Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Cheshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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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

The White Horse Churton

4.8

4.8 (911)

£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.

Top review

Philip

Dined 2 days ago

We had an excellent lunchtime meal here today. All of the food was excellent, with good portion sizes and it was really good value (there is a 2 course offer in the afternoon). The staff were all really friendly and made sure we had everything we needed and the pub itself is really nice and has a good atmosphere. We will definitely be visiting again and would absolutely recommend it for good quality pub food, done really well, in a nice environment with great staff.

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Baked vanilla yoghurt

Sticky Walnut

4.7

4.7 (2776)

£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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Stephanie

Dined 1 day ago

Thoroughly enjoyed, lovely meal, everything was so good

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4.7

4.7 (108)

£41 and over

European

Chester

About the restaurant

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.

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Natnael

Dined on 6 Dec 2024

Chilled and relaxed atmosphere overall. We enjoyed what was served and recommended. Special thanks from our daughter for the nice grape fruit juice! We took our two years old, so for anyone with kids don't be shy and jump in to enjoy..just makes sure to get there early as space is limited and tight- chester space after all.

Côte Brasserie - Chester

4.6

4.6 (75)

£25 and under

French

Chester

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Hannah

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Fantastic restaurant with great staff. Very good menu.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Experience

Christmas Day Set Menu

Experience

Festive three-course Set Menu

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.

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Eleanor

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Lovely food and amazing service. Had a smashing time

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Ring O' Bells

4.5

4.5 (1846)

£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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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

For our local pub the food ambience and service was excellent Very attentive staff good food and drink and well worth coming back to for more . There again tomorrow night after the village school carol service !

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.

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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.

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.

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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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