful setting is perfect for diners to sit and enjoy a meal with us.We’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday to Sunday. Our menu caters to vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten-free diet.

7. Baltic Pearl

new

4.5

Awesome(12)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Eastern European • Widnes

Booked 10 times today

We are a restaurant in Widnes, Victoria House offering traditional shashlik chargrill and authentic Baltic food & entertainment

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8. City Tavern Chester

3.5

Very Good(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Chester

Welcome to City Tavern in Chester.Located in the very heart of the historic city of Chester and dating back to 1872, this pub has been serving guests for so long that it has become a staple of the community and offers something for all.During the day it is infused with a comforting homeliness offering great value meals, traditional pub games and sports on our screens. Pass through our doors on the weekend and find our DJ's playing hits from the 80's through to the modern day.So what are you waiting for? Come on in and join us.

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9. Queens Head Frodsham

3.3

Good(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Frodsham

Built in the early 17th century, this grade two listed pub is the oldest coaching inn in Frodsham, originally having stabling for 23 horses. The stables can still be seen opposite the rear of the pub, as can the coach house with its large white doors.Known at the time as The King's Head the name was changed when Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837.

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Ann
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went to the Opera grill for lunch , staff were lovely, especially our waitress, we didn’t choose the lunch time set menu, but we will next time , because it seemed good value , but this was a birthday treat , so we went with the main menu, little bit pricey, lots of add ons , having said that, the food was of excellent quality. Definitely worth another visit 👍
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Opera Grill - ChesterPrice: Expensive• Grill• Chester
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4.5
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Helen
Cheshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
One of my favourite places… lovely staff and lovely food!
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Sprout Kitchen GardenPrice: Moderate• Café• Ellesmere Port
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4.8
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Hannah
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The vegan truffle pizza was out of this world never tasted anything like it! Such lovely food and lovely staff and over all lovely restaurant x
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Piccolino - ChesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Chester
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4.3
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Cheryl
Dorset •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
An amazing culinary experience, service was impeccable and the ambience was perfect for a intimate birthday celebration.
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CovinoPrice: Very Expensive• European• Chester
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4.7
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simonw
Cheshire •1 review
4.0
Dined on Nov 5, 2023
Had a nice afternoon watching F1 but football commentary was really loud and odd putting and there were no salted peanuts behind the bar, they had run out!
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Town Crier ChesterPrice: Moderate• British• Chester
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3.2

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