Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the UK.
Whether pizza, spaghetti Bolognese or cotoletta, the Italian cuisine offers some unbeatable dishes and flavors.
Fortunately, Cheshire has its fair share of delicious Italian restaurants for diners to enjoy.
TripAdvisor has compiled a list of the best Italian restaurants in the district according to customer reviews.
Check out below to see the top five Cheshire restaurants to eat Italian food.
1. Pesto at The Yacht, Chester
Pesto at The Yacht, Chester
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Pesto at The Yacht ranks first on the list of the best Italian restaurants in Cheshire.
The eatery on Parkgate Road in Chester offers some of the best Italian fare in the county.
Their extensive menu has earned them 560 TripAdvisor reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
A customer who visited the restaurant last week said: “Our experience at this pesto was 5 stars!
“The food was great, the service was lovely, the place was full, but we felt like the only people there with the service we received.
“No waiting for anything, great food with lots of choice and such good value for money.
“Also very covid for sure. We’ll definitely be back!”
2. Slim, Warrington
Delgados in Warrington ranks second on TripAdvisor.
Popular restaurant Penketh says all dishes are made with local, seasonal produce.
However, they add that they import some “special” ingredients direct from Italy.
A customer who recently had dinner at Honiton Way said: “A small, very friendly restaurant with great food that never disappoints and always fills you up – make sure you bring stretchy pants!
“The team is always so friendly and takes care of treating every table personally and doing everything possible to make your meal special!”
3. Romazzino, Nantwich
Romazzino, Nantwich
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Romazzino in Nantwich takes third place on the list of the best Italian restaurants in Cheshire.
High Street restaurant, which opened in 2007, has received over 869 reviews, averaging 4.5 stars out of five.
The owners say, “Our unique Italian dining style ensures that guests enjoy the full dining experience.
“In addition to our expanded à la carte menu, we also offer a good selection of fresh fish and seafood every day. The head waiter will be happy to explain how it is prepared and served.
“Romazzino is also a great place for a light lunch with colleagues, friends and family.”
A customer who recently visited the restaurant said, “Excellent service and great food!
“The two male waiters were very polite and provided excellent customer service. Thank you for making our lunch visit so enjoyable!”
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4. Aquila, Macclesfield
Aquila, Macclesfield
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Aquila is on King Edward Street in Macclesfield.
The restaurant is known for its excellent Italian food, with an average of five stars on TripAdvisor and 365 reviews.
A guest who recently visited Aquila said: “I’ve heard that the food from the owner in each of his restaurants is top notch, Aquila did not disappoint.
“The waitress was nice, friendly and attentive.
“The facility gave you the feeling of being abroad, embedded in a cozy living room, the crackling open fire and the music in the background.
“The tapas were out of this world. To be honest, the owner’s variety and skill is truly remarkable.”
5. Sarafina Italian Bistro, Wilmslow
Sarafina Italian Bistro, Wilmslow
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Sarafina ranks fifth on TripAdvisor’s list of the best Italian restaurants in Cheshire.
The popular Wilmslow Bistro is run by two brothers and focuses on “local, sustainable produce” to create its seasonal menus from scratch.
The restaurant’s quality is recognized not only on TripAdvisor but also by Cheshire Life Magazine, which named it the Family Dining 2019 winner.
A guest who recently visited the restaurant said, “I absolutely loved my meal at Sarafina! I had the lasagna and my partner had the linguini vongole – both were absolutely delicious and we also worked our way through the summer Spritz cocktail menu which was great!
“The staff was very helpful, gave recommendations and was super friendly. Will definitely be back!”
