Best Lunch Restaurants in Chester

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Cuisine

ItalianSteakhouseFrenchBritishPizzeriaTapas / Small Plates

Regions

ChesterEllesmere PortFlintshireLiverpoolTarporleyWrexham County Borough

Neighborhoods

ChesterChurtonEllesmere PortFrodshamHigher KinnertonLiverpool

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

38 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Chefs Table

4.8

Exceptional(3862)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Chester

Booked 16 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.

2. Carbonara

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4.8

Exceptional(9)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chester

Booked 9 times today

Our family-owned restaurant and bar - set in a venue of beauty & history within the heart of the Roman city of Chester, be sure of a warm welcome, exceptional wines and exquisite Roman dishes as we put our passion onto your plate. Set within the historic St. Michael’s Parish—a beautifully preserved 350-year-old building—our upstairs private dining space provides an inviting and characterful setting. Inspired by our namesake dish, Carbonara embodies our passion for genuine Italian flavours and tradition.

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3. Opera Grill - Chester

4.5

Awesome(463)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Grill • Chester

Booked 26 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.

4. Twenty Eight

4.7

Exceptional(273)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Chester

Booked 5 times today

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 £22, 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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5. Côte Brasserie - Chester

4.6

Exceptional(93)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Chester

Booked 24 times today

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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6. Piccolino - Chester

4.4

Awesome(455)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chester

Booked 32 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.

7. Shrub

4.9

Exceptional(1304)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Chester

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to Shrub.Modern Cafe Culture in the heart of Chester.Whether it's a coffee in the morning, a light lunch on the terrace with a glass of wine from our eclectic selection, to an intimate dinner for two in the restaurant, we aim to offer something for everyone at every time of the day.If you're not hungry join us for drinks in our bar area where you can sample some of our delicious in house cocktails.Whatever the time, whatever the occasion we look forward to seeing you.

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8. Carluccio's - Chester

4.3

Awesome(601)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chester

Booked 5 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love. In one of the most attractive black and white row buildings on Bridge Street, the beautiful setting is perfect for diners to sit and enjoy a meal with us.We’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday to Sunday. Our menu caters to vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten-free diet.

9. Covino

4.7

Exceptional(138)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• European • Chester

Booked 7 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.

10. Moules A Go Go

4.8

Exceptional(2164)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Chester

Booked 8 times today

As the name suggests, Moules a go-go is famous for its mussels, fresh from the shores of Anglesey, served in a variety of ways from simple Moules Marinieres to Korean. The vast selection of seafood dishes ranging from traditional fish and chips to scrumptious Sea Bass is impressive, though equally appealing are the locally sourced juicy steaks . After 17 successful years in business amongst tough competition, Moules a go-go is still going strong, boasting superb food and a great atmosphere in contemporary yet comfortable surroundings. The head chef and manager have been there since the restaurant’s inception; such longevity is a rare blessing in the tempestuous world of the steaming kitchen, but this dedication shows in the consistency and quality of the food and service. Moules a go-go is a real find in the heart of Chester's history.

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kathryn
Cheshire •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always fabulous, amazing food, great service, be back again soon!
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Twenty EightPrice: Expensive• British• Chester
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4.7
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Tim
Cheshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Superb dishes, elegantly presented, delicious wines.
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The Chefs TablePrice: Expensive• British• Chester
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4.8
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Siobhan
Dublin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was a lovely evening. We enjoy ourselves from start to finish. Food was delicious, however our waiter William was exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a most memorable experience. He is soo good at his job and is very engaging.
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Côte Brasserie - ChesterPrice: Moderate• French• Chester
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 14, 2025
Absolutely amazing food, all homemade and authentic. Julius served us and he couldn’t have been more polite, helpful and accommodating. He even went out of his way to make us 2 smaller desserts so that we could try one of each and offered us an after dinner digestive drink of choice to finish our meal. 10/10 will be returning :)
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CarbonaraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Chester
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4.8
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Scott
Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 11, 2025
We ate here as a thank you to my parents for everything they have helped for our wedding tomorrow and I must say the whole night was amazing from the ambiance to the food and not forgetting the service a massive thank you to everyone involved and we will be certainly eating here again. Would obviously highly recommend.
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Opera Grill - ChesterPrice: Expensive• Grill• Chester
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4.5

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