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Closed · opens today at 10am
Piccolino in Chester
TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.7/10
Smart Italian chain, useful terrace
Solid TTDC score
Closed · opens today at 10am ££ Book ahead Dogs welcome Kids welcome Step-free

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TTDC verdictTTDC score
8.7/10
Smart Italian chain, useful terrace
Solid TTDC score

Restaurant · Italian

Piccolino

33, Pepper Row, Chester CH1 1EA ·CH1 1EA ·0.1 miles from The Cross
Closed · opens today at 10am 0.1 miles from The Cross
Best for you need a smart Italian in the middle of Chester with a glossy room and easy booking and Pasta
Good to know Italian Restaurant and dog-friendly
Avoid if you need a tiny family-run Italian.
  • Pepper Street
  • Italian
  • Cocktails
  • Terrace
  • Wine

Is it your kind of place?

Go here if

  • You want a smart Italian in the middle of Chester with a glossy room and easy booking.
  • Pasta, seafood, Sunday roast, cocktails or a race-day brunch fit the plan.
  • You are sorting a group meal where a broad menu and central position matter more than indie purity.

Avoid if

  • You want a tiny family-run Italian.
  • You are value hunting and will resent a smart-chain bill.
  • You dislike loud, polished rooms with a weekend buzz.

Book for weekends, race days, groups, Sunday roast and celebrations. For larger groups, private events and deposits, check the current booking terms.

In a paragraph

Piccolino Chester is the smart Italian restaurant on Pepper Street, useful for pasta, seafood, cocktails, terrace tables, race-day brunch, Sunday roast and central group meals.

What it's like

Piccolino is Chester doing polished Italian chain dining: open kitchen, cocktail bar, wine boutique, Prosecco bar, terrace, big menu and a room that wants you to notice the finish.

Smart Italian chain, useful terrace

That can be exactly right for groups, race days, work meals and dates where convenience and a smart setting matter. It is less convincing if your heart is set on a small independent trattoria with a handwritten menu and someone's uncle arguing near the pass.

Worth knowing

Piccolino is polished, central and useful. It is not the place to prove you found Chester's most characterful Italian. Go when the room, location and booking ease are part of the value.

The essentialsVisit

Getting there

0.1 miles from The Cross.

Hours

Restaurant currently lists 12:00-22:00 Monday-Thursday, 12:00-23:00 Friday-Saturday and 12:00-21:00 Sunday. The bar usually runs later.

Food & drink

Italian pasta, seafood, steaks, pizza, salads, desserts, set menus, Sunday roast and race-day brunch. Seafood pasta, arancini, carbonara, Sunday roast, set-menu dishes, cocktails and wine are the natural use.

Access

Wheelchair access and accessible bathrooms are listed.

8.7 OpenStreetMap
Hours
Restaurant currently lists 12:00-22:00 Monday-Thursday, 12:00-23:00 Friday-Saturday and 12:00-21:00 Sunday. The bar usually runs later.
Address
33, Pepper Row, Chester CH1 1EA
Booking
Booking or reservations are listed.
Pay
cards, contactless
Dogs
Dogs are listed as welcome.
Access
Wheelchair access and accessible bathrooms are listed.
Getting there
0.1 miles from The Cross.

Nearby plan

FAQ

What is Piccolino Chester best for?

Smart Italian meals, cocktails, seafood pasta, groups, celebrations, race-day brunch and central Chester convenience.

Where is Piccolino Chester?

It is on Pepper Row / Pepper Street, close to Eastgate Clock, the Rows and the Roman Amphitheatre.

Do you need to book Piccolino Chester?

Booking is advised for weekends, race days, Sunday roast, groups and celebrations.

Is Piccolino Chester accessible?

Wheelchair access and accessible bathrooms are listed.

Does Piccolino Chester have a terrace?

Yes, an alfresco terrace is part of the venue. Check direct if terrace seating is important.

Updated 7 June 2026. Menus, tickets, events, access and opening times can move around. Check direct before making a special trip. Spotted something wrong?