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Closed · opens tomorrow at 12pm
Pesto at the Yacht in Chester

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★ An italian restaurant

Pesto at the Yacht

Parkgate Road ·CH1 6EY ·££ ·Italian Restaurant

A roomy Italian small-plates restaurant just outside Chester, useful for families, groups, drivers and anyone who wants parking with dinner. Not a city-centre wander-in.

Closed · opens tomorrow at 12pm Parkgate Road 5 miles from The Cross
Best for Groups who want choice without too much negotiation
Good to know Italian Restaurant on Parkgate Road and dog-friendly
Avoid if you need an intimate, urban Chester evening where everything is walkable and the table next door is discussing architecture.
  • Woodbank
  • Italian
  • Small plates
  • Family-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Outdoor terrace
  • Dogs outside
  • Takeaway
  • Booking advised
  • ££
9.2/10
★ TTDC Score · Worth the trip
Public ratings, TTDC-weighted
Google 4.6 2,463 reviews Tripadvisor 4.7 1,554 reviews

Go here if...

  • You want Italian small plates with enough menu range for a mixed group.
  • You are driving and would rather park at the venue than play city-centre space roulette.
  • You are pairing food with Chester Zoo, Cheshire Oaks, the M56 side of Chester or a family visit.
  • You need children, gluten-free choices, outdoor terrace space or a less cramped room than the city centre can offer.
  • You want a restaurant that can handle lunch, dinner, drinks and takeaway without becoming a precious little production.

Skip it if...

  • You want to stay inside Chester city centre on foot.
  • You are after a tiny independent trattoria.
  • Italian small plates sound like compromise rather than fun.
  • You are bringing a dog and need to sit indoors.
  • You need step-free certainty and have not asked for the right table when booking.

Book for weekends, family meals, groups and access-sensitive visits. Ask for ground-floor seating if stairs, pushchairs or mobility are part of the plan.

What it's like

Pesto at The Yacht is a Woodbank Italian small-plates restaurant near Chester, useful for family meals, groups, dogs on the terrace, free parking, takeaway and relaxed out-of-centre dining.

Pesto at The Yacht is not really a Chester city-centre restaurant. That is the point. It sits out at Woodbank, just off the main routes, with a large car park, terrace, garden and enough room to make family logistics less annoying.

The food setup is Italian small plates: order a few things, share around, let the table overdo it slightly, then pretend that was the strategy all along. It is better for choice, comfort and parking than for romantic backstreet discovery.

Worth knowing

Pesto at The Yacht is a strong practical choice, not a romantic old-Chester discovery. Use it when space, parking, family logistics and menu range matter. If you want to drift between central pubs afterwards, choose somewhere inside the walls.

Plan your visit

Address
Parkgate Road, Woodbank, Chester CH1 6EY.
Hours
The venue currently lists dining and takeaway 12:00-22:00 Sunday-Thursday and 12:00-23:00 Friday-Saturday.
Food
Italian small plates, daytime menu, main menu, takeaway, children's menu, cocktails, wine, craft ale and coffee.
What to order
Use it for small plates to share, daytime menu dishes, family-friendly Italian choices, cocktails and takeaway if you are nearby.
Parking
A spacious free on-site car park is part of the appeal.
Dogs
Dogs are welcomed on the outdoor terrace, not as an automatic indoor assumption.
Kids
Families and children are clearly part of the offer, with a children's menu.
Access
Disabled access is available from the car park entrance, but the restaurant is multi-level. Ask for ground-floor seating when booking if access matters.
Price feel
££. Sensible for a group meal, though small plates can quietly multiply.

How to use it

  • For a first visit, order small plates across the table rather than treating it as starter-main-dessert formality.
  • For families, book and mention children, pushchairs or high-chair needs before you arrive.
  • For dog visits, plan around the terrace and weather.
  • For access-sensitive visits, ask for the car-park entrance route and ground-floor seating when booking.

What's on and practical notes

Pesto is best for bookings, family meals and group tables rather than public events. Check direct for seasonal menus, takeaway, terrace use and holiday hours.

No checked TTDC event listings for this place right now. Check its own listings before building a visit around an event.

Nearby plan

FAQ

Where is Pesto at The Yacht?

It is on Parkgate Road in Woodbank, outside Chester city centre and best treated as a car or taxi plan.

What is Pesto at The Yacht best for?

Italian small plates, family meals, groups, free parking, terrace dining and relaxed out-of-centre dinners.

Is Pesto at The Yacht dog-friendly?

Dogs are welcomed on the outdoor terrace. Check direct before relying on indoor dog access.

Is Pesto at The Yacht accessible?

There is disabled access from the car park entrance, but the restaurant is multi-level. Ask for ground-floor seating when booking.

Does Pesto at The Yacht do takeaway?

Yes, takeaway is part of the current offer.