In a paragraph
Bollicini is an Italian restaurant in Rufus Court, serving pasta, pizza, Tuscan-style dishes, wine, cocktails and desserts close to Storyhouse, Alexander's and the Northgate side of town.
What it's like
Bollicini sits in Rufus Court, which immediately changes the mood. You are still central, but away from the main drag enough that it feels more like a planned find than a default tourist stop.
Deal-night Italian near Alexander's
The room is more modern lounge than rustic trattoria: white walls, red seating, space, light and a terrace that does some real work in summer. It is not trying to be a tiny nonna kitchen, and expecting that is where disappointment starts.
Worth knowing
Bollicini is a useful Italian, not a sacred one. Go for a deal, a group, a birthday or an Alexander's-adjacent dinner. If you are paying full price and judging it against Chester's best independents, it has a harder shift.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.2 miles from The Cross. No venue car park. Use nearby city-centre parking around Northgate, Market or Delamere Street.
Hours
Directory hours show Wednesday-Sunday trading, while the readable official page currently emphasises Friday-Sunday sessions. Check direct before a midweek plan.
Food & drink
Classic Italian restaurant range: pasta, pizza, calamari, seafood, steak, desserts, wine and cocktails. Use it for pasta, steak, seafood and desserts. If a deal is running, order around the deal rather than pretending the small print is decorative.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet are listed. Check direct if you need a specific table.
8.7 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Directory hours show Wednesday-Sunday trading, while the readable official page currently emphasises Friday-Sunday sessions. Check direct before a midweek plan.
- Address
- Rufus Court, 2 Abbey Grn, Chester CH1 2HJ
- Booking
- Yes for weekends, groups, offer nights and pre-show 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.
- Getting there
- 0.2 miles from The Cross. No venue car park. Use nearby city-centre parking around Northgate, Market or Delamere Street.
Nearby plan
Nearby pubs and bars
Nearby food
Nearby attractions
FAQ
Where is Bollicini Chester?
It is in Rufus Court, close to Alexander's Live, Storyhouse and Northgate Street.
Do you need to book Bollicini?
Yes for weekends, groups, offer nights and pre-show meals.
Does Bollicini have outdoor seating?
Yes, terrace seating is listed, but availability depends on weather and demand.
Is Bollicini dog-friendly?
No, not for ordinary pet dogs. Assistance dogs are a separate matter.
Is Bollicini good before Alexander's Live?
Yes. That is one of its most practical uses, because the two are very close.
