Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cheshire

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

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!

Dormouse Haven Restaurant and Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (65)

£26 to £40

Afternoon Tea

Cuddington

About the restaurant

Tumble down the rabbit hole and find yourself at Dormouse Haven Tea Room, where every corner tells a tale as curious as Alice’s adventures! Our walls, adorned with hand-painted murals inspired by Wonderland, and shelves dotted with whimsical collectibles, invite you to a tea party you won’t soon forget. Gather your band of merry mad-hatters for private dining experiences tailored for groups up to 30—perfect for any celebration that calls for a touch of the extraordinary.

Top review

Shirley

Dined 7 days ago

what a lovely afternoon home made cakes and scones quaint setting such a different afternoon tea experience All three of us really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend

Shrub

4.9

4.9 (1345)

£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.

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Emma

Dined on Jul 14, 2025

Lovely restaurant with a nice atmosphere and pleasant staff. All the food was delicious. Eaten here a few times and every time the food is spot on and service is warm and friendly.

The Coast Prestbury

4.8

4.8 (885)

£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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TrevorVIP

Dined on Jul 18, 2025

Another excellent meal and impeccable service. Cannot be faulted. Still our favourite restaurant after many years. Thank you

Urbano 32

4.8

4.8 (674)

£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.

Top review

Jamie

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Amazing food would defo recommend and if ever in Chester again I’d becoming back in a heartbeat!

Sticky Walnut

4.8

4.8 (2878)

£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.

Top review

Gwynn

Dined 7 days ago

We booked late to return to Sticky Walnut and had a fabulous meal, possibly the best Sunday dinner ever! Great service and beautifully cooked beef and trimmings.

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4.8

4.8 (3899)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

Lunch Offer - Two Courses for £35 / Three Courses for £40

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.

Vegan / GF / DF Menus available

Climate controlled premises.

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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.

Top review

Amanda

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food and wine representing good value for money

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Lunch Offer: 2 Courses £35 / 3 Courses £40

Moules A Go Go

4.8

4.8 (2196)

£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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Steve

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

I had the Spanish Mussels they were delicious. Will be returning very soon Helpful friendly staff too

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The White Horse Churton

4.8

4.8 (1035)

£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.

Top review

Julie

Dined 5 days ago

As always, delicious food, friendly efficient team and relaxing ambiance. Nice new menu with a few veggie and pescie options.

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4.7

4.7 (297)

£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 £22, 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

Ann

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Excellent service and quality of food as always. Of course, we'll be back!

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Experience

Midweek Dining for Two – 5 Plates & Wine for £50

Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (792)

£26 to £40

British

Hale

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO RIVA LOUNGE BAR AND RESTAURANT IN HALE VILLAGE

Great quality, serious but unpretentious food, with a friendly and personal service. All wrapped up in a relaxed, casual, comfortable setting.

Serving everything from Bar Snacks to a full A La Carte and Sunday Lunch, great cocktails alongside an extensive wine list.

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Lesley

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

Food was great 😊. The service was absolutely great too. A little quiet but the whole of Hale is at this time of year due to everyone going away for the Summer! Will definitely be back 👍

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