Diners' Choice: Gluten-free-friendly restaurants in Cheshire

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Updated June 05, 2026

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Shrub

4.9

4.9 (1563)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Shrub.
Modern Cafe Culture in the heart of Chester.
Whether it's a coffee in the morning, a light lunch on the terrace with a glass of wine from our eclectic selection, to an intimate dinner for two in the restaurant, we aim to offer something for everyone at every time of the day.
If you're not hungry join us for drinks in our bar area where you can sample some of our delicious in house cocktails.
Whatever the time, whatever the occasion we look forward to seeing you.

Top review

Ian

Dined 2 days ago

Another amazing experience….the food is outstanding and the team really look after you. Their passion is evident and will gladly introduce new friends to eat there too

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4.8

4.8 (3988)

£26 to £40

British

Chester

About the restaurant

Lunch Offer - Two Courses for £40 / Three Courses for £45

We are an independent restaurant in the heart of Chester offering microseasonal dining with menus designed around what's growing on our farm in Daresbury. Menus change every four to six weeks.

Vegan / GF / DF Menus available

Climate controlled premises.

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If your preferred time is not available please make a note on your reservation and we will try our best to accommodate you in the event of a cancellation. If you don't see the time you would like, please email us at info@chefstablechester.co.uk with the preferred time, party size, and telephone number and we will check our availability.

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DougGold

Dined 7 days ago

The food was delightful. All three course were immaculately presented and the individual components all tasted beautiful. The special thing was that each dish was so much more than its individual parts.

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Experience

6 Course 'Taste of the Menu'

Experience

Lunch Offer : 3 Courses £45

The White Horse Churton

4.8

4.8 (1200)

£26 to £40

British

Churton

About the restaurant

The White Horse in Churton, the very first pub from Elite Bistros, the award winning team behind, Sticky Walnut, Hispi, Wreck and Usher's Bakehouse.

You'll find a warm welcome, a great range of beers and well stocked bar plus all the fantastic food you have come to expect from Elite Bistros. Our toasty open fires are perfect to while away the hours with the newspapers or when the sun shines you can enjoy our terrace and beer garden.

Our kitchen is open 7 days a week, 12.00-8.00pm Mon-Thurs, 12.00-9.00pm Fri-Sat and 12.00-7.30pm on Sundays.

We can't wait to welcome you all and show you around.

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Dave

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent high quality lunch time pub food. Loved it

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4.7

4.7 (711)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Chester

About the restaurant

Urbano32 is a pizza restaurant, bar & social meeting place.
The focal point of the restaurant alongside its amazing rustic, industrial interior is the handmade clay pizza oven from which we serve sourdough pizzas alongside antipasti & daily specials using only the freshest quality ingredients.
With a thriving bar scene both before & after dining, fantastic service & great food Urbano32 is perfect for any occasion. A bespoke wine list together with a small but well defined cocktail list & a selection of craft beers will satisfy guests with even the most diverse of tastes.
Urbano32’s welcoming staff will provide you with great service and that coupled with the amazing food & drink makes us a fantastic addition to Chester’s dining scene.

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Vicky

Dined 6 days ago

First time eating at Urbano but it was recommended to us. The menu selection is good, pizza was amazing, pasta excellent. Service was unobtrusive but friendly and efficient. The homemade lemonade was something different to most restaurants and was lovely and refreshing in the heat.

Piccolino - Chester

4.6

4.6 (509)

£26 to £40

Italian

Chester

About the restaurant

Chester’s historic beauty and unique atmosphere make it one of the UK’s most popular places to visit. This ancient city is a must for history-lovers: walk the Roman walls following in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, and visit the largest Amphitheatre in Britain. It makes sense that with all that Roman history, Chester is also home to one of the area’s best Italian restaurants, Piccolino!
Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Chester dining scene. Located on Pepper Street, Piccolino in Chester boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and wine boutique. Piccolino is also home to Chester’s very first Prosecco bar and alfresco terrace.
We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

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David

Dined on Jun 12, 2026

Food was top class and our waiter was awesome. Thoroughly enjoyable experience, definite recommend and we will be visiting again!

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4.4

4.4 (633)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Nantwich

About the restaurant

The White Lion Hankelow, a beautiful Cheshire country pub filled with generous stocks of Cheshire craft ales, a tip top wine menu and a cocktail list featuring classics and seasonally inspired creations.

When it comes to food we only use the best local and seasonal produce, our menu showcases our
chef’s passion for refined and elegant pub classics mixed with contemporary flavours and techniques.

With a mixture of seating inside ranging from intimate nooks, to warm and cosey snugs by the fire and stunning private dining rooms, to an expansive outside space perfect for catching the sun with an ice cold drink.

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SteveGold

Dined on Jun 7, 2026

Great atmosphere really attentive staff and food was wonderful finished the weekend off in style.

Caffè AB at Arighi Bianchi

4.4

4.4 (165)

£25 and under

English

Macclesfield

About the restaurant

Our elegant yet casual dining space located on the second floor provides the perfect opportunity to pause and refresh as you shop. From family outings, get-togethers with friends or even working lunches to inspire your next project, Caffè AB has something for everyone. On top of all this, our fabulous eatery can also be accessed via one of our lifts, making us wheelchair and pushchair friendly too!

Please note we offer free parking for our customers!

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Estelle

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful lunch with the new menu . Food was delicious, staff friendly and attentive . Would definitely recommend!!

The Reserve at Chester Zoo

4.4

4.4 (35)

£25 and under

British

Upton-by-Chester

About the restaurant

Join us daily for lunch in the Amboseli Restaurant, where our chefs have carefully crafted a menu of tasty dishes and snacks using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, tailored to appeal to even the most discerning of palettes. Flooded with light, it offers stunning views across the beautifully furnished Lakeside Terrace and onto the wild nature lake beyond.

Or experience the delightful tradition of afternoon tea in Tsavo Lounge, indulge in handcrafted savouries, freshly baked scones, and exquisite patisserie - all inspired by nature, crafted with care, and served with your choice of fine teas or freshly brewed coffee. Available Wednesday to Saturday.

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Ian

Dined on Jun 7, 2026

Simply stunning restaurant with amazing food, fabulous service and a superb vista. Would highly recommend visiting

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Experience

Traditional Afternoon Tea

Experience

Sparkling Afternoon Tea

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Cocktail Afternoon Tea

Pho Cheshire Oaks

4.4

4.4 (66)

£25 and under

Vietnamese

Ellesmere Port

About the restaurant

Pho Cheshire oaks is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options. We specialise in pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles and healthy salads, too. We also have loads of starters that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Over a third of our menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so we are a great destination for people who follow those particular diets. We are accredited by Coeliac UK. Aside from our lovely food we offer a brilliant range of healthy juices, as well as delicious wine and beer, and a fantastic cocktail menu too. If you're unable to dine-in, you can click & collect your order, or find us on Deliveroo. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Laura

Dined 5 days ago

The food was some of the best food I’d had in a while super tasty and really good portion size. I had the curry with beef brisket it was bursting with flavour and not too spicy. The service was prompt and staff were really friendly. Will be back for sure!

Duttons

4.4

4.4 (37)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Chester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Duttons!
Nestled discreetly on Godstall Lane, just moments from the iconic Chester Cathedral, Duttons offers one of the finest restaurants serving pub classics in Chester city centre.

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Carol

Dined on Jun 16, 2026

I had a lovely afternoon. Food was lovely and the staff really looked after us.

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