What is the Ultimate Food Guide to Chester?
If you’re looking for the very best places to eat and drink in Chester, you’ve come to the right place.
I’m not a travel writer passing through or someone who has put together a list based on online reviews. I can call myself a proud Chester local who has spent a lifetime exploring the city’s food scene. That, plus I have 25 years ownimg businesses within the food industry.
Over the past two and a half decades, I’ve worked alongside talented chefs, producers, sommeliers and other hospitality professionals. They’ve helped me to develop a deep understanding of what makes a restaurant, bistro, café or food experience excellent.
Chester’s tastiest food & where to find your favourite
This guide will help you to find the most exciting, modern, traditional, small, large, family friendly, adult focused, independents in Chester – I’m going all out; there’s a guide for anyone who’s interested.
Adding as I go along, I write all this myself so bear with me!
The Ultimate Guide for all kinds of food and drink in Chester
Now I’m a food tour guide in Chester, therefore I get to introduce guests to some of the city’s best independent eateries and culinary stories. Every week, I not only speak with restaurant owners, I also sample new menus (nice!) and keep up to date with the ever-changing food scene. An awesome opportunity, definitely, one that’s given me a unique insight into where to eat and why in Chester.
My Ultimate Chester Food Guidee is built on real experience, local knowledge and countless meals enjoyed across the city. Whenever I can, I visit new venues (which is easy at the moment as they pop up all the time!) and old, updating these recommendations regularly as eateries open and old favourites evolve.
What does Chester have to offer
Whether you’re searching for the perfect brunch, an unforgettable fine dining experience, a cosy Sunday roast, family-friendly restaurants, hidden independent cafés or the best international cuisine in the city, you’ll find it all here.
Think of this as your complete guide to eating in Chester—a place to discover new favourites, revisit old classics and experience the very best our incredible city has to offer.
Happy eating!
Why listen to what I say?
• Great Taste Awards judge 2026 and hear from industry owners all over the UK
• Born and raised in Chester
• 25+ years working in the food industry
• Former owner of successful food businesses
• Professional food tour guide of Award Winning company
• Regularly visits and reviews Chester’s restaurants
• Passionate about supporting independent local businesses
The Best of Restaurants in Chester
It’s only independents in the ultimate food guide. There are lots of great chains in Chester but we are particularly supportive of independently and founder owned restaurants. All occassions, cuisines, and budgets, here we go!
Restaurant Guides
- Best Restaurants in Chester
- Best Independent Restaurants in Chester
- Best Fine Dining Restaurants
- Best Cheap Eats
- Best Hidden Gems
- Best Family Restaurants
- Best Romantic Restaurants
- Best Date Night Restaurants
- Best Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
- Best Restaurants with River Views
- Best Restaurants Near Chester Cathedral
- Best Restaurants Near Chester Racecourse
- Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants
- Best Vegan Restaurants
- Best Vegetarian Restaurants
- Best Gluten-Free Restaurants
