Based on 2.860 opinions finded in 5 websites
Based on 2.860 opinions finded in 5 websites
Nº 859 in 1330 in Cheshire West and Chester
Nº 204 of 298 Other cuisines in Cheshire West and Chester
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If you're looking for a dining experience that provides a warm, attractive, intimate, setting, alongside the finest, quality cooking - then The Sticky Walnut will not disappoint. The well crafted menu provided us with a dilemma for choice as every dish on it listed an adventurous combination of ingredients that we were eager to sample. I ordered the confit of duck leg with port braised red cabbage, Madeira and prune sausage, pickled walnut, parsnip purée and red wine sauce. Robust flavours that blended to perfection. The humble carrot was elevated to a taste sensation in a side dish, having been roasted with smoked, garlic honey. Portions are generous so I sensibly passed on dessert but my friend ordered the honeycomb icecream which was 'divine' . I sneaked a piece of the homemade honeycomb - move over Crunchie bar! The young chef is obviously passionate about food and is aided by an attentive and friendly team. Highly recommend a visit.
bartholamew . 2024-12-06
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Had a wonderful meal there this evening with 5 friends. Between us we shared some starters and sweets and had a main course each. All the food was very tasty and well presented. Service was great. Credit to Head Chef Dan and his team
Sian Leighton . 2024-11-17
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I went here with 5 friends. Between us we shared some starters and sweets and had a main course each. All the food was really delicious. Service was great. Credit to Head Chef Dan and all his team
Sian L . 2024-11-16
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The lunchtime Bistro Menu which changes on a monthly basis is such value for money for high end dining. Choose between 2 or 3 courses - prior booking not always necessary. Allow yourself at least a good hour.
Mark Nicholson . 2024-11-11
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Booked this last minute for our wedding anniversary and we are so glad we did. Lovely evening of wonderful food, really great wine, excellent service and such a fab atmosphere! A really special place! Thank you and we will definitely be back! Highly recommend!!
SFerguson78 . 2024-11-07
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Excellent experience from start to finish. Easy to book a table, great menu and service, food prepared to perfection. Very pleasant atmosphere in the restaurant.
L2 2 . 2024-10-29
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Gorgeous place. Fantastic breakfast and service. 10 out of 10! We'll be back.
MAR . 2024-10-29
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Intimate dining experience in the heart of Chester. Excellent service, wonderful food, highly recommend.
A christopher . 2024-10-16
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Nice and greeting as soon as you walk through the door. Wonderful choice of food on the menu. Offer of 3 courses for £20. The food was delicious and looked amazing
Jake M . 2024-10-16
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Had 3 course lunch with my sister and enjoyed everything. Extremely tasty baked goats cheese starter, delicious featherblade of beef main and honey comb ice cream to finish. Couldn't fault anything, attentive, friendly staff and perfectly cooked tasty food. Will definitely be returning.
Janice T . 2024-10-11
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Absolutely delicious food and warm lovely service. The cooking had just the right combination of playful inventiveness and classic comfort.
Laura Suisted . 2024-10-05
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Just happened to walk past one morning and popped in for Breakfast and so glad I did. Lovely place serving fantastic food. Had a great chat with the waiter who recommended some great things to do in Chester. Highly recommended.
Sandy Hutchison . 2024-09-29
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6 of us ate here and the food was amazing. The quality was top notch. I had the noir sausage, schnitzel and Eccles cake which sound a bit meh but each dish was unreal and top drawer.
Jason H . 2024-09-29
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My first visit to Sticky Walnut and the food here is outstanding. Beautifully presented and full of flavour. The service was really great too. Can’t wait to come back.
Melanie Hodson . 2024-09-24
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Delicious food and wine, lovely staff, overall a fantastic dining experience
Joanna Johnson . 2024-09-24
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Overated, overpriced and cramped in like sardines. Won't be going back.
Alf Gilzean . 2024-09-20
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Probably our favourite place to eat in Chester, excellent flavourful menus and a nice wine list. Atmosphere isn't stuffy, pretentious or brash. A great place to bring travelling guests. The menu could do with being refreshed a bit more often though!!
Samuel Lowe . 2024-08-29
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Superb breakfast very well cooked with great ingredients
Macus Little . 2024-08-25
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Amazing 👏 fantastic menu. Great food and lovely staff. One of the best in Chester.
jacky baldini . 2024-08-20
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Faultless Amazing creative innovative food. Delicious
rae rendell . 2024-08-17
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Simple to review - amazing food, lovely staff and efficient service, great value. Recently refurbished. Go there! (Book, it’s quite busy)
Catherine S . 2024-08-17
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Had lunch time menu which was really nice and excellent quality, I would definitely go again. Worth the prices paid.
Roy Atherton . 2024-08-14
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First timer for breakfast. Great place and will return. Breakfast selection had something for all tastes/requirements. Wasn't that busy and relaxing Sunday morning venue. We need to revisit
Paul Jackson . 2024-08-07
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Had the Sunday Lunch with a party of 4 who all had different courses. No one was disappointed and we agreed we had had something out of the ordinary. Very pleasant relaxed atmosphere and attentive service. A nice choice
Andrew Lorimer . 2024-08-05
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My wife and I attended and left extremely happy. The value for money was exemptional, to go alongside the super relaxed and ambient atmosphere. My wife had the Sticky belly bacon followed by the Braised featherblade of beef. I went for the Salad of octopus, boudin noir and new potatoes, torched garlic and lemon sea bream (side of truffle and Parmesan chips (not needed as the main dish was plenty but still yummy)) and then the warm lemon and brown butter syrup pudding. The pudding wasn't as lemony as I like but still lovely.
Matthew Peleszok . 2024-08-04
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Excellent, as always. Such high quality ingredients, well-used and thoroughly enjoyed! Excellent drinks selection alongside the food, all served efficiently and well. Thank you!
William Shaw . 2024-08-04
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Fabulous food, wonderful staff. Sticky Walnut was recommended and didn't disappoint, well worth a visit
Damian Murtagh . 2024-08-02
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Nice but at a cost. Good different dishes with quiet efficiency, but at a cost. August menu limited so chose the main menu. So two mains with one side , one small can of beer and two desserts including Service charge over £100! So is one main and dessert worth £43? Must be as the place was busy on a Thursday evening.
AWB122 . 2024-08-02
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Disappointed. My husband and I opted for the lunch/bistro menu. The chicken skewers were done but undercooked, with lots of soft fat instead of a crispy char. I asked for a wine to be recommended for the main - it was very sweet and did not work with the meal. I think I was simply given the house wine. The black sesame ice cream had crystallised in parts and left a greasy film in my mouth. Won't be rushing back.
Eva S . 2024-07-31
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Fantastically delicious food and very nice staff. The interior also matches.
Anton Fokin . 2024-07-27
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This great bistro had been recommended to us by friends and it certainly didn't disappoint. Warm, friendly service and completely delicious food. We went for the Bistro menu and found two courses plus some delectable veg and rice was more than enough to sustain us for many hours.
Jan Scott . 2024-07-23
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Excellent evening once again! Menu changes regularly and there ate often different specials too. We enjoyed 3 delicious different courses each - perfect treat for a Saturday night. Will hopefully be back again soon.
Colette . 2024-07-21
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I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Sticky Walnut, located at 11 Charles St, Cheshire, Chester CH2 3AZ, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. We arrived without a reservation, but the staff graciously accommodated us as walk-in customers, making us feel welcomed immediately. Traveling with children can sometimes make dining out challenging, but The Sticky Walnut made it seamless. The staff were incredibly attentive to our kids, offering a special menu and engaging them throughout the meal. It’s rare to find a place that balances family-friendliness with gourmet excellence, but they managed it perfectly. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the food. Each dish was cooked to perfection, showcasing the chef’s skill and attention to detail. We were particularly impressed with the use of local and seasonal produce, which added a fresh and vibrant touch to every plate. The flavors were outstanding, each bite bursting with complexity and harmony. To complement the exquisite food, The Sticky Walnut offers a lovely wine list featuring a diverse selection that pairs wonderfully with their menu. The staff were knowledgeable and recommended wines that elevated our dining experience even further. Overall, The Sticky Walnut delivered a dining experience that was both sophisticated and accommodating. From the expertly cooked dishes to the welcoming atmosphere, especially for families, it’s a place we’ll be returning to time and again. Highly recommended!
Daniel James . 2024-07-21
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Lovely little place with delicious food and great service.
Stephen White . 2024-07-18
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Went to Sticky last night for the £15 set menu dinner. Was beaut. I really love that you can book for a really nice, more pricey lunch/dinner OR you can pop in for breakfast or the early evening set menu at a competitive cost, and the quality is always superb. Also five stars for service, I must have been to Sticky Walnut 50 times and never once has the service been lacking. Once I asked for some leftover breakfast to be packaged in foil to take home for the dog, and by accident it was thrown away. I overheard the server asking the chef to make bacon and sausage for my dog, so I wasn't disappointed. It does not get more customer friendly than that :)
Ruth Nicholas . 2024-07-16
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Excellent attentive staff Delicious food & beautiful wine. Small problem that was quickly rectified Wonderful afternoon Thank you
Fletch360 . 2024-07-13
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Went with high expectations but those weren’t really met and at £60 pp. ceviche starter was poor tbh. Duck main and pork belly was good. Two really good cocktails and a decent glass of wine. There is more space upstairs than down.
Duncan Hill . 2024-07-13
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Absolutely delicious. Set price for Sunday lunch £39 for 3 courses, not cheap but worth it. Service also excellent. Hope to return soon.
Richard Wardner . 2024-07-08
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What can I say.. our second experience of the Elite Bistro family and our first trip to Sticky Walnut, but definitely not our last. A lovely, intimate bistro with great ambiance, lovely staff, and superb food. Absolutely every plate was thoughtfully considered, beautifully presented and delicious to taste. Special nods to the nduja jam which accompanied the mozzarella starter, and the chicken schnitzel main. Proud to be a tiny part of this little gem by featuring on the kickstarter board by the entrance. Well done to Gary and team, we'll be back soon!
Victoria B . 2024-06-28
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Very good local restaurant. Well worth a visit & recommended. Chicken schnitzel & sea bream for us.
Simon Pollard . 2024-06-27
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It must be summer. On Sundays I would normally have the always excellent roast beef but today I chose barbecued sea bream. I was not disappointed. Cooked perfectly and really tasty. We were a group of 5 and had 3 courses which took a relaxed 1hr 40 mins. Not hurried or too slow, the food and service were excellent. Read one or two reviews about portion size. Sticky's food is food to savour, one forkful at a time. Then you get all the flavours and richness and can appreciate all the effort that has gone on in the kitchen. It might not be bulky but it is delicious and very very satisfying.
susanproctor385 . 2024-06-23
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We had lunch at Sticky Walnut on 19th June. I had hake and my husband had featherblade of beef, we both had ice cream to follow. The food, service and atmosphere were all first class. The truffle and parmesan chips were to die for! Will definitely come again soon.
Liz West . 2024-06-22
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Great brunch spot the chicken and waffles dish was amazing! The eggs benedict was delicious with great coffee. Lovely service and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.
Taylor . 2024-05-23
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Food was unbelievable!!! Really great service as well
Ivor Stirling . 2024-05-11
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Fantastic service food and drinks. Perfect balance of great attentive service but not over the top formal. Lovely staff. Food was first class. Full of flavour and delicious. Lovely atmosphere inside. Very unassuming from the outside but cannot recommend it enough.
Andrew Riley . 2024-05-06
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An outstanding meal in a delightful restaurant that we keep going back to for very special occasions. The food is superb; if you're after pub grub go elsewhere. If you're after a delightful plate of food, packed with interesting flavours and brilliantly prepared, come here! Service was very good, in particular my son (9) went to thank the chefs and they stopped and talked to him beautifully. Thank you.
Michael Lee . 2024-05-05
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As well as being an amazing restraint they now do a bacon butty and coffee to go (and are open before the yellow pig)
Chris Igoe . 2024-04-18
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We always enjoy the food here, tasty with a delicious twist. Lunchtime menu was top notch as a birthday treat. A mistake was made with the bill, charged fir evening 2 courses instead of Lunchtime charge. However this was soon rectified when we rang to explain. Lovely staff, excellent atmosphere of casual smart
rae rendell . 2024-04-03
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The lovely wife and I had dinner here. The staff were fabulous and the food was incredible. If we lived locally this would be a regular dinner spot
Dave Burgess . 2024-03-29
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Absolutely fantastic restaurant in the centre of a vibrant out of town village - highly recommended
Mark Brown . 2024-03-28
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Popped in for a leisurely solo lunch last Friday as so rarely get to stop off in Chester. Was my first time here and was absolutely fantastic. The team were excellent. And the food..sublime. I didn’t have the set menu (which looked to be very good value!) as wanted to try more dishes and have some wine - of it was worth it. The sticky bacon - 10/10. The schnitzel 10/10. The coconut ice cream 10/10
Vikki O'Neill . 2024-03-27
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After a gap of some 18 months I really enjoyed my return visit. The food was again mostly excellent, the highlight being the rhubarb-based dessert, which was delicious. My only criticism is that the belly pork starter was (for me) too salty. We enjoyed a very good Spanish Albarino with our food. Service was again very friendly and I will happily return when next working in the area.
Googly2010 . 2024-03-16
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Lovely lunch here today on their mid week bistro menu! Excellent value at £15 for two courses. Service and food were really good. Highly recommended
Tracie O . 2024-03-13
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We were celebrating my husband's birthday and was looking forward to a nice meal. I had the chicken liver parfait with sourdough toast. The parfait was fine but a very small portion however the toast was overdone almost burnt. My husband's sticky belly bacon was good but again a really small portion. I chose the pan fried cod fillet as a main, unfortunately portion size was extremely small! The cod was about the size of a table spoon and there was no mashed potato. Two long stem broccoli and parsley sauce. My husdand had 6 chips with his featherblade of beef and he gave me two as I was so hungry. We ordered a side dish of roasted carrots at £5 but it was essentially just one chopped carrot! £13 for a medium size glass of Malbec was way over the top. As we were so disappointed with what we ate we decided to forget both dessert and coffee but the bill came to £130 which is not value for money. In summary it was way over priced for what you get, do not go there if you are hungry. We came home and raided the fridge?
tony k . 2024-03-12
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Superb family meal as a late celebration of our daughter’s birthday. The service, food, wine and ambiance excellent as on previous visits. Everyone found something to their liking and we had a fabulous evening. We will be back!
EdwardH1951 . 2024-03-10
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My partner and I booked here for the Valentine's set meal for an eye-watering £75 per person (!) and we felt utterly conned. We had the duck spring roll and the soup for starter, which were both fine but tiny in portion size. For the main, we shared the châteaubriand steak, with some broccoli stems and fries. Again, this was just okay and a big let down as the apparent main focus of the meal, but there simply wasn't enough to share. The dessert was exceptionally awful. We ordered the fig cake and the passionfruit pastry, both of which were disgusting. The fig cake was topped with camembert, a choice that simply didn't work. Both desserts had a couple of very reluctant bites before being pushed aside. The stand out of the evening was the fries, which aren't exactly difficult to mess up. The place also lacked any atmosphere, and we left still feeling hungry. However, the service and members of staff were absolutely fantastic and looked after us very well for the evening. They are a true asset to Sticky Walnut.
Georgia Clark . 2024-03-10
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We opted for the good value set menu for lunch and both had the Arancini (Cauliflower) and Ragu pasta. The food was good quality and the staff were friendly. There is a carpark just around the corner. I don't live locally, but if I did, would definitely return
Louise F . 2024-02-29
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Delicious food. Very reasonable prices. Relaxed dining with excellent wine paintings. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit.
WadesonR . 2024-02-19
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the Sticky Walnut Bistro in Chester. Let me tell you, their Sunday lunch is absolutely amazing! The food is top-notch, with deliciously tender meats, flavorful veggies, and mouthwatering gravy. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a relaxed Sunday meal. I highly recommend giving it a try if you're in the area!
david wild,photography . 2024-02-18
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Amazing sunday lunch! We went for a birthday, the place was lovely, amazing atmosphere, helpful and prepared staff and the food was absolutely stunning! We loved the beetroot salad, the texture of the different ingredients was really a plus. The mains were superb, generous portions, well balanced and absolutely filling! We had an Eccles (Eccles) cake was the final little touch needed for the conclusion! Totally recommended if you are out and about in Chester and Hoole!
Alberto Acuto . 2024-02-18
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Excellent food and impeccable service as usual at Sticky Walnut on Sunday. The cauliflower soup was so tasty and the roast beef was superb. Excellent value for a quality Sunday lunch.
O1808JNstever . 2024-02-13
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Fabulous lunch . Best Arancini I have ever had . The pasta was rigatoni ragú. Fantastic, as everything is here. I stumbled on this cafe/bistro by accident and it is superb. The waitress was so polite and professional, and the chef and his team know how to serve great lunches .
Voyage559762 . 2024-02-13
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Excellent food and impeccable service as usual at Sticky Walnut on Sunday.
Steve Richards . 2024-02-13
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The 2 courses for £15 enticed us in, but I’ve been left feeling conned and hungry. Aranchini starter was delightful, but rigatoni main was mean and felt like it was missing meat content- it felt like we were given 2 starters. If the promotion was hoping to gain returning customers, we certainly are unlikely to return, even for a la cart.
Billy Nichols . 2024-02-12
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Absolutely fantastic food and great service. Loved our meal, will be back.
Sally B . 2024-02-01
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Lovely food and staff. Have wanted to eat here since we moved to the area 2 years ago and finally we did and it was amazing, we will be returning again 😊
M M . 2024-01-29
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Great food and service. Thanks 👍
Dave Barrett . 2024-01-29
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Fantastic food and a real treat to eat here. The lunch time deal I had was excellent value
Philip Gent . 2024-01-28
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We’ve eaten here once or twice a year as a treat and last night went with a couple of friends. Sadly, for us, it’s not worth the expense any more. When we got there (about 6.30pm) we were seated upstairs and it was absolutely freezing. We were all wearing warm clothes but shivering. Didn’t warm up until we got our mains and the restaurant was busier. Service was great until we got our dessert. As the waitress put them down for us to eat she told us that they needed the table back in 15 mins . We’d been there just over 2 hours, and hadn’t delayed in ordering food when asked. Put an edge on the rest of the meal . After that we felt like we were being watched by hovering staff. Why present a 3+ course expensive menu with an option of a 4th course if you aren’t going to give people the chance to enjoy it? The food was generally very tasty, but portion sizes have reduced. The bread that you normally get as a welcome has stopped being served (and now appears on the menu to pay for). My starter of burrata was lovely and plentiful. But after that, my venison main had a lot of celeriac and sauce but the piece of braised venison was tiny, maybe 2 mouthfuls… I had the ice cream and honeycomb dessert, which was hard to eat with a giant piece of honeycomb plonked on top. The bill for 4 of us, with one bottle of wine and a couple of additional glasses was over £280. Too much for the size of the portions and if you’re going to rush people from their tables. There are other better fine dining experiences in Chester now so sadly I don’t think we will be back in a rush.
lizzyLiverpool . 2024-01-21
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set 15.00 menu , cosy restaurant with great service , not massive portions but great value for a lunch treat . 10% service charge which i gave a bit more as the bill wasn't expensive
Daniel B . 2024-01-19
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Absolutely phenomenal! We got the pigs cheek, rarebit on brioche, duck confit and venison for mains and the chocolate oblivion and stick toffee for dessert. Every single course was absolutely incredible!
Katie Sanderson . 2024-01-06
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Great breakfast, the menu was simple and not over facing, and fairly priced. Nicest waffles and compote I’ve ever had. The staff were warm and accommodating. Lovely, cosy atmosphere. The online booking service was easy! We will be visiting again.
annaloufletch . 2024-01-06
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Recommended to us. Reputation appeared solid. Professional and friendly greeting and seating. Menu looked interesting and varied. Pleasant atmosphere and service. Unfortunate mismatch of food and price. Delivered quality was not what would be expected for premium cost. Have eaten at some incredible places where prices were comparable and quality far exceeded what we experienced this evening. Disappointed.
MJDCrisis . 2024-01-05
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Had a lovely lunch on the January offer of 2 courses for £15. Service was excellent and food enjoyable. Only downside was realising after leaving that the 10% service charge was charged at £10 for a £40 meal...
Amanae . 2024-01-03
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Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Food was AMAZING. Thank you
Pat Lewis . 2024-01-01
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We had a family meal here for a party of six. Atmosphere Convivial and living up to it's aim of being a neighbourhood bistro. Food For the table: The following were declared to be good or very good: rosemary and thyme focacia; medjool dates wrapped in smoked bacon, gordal olives. Starters: butternut squash roasted with baharat spice, truffled Jerusalem artichoke and Welsh rarebit on brioche toast, cauliflower soup (although served luke-warm). Mains: Pan-roasted cauliflower with sumac, pan-fried cod fillet, 35-day-aged sirloin of beef to share. (I would describe my main of halibut fillet as containing too much broth, making it more of a miso dish. Had I known this, I would not have ordered it.) Desserts: vanilla creme brulee, honeycomb ice cream, baked vanilla yoghurt. Service For some people, the current service might be too rushed and did not contain the attention to detail expected in an Elite Bistro restaurant. We, however, had no complaints. The two servers were definitely on the ball and responded quickly to all our requests, despite the restaurant being almost full; they were also polite and friendly. Value for money It was not cheap at £48 for 3 courses (£56 for those sharing the beef steak), but the quality of the ingredients and efficiency of the service counterbalanced the cost being slightly on the high side.) Everything considered, we enjoyed our evening at the Sticky Walnut.
Welshman_on_2ur . 2023-12-29
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A brilliant little place tucked away in Hoole. Food was incredible and the service was warm, friendly and top notch. Highly recommend, would definitely go again.
Ian Carter-Wilding . 2023-12-24
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Had the two course lunch. The turkey roast was delicious and the creme brulee was enormous! Excellent service and food.
shirlandpaul . 2023-12-23
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Wanting to support independent business, the Sticky Walnut should be the ideal place to enjoy an outstanding meal, especially given the various accolades it has received over the past years. It is however, an over priced, over hyped, disappointing restaurant with under educated staff who are inept at guiding you through the over ambitious menu. I say over ambitious, as they do not succeed in delighting you with the mouth watering description on the menu. Unfortunately portion size, mistakes and general inability appear to shine through and this takes the sheen off some potentially excellent cooking. I’m sure if the actual chef was there the whole experience would have been wonderful, but unfortunately I don’t believe he was. I was desperate to try and love this but I’m afraid hope alone did not satisfy!! My wife, however thought there was nothing to write home about!
Sunshine68679638095 . 2023-12-20
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Wow!! A few years between this visit and my last and we absolutely loved it. People lovely, service fab and food outstanding (apologies if my photos don’t do it justice). Simply wow, and also recommend the wine pairing it definitely enhanced the experience.
Richard Gahagan . 2023-12-20
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We went for our Christmas dinner, food was awful staff should work in a fast chain establishment. Will never go again disgusting
jane t . 2023-12-20
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We went here for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary, having heard good things. We had been looking forwards to trying it since moving to the local area a few months ago. The evening started well - the waitress was friendly, prompt, and efficient, and...
TheSalfordKitchen . 2023-12-20
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£50 for two courses as we had the steak. My truffled Jerusalem artichoke and Welsh rarebit on brioche toast was so underwhelming, they did actually take it off the bill. Lacked flavour and really needs some more imagination, as you feel you could cook better...
Stephen B . 2023-12-18
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We were so looking forward to trying the Sticky Walnut so we booked it for our anniversary. We had high hopes but came away disappointed. We selected starters and mains which were fine but not exceptional. They were well prepared but insufficient. We search out good food but this was ok and portions were far too light. With half a bottle of wine left and still hungry we ordered cheese which was sold out at 8:20 in the evening! We ended up leaving and taking home half a bottle of wine to accompany cheese at home. Not the anniversary we were hoping for. Wish we could recommend but can’t as the bill came to £130 and we left very hungry. Can’t say we will return.
Simon Bridge . 2023-12-17
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After hearing good things from locals and seeing the good reviews online we had high hopes for this place, but honestly we were very disappointed. The only positive was the service, staff were attentive and friendly. The atmosphere on the other hand reminded me of somewhere that you may go for breakfast. It didn't have that upmarket intimate feel that you would expect when paying the type of prices that this restaurant commands. Upstairs was hot,cramped, and poorly lit. The toilets were like something you would find at a takeaway - tiny, old, badly decorated. Remember this places charges you £50 per head and £52 for a bottle of average Malbec. Let's be real here. The food was mediocre at best. We had the braised pig cheek to start, the meat was dry, hard, about the size of my thumb and the sauce lacked any depth of flavour you expect with this type of slow cooked dish. I went into my second course hungry and disappointed. The venison (two ways) turned up well presented but in a bowl. Why? Completely the wrong type of plate for this dish. This dish had a very well cooked piece of meat some celeriac puree, smoked bacon a roasted onion and a venison sausage (dry). It was ok and an improvement from the starter but again nothing that wowed me or left me longing for more. Lastly the desert with was a thimble full of ice cream, chocolate sauce and a huge piece of honey comb balanced on the top. A confused dessert that seemed like an after thought by the pastry chef. I wanted this place to shine but it was such a disappointment.
T C . 2023-12-17
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Love this place, good is amazing and absolutely to die for ❤️
Lisa Bowyer-Jones . 2023-12-11
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We've been to the Sticky Walnut before but it's the first time having Sunday lunch and it was lovely. We had the pork and beef and both were fantastic. The staff are great, it's a really lovely restaurant and well worth a visit.
Steve Evans . 2023-12-04
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A cosy, unique restaurant where the food is outstanding yet reasonably priced and the staff are so friendly and accommodating.
vicky foreman . 2023-12-03
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Delicious food, friendly service.
Sarah Richardson . 2023-11-30
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What a very disappointing experience. This has to be the most pretentious place I've ever eaten in. The menu looked decent (if a fair bit expensive) and the reviews are great, so I ventured here for a meal. The confit duck leg was presented really nicely, but the sauce that the red cabbage was served in tasted weird. What stood out for me most of all, though, was the portion sizes. They were small, and I mean TINY. Seriously, I couldn't believe the size of the lamb starter - it was about the size of a five pound note, folded in half. And the halibut was the most pathetic piece of fish I've ever seen in my life - and for £32! It took about 30 seconds for us to get through the starters and about a minute to get through the mains. I didn't bother with a dessert because I needed to go home and make myself some tea first. Also, it wasn't a busy evening, but they sat us right at the back, directly next to other diners, which made the experience quite uncomfortable, especially as it was so quiet in there. I felt like we were all sat together, and I didn't really want to talk much because the other guests could hear every word of our conversation. I understand why restaurants sometimes sit diners closely together so they're not going all over the place, but this was too close. I now look back over the other reviews and I can't help but think a lot of diners have given positive feedback because they've been taken in by how up itself the place is, and it's a chance to come across as a bit "posh". So all in all, I do not recommend this place. The whole experience was style over substance. I've a good mind to sue them for false advertising, as what I was given did not constitute a "dinner". But I'm in a good mood, so you just scrape a two-star.
Karl Hinze . 2023-11-28
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We had a fabulous night for my husband’s birthday. The food was spectacular and the service was wonderful. We had a great night.
Lynda H . 2023-11-24
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One of my all time favourite restaurants, always excellent and never disappoints. Service and atmosphere are so relaxed and welcoming and the food is just perfect every time.
Carla Ernst . 2023-11-21
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The food was excellent. I had a lovely lamb breast starter and a spicy schwarma chicken main. We have been a few times. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. We went for my dad's birthday and they gave us a birthday treat which was a lovely touch. Definitely worth a visit if you've not been before.
Jonathan Fisher . 2023-11-20
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This is a top notch restaurant that hits the spot on so many notes. The main thing though is that the food is original and absolutely delicious. We both opted for the Pan Fried Fillet of Stone Bass - the golden raisins, pine-nut and salted lemon dressing was a standout. I think I make the best mash potato but Sticky Walnut challenged me with their garlic and olive oil version - I have since made this at home and I am a complete convert. The restaurant is relaxed for what could be considered fine dining. The staff knew their stuff and were welcoming. It also offers good value for money. We were slightly amused by the guest at the table next to us ordering just a plateful of carrots in a culinary restaurant of this calibre, but each to their own. Looking forward to visiting again - a must do if you are visitor to Chester. Highly recommended!
Susan King . 2023-11-20
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Great food and service in a small, intimate restaurant.
Martin Sheldon . 2023-11-18
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Hearing great reviews about sticky walnut and Gary usher, my partner and I decided to pay the restaurant a visit during our trip to Chester. Great decor, nice vibe and friendly FOH. Welcomed and seated and drinks order taken. We decided to go for the...
nathanwE8200HC . 2023-11-08
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Excellent dinner and wine selection - good selection of dishes across a 3 course meal for 4, including one vegan. Waiting staff were knowledgeable about the menu, steak and halibut were cooked beautifully. Also pleased to see a restaurant unafraid of using vegetables to showcase...
GloucestershireExpat . 2023-11-07
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Fantastic faultless roast. Super setting with great playlist music and friendly staff. Nice Sunday menu and sorted a gluten free menu for me when asked. Beef was cooked to perfection and lovely sides. Really tasty creme brûlée too! 2 course or 3 course deal to...
GinaTourist . 2023-11-05
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We had a wonderful time celebrating my daughter’s birthday in Sticky Walnut. The food was fantastic and the girls serving us were very attentive. Will come again!
Maria L . 2023-11-05
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Always a great time here. Food, service and atmosphere are unimprovable. The halibut was a real highlight!
Matt Jones . 2023-11-05
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