In a paragraph
Artezzan is the polished Mediterranean restaurant and bar on Pepper Street, with a broad menu, cocktails, brunch, Sunday lunch, group-friendly tables and a very central Chester position.
What it's like
Artezzan is built for the kind of meal where nobody wants to compromise too hard. One person can have pasta, another can have steak, somebody else can stay safe with pizza, and the cocktail drinker has not been forgotten.
Glossy Mediterranean with group energy
It is bright, glossy and usually busy, especially at weekends. That is part of the appeal if you want a proper city-centre night out. It is less appealing if your ideal dinner involves low voices, low lighting and a bill that behaves itself.
Worth knowing
Artezzan is good at the polished, central, something-for-everyone night out. It is weaker as a quiet food-nerd dinner or a budget stop. Use it for energy, choice and cocktails.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross. Use nearby paid city-centre parking, especially Grosvenor Shopping Centre / Newgate area options. Do not expect a venue car park.
Hours
The venue currently lists daily opening from 12:00 until 23:00. Check direct around race days, Christmas and private events.
Food & drink
Mediterranean-leaning menu: pinchos, pasta, pizza, paella, fish, steaks, salads, Sunday lunch, desserts and cocktails. Use it for sharing starters, pasta, seafood, lamb, pizza, cocktails and the Grand Carbonara if the table wants the theatre. Sunday porchetta is another regular talking point.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct if you need a specific table position.
9.3 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- The venue currently lists daily opening from 12:00 until 23:00. Check direct around race days, Christmas and private events.
- Address
- 33 Pepper St, Chester CH1 1DF
- Booking
- Yes in practice for weekends, race days, brunches, groups and celebration meals.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are not listed as welcome.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct if you need a specific table position.
- Getting there
- 0.1 miles from The Cross. Use nearby paid city-centre parking, especially Grosvenor Shopping Centre / Newgate area options. Do not expect a venue car park.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby attractions
FAQ
What should you order at Artezzan Chester?
Sharing starters, pasta, seafood, pizza, lamb, cocktails and the Grand Carbonara if you want the tableside theatre.
Do you need to book Artezzan?
Yes for weekends, race days, groups, brunch and celebration meals.
Is Artezzan good for kids?
Yes for a sit-down family meal. It has a kids menu and high chairs are listed, but it can be busy and grown-up in feel.
Does Artezzan have outdoor seating?
No. Treat it as an indoor restaurant.
Is Artezzan good before the races?
Yes, if booked. It is close enough to the racecourse area to work well before or after racing, but you need to plan around crowds.
