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Piccolino - Chester, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester

Piccolino - Chester

4.3
4.3
437 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 11:00–22:00 Kitchen Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Christmas Eve Bar Tue 12:00–22:00 Boxing Day Kitchen Tue, Thu 12:00–22:00 Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00–22:00 New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–23:00 New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00–00:30 New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00–21:00 New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01244 312123
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Festive Dinner Menu

    22 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Festive Dinner £49 .95 Our festive set menu has three-courses of seasonal classic dishes with delightful Italian twists. And what’s the festive season without bubbles? Raise a glass (or three) of perfectly chilled prosecco, fresh beers or festive cocktails to toast the merry season. We’ll bring the glamour, you bring your appetite. Our menu is full of delicious surprises. Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas
    Festive Dinner Menu photo
  • Festive Lunch Menu

    22 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Festive Lunch £39.95 Our festive set lunch menu has three-courses of seasonal classic dishes with delightful Italian twists. And what’s the festive season without bubbles? Raise a glass (or three) of perfectly chilled prosecco, fresh beers or festive cocktails to toast the merry season. We’ll bring the glamour, you bring your appetite. Our menu is full of delicious surprises. Book now and indulge in the magic of Christmas
    Festive Lunch Menu photo
  • Celebrate New Year's Eve!

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with Piccolino and your loved ones from our New Year's Eve a la carte menu. Please note, the £10 per person fee is a holding deposit to secure your reservation & will be redeemed from your final bill total on the day.
    Celebrate New Year's Eve! photo

What 437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cheshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire

    Hot spot

  • Cheshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Cheshire

    Lively

  • Cheshire

    Most Booked

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Great for brunch

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Good for groups

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Healthy

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Good for special occasions

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Lively

  • Cheshire West and Chester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolino in Chester offers a "fabulous atmosphere," with consistently "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "wonderful staff" and the restaurant's ability to maintain "high standards" even when busy. Although some dishes received mixed reviews, many patrons consider it their "favourite place" in Chester.

437 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely ; 2 of us had pasta, and one had gluten-free pizza and chocolate tart. Service was good, and lighting made for a lovely ambience. A glass of wine for £14.50 was a bit of a shock. Toilets are upstairs and quite a distance for one of the guests. Not sure if disabled downstairs but couldn't see it. Good night but quite expensive.

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  2. Owen Hefin

    Cheshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Piccolinos -Chester is always of the highest quality . The staff are always warm and welcoming and although it’s becoming incrementally more expensive-the food is always of the highest quality both in taste and presentation.

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  3. Gillian

    Vancouver

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was lovely although having spent some time being clear I was vegetarian and gluten free, my meal was announced as pasta with chicken, to which I said, I don’t eat chicken and then the waitress said, sorry, pasta with salmon. I then reminded her I had ordered a vegetarian pasta and she said yes - it’s vegetarian. This made me very suspicious as to what I was eating and I sought the assurance of the head guy. To be fair, it was exactly what I ordered and was delicious but I could have done without the drama.
    Piccolino - ChesterResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Gillian, Thank you for your feedback and for dining with us. We’re glad you enjoyed your meal but apologize for the confusion around your order. It sounds like the server may have mistakenly referred to the dish as chicken pasta, which was an error in communication, not in preparation. Your meal was indeed vegetarian and gluten-free, marked with a bamboo purple stick for dietary assurance, and prepared exactly as requested. We take dietary needs very seriously, and I apologize for the mix-up that caused unnecessary worry. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we look forward to providing a seamless experience on your next visit. Warm regards, Fabio Derosas Manager team

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  4. John

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly but slow service. Food was good but appetizers are not shareable size. Salad sizes not consistant. 
    Piccolino - ChesterResponded on 18 November 2024
    Hello John, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food! We’re sorry to hear about the inconsistencies with the salad sizes and that the appetizers weren’t what you expected in terms of sharing portions. We’ll share your comments with our team to ensure a better experience in the future. We appreciate your patience and hope to welcome you back soon for an improved visit! Piccolino Chester Team

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  5. Karen

    North Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience as always. Food amazing and staff so friendly
    Piccolino - ChesterResponded on 12 November 2024
    Dear Karen Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had another wonderful experience with us and enjoyed both the food and our friendly team. It’s always a pleasure to serve you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more enjoyable visits! Warm regards, Fabio Derosas Manager Team

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  6. Tim

    Cheshire

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor quality food overall no flavour Ambience is good but unfortunately the food lacks flavour and quality!

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  7. SIOBHAN

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Greeting wasn’t as expected & although booked were told no current table & pointed towards large table bar area to wait. No drinks offered during wait . A table was then offered but in front of door which meant during meal coats on as door constantly open & close. Had to ask for drink service at table . Food was delicious but overall experience not as expected. Don’t feel at this point that we would return soon .

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  8. Lucinda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice as always
    Piccolino - ChesterResponded on 2 November 2024
    Hello Lucinda We’re truly grateful for your 5-star review! It was pleasure , and we’re delighted to know you had such a fantastic stay. We’re here to make every visit special and can’t wait to welcome you back for more memorable moments! Manager Team

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  9. Karl

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and services very good , the experience was spoilt by babies and young children out of control by woke parents c in there 50s , with no idea how to control unruly brats
    Piccolino - ChesterResponded on 15 October 2024
    Hello Karl , We strive to create a welcoming environment for all diners, and we understand how important it is for everyone to have an enjoyable experience. We appreciate your input and will take it into consideration to ensure a more pleasant atmosphere for all our guests in the future. Thank you again for your feedback. Best regards, Piccolino Team

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  10. Debbie

    Cheshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very over crowded & running behind, obviously booked too many people in. Tables places way too close to other tables Food cold & very very over priced for what we received Steak cold in the middle, no steak knife Pasta was cold & sloppy & very fishy tasting Waited a long time between courses Because of the amount of people it was very noisy Food was not worth the price we paid Probably won’t return
    Piccolino - ChesterResponded on 15 October 2024
    Dear Debbie Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations. It seems we were busier than anticipated, and we regret that this impacted your experience, from the noise level to the service. We also apologize for the issues with your food, including the cold steak and pasta. Your comments are important to us, and we will address these concerns with our team. If you’d like to discuss further or give us another chance, please reach out as directly, We appreciate your input and hope to improve your experience in the future. Best regards, Piccolino Team

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Piccolino - Chester is rated 4.3 stars by 437 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Piccolino - Chester

33 Pepper St, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester CH1 1EA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Chester
  • Hours of Operation
    Christmas Eve Kitchen Tue 11:00–22:00 Kitchen Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–22:00 Christmas Eve Bar Tue 12:00–22:00 Boxing Day Kitchen Tue, Thu 12:00–22:00 Boxing Day Bar Thu 12:00–22:00 New Year Eve Kitchen Tue 12:00–23:00 New Year Eve Bar Tue 12:00–00:30 New Year Day Kitchen Wed 12:00–21:00 New Year Day Bar Wed 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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