Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Cheshire

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Cheshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Riva Cocktail Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (759)

£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

Mark

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

An excellent venue for a cosy lunch with top service

Sprout Kitchen Garden

4.8

4.8 (159)

£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

Cathryn

Dined 2 days ago

Food was nice bit wish I'd gone for pancakes but that's just my fault. However my friend asked for crisp bacon but what she got was jerry and inedible but they kindly knocked off the bill. I'd definitely return.

Twenty Eight

4.7

4.7 (231)

£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 £20, 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

Dined 2 days ago

Food an essential experience, NOT disappointed. Service incredible and ambience adds to the experience. This venue is a must in Chester.

Piccolino - Stockton Heath

4.6

4.6 (202)

£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

Eleanor

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Lovely food and amazing service. Had a smashing time

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Cibo Wilmslow

4.5

4.5 (226)

£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

Neil

Dined 4 days ago

My favourite Wilmslow restaurant but wish the staff would give a smile now and again. They are always busy I get that but a smile and a pleasantry isn’t difficult. Piccolino’s isn’t as good and as traditional but the staff are far more pleasant. Can’t fault the food and the ambience though in CIBO so we are lucky to have it on the doorstep

Opera Grill - Chester

4.4

4.4 (442)

£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.

Top review

Jon

Dined 1 day ago

We had a family meal, me, my wife and two kids and we had an amazing time, the service was excellent and the food was amazing. Nothing to complain about. Will definitely return for another night out.

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The Glynne Arms

4.3

4.3 (303)

£25 and under

British

Chester

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Hawarden village, The Glynne Arms is a 200 year old traditional coaching inn which has recently undergone a complete restoration inside and out, bringing it back to life.

Its philosophy is simple; to provide a warm, relaxed pub environment and excellent food in the restaurant. Visitors receive a warm welcome at all times, whether for a quick drink, a morning coffee or a meal… and dogs are positively encouraged.

Top review

Michael

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Despite booking only minutes before we arrived and the place being extremely busy, we were given a warm welcome and received the best service we’ve had anywhere for many a year.

Piccolino - Wilmslow

4.3

4.3 (424)

£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

Janet

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous restaurant serving lovely food and drinks. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.

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Otterburns

4.3

4.3 (58)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Moore

About the restaurant

Welcome to Otterburns - the perfect blend of comfort, cuisine & a delightful fusion of a coffee house and wine bar – all under one roof!

Our coffee and wine are carefully selected to ensure the highest quality. We take pride in offering a cozy and inviting atmosphere that makes our customers feel at home.

Our coffee house offers a friendly atmosphere and excellent daytime breakfast, brunch and lunch menu, perfect for a morning or afternoon treat. At night, we transform into an upscale and premium wine bar and restaurant, providing the very best selection of quality wines to complement our incredible take on British modern cuisine. To complement both service times, we offer a "2GO" service with take away, faster food options too!

Our family-run business prides itself on offering a unique experience to our guests, and our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. Come visit us and experience our excellent food and wine for yourself.

Top review

Mark

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Great food and service . Lovely restaurant for an evening meal with affordable prices. Would visit again

White Lion

4.1

4.1 (559)

£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

Heather thompson

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

As regular customers we are never disappointed Food is excellent Plenty of choice Staff friendly and attentive Tables well spaced !

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