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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Cheshire

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!


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Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant
4.8
4.8 (748)
£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.
Top review
Joe
Dined on Sep 25, 2024
Brilliant service, excellent food & lovely atmosphere. Would definitely revisit
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Sprout Kitchen Garden
4.8
4.8 (84)
£25 and under
Café
Ellesmere Port
About the restaurant
Nestled within the heart of a family-run garden centre, Premier Plants, lies a hidden
gem; 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 love
in 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 delightful
experience, whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch or grabbing a quick bite. Each
dish from the menu reflects their commitment to freshness and quality, using locally
sourced ingredients whenever possible.
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Susan
Dined 4 days ago
A very pleasant experience.. Food generous and tasty. Staff attentive but not intrusive.. Surroundings good and it was a sunny day... What more could you want..
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Urbano 32
4.7
4.7 (637)
£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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Annvip
Dined 1 day ago
We had pizzas. They were excellent, good choice, freshly cooked; staff welcoming, efficient; excellent value
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Twenty Eight
4.7
4.7 (205)
£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 £18 // 5 Plates for £30, 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.
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Gwyn
Dined on Oct 3, 2024
My second time here and again the food and service was excellent. I’ll definitely come back.
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Piccolino - Stockton Heath
4.6
4.6 (197)
£26 to £40
Italian
Warrington
About the restaurant
Surrounded by Cheshire countryside but within striking distance of both Warrington and Manchester, Stockton Heath is the perfect Cheshire village. Stockton Heath is home to great pubs, bars, and independent shops. It was also the first village in the UK to be awarded a Purple Flag award to highlight its excellent hospitality standards in bars, pubs and restaurants. So it stands to reason that Stockton Heath is home to one of the area’s best Italian restaurants, Piccolino.
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Stockton Heath dining scene. Located in Victoria Square, Piccolino boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and substantial 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.
Top review
Mike
Dined on Sep 25, 2024
Staff excellent. Service excellent. Quality of food excellent. Overall fantastic evening. We have just made another reservation.
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Piccolino - Knutsford
4.5
4.5 (195)
£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!
Top review
Charles
Dined 7 days ago
We went on a Friday lunchtime for the special £25 two course meal and glass of wine. The choice was limited but still a good selection we pushed the boat out and had the slightly extra lasagne which is one of our favourites and was excellent. The wine on offer was very good and we had the Pinot Grigio and the Sangiovese both were very good. We had the Tiramisu for dessert which was very good. The service was first rate and ambience warm and inviting. Overall another excellent visit to Piccolinos in Knutsford - certainly our favourite restaurant in the group!!!
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Cibo Wilmslow
4.4
4.4 (194)
£26 to £40
Italian
Wilmslow
About the restaurant
Perched in the heart of Wilmslow, Cheshire, Cibo Wilmslow beckons with a promise of genuine Italian finesse. Much like its sibling in Hale, this establishment reflects a unique blend of design and style, offering guests a space that feels both familiar and fresh.

Surrounded by an aura of relaxation reminiscent of a warm Italian home, every diner is ensconced in an ambience of elegance and ease. Every dish tells a story, crafted with the freshest ingredients and age-old recipes, guaranteeing a dining experience that's truly memorable. Here, we don't just serve meals; we create moments. Join us and relish in authentic Italian cuisine that captivates the palate and warms the soul.
Top review
Tracieo
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing experience here today. The service and food were simply stunning. We had the roast dinner and I will say it was probably the best beef I’ve ever had. Service was second to none as we have come to expect from Cibo, never fails to impress
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Opera Grill - Chester
4.3
4.3 (420)
£26 to £40
Grill
Chester
About the restaurant
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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Graemevip
Dined on Sep 30, 2024
Great restaurant, super staff and a very nice meal. Atmosphere is always great
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Piccolino - Chester
4.3
4.3 (427)
£26 to £40
Italian
Chester
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Mike
Dined on Sep 26, 2024
Excellent wine but food was average with mixed seafood spaghetti only having 3 prawns in total for 2 meals.
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Piccolino - Wilmslow
4.2
4.2 (412)
£26 to £40
Italian
Wilmslow
About the restaurant
A gem in the Cheshire countryside, this glittering new restaurant is the latest and greatest in the Piccolino Collection. The open-plan design brings theatre to the table as you sit back and watch the chefs create exceptional dishes found only at Piccolino.

Dine indoors in the elegant oak, marble brass and mirrored interiors or on the winterised Tuscan terrace. There's no finer place to enjoy a taste of Italian cuisine and Italian living.
Come for a coffee, for drinks, for an outstanding meal or to party in style. Piccolino Wilmslow serves moments of signature luxury every visit.

Top review
Rick
Dined on Sep 30, 2024
Nice restaurant with great food and service. Also has a good bar area
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