Carluccio's Chester

Housed on the bottom floor of an old Tudor house, you’ll find authentic Italian dishes at this restaurant that have all been tried and tested by the late founder of the restaurant, Antonio Carluccio. Using the most basic of Italian ingredients, this casual-dining restaurant offers tasty pasta dishes, classic pizzas and regional specials from all over Italy.

The menus are seasonal so you can always expect something new and exciting to try when you pay a visit. Think lamb gremolata with olives, peppers and almonds or the swordfish muddica with courgette, green beans and parmesan breadcrumbs.

You’ll also find all the dishes that have become so popular within Italian dining such as mushroom risotto, carbonara and seafood linguine. So for the days you aren’t feeling so adventurous you have something to fall back on. If loading up on carbs isn’t your thing, the salad selection features pollo e verde and tuna abruzzese with mozzarella and soft boiled eggs.

Almost every dietary requirement is catered to at Carluccio’s so no need to miss out if you can’t eat something. The gluten-free menu is extensive and the vegan and vegetarian menus have lots of great options too.

Because no Italian meal is complete without a sweet treat, the dessert menu is full of Italian delights such as tiramisu, afogato and torta di cioccolata. The chocolate bread and butter pudding is also a fun take on the British dessert and bound to satisfy your sweet cravings. Also give the restaurant shop a visit at the end of your meal if you feel like purchasing any of the Italian ingredients to give the dishes a try at home.

After a busy day exploring the city of Chester, unwind with a glass of Italian wine and a traditional Italian dish at Carluccio’s. As well as all the classics, you are bound to find a dish from a province in Italy you haven’t tried yet. Who knows, it might end up becoming your new favourite.