Best Restaurants in Chester

In total, there are 9 award winning restaurants in Chester, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Chester? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Chester is Arkle at The Chester Grosvenor (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Elliot Hill serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Arkle at The Chester Grosvenor currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Chester, however there are 3 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 7 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Chester consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 4 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 2 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Tucked away in the heart of the United Kingdom, Chester is a delightful city that adopts an ardent enthusiasm for food learning from its illustrious history. The city is an epicurean dream painted with a rich palate of food legacies, garnered from its Roman and Medieval heritage, with a gradually modernised culinary scene leaning towards gastronomic innovation. Nestled within its well-preserved walls, Chester offers an eclectic array of restaurants, pubs and boutique cafes that encapsulate the essence of the city's evolving food story. From its world-renowned Chester Pudding to the time-honoured alehouses, every bite tells a tale rooted in the city's historical fabric. Despite its modest size, Chester boasts a thriving restaurant scene that imbues a unique British charm. The city's historic cobbled streets hum with a vibrant blend of traditional establishments and contemporary culinary spots. One could salivate over the thought of savouring meticulously crafted dishes in gastropubs occupying antiquated Tudor-style houses, or enjoy the stunning views of the River Dee while dining in extravagant riverside establishments. The influence of the local Cheshire produce is prominent in local menus, ensuring freshness at every turn. For the confectionery aficionados, Chester's decadent selection of bakeries and dessert parlours, inspired by centuries-old recipes, are worth writing home about. To truly taste Chester is to taste history, with culinary craftsmanship passed down and refined through generations, ultimately blending harmoniously within the effervescent fabric of modern cuisine.