Best Historic Restaurants in Churton

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ItalianFrenchBritishPizzeriaGrillPub

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Chester

Neighborhoods

Chester

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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Wheelchair access

8 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. Carbonara

4.3

Awesome(23)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chester

Booked 3 times today

Our family-owned restaurant and bar - set in a venue of beauty & history within the heart of the Roman city of Chester, be sure of a warm welcome, exceptional wines and exquisite Roman dishes as we put our passion onto your plate. Set within the historic St. Michael’s Parish—a beautifully preserved 350-year-old building—our upstairs private dining space provides an inviting and characterful setting. Inspired by our namesake dish, Carbonara embodies our passion for genuine Italian flavours and tradition.

A photo of Piccolino - Chester restaurant

2. Piccolino - Chester

4.4

Awesome(458)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chester

Booked 18 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.

3. Shrub

4.9

Exceptional(1333)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Chester

Booked 14 times today

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.

4. The Oakfield

4.4

Awesome(3744)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Chester

Booked 19 times today

The Oakfield is set in a stunning property at the heart of Chester Zoo, making this a truly unique contemporary British pub.With pride and passion we’ll be serving freshly prepared locally sourced food and hand-picked beers, wines and spirits. The Oakfield has been lovingly restored and our new garden room offers incredible views of our award winning gardens.So, whether you are enjoying a day at the zoo or want to pop in for lunch you’ll get a warm welcome from our team.**Usual zoo admission fees apply but our members can visit as often as they wish.

A photo of Côte Brasserie - Chester restaurant

5. Côte Brasserie - Chester

4.6

Exceptional(94)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Chester

Booked 16 times today

Côte Brasserie in Chester offers an exceptional French dining experience in the heart of this historic city, conveniently located within the Grosvenor Shopping Centre. Located just a short walk from some of the city's most famous landmarks, including Chester Cathedral, Chester City Walls, the Roman Amphitheatre, Eastgate Clock, and the Grosvenor Museum. It's also less than a ten-minute walk from Chester Racecourse, making it a perfect spot for a meal before or after the races. The restaurant boasts a spacious private and group dining area that can accommodate up to 100 people, making it an ideal venue for large gatherings, celebrations, or corporate events.

6. The Pied Bull

3.8

Excellent(432)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Chester

Booked 1 time today

At The Pied Bull we serve ever popular traditional British fayre and speciality dishes . We prepare everything fresh and our team of chefs strive to produce the most delectable homemade dishes. Where possible we purchase local produce, including supporting local independent business right on our street. Our grain from the brewery is even fed to livestock- nothing goes to waste! What’s more, our award-winning Pied Bull ales are an added ingredient to many of our dishes!Whether you're after a light bite or a 3 course meal there’s plenty of dishes to tempt your appetite.Unwind in the Pub and enjoy some British classics or dine in our Restaurant to sample some of the delicious offerings on our menu .

A photo of City Tavern Chester restaurant

7. 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.

8. V&A Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• English • Chester

Booked 2 times today

Enjoy the contemporary surroundings of our light and airy, newly refurbished V&A Restaurant open for Afternoon teas and dinner.For dinner our dishes are cooked with fresh, seasonal ingredients and include favourites such as Pan Seared Lamb Rump, Grilled Seabass Fillets and our legendary burgers are not to be missed.We also serve super-healthy salads and gluten-sensitive options. And don't forget to leave room for dessert - sticky toffee pudding or chocolate brownie anyone?

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Louise
Cheshire •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fabulous food, friendly staff who are all knowledgeable about the food and drink! The artichoke wings were amazing! I love this restaurant! Highly recommend!
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ShrubPrice: Expensive• British• Chester
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4.9
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Helen
Norfolk/Suffolk •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was a little slow as there was a large wedding party - but food was enjoyable
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The OakfieldPrice: Moderate• International• Chester
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4.4
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Peter
Cheshire •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Our food was very nice and staff was friendly but we wasn’t told about that they put a serge charge on the bill when we paid for our meal
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CarbonaraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Chester
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4.3
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Sally
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 12, 2025
A lovely experience, staff very attentive, food delicious and great wine, not rushed at all, a really lovely evening and I would recommend this place, look forward to going again in the near future.
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Côte Brasserie - ChesterPrice: Moderate• French• Chester
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4.6
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Malcolm
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
Another great experience at Piccolino with excellent service, great food and a good atmosphere.
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Piccolino - ChesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Chester
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4.4

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