Artezzan Restaurant & Bar in Cheshire West and Chester

Was so disappointed that the experience didn't live up to the reviews! We went as a party of 4 and were seated upstairs. It was busy with it being a Saturday evening but the staff were run of their feet, a couple of them looked exhausted (no offence!). Sadly service was quite slow and the man waiting on our table didn't seem impressed when we asked to order and made us feel uncomfortable. Starters were ok but were followed by disappointing mains. The chicken souvlaki was extremely dry and the chicken with gnocchi was bland. On a positive note, the pork was good. Had to ask on three occasions for a glass of wine and again was made to feel like we were being a nuisance. Sadly wouldn't want to return and feel you can get a much better meal elsewhere in Chester for a fraction of the price.

Fabulous dining experience. Would heartily recommend the red snapper dish. Plus the staff were great.

Absolutely fantastic, really attentive and friendly staff, food was delicious. Really enjoyed ourselves

Had a meal here with my partner, and we could not fault the service at all. Catered to my GF partner extremely well, did have a small issue with one of the meals but food came out very fast, and we were communicated to expertly. The gentleman wearing a red sweater on 17/04/25 who served us was amazing and looked after us well!

Ambience is nice. Service is on point. Will recommend to have small bites, dessert and drinks. Chocolate cake is tasty.

Incredible. Food and service was outstanding.

The food was delicious. The staff were incredibly helpful and very kind. Thank you

We had a lovely experience at Artezzan yesterday, the staff and the food were exceptional. We'll definitely return.

Lovely meal here. Food was great, tasty and delicious from starter to the main to the dessert. It was a busy Saturday evening but every staff member was attentive. We were given a free dessert in the form of the mini-doughnuts with honey and Greek yoghurt (not quite sure why) and they were lovely. It’s sometimes hard to know when visiting where to eat but so glad we chose Artezzan and would highly recommend!

Lovely food, but wasn't so keen on the bischof calzone, a bit heavy for me

Really enjoyed our dinner here with exceptional service in a wonderful environment. We were showcasing Chester (CHA and CAP) and you assisted us in pulling off a great MediaGetAway event in July!

Excellent restaurant lovely food, my husband ordered the steak, initially it wasnt cooked quite to his preference but it was resolved immediately. The restaurant was busy for a Wednesday evening so lots of atmosphere. We will definitely visit again next time we are in Chester.

Dreadful. Gave us a ‘forfeit’ charge due to being loud, and 2 of our 20 table not being able to attend. Both ladies had contacted the restaurant in advance to advise, and had paid a £10 deposit for security to Artezzan which should understandably be kept. An extra forfeit-charge of £30 plus rude staff - how about you just don’t take large parties? Just a suggestion. Oh and the food was awful.

Food was ok, but the service from staff was exceptional. Very polite and attentive.

Really good food. Great menu choices. Exceptional service by Anna really made the night. Restaurant was really busy but this did not impact on level of service.

Great food, great atmosphere, staff Anna was very friendly, knowledgeable, well versed on the menu and options ensuring we had full information on the origin of all dishes and drinks, making our visit that extra bit special, thanks to Anna

Lovely restaurant with impressive menu. Food, service and ambiance were excellent. There are so many lovely places to eat in Chester and this is certainly one of them.

Went for my birthday dinner and couldn’t fault it at all, staff were so friendly and the food was perfect!

Absolutely there's night ever. The staff were amazing very friendly and attentive. The food was fab 👌

Looked after by friendly staff the minute we arrived. We had a drink while our table was being prepared. Superb menu, the Seafood paella was lovely as was my partners carbonnaro. Would highly recommend Artezzan.

Finally visited this highly regards and reviewed venue and was really looking forward to it. Chose Prawns with chorizo followed by chicken primavera and Beef short ribs followed by the chicken Souvlaki My beef starter was the best of all four dishes. Absolutely delicious. The prawns were good but the sauce was watery and tasteless. Needed more garlic, chilli etc and at £10.95 I expected more. Pasta was good but nothing outstanding for £16.95 The souvlaki was uninspired. It was all ok though the chicken was dry and a bit lacking in taste. Food was good but the wine is expensive even the current climate of price rises, staff shortages etc. at £26.50 for the cheapest white wine and it was just ok. Overall though it was good. Great service. Nice atmosphere and setting. Handy location, centre of town and near loads of bars. And it’s great to see any restaurant doing so well. I would visit again but maybe for weekday lunch.

The best garlic bread I've ever eaten! Fantastic menu, delicious food and excellent service.

They know how to charge here! Want water? No tap water offered just under £5 per bottle for still or sparkling. Wine £26 upwards for a bottle. Food is Mediterranean and flavoursome and staff are friendly but beware it is expensive. Great atmosphere. Loved the lobster ravioli. Enjoyed it but cost us £200 for 2 courses and wine for people.10% service charge added for parties of 6 or more. Great for a special occasion.

Great location, friendly attentive service. Good quality food. We had 3 pasta dishes all were good.

Came for my birthday meal and was not disappointed, gorgeous place, amazing food and service . Will definitely be back when next in Chester. I even received a free glass of Prosecco:) No phones this time as we’re enjoying ourselves too much !

Great selection of food,Would of liked to try everything on the menu..

Incredible food, great service, would definitely return!

Outstanding food- The falafels were a highlight of the meal. Such lovely atmosphere and the service was brilliant. Thank you so much- will definitely be visiting again!

Lovely food. We even got a complimentary glass of Prosecco to celebrate our engagement! Would recommend

Id just like to thank our server with the Brown hair and our hostess with Darker hair with the Black suit on for a lovely experience today for our belated Valentines meal. Their experience and professionalism made our special day perfect. Thank you so much

5 Stars - Exceptional Service from Libby! We booked a table for 10 for Monday evening dinner at 6:15pm and food was so good. We had an amazing experience at Artezzan in Chester, and a big part of that was thanks to Libby! From the moment we arrived, she was warm, welcoming, and attentive, making sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout our meal. Her knowledge of the menu was impressive, and she gave great recommendations that turned out to be absolutely delicious. What really stood out was her friendly and professional attitude—she struck the perfect balance between being attentive without being intrusive. She anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, which made the whole dining experience seamless and enjoyable. Libby is a credit to Artezzan, and we will definitely be returning thanks to the outstanding service she provided. If you’re dining here, I highly recommend asking for her section—you won’t be disappointed!

Booked here for lunch with friends and our two young children. Easy booking, delicious food, nothing too much trouble and a beautiful restaurant with changing facilities. Highly recommend the 2-course lunch menu (gambas al ajillo and steak) and hope to return soon. Thank you!

Fantastic experience at the Artezzan last night. The food was beautiful, a little expensive but over all happy with the food and atmosphere. What really made it special was the wonderful waitress Isobel. She was lovely to speak to and extremely passionate about her work.

Lovely venue and great food with efficient and friendly staff. The king prawn and samphire linguini was perfect

Good food, excellent service from Libby who was looking after us.

We came here to finish off our dinner venture on my birthday. We were walked over to our table and order some dishes to share. Food quickly arrived and was very tasty. Tegan went above and beyond for us finishing off with a little bday treat for me! Definetely would recommend

Food was way to salty. I ordered paella but it was not the same as in Spain, not cooked in a pan, just served in a pan. Wine was spoiled, had to ask for a fresh one. Service was nice. However, I will avoid this place next time.

Such a delicious meal I had with a colleague. Our meals were delicious and I can't say thank you enough to Isabella for looking after us. Your attention to detail as a server is incredible. You are an asset to the team and will go far! We will be back. Thanks so much team!

First time and il will be back excellent thankyou

Having read several reviews, I'm not sure we visited the same restaurant. Frankly, I found the food to be underwhelming and overpriced. Shan't be rushing back.

Celebrated my birthday here recently (which also turned into my engagement) the manager noticed & brought over a round of drinks and a celebration card which we really appreciated and such a nice touch to the night and made it even more special! He was brilliant all night & very efficient for all in the restaurant. Thank you! Food was beautiful & drinks too! Would definitely recommend. First time trying here for our visit to Chester & will definitely be back :)

Beautiful food & nice atmosphere

No notice walk in for two. Wonderful greeting at a busy time and fabulous corner table, usually set for three. Rioja, mussels, humus, snapper, ravioli, more Rioja, basque cheesecake and a couple of after dinner drinks with wonderful, attentive service. And Everton won, beating Tottenham 3-2. All in all, a magical experience. Been before, happy to return, please consider this for a lovely meal. Thanks everyone.

We first went to Artezzan restaurant when it first opened just for drinks as we had already had somewhere else booked. On our next visit to Chester we made sure we went back and had a fantastic evening. We have just visited again to celebrate my birthday and we were not disappointed. My girlfriend made the booking and requested a window seat which was honoured. The service was exceptional. Our waitress (whose name has slipped our minds … probably something to do with the complementary Prosecco) was superb. She was very professional and engaged in conversation with us, we do remember she was from Croydon! The menu choices are vast and although my girlfriend’s first choice had sold out her second choice of fresh tuna was superb. My choice of venison haunch was again superb. Our overall experience was excellent and I was so pleased that my girlfriend had chosen this restaurant to celebrate my birthday. We will definitely be back.

Excellent service and food. The 3 of us all had the Chicken Souvalaki, with greek salad, it was delicious. It was my friend's birthday and the staff overheard. They brought us three glasses of complimentary bubbly which was such a lovely touch, highly recommended

Great food and service. It was a friend's birthday and Scott made it extra special with complimentary bubbly. Thank you

The best restaurant in Chester, thank you Cameron for the excellent customer service ☺️

Great food and vibe. Top quality service from Cameron!

Food is always fantastic with quality service

Honestly, one of the nicest restaurants to eat at. The food was incredible, the restaurant is modern and really lovely. the service was fantastic. We were served by Kiera, she was attentive, helpful and just made the whole experience. We can’t wait to come back to one of favourite restaurants. It was value for money. If you do one thing in Chester, visit here! You won’t regret it

Really amazing food and great service. Food was delicious and the sizes were very generous. I would recommend a couple of starters for an amazing date night

You won't be disappointed!! Amazing meals, atmosphere and lovely evening

We dine here whenever we are in Chester and since it's inception in July 2021. Never had a complaint until this evening. Our table was not ready, which was fine, and took a seat to wait. Ordinarily, we would be offered a drink and the menus to peruse. Not tonight. After 10 minutes I had to approach the staff to order a drink whilst we waited. Eventually, we were shown to the table and our order taken. Unlike other tables, we were not offered water or asked if we would like more drinks. We asked for water, which was brought promptly, but we had no glasses for it, which we pointed out. Glasses were brought but then literally 'dumped' on the edge of the table. By this time our other drinks were finished. We assumed when the starters arrived we would be asked if our drinks needed replenishing. We were not asked. Once we had finished our starters, I approached the manager and suggested that a basic attention to detail was required, along with a request for further drinks. Whilst there was no apology for the inattention, which was disappointing, the service thereafter did improve, although we did have to comment on the servers reaching across with meals, being basic safety rather than anything else. Nonetheless, one should not be placed in that position. These may seem petty complaints but the lack of attention was a stark contrast to our previous experience, and our experience at Piccolinos (directly opposite) the previous evening. We have always recommended Artizzan but this evening's experience makes us now reluctant to do so.

Fantastic food. Lamb was beautifully cooked and fabulous carbonara pizza. Chocolate Torte also delicious.

Great atmosphere, great wine, great options and food and great service. Location central too. Overall, a great experience! Would def recommend.

Great service presentation of food very good lovely night

A weekend in Chester for mine and my partners anniversary led us to Artezzan where we indulged in the perfect celebratory meal. There were so many highlights, starting with Pinchos — Moroccan-style chicken wings and arancini di mare. Both were delightful, the Moroccan marinade on the wings was gorgeous. Sharing the mozzarella fior di latte Stromboli, the tomato, garlic, and basil butter melted into the bread. Next time, I’m trying a Neapolitan pizza! Both main dishes were cooked perfectly, which was impressive considering how challenging both red snapper and venison is to prepare. The desserts were sweet without being too heavy, both beautiful pastries. The presentation of the dishes speaks for itself in the photos. Artezzan is now on the top of my list of favourite restaurants of this year so far, due to the light, airy atmosphere of the venue paired with its unique and beautifully curated menu. 📸PICTURED📸 Moroccan spiced chicken wings Arancini di mare Pizza Stromboli - mozzarella fior Di latte, garlic & rosemary ~ Red snapper Pan roasted haunch of venison ~ Traditional Greek loukoumades Biscoff calzone

I have visited Artezzan restaurant on several occasions during 2024 with colleagues and friends. The ambience of the venue is good & we have always been made to feel welcome and the service has been great each time. The set menu, in addition to the full menu, provides excellent choice and the quality of food and the range of drinks is excellent also. Although we were fortunate that there was availability when we walked in early evening on one occasion, I suggest booking, to be certain of a table.

We always have a great time here. Great food and lovely staff without fail. It can be the busiest day of the year and the staff still go above and beyond.

November 2024.From the moment we walked in my husband and I felt welcomed. We hadn't booked a table but they still managed to accommodate us. The service was superb, the staff attentive and the food delicious. Would highly recommend and will definitely go again next time we visit Chester

First visit, warm welcome and excellent service from all staff. Particular thanks to Rachel for her kind assistance. Delicious food and lovely atmosphere.

Decided to cancel our booking (7 people) the day before because they had a bigger booking and were going to be really busy which actually meant aka more money aka we aren’t as important. Now I know to never go there. Thanks! 🤩

Went for a works do. Had the festive menu. The food was absolutely amazing and served hot and all at the same time. Our cocktails were gorgeous as was the merlot! Staff were really pleasant and attentive. Great venue all round...we loved it!

Great experience, lovely extensive menu and friendly staff. Highly recommend

Booked this restaurant for a family birthday celebration for 14 of us (which included 2children) in October after reading the reviews, it didn’t disappoint. We were impressed with decor, friendly staff and the food was excellent, with good sized portions.

Really nice place if you like Mediterranean food staff go above and beyond

We were a party of 4 staying at Leonardos hotel across the road (which I also recommend). On arrival we asked if we could be served to fit in with an event we were attending at the cathedral and were assured that would be fine. The service from Gordon was efficient yet not stuffy and the wine recommendation was spot on, with the addition of a complimentary glass of lemonade in case the wine was too dry for one of our party...a nice touch. Each one of us throughly enjoyed our meals, served hot and fresh. Can't believe how busy it was for early on a mid week evening but testament of an excellent restaurant.

We visited last night was very disappointed after reading the positive reviews. I would definitely not go again nothing like mediterranean food I have been to loads of places abroad and you can't compare this food very expensive and poor quality ok if you like loads of bread and our plates were loaded with cucumber.

Great restaurant! Had Teegan for our waitress and she was ace! Made us feel right at home and really looked after us . The food is amazing along with the cocktails too. I felt like I could order anything off the menu and it would have tasted great. We were there to celebrate mine and my friend's 40th birthdays so they wrote a card for the table and also brought us a cake with candles too which was lovely. Highly recommend here.

This was a very enjoyable experience. The food was amazing. Best Italian I’ve eaten in a while. Spiced falafel followed by Serrano pizza. Never had prawns in pizza before but this was delicious.

We had a fantastic evening at Artezzan, Chester. The food was amazing, the staff great, and our waitress Ella went above and beyond!

Great all round and a really nice buzz about the place.

When life gives you [citrus fruits], because the kitchen doesn't.. As a party of 7 we were aware of the need to show up on time, which we did, 5 minutes early. We expected a brief wait given it was a busy Saturday evening. What we hadn't considered was that we'd be left standing by the entrance for nearly 20 minutes with nary a glance from the host or a table captain. About when our patience was really wearing thin we finally get movement, but instead we get shuffled to the upstairs bar because clearly milling about near the entrance was hindering the flow of drinks out the downstairs bar. We expected some semblance of apology but honestly it was out of stock seemingly, a bit like a lot of the food. When we were eventually sat down, what followed was one disappointment after another as pretty much half the items our party hoped to order (or then tried to as a backup) were unavailable (no carbonara available - how do you run out of a dish that was invented as a war time staple?! It's whole raison d'etre is getting around shortages). One wonders if they would've been unavailable had we been sat down when we had booked rather than 45 mins later. It wasn't just restricted to missing items though, those menu items that Were available to order, the kitchen contrived to fumble. For example we'd ordered the orange infused octopus and king prawn linguini. Attempt one: linguini+prawn+half an orange (interesting choice of garnish, half a whole orange). But no octopus. Back to the kitchen. Attempt two: linguingi+prawn+octopus. But no orange. Aristophanes is behind this all, surely. Third time lucky, thankfully. I know they got rid of the Mecca Bingo at Chester but looks like the kitchen decided to make our dinner service a bit of a wheel of fortune affair to spice things up. Also I'm not sure if the loukomades is normally served in a Chief Wiggum-esque cartoonishly large portion but perhaps that was a bit too generous? Unless by that point the aim was to smother us to silence under a mound of pillowy sugary goodness. All in all an extremely memorable dinner that won't bear revisiting.

This was our 4th meal at Artezzan, this time to celebrate my birthday. Just as on previous occasions, the food and service were perfect. We would especially like to celebrate our servers, Cameron and Olivia. The after-taste of great service lingers long, and you guys were exceptional!

Relaxed but smart Mediterranean restaurant vibe with top notch food. With a range of tapas style starters our meal got off to a great start and we then enjoyed a fresh pasta meal and a creamy paella at just above pub prices.We had the basic wine but that was of good quality too. The wait staff were efficient yet friendly. Thank you.

****AVOID**** - we have just tried to book this restaurant and they lied to us and told us they were closed because we told them we would have prams!! I called back and pretended to be a booking of 4 people and they took the booking. Absolutely disgusting. Do not accommodate children.

Great food, excellent service, would definitely go again and recommend 👍

A very average experience. All meals were extremely salty. Coffee was lukewarm. All window seats were left empty which seemed odd. Just not a comfortable experience.

We came in to celebrate our engagement and the gentleman who was serving us was wonderful. Very polite, good laugh and ran around to make sure we had the best experience. The food portions were large and the drinks were lovely. My favourite was the desert however. Overall a wonderful experience to celebrate

Brilliant small plates - excellent service

Scott our waiter was wonderful, cheery and smiling, asked us after each round of food how it was and made sure everything was great the whole time. He was so natural and chatty and made our experience at artezzan truly amazing…. We will be back and hope Scott is our waiter!!!!

Went to Artezzan yesterday for my husband 30th and it truly did not disappoint. They had put a very cute happy 30th card on the table which I love. The little things go a long way! ✨ The food was incredible.. had a pizza and some extra bits and everything tasted beautiful and so fresh. Then forced myself to get the Biscoff calzone (the main reason I booked this restaurant) and it was just amazing.. I also want to say how amazing our waiter was. Scott H was so attentive and friendly.. very welcoming and made the evening special.. So brilliant that even if the food hadn’t of been as great as it was, his service would have encouraged me to come back. He’s a credit to have! Cannot wait to return 🫶

Delightfully different Mediterranean menu from a range of different countries, well cooked and presented. The Artezzan has a lovely buzz to it and the service was just perfect. So why only four stars when everything else was five. Well we were given the table for only an hour and a half, not enough time. Shame really.

Booked for Sunday lunch, the restaurant is set out beautifully and tastefully decorated. Dinner was lovely, and the service is top-notch. The only issue for me is I would have liked my own dinner served on my plate. I'm not a fan of having to serve yourself. But that said, we would definitely recommend and return.

Great place for tapas, attentive staff, good value, nice atmosphere

Food was flavor-less, service was non-existent, prices rather high.

Amazing place to eat. Food was amazing the tomahawk steak was cooked to perfection (definitely recommend the red wine handmade sauce) and the truffle skin on fires were amazing. We had fantastic service and were well looked after.

One of the best restaurants I've been to in ages. 6 of us went and we all thought the food was outstanding, no complaints whatsoever. The service was also fantastic. Loved everything about the place including the atmosphere and the decor. Would definitely go again next time we visit Chester.

Gorgeous food! A friend and I went for the pinchos and ordered a few. The padron peppers were a favourite as the seasoning made it. Would go back

A large and beautiful restaurant near the very centre of Chester. The service was very friendly and my wife and I agreed that our meals (different) were perhaps the tastiest we have ever had in our 70 years and very reasonably priced too. We recommend Greek baked chicken and Chicken paella, followed by the cheesecake. Mmmmmm. We are certainly planning to return here in the coming years. Excellent!

Went for dinner. Told the waiter there was an allergy and was trrated with utter contempt. The chef could not or would not remove the allergen from his recipe. Could not ot would not make spaghetti with butter & garlic. I am not impressed with this establishment.

Lovely evening with friends for our wedding anniversary meal. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was beautiful, tasty and well presented

Varied menu. Nice atmosphere. We asked to be seated upstairs as the tables were better spaced out. For starters we ordered arancini and the beef short rib. Good portion size, especially the beef short rib. For mains we chose prawn linguini and el serrano pizza. Both were nice! Thanks to our server Gordon for the excellent service and for recommending the cheesecake which was amazing!

I've been here so many times and the food is always amazing. Really good value for money. I had my baby shower meal here as well and it was just beautiful and gave us a free bottle of wine. The owner is so friendly and helpful. ( if only he would put the fish risotto back on the menu.for me ) I would be so happy ha. Can't not rate this restaurant enough. It's amazing for any occasion.

Booked a table at 10 pm for after a concert. Lovely welcome and table ready. Had some tasty Olives, a glass of Red and Chicken Skewer dish- again very good. Glad I opted not to have a starter (although had been tempted) as the portions were very generous and satisfying. Definitely value for money, staff lovely and very attentive. Looking forward to my next visit.

Ella was amazing and the food was stunning! We will be back soon

We came here for our anniversary and had the most wonderful meal. The staff were so lovely and very attentive. They offered recommendations on wine pairings and were very friendly. I had scallops to start and was really impressed. Definitely recommend. The photos were our mains, lobster ravioli and pork tomahawk.

Great night here celebrating my girlfriend’s birthday. All staff, but especially our waitress Ella was attentive, talkative and very helpful. A credit to the business. Thank you so much and we will return when we are back in the area!

Beautiful venue, great food, friendly service

Food was great and our hostess Anna was wonderful and very attentive. Highly recommend!