Best Restaurants In Chester, England

Situated in northwest England, Chester is a charming, historic walled city. The old city features a great shopping district called the Rows, with covered arcades and half-timbre buildings, plus there numerous delectable dining options located throughout the city, with something for every budget and every taste. The Culture Trip has put together a list of some of the must-try restaurants.

The Bluebell Café At Barrowmore

Established in 1920, Barrowmore is a charity with a long history. It’s a beautiful area of 85 acres of verdant land brimming with flora and fauna, plus there is a lovely café that offers volunteers a chance to learn both work and life skills.

The Bluebell Café is a wonderful pit stop to nourish your body before or after strolling the grounds. Procuring the freshest ingredients available, from local sources whenever possible, the café serves up classic breakfast fare like bacon, sausage, eggs, and baked goods like croissants and tea cakes. For the lunch crowd, there are soups, sandwiches, and daily specials.

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The Brewery Tap

Tucked inside the historic Gamul House, the local brewery Spitting Feathers’ pub, The Brewery Tap, is the place to go for some great brews and tasty snacks. The goal of this pub is to offer guests ‘the widest selection of the best cask ales,’ which means they not only feature their own creations but also those from outside sources, local whenever possible.

The award-winning brews are complemented by the incredible dishes served, all of which are made with the freshest seasonal, local ingredients and free from artificial additives. The ever-changing menu might offer recipes such as grilled mackerel with new potatoes, capers, and parsley butter and boiled ox tongue with mashed potatoes and pickled walnuts.

The Chef’s Table
It’s is all about local ingredients at The Chef’s Table. Working with local purveyors, the culinary team procures nothing but the best seasonal offerings, giving discerning diners a true taste of the area. Within an intimate setting, complete with artwork by local artists adorning the walls, guests can visit for a laid-back, casual cup of coffee, tea or lunch during the day or savory seasonal dishes at night.

Recent highlights include the duck breast, leg, and liver with purple broccoli, spiced pineapple, whiskey, passionfruit, turnip and vanilla, and the comforting pork ramen.

La Fattoria

If tasty traditional Italian fare is what you’re craving, then be sure to visit this restaurant. Offering an array of choices La Fattoria is sure to have something on the menu for every palate. Presenting an atmosphere with warm woods, bricks, and rich colors, the décor creates a warm, inviting place in which to feast upon recipes such as tagliatelle al Funghi with ham, cream, onions, and mushroom sauce; gnocchi Alla Paulina with tomato, basil and a touch of cream; and the bistecca al Pepe Nero, which is a sirloin steak with black pepper and a choice of brandy sauce or garlic cream sauce.

Joseph Benjamin

Owned and operated by brothers Ben and Joe Wright, Joseph Benjamin is an award-winning venue, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner on varying days. The relaxing restaurant features an unpretentious atmosphere perfect for savoring its dishes emphasizing local and seasonal produce.

The culinary team, headed by Chef Joe, creates seasonal dishes described as ‘modern British-European’, with current offerings including chargrilled broccoli with halloumi, chickpeas and tahini yogurt dressing, pickled herring with celeriac rémoulade, apple and rye bread; and JB’s juicy steak burger topped with mature cheddar, salad and relish all on a brioche bun and a side of chips. You’ll also find a carefully selected wine list.