Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Cheshire

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Updated July 05, 2025

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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

Ross

Dined 2 days ago

Food was fabulous and the service outstanding. Will definitely return x

The Coast Prestbury

4.8

4.8 (884)

£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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Larry

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

An enjoyable dining experience as always. Staff friendly and welcoming with good food and service

Sticky Walnut

4.8

4.8 (2875)

£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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ChrisVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and wine - lovely staff Good value as always - we will return

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The White Horse Churton

4.8

4.8 (1026)

£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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Stella

Dined 2 days ago

The beef and bone marrow pie was delicious. Service was very friendly and efficient.

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Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (791)

£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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Steve

Dined 7 days ago

We have been coming here for many years and it has had its ups and downs with the quality of the food. We went yesterday for Sunday lunch and it was excellent. New Chef and new owners. Great for the village. A really nice spot and a good alternative to other food in the area.

Creative Indian Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (262)

£26 to £40

Indian

Sandbach

About the restaurant

K2H Creative Indian Kitchen
Back in 2016 our founder Nagendra had the vision to create an Indian dining experience like no other in the region.

Based on the home cooked dishes that he grew up enjoying in Northern India he wanted to introduce real Indian dishes. You may not recognise some of the names as we bring you true Indian cuisine to tantalise your tastebuds.

We aim to provide our customers with the very best of Indian food and service. The restaurant stays true to its Indian heritage with traditional cooking methods, top quality fresh ingredients and elegant service. Our Chefs prepare a special mix of dry whole spices for different dishes by grinding them in-house in your local kitchen. With many years of training and experience in five-star hotels in India and with International exposure, they are well equipped with the knowledge and art of balancing flavours and extracting natural colours from ingredients whilst cooking a distinct ‘gravy’ for each dish on the menu.

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Frank

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Always a good experience eating at K2H (Creative Indian Kitchen) - highly recommended.

Sprout Kitchen Garden

4.7

4.7 (372)

£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.

Top review

Gill

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food as always, lovely atmosphere and fantastic service

Ring O' Bells

4.5

4.5 (1889)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Chester

About the restaurant

The Ring O’ Bells is located in the heart of the picturesque Cheshire village Christleton. Recently extended & fully refurbished to the highest standard the unique plush interior creates a fabulous ambience and compliments the pubs picturesque surroundings.
The addition of The Glasshouse, a contemporary new extension, gives an exciting dimension to the pub, creating a spectacular dining environment perfect for hosting any special event. In the warmer months its fully retractable doors create the ideal inside/outside space.
The restaurant has also been given a fresh new look creating a vibrant place to dine. For main meals, the new spring/summer menu includes wonderful seasonal dishes such as Orchiette Pasta with Fennel Sausage, Wild Broccoli & Shaved Scamorza and Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fondant Potato, alongside established favourites like hand-stretched stone-baked pizzas and Sunday roasts.
Alfresco drinking & dining is also well catered for – when weather permits.

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Steve

Dined 4 days ago

Been here many times and it never disappoints. Always good food, good service, good value and nice ambience,

The Rams Head

4.4

4.4 (58)

£26 to £40

Pub

Warrington

About the restaurant

A majestic village pub nestled in the heart of Grappenhall on the picturesque border of Grappenhall Wood. Our historic pub dating back to the 11th century, offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local cask, world lagers and an extensive wine list. Discover a new favourite whilst enjoying our modern take on rustic country dining.

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Paula

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Great place to eat,table service by friendly and efficient staff. Delicious food, sensibly priced - Granddaughters birthday lunch- she LOVED it. Well done!

White Lion

4.3

4.3 (597)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Nantwich

About the restaurant

The White Lion Hankelow, a beautiful Cheshire country pub filled with generous stocks of Cheshire craft ales, a tip top wine menu and a cocktail list featuring classics and seasonally inspired creations.

When it comes to food we only use the best local and seasonal produce, our menu showcases our
chef’s passion for refined and elegant pub classics mixed with contemporary flavours and techniques.

With a mixture of seating inside ranging from intimate nooks, to warm and cosey snugs by the fire and stunning private dining rooms, to an expansive outside space perfect for catching the sun with an ice cold drink.

Top review

Craig

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful place. Great food. Great service. What’s not to love. Thank you

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