Best Romantic Restaurants in Ellesmere Port

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Cuisine

ItalianSteakhouseFrenchBritishPizzeriaBarbecue

Regions

ChesterEllesmere PortLiverpool

Areas

AigburthChesterEllesmere Port

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

16 restaurants available nearby

1. Sticky Walnut

4.7

Exceptional(2823)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Chester

Booked 15 times today

Sticky Walnut is a romantic restaurant known for its relaxed ambiance, delicious food, and attentive service. Reviewers highlighted the 'lovely atmosphere', 'friendly ambience', and 'cosy restaurant' vibes. It's a great spot for a date night, special occasions, or just a quiet, delicious meal.

2. Covino

4.7

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Chester

Booked 9 times today

Covino is a small owner-run wine bar & restaurant in the heart of Chester. We serve daily-changing menu of seasonally inspired small plates, guided by the quality and provenance of ingredients, with a real focus on simplicity and flavour. This is served alongside an extensive, yet thoughtfully chosen array of over 130 different wines from around the world, ranging from the classics, all the way through to the more left field.

3. The Pied Bull

4.1

Excellent(433)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Chester

Booked 1 time today

The Pied Bull offers a cozy, traditional British atmosphere, perfect for romantic meals. The reviews highlight its 'beautiful Christmas decor', 'festive atmosphere' and 'nice level of noise'. Customers have praised the 'beautiful traditional style pub' ambiance, the 'friendly and attentive' staff, and the 'delicious' food. The Pied Bull's award-winning ales and locally sourced produce also contribute to its romantic charm.

A photo of The Grill at Macdonald Craxton Wood restaurant

4. The Grill at Macdonald Craxton Wood

3.1

Good(13)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Ellesmere Port

Only the finest, locally sourced ingredients are used in our Craxton Wood Grill where we serve up classic British dishes with a twist in relaxed and stylish surroundings.Choose from a range of inspired dishes, or try the chef's signature sharing platters or a mouth-watering dessert. Dining here is an informal yet very special experience.Stylish contemporary dining area

A photo of Opera Grill - Chester restaurant

5. 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.

6. The Chefs Table

4.8

Exceptional(3838)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Chester

Booked 31 times today

Lunch Menu - Two Courses for £35 / Three Courses for £40We 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. Please note we are currently card-only and unable to accept cash. Meat / Game / Pescatarian / Vegetarian / Vegan / GF / DF- - -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.

7. Twenty Eight

4.7

Exceptional(264)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Chester

Booked 8 times today

Twenty Eight is a charming spot that oozes romance. Reviewers rave about the relaxed and stylish setting, beautifully presented food, and excellent service. The atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming, and the quality of the food and service are consistently praised. It's an ideal spot for a cozy date night or a special occasion.

A photo of Piccolino - Chester restaurant

8. 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.

A photo of Churrasco Steakhouse restaurant

9. Churrasco Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(1635)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Aigburth

Booked 9 times today

Churrasco is located at the foot of Lark Lane/ Aigburth Road. During the daytime enjoy a cosy dining experience with our Brunch, Roast or Steak Menu. The in the evening Churrasco transforms into a sizzling Steakhouse. Choose from our incredible Steak Stone Experience, Steaks, Burgers, Ribs, Chicken, Prawns and Vegetarian dishes.

10. The Forge

4.3

Awesome(446)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Chester

Booked 6 times today

The Forge is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner. With its elegant setting, and delicious British cuisine, it's a favorite for special occasions. As one reviewer noted, 'It was our anniversary dinner and we decided on this restaurant. From start to finish, we were seen to by friendly, attentive staff. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was perfect.' Another guest mentioned, 'Really lovely meal. Great service. Food and wine were brilliant. Lovely relaxed atmosphere.' So, if you're looking for a romantic dinner with amazing food and service, The Forge is the place to be.

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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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OpenTable Diner
Cheshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always excellent, we've been visiting Sticky Walnut ever since it first opened, and the quality of the food and service has been consistently first rate.
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Sticky WalnutPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Chester
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4.7
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Cheryl
Dorset •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 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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Wejdan
London •1 review
4.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
The view and the place was very nice but the service isn’t good at all maybe because they have a wedding no one come to us The food is good but not like what i except
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The Grill at Macdonald Craxton WoodPrice: Expensive• British• Ellesmere Port
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3.1
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Amanda
London •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Dec 2024
Good pub grub. Service was slow but ok. Table needed a good clean, felt sticky. Otherwise, good value for money, fairly busy. I would recommend booking if you want to eat.
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The Pied BullPrice: Moderate• British• Chester
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4.1

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