Carbonara At N49 in Cheshire West and Chester

Fabulous evening at Carbonara, 10/10 food & 10/10 service. Julius was an exceptional server, clearly passionate about what he does! He even told us all about the history of the building. We will definitely return!

There are several, very good Italian restaurants in Chester, but Carbonara has become my first choice because of the exceptional warmth of the welcome. Even though I have only eaten there a few times (so far!), I always feel I’m treated like a very welcome, long-standing friend. And, of course, the food is delicious! I particularly like the mixed platter of Italian cheeses (Tagliere misto di formaggi), which is offered as both a starter and a dessert.

Me and my husband have booked a table here for our anniversary and it is safe to say that it was a wonderful experience! The service was incredible and the food exceeded our expectations. Do book a reservation as not long after we arrived there were groups of people waiting for a table - not surprising, for such an amazing Italian restaurant :)

Very friendly and attentive staff. Delicious food. Would recommend!

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Absolutely blown away by the food at Carbonara in Chester! Every dish was a masterpiece—bursting with fresh, authentic Italian flavors. The carbonara was creamy perfection, and the tiramisu was divine. Cozy atmosphere and top-notch service made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

Great Italian food freshly cooked and great service

We arrived on time at 8pm for our pre-booked table for 4 people. A waiter, who appeared to be in charge, gave us menus and showed us to the bar area asking us to wait. There were not enough seats there so 2 of us had to stand, we were then ignored for 20 minutes. Eventually the same staff member seated us at a table and left again, appearing uninterested in taking our drink or food order. Waiters passed by us, one bringing the wrong starters to a neighbouring table, and eventually after another 15 minutes one approached us to ask us what water we wanted for our table, still or sparkling. (we had no other drinks yet, so far we had been ignored for 35 minutes). When I told him we were ready to place our food and drink order, he muttered something indecipherable, but did then take our drink order, seemingly indicating that someone else would take our food order. After waiting a further 10 minutes with no sign of our drinks being prepared and losing hope that someone would ever take our food order, waiters seemingly preferring to walk by and ignore us, we decided to leave. As we did so, the man seemingly in charge of 2 young waiters uttered a cheerful "thank you" - the most notice he'd taken of us the whole time we were there! If Google allowed a zero rating, that is what they deserve. Worst place for so called service I have ever been.

Cant really comment on food as we didn't get that far. Booked a table for 8pm. Got seated at 8.25. By 8.45 had not received a drink or had an order taken so left. Other dinners seemed similarly rejected apart from our neighbours who actually got some food but not what they ordered.

What an absolute shambles of a restaurant. We sat and waited without any explanation as to why the table wasn’t ready for an hour and the after an hour we were finally sat down and the left again with nothing for a further 20 mins until in the end we left hungry. I paid for the bottle of wine we had drank while waiting and the guy behind the cash desk didn’t care we are leaving. It’s as if he was used to it. If somone actually anyone had explained they were running late we would have understood but not one person approached us. Really bad service and will never recommend.

This restaurant is developing a very nasty habit of cancelling tables at the last minute and just texting to say they are closed, even when they have tables booked. This is the second time the restaurant has done this to us, whereby they blame work they are having in the kitchen and therefore cannot open. We are reasonable people, therefore if you don't have the numbers to open then either don't open that night of the week, or be honest. Don't make up some bull that the kitchen is being worked upon, as it has happened twice 3 months apart and yet I get the exact same story.

A must visit restaurant in Chester. From the best bruschetta I have ever tasted, to the main of spaghetti carbonara and finally topped off by a special tiramisu. All this food is prepared and served with pride and the flavours of the produce used comes to the fore. The service was excellent Julius was amazing and along with Sam made our whole experience special. Forza Roma!!! Thanks from Graham and Debra

Truely delicious food, some of the best we’ve eaten for a very long time! They live up to their name; the carbonara was authenticate, tasty and the perfect portion size. The atmosphere inside is lovely, nice to see the history of the building is still there and actively celebrated. Service was great, the timing between courses was just right and all the waiters are true professionals, nothing was too much trouble. Go here, you won’t be disappointed!

A truly stunning location fit for the food it serves. Amazing dishes and flavour combinations. This isnt just another Italian. Service was spectacular too, the staff made it a really amazing experience.

We enjoyed a lovely family meal here. Excellent authentic Italian food, the staff are excellent and extremely welcoming. I now know why they were nice and busy on a Thursday evening. Highly recommend this place.

Lovely Italian restaurant in Chester, food amazing, staff lovely and location great. Well recommended 👍

What a wonderful find in Chester! ❤️ Authentic Italian restaurant with a staff that really cares

Wow the Carbonara Restaurant is definitely the place to go. We had one night in Chester and fortunately picked the best resturant in the town. This is a family run business by Sam, the father and Julius, the son. Julius makes the whole experience even more special with his expertise and passion. The food from the starter to desert is delicious and reasonably priced. A great experience in all areas. We were also fortunate to be shown upstairs to what is an old rectory which is well worth seeing if you are lucky. Thanks Julius.

The best food I ever had, friendly staff, good atmosphere.

Very authentic carbonara with pecorino, egg, and Guancale. Sam was very friendly and helpful in giving us knowledge on the food. Frutti di Mare and Tagliata was also a must.

Frutti di Mare is best pasta, made by fresh tomato and little spicy.

Fantastic Italian food and great service, we were made to feel very welcomed. We are both vegetarians and were very happy with our choices - this was our first visit and we will be back. The restaurant is on the historic Rows in Chester, and in a great central location.

Absolutely the best restaurant that myself and my wife have ever been too. The food, owner and his son / staff are totally faultless. The perfect find for our anniversary and we’ll 100% be making the journey from Manchester as regularly as possible to come back here. Fantastic - 5* and thoroughly deserved. Thank you so much guys. Adam and Katie

Brilliant service, checking around all the time, delicious food, calm atmosphere, top 👌 place 100% recommended, came here for my son 's 12 birthday, and he loved it.

A brilliant little restaurant on the rows serving authentic Italian/Roman dishes. Italian restaurants are everywhere but finding one that does dishes the way they are made in Italy is hard to find - Carbonara is great value for money, super friendly staff and a great selection of dishes - we will always go to Carbonara for Italian food! Only suggestion - drop the Martini Rosso from the Negroni and use Antica Carpano Vermouth. It’s a little more expensive but the quality difference is huge!

Absolutely tops , fantastic food , surroundings and service . Excellent scallops, seabass and sharing desserts . Everything was perfect for all four of us . Even down to the wine and coffee. Best restaurant in Chester .

A great find! Proper Roman cuisine. The suppli was perfect - just how I remember it in Rome! Our meal was delicious and the service was first class too. A lovely family run restaurant and all in an historic building too.

Sam, Ramba and the staff were absolutely brilliant, they made us feel so welcome, the food was of the highest quality and was absolutely beautiful. We will definitely be returning after the best Italian meal I have ever had and the steak was so tender it melted in your mouth. I would highly recommend, a true family run business in a beautiful grade 1 listed building. Can't ask for more.

Hi everyone I’m from Westminster in chester i have been told about Carbonara been one of the best restaurant due to their foods and atmosphere but it was not the case at all. Long story short I have booked a table because it was my girl 5th birthday, i gave a cake to the server that opened us the door for later to celebrate my girl birthday. I understand the fact that the restaurant was busy however the owner of the restaurant (Sam) was constantly been disrespectful because me and my family asked him a question about when any table will be free because like i said I have booked a table. 20 mins later we had a table and one server got us a starter. As the server talk to us and apologise for the fact that we wait and the starters delivered a bit late the owner Sam came to him shout him for talking to us and grab him a bit hard by the neck and tell him to stop talking to the customers even they start the convo and start talking in Italian with a rough tone. In that moment I felt bad for him because he clearly trying to be nice and be respectful to us. As the first server got scream at i haven’t seen him for while so the owner itself came to serve us the main 12 min laters acting all nice and stuffs. Anyway as I see the first server that serve us the starter i asked him if he could put the lights in the cake that i gave him earlier the server immediately went to the owner and told him about the birthday cake however the owner seemed to not care and the server came back to me telling me that he need to keep working and not come to our table because the owner think that we bothering him. So the cake as been light up after 40 min. So I am overall so disappointed about the way the owner treated server and us. The food wasn’t even that amazing i do respect the chefs but the food they had on the menu weren’t on of the best. The carbonara itself wasn’t that great at all .I am not a politician or trying to use racism towards Sam but the fact that the server was colour he treat him in a way that make me feel uncomfortable. My own wife a 30 second talk with the server because she felt very uncomfortable and bad for him. God know if the owner treat him like that often. Thank for reading it.

Old school Italian very attentive staff. Had a Gnocchi and Arrabiata both nice flavours.

Excellent personal service given by all members of staff. The Carbonara is a must to try you won’t be disappointed! Excellent tasty food all round. The staff at this restaurant really do know how to look after their customers!

Amazing food and staff have visited twice and both times really enjoyed the food . Carbonara risotto was our favourite will definitely be coming back 💯👍

If I could rate it a 6 star i would. Exceptional food and Julias, the owners son was a gem. Very knowledge about the buildings heritage, as well as the food on offer. Will definitely be returning. Perfecto!

I had an amazing dining experience at this authentic Italian restaurant run by Romans. The food was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed their seafood pasta so much - every strand was perfectly coated with rich, flavourful sauce. Highly recommended! The service was exceptional too. They warmly shared the fascinating history of the restaurant building, which added a special touch to our meal. Just a heads-up: the restaurant isn’t on the ground floor, so after reaching the navigation point, you’ll need to climb a few steps to get there!

Delicious , authentic Italian food made with love and passion. Friendliest staff in town. Highly recommend.

Had so high hopes for this restaurant but we were bitterly disappointed. Table was booked in for 8pm and sat at our table around quarter past. Starters arrived at 8:50 ish and by the time we’d had mains and paid it was around half 10 when we left. Much too slow. The waitress forgot to order our wine so we were sat without drinks for a good while. I had the arrancine which was “just warm” and certainly not deep fried ( pinged in microwave?). The bruschetta was very dry and very difficult to cut through. The chicken with mushroom was quite good but the wrong main was delivered to myself though corrected pretty quickly. Both meals served with chips which half were pretty raw. When explained things were not up to par the Waitress was indifferent. I follow another feedback that “pop music” in a traditional Italian was so out of place - A real shame☹️

5 stars all around! Fantastic food, friendly staff who went above and beyond, and a great overall experience. Chefs did a fantastic job as it turns out their head chef was unavailable on the day, and you wouldn't have known otherwise!

I really can't score this place any higher to be honest guy was truthful from start ther was going to be delayed food times got free round of drinks for the problem food was from the highest level service was amazing if am back this way will be my first port of call 👌

We had so delicious meal and absolutely amazing wine list they have. Also dogs friendly 🩷which is not many places in Chester. Couldn't wish for more... Food excellent 👌🏻 wine the best👌🏻and service very welcoming and friendly 🩷 thank you so much Carbonara team

We’ve been to this restaurant three times now (and plan on making it more frequent). The food is fabulous, the restaurant itself is cosy and in a nice setting, and the staff are brilliant. The manager cannot do enough for you and even when it’s really busy he takes time to visit every table and to check you’re okay. Cannot recommend enough!

Lovely cosy restaurant. Very friendly staff and lovely menu. Food was nice and cooked well. Very good atmosphere, had a lovely time. Only downside was we were sat on a small table for 2 and it was right in front of a large staircase where staff were running up and down to the kitchen which was a bit off putting. Also asked for a plainer version of a meal ordered for my daughter and with chips - my daughter is autistic - mentioned it twice but the normal meal was given. My daughter decided to try it anyway and did well but left a lot. It was lovely though. All in all had a nice time and would return to sample the rest of the menu. Worth a visit when in Chester, wine was delicious too 😋

Absolutely fantastic evening - great time catching up with family in this wonderful family-run setting. The atmosphere and service could not be faulted - warm and welcoming from the moment we stepped in the door. We came on the recommendation of my aunt and initially we thought that the food prices looked a little high, but the quality was such that it was definitely great value. This is a fabulous restaurant and I really hope that we can make time to come here again when we're next in Chester!

It was our first time dining at Carbonara at No. 49 tonight, and we will definitely be back! From the moment we walked through the door, the service was fantastic, the food was authentic and delicious, and we loved that it’s a family-run restaurant. We’ll be back soon!

Wonderful evening in an incredible historic building, eating amazing authentic Italian food, cooked and served to us by a gorgeous father and son. Heaven!

Great lunchtime food. Had the set 2 courses which were reasonably priced. The waiter we had on Saturday was very friendly, knowledgeable and polite. Would recommend anyone to have a meal at Carbonara.

Lovely little Italian, food well cooked, authentic and tasty. Single toilet can cause awkward queue when busy.

On a weekend trip to Chester, we decided to eat at Carbonara and we weren’t disappointed. The food, service and ambience were all great. We had the mixed platter consisting of chicken breast, fillet steak, salmon fillet, king prawn, scallops, sea bass, calamari, diced potatoes and tomato and onion salad. This was a perfect size for us to share and was extremely tasty. If we’re ever back in Chester, we will certainly return. Be aware that the restaurant is not at street level but up a set of stairs above the street level shops so is a bit hard to spot if you’re not familiar with the area.

Fantastic meal. First time, so chose the signature carbonara as starter, followed by sausage served with sautéed potatoes and broccoli romana - washed down with a very respectable Chianti. Great food, incredibly friendly staff (owner and son). Highly recommend!

It is so special to come across a restaurant as hospitable, authentic and welcoming as this one. It was a bitterly cold day and we decided on a spontaneous trip to Chester. This was by far the highlight as the day as the food was delicious and the service was tremendous. I will be sure to suggest this to friends thinking of visiting the town.

Superb food, venue and host! Spectacular and authentic food - can’t wait to visit again! Highly recommended! We’re so pleased we chose Carbonara amongst the vast amount of restaurants in Chester. Loved it!

Such a disappointment after reading reviews . Resultant lacked any atmosphere and service was very slow. Waited 20 mins for our pre booked table. Table was up against a very hot radiator which was uncomfortable by the end of the meal. Prawn started was just about cooked with the sea bass for the main meal overdone. Cancelled our drinks order after waiting over 30mins. Very poor overall experience

Best Italian dining experience I've had outside of Rome! Personal touch to the service, delicious food, and very relaxed atmosphere. Can't fault it, and highly recommend. Excited to go back.

Absolutely perfect authentic Italian food! Amazing team of people dedicated to the craft, beautiful authentic carbonara, fast, friendly service. The pasta dishes were absolutely life changing and I would recommend this place to anyone! Bellissima!

Yesterday 4 of us went to have lunch, I love Italian food and was really looking forward to try this restaurant and I really not disappointed. The atmosphere was really overwhelming, the staff been really nice with us, and last but not least every course was delicious 😋 highly recommend!

Went there this last weekend with family from out of town. Good reviews meant we were really looking forward to a nice meal. Restaurant was not busy - but some event upstairs may have impacted our service? We did not have a good experience. Starters took 25 minutes. Main courses took another 45 minutes after they were finished. We had two of the daily specials - seafood risotto - and the "risotto" was a bowl of mushy, pappy unpleasant rice. Truly the worst Italian meal I have ever been served in a restaurant. The waiter saw my face when I took a bite and asked how everything was and he acted most offended that I told him it was not good. They did offer to replace the food but having waited an hour - there was no way I was going to risk that. We ate about 1/3 of the meal due to being hungry. The steaks were good though I am sure the fillet was not a full 8 oz. Of the two seabass fillets - one was perfect one was dry. Potatoes too oily. Pasta dish was good. They comp'd us one risotto and 2 glasses of wine - but not in a gracious way. Overall £240 and left feeling cheesed off and annoyed. Per your reply - A couple of things to point out: On the way to the Chistmas markets I came in 45-50 minutes before our reservation to ask if it was possible to add a 6th person to the reservation and you indicated we were already going to be at a 6 person table and no problem. So I left and returned at 7:25pm. I am not sure why this is relevant to a review about bad food. Whether your restaurant was full (it was not) or half empty or completely empty - you seem to be saying customers can expect poor service (45 minutes between courses is poor service) and bad food if you are very busy. Either that or it is used as an excuse. In your overly positive summary telling me how my family felt about the experience - you left off the second bad bowl (so two) of mushy unpleasant risotto - one overcooked/dried seabass - one under sized fillet and oily potatoes on multiple plates. In addition to trying to reinvent the timescale. Lastly - in my review I mentioned you taking off one bowl of mushy risotto from the bill and two complimentary glasses of wine. So I was fair. I also mentioned your attitude - which I am certain any neutral reader will clearly see demonstrated in your reply. I've no problem paying £240 or more for a great dining experience for 6 - the point is it was not great or even good. ciao indeed.

I was satisfied with the food, really great, so delicious, I wouldn’t change anything on them. The father and the son are the owner, so kind and friendly people. They said goodbye by shaking our hands and with a nice smile. I recommend this place ☺️

Very close to our hotel, and managed to get a booking within the hour. Food was great, my steak was cooked perfectly and partners pasta was great the only downside which stops it from being 5 stars, the chap who either works there or knew the place kept going in and out everytime the door opened, the cold draft let in - made me feel uncomfortable! Apart from that perfect! - the host made us feel super welcome

Disappointed with our visit . Long wait for food .Steak and saute pots overcooked . and.the top floor very cold .Will return but not on a Saturday eve .and book for the ground floor .!!

The best Italian I've ever had! Staff were amazing and welcoming, we even had a tour of the restaurant and the building. Amazing to see an Italian ran by an authentic Roman family!

Beautiful food, great atmosphere, amazing staff who were very friendly and attentive even though we showed up last minute without a reservation. This place feels like a warm Italian family. I can't wait to return. Bellissimo

Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Tried tuna steak for the first time and oh my word I could of ate it again. The general manager was welcoming and so was his son and partner. Would highly recommend this restaurant and I will come back

What a super little restaurant! On a very cold and sleety night in Chester this was a very welcoming venue. The father and son staff who served us are so friendly and courteous. The meal was superb. After hearing another couple raving about their dessert my husband went with the tiramisu and agreed it was the best he’d ever tasted. There were a lot of Italians in there too which is always a good sign. We would definitely go back there again.

Amazing restaurant in Chester, best Italian food I've ever had. The owner Sam gave us a tour of the place, really made us feel special. If I could give it more stars I would. Perfect. Dave

Came here on Friday with my partner the food was awful I ordered pollo chicken in garlic and lemon sauce it came in a horrible saturated in a greasy oil all over what was sautéd potatoes they where new potatoes soggy oil cheaply cooked and in an oily inedible sauce my partner couldn’t eat his carbonara because it made him sick what was in my plate I ask server if was in cream sauce they declined in telling me it obviously wasn’t complained to the server of the food brought manager over and he argued with me was very rude to me and a nasty awful attitude I was forced into paying for a meal which was awful do not visit here the manager and family run business do not care about customers or service appalling restaurant which I hope will be closed soon also the waiters where far to over the top trying to be nice at every opportunity ,Sir this Sir that suites you sir 😂 🤦‍♂️ it was all false I will not be returning will be telling people about my experience which ruined my evening I work for a hotel and meal review guide and I can honestly say I’ll give it one star 🌟 at the most also people I’ve spoke to in Chester have also had a very bad experience here it’s overpriced inedible food they have obviously paid people to give good reviews on here 😂 👍

Family restaurant owned and run by Italians, so everything is very authentic. The food is wonderful, don't expect your usual piazzas or pastas, the waiter can tell you the provenance of the ingredients and it isn't Asda! Lots of atmosphere and friendly and knowledgeable staff. As it is in the upper level of the Rows it is rather hidden, but well worth searching out.

This really is a proper Italian family run trattoria in a delightful ancient building with superb ingredients and cookery and impeccable friendly service. If you only visit one restaurant in Chester make it this one.

We stumbled across Carbonara at No 49 by chance, when we visited Chester, and what a hidden gem it turned out to be. We dined there for lunch and ordered from the lunch menu. The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious and authentic. The owner chatted to us about the food, as we were asking a few questions, and even showed us around the upstairs of the restaurant, where you could see all the old beams etc. Great place and one we will be visiting again when we return to Chester.

We visited Carbonara today and had the most delicious lunch despite it being the chef’s first few weeks in the kitchen. The service was second to none and we were treated to a peek at the amazing rooms upstairs . Julius was an excellent host and we will definitely make a return visit. Highly recommended

Visited today, was offered a table but despite waiting for 10 - 15 mins staff were elusive and we didn't fancy playing hide and seek to place a food and drink order, so we left.

A fantastic night at this gem of an Italian restaurant owned by Sam and ran by his son Julius. The food was delicious and the staff are so friendly. Will definitely return.

Amazing place Lovley food and accommodated with my need of gluten free pasta Great service and very polite staff Food came fast and was delicious!

Loved this place when it first opened and went for lunch several times. Not been in the evening before but decided to try an evening meal with family and friends. The food was very disappointing and over priced. The room was cold. The young waiter was very attentive and brought a small electric heater to our table...sorry Carbonara we will not return shame.....

It was tasty and the service was good. But it was bit pricey for what it is. I paid 28 pounds for one carbonara and a glass of wine.

We had such a good experience at Carbonara . The service was excellent, the team were friendly and attentive and you could really tell this is a family run restaurant. The food was delicious and freshly cooked. Highly recommend anyone to visit.

This is a very special place. We enjoyed being in the historic place in the Rows in Chester. We felt very much looked after by the Padrone who welcomed us with a handshake. The food was delicious with a good selection in the menu. From now on this will be our come-to place when we want to eat Italian. A true find. Grazie. Gabriele and Christopher

Average is an overstatement, food did not feel fresh. Bread and butter was toasted bread with a flat poppadom style thing and drizzled in oil. Bread n Butter means fresh bread n butter. Gamberoni starter was grilled, looked ok, but lacking flavour. No finger bowl until the mains and no courteousy check meant I couldn't ask for salt & pepper to season things up a tad. Main course, Frutti de Marè felt microwaved. Certainly not fresh seafood. I must say it's not good. We both felt the same and we left the mains, paid and off we trot. It was not a good experience.

Simply the Best! Marco is the best host and makes all his guests feel so welcome. Rambo the chef is amazing and his food is superb. The whole team work amazingly well together and you feel that you are dining with the family that you never knew you had. If you visit Chester and do not eat at Carbonara at no 49 then you will have missed out... PS. The plates and serving dishes are of excellent quality, British made, strong and durable! :-)

We are home from this amazing holiday and can't stop thinking about the delicious food at Carbonara. Julius was so kind. He attended to us from the moment we stepped in the door. They are located across from 5 guys & to find this location you have to look up for the sign on the second floor. Great fine dining experience. We hope to visit again.

We received the warmest, friendliest service and delicious food served with pride from this wonderful family-owned restaurant. I would highly recommend! Thanks for the tour of the very historic upstairs area, and sorry it's taken me so long to leave you a review!

Sam and Julius (Father and Son team) are busy but great hosts! Visited for the first time tonight and didn’t disappoint! Great wine selection and the Scallops were melt in the mouth! See you soon, thankyou for having us! Al & Beth x

Delicious food!! And amazing service. The gentleman was very polite. Definitely coming back again.

The staff here were ever so kind and attentive to us all night , making our last family meal so special as we’re moving abroad soon, they made this meal above and beyond. We would highly recommend anyone looking for a friendly atmosphere and amazing food, this is the place to be. (My dad is also highly critical and he really loved it, big statement 😊)

I am really sorry to write this, as we went with my eldest daughter (who recommended the restaurant as she has had some lovely meals here previously) as a leaving meal for her sister on Friday night. Service was very slow and we had to consistently try and catch a waiter to ask to order, one waiter said they had no Peroni left due to them having been busy as Chester races were on, and the other waiter later said they had Peroni and it wasn't a problem. Both tuna dishes came very overcooked and then they only had one piece left which they split in half and then added a couple of large prawns to (and fair enough didnt charge for). The owner/manager did apologise and also brought an extra bottle of wine free but then only 1 person was really drinking wine as 2 were driving, but even though I tried to stop him, he wouldn't take no for an answer. My husband ate most of his small carbonara even though it was extremely peppery (as he felt he couldn't complain anymore) and my younger daughters pasta meal was extremely bland. Two of us ordered the same desert but one was in a ramekin and the other wasn't and then they brought out 5 shots of limoncello, which again is nice of them but 2 of us were driving! We still paid £177 which I feel was the biggest waste of money ever, and although I know they did try and improve things along the way, we still all felt the night was completely ruined as we hadn't experienced the type of meal out we had expected or wanted. My eldest daughter was very embarrassed at having recommended it and I am sorry but I wouldn't go back

Highly recommend, the hospitality, location, food, so good! We can’t wait to come there again.

So pleased we found this wonderful restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious. The staff were really friendly there was a lovely chilled atmosphere. Great that it's a family run business too.... We would highly recommend!!

Yesterday 11 of us rocked up here without pre booking following a funeral. The team here were AMAZING! They pulled a table together for us and looked after us all night! Glasses were never empty, they cheered our loved one with us, even the chef Rambo! The food was amazing! I can’t recommend this family run restaurant enough! Thank you so much! You made a very sad day a lot more bearable!

10/10. Best Italian in Chester. Food was DELICIOUS and the service was beyond excellent. Julius even brought some chicken and water for our puppy. We will be back. Grazie mille!

Carbonara is not just a restaurant, it's an experience: authentic Roman dishes & wines, taking your time, enjoying good company, chatting with the charming and passionate owner, Sam, fantastic service and appreciating Italian culture! If you want to experience this, come and enjoy yourself, the company and the delicious food, made with love and passion. If you just want pizza or pasta, go to any of the other 'Italian' chains. Grazie mille, Sam, e la tua famiglia, per il pranzo fantastico e la tua gentile 'ospitalita! Auguri! All the best!! ❤️ 🇮🇹

A beautiful place with lovely staff. After me and my wife came here we decided to bring my sister and her husband to try. It's a great place with fantastic food. It stands out not just because of its beautiful food, but everything is done in a traditional way, not just the typical English way, which keeps it unique. Staff are really friendly and look after you, even giving you a little history as your seated. Highly recommend.

Lovely authentic Italian restaurant, the owner was really nice. Their pistachio panna cotta (new dish on the menu) was to die for. I will definitely visit again when in Chester. Grazie!

We ended up booking here last night as our usual Italian was fully booked. We’d found it online and didn’t have any opinions to go off, but we couldn’t have been more impressed! Everything was impeccable, the food, tbe service, the staff. Great little family run Italian in a fab location. Stunning seating area outside and the Italian man who owns it is amazing! Made us laugh the whole time we were there and made us feel very comfortable. His young son who worked there was also great, his customer services skills for his age was second to none! It was also very busy and we were never waiting long for food or drinks, we’ll definitely be spreading the word to our friends and family about this place! 100% recommend 😁

What a stunning hidden gem! I'm a big lover of Italian cuisine, having experienced most Italian establishments in Chester, I have to say this place is my now new favourite!! I don't know how I've not found this place before now but I'm so glad I have. A special thanks to Sam, what an energetic host you are! So full of life and passion. It's a rare quality to have these days. Food was excellent. We had no idea of the races being on, so a particularly manic Saturday but even so. Sam was a fantastic host. My partner and I look forward to our next visit very soon.

I have been very impressed by this place and the quality of the food, you can feel the passion that Samuel and his team put in every dish they prepare. If you are looking for an authentic Italian restaurant, especially if you love Rome typical food, this is a must place to go!

What a great meal we had, friendly staff who really looked after us, even giving us a tour of the old upstairs in the building. The food was exceptional, if I come back to Chester I'll be coming back to carbonara.

Quite simply the best Italian restaurant we have experienced in the UK. The food is superb and the service excellent. Don't waste your time (and money) going anywhere else for authentic and delicious Italian food.

Thank you Sam for your incredible service, hospitality and banter. Food was incredible best Italian I have had out of Liverpool and Birmingham hands down. Lovely vibe and atmosphere. We only popped in for a Sunday lunch and so glad we did will be back and another ten. So worth going to you won't be disappointed. Food is rustic proper Italian, carbonara was incredible but starters and desserts and cocktails all incredible. If you don't like it then you don't like real Italian 🤷‍♀️ we were checked on constantly, service was the best we have had in a while lucky to get such attentive service don't feel like it exists anymore but these guys were on it. What food and what an atmosphere!! Xx

What an amazing find this place is. Amazing authentic food and the service is out of this world. The owners daughter had in fact just been to Rome and come back with some inspiration. We had the pistachio inspired Roma dessert made just that day. Would certainly recommend this place to all.

Wow! Where do I start! Well, the food was outstanding. I had the fish risotto which was excellent. My wife had their signature dish, carbonara which I also tried and was very tasty. Then the hosts. A family run business and front of house staff know their dishes and how they were prepared. Attention to detail was second to none. We’ll be back very soon and would certainly recommend this restaurant.

Perhaps a fortuitous stop on a rainy evening but what a wonderful experience. Food and service excellent, possibly best meal we have enjoyed all year, if not longer. Pollo Limone sooo tasty, my wife’s fillet steak equally good. Definitely worth a visit if in Chester. Just overnighting ourselves on would be back for seconds.

Alla scoperta della carbonara ( ottima tra l’altro) , ristorante molto tipico nel borgo di Chester cordialità e professionalità al primo posto . Cucina italiana al 100% carbonara -zuppa di pesce - dolci -ecc tutto di primo livello . Da provare appena passate da queste parti !

Delicious food! Equally great service! They all go above and beyond, and Chester is very lucky to have this restaurant! I think it’s important to keep supporting family run businesses like this one! Go there for yourself and you’ll see what I mean