In a paragraph
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.
What it's like
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.
Old-school Italian near the station
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.
The essentialsVisit
Getting there
0.4 miles from The Cross. Street and paid parking options are listed nearby, but it is still a small city-edge location. Leave time.
Hours
Currently promoted as Monday-Saturday evenings from 18:00 to 21:30. Sunday is listed closed. Check direct before travelling.
Food & drink
Italian comfort food with pasta, steaks, garlic bread, specials, desserts and midweek set-menu value. Pasta is the safe first move: carbonara, chicken Cavolo Nero-style dishes, seafood pasta, garlic cheese bread and cheesecake are all sensible directions.
Access
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed. Check direct if you need a specific table position or toilet detail.
9.2 OpenStreetMap - Hours
- Currently promoted as Monday-Saturday evenings from 18:00 to 21:30. Sunday is listed closed. Check direct before travelling.
- Address
- 1, New Town Close, St Anne St, Newtown, Cheshire, Chester CH1 3HE
- Booking
- Book for weekends and groups. It is not huge, and turning up hungry to a small room is how Chester teaches planning.
- Pay
- cards, contactless
- Dogs
- Dogs are not listed as welcome.
- Access
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating are listed. Check direct if you need a specific table position or toilet detail.
- Getting there
- 0.4 miles from The Cross. Street and paid parking options are listed nearby, but it is still a small city-edge location. Leave time.
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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.
