What it's like
Pacinos is the family-run Italian on Newtown Close / St Anne Street, near Chester station, useful for pasta, steaks, midweek value menus and old-school local-restaurant comfort.
Pacinos is not trying to be Chester’s newest shiny Italian. It is a small, long-running place near the station, established in 1986, with pasta, steaks, value menus and a regulars-first feel.
The location is slightly odd until you are inside. That is part of the trade-off: you walk a few minutes out of the obvious centre and get a more local, old-school dinner rather than another big polished room.
Worth knowing
Pacinos works best when you want a small local Italian with history, not a showpiece restaurant. The setting is slightly off-centre and the style is old-school. That is either the charm or the warning.
Plan your visit
- Address
- 1 Newtown Close, St Anne Street, Newtown, Chester CH1 3HE.
- Hours
- Currently promoted as Monday-Saturday evenings from 18:00 to 21:30. Sunday is listed closed. Check direct before travelling.
- Food
- Italian comfort food with pasta, steaks, garlic bread, specials, desserts and midweek set-menu value.
- What to order
- Pasta is the safe first move: carbonara, chicken Cavolo Nero-style dishes, seafood pasta, garlic cheese bread and cheesecake are all sensible directions.
- Booking
- Book for weekends and groups. It is not huge, and turning up hungry to a small room is how Chester teaches planning.
- Kids
- High chairs are listed, but the offer is more sit-down family dinner than casual kids tea. Check direct for children’s menu details.
- Dogs
- Do not assume dogs are allowed beyond assistance dogs.
- Outdoor seating
- No. Treat it as an indoor restaurant.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed. Check direct if you need a specific table position or toilet detail.
- Parking
- Street and paid parking options are listed nearby, but it is still a small city-edge location. Leave time.
- Price feel
- ££. The midweek menu is part of the value story; a la carte and wine will change the bill quickly enough.
How to use it
- Use it for dinner near the station, especially if you want to avoid the busiest city-centre restaurant circuit.
- For value, look at the midweek menu before defaulting to the full a la carte.
- For a date or family meal, book and arrive without expecting the street outside to sell the place for you.
- For pre-train timing, be careful: it is near the station, but it is still a sit-down meal, not a fast pit stop.
What's on and practical notes
Pacinos suits family meals, birthdays and small group dinners more than big event theatre. Check direct for set menus, VIP offers and seasonal availability.
No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.
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FAQ
Where is Pacinos in Chester?
On Newtown Close / St Anne Street, a few minutes from Chester station and a short walk from the main centre.
What is Pacinos best for?
Evening Italian comfort food: pasta, steaks, garlic bread, desserts, family dinners and low-key celebrations.
Is Pacinos open for lunch?
Current venue information points to evening opening. Check direct before planning lunch.
Do you need to book Pacinos?
Yes for weekends, groups and anything time-sensitive. It is a small enough room for planning to help.
Is Pacinos near Chester station?
Yes. It is one of the more convenient sit-down restaurants for the station side of town.
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