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Sticky Walnut

11 Charles Street | Hoole, Chester CH2 3AZ, England
01244 400400
Ranked #1 of 173 restaurants in Chester
4.5 of 5 stars 154 Reviews
Price range: INR563 - INR6,248
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Chester, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We went with friends and it was our first visit. Small and cosy but with a good atmosphere although a bit noisy at times but after a few drinks we added to that! Rather limited menu choice but interesting. Food was good, staff were knowledgable and the service was excellent. All 4 of us were impressed and had a good... More

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Malpas, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We've eaten here a couple of times now and love it. A small individual restaurant that is unique in style and menu. The Sunday lunch is terrific value and the atmosphere was very relaxed when we went. The roast beef melted in the mouth and the chocolate pudding is a must. We've also been in at lunchtime in the week... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Surprisingly limited choice,but glad we had the pork with puy lentils and perfect crackling-delicious. First visit for us-good to see the open spotless kitchen.Two suggestions-please improve the extractor fans as our clothes smelled afterwards, and secondly the lovely small candlelit room was too noisy for conversation, really a carpet would probably help.Thanks. More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Went to the Sticky Walnut last week and was impressed at the style of the restaurant, we were greeted as we walked in and promptly seated to a table. The food is very nice indeed although portion sizes arnt overly big. Only negative is its a bit more expensive than I would expect giving the location (outside of town) but... More

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Chester/Reading
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Sticky Walnut is just what the often dreary and by-numbers Chester restaurant scene has for so long been sorely lacking. Despite its location outside of the city centre, the restaurant is easy enough to travel to either by taxi or by making use of the free car park in Hoole (though spaces are customarily at a premium). During our... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Absolutely it is!! Went here on a weekend away . Friendly staff , attentive without being in your face , very small place but the food was outstanding in my opinion. Celeriac soup was full of flavour and taste , the 7 hour slow braised beef with the bone had a lovely strong flavour and very tender and the pineapple... More

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Bristol
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Visited here on a Friday evening and the place was very busy. The staff were lovely and attentive and the food was beautiful however I honestly believe the menu is lacking in choice. I'm not a veggie but am very fussy with meat and so, for me, the only option was the asparagus risotto. The main problem for me and... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We choose this restaurant because it was rated the number one restaurant in Chester. We were disappointed as I have eaten at far better restaurants in Chester, we went expecting great things, but the The Sticky Walnut failed to live up to our expectations. The menu was very limited with few choices and didn't explain what the items were ie.... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Really good, genuine Italian food (i.e. simple and expertly cooked combinations rather than hundereds of choices). Friendly service and the Wine isn't a rip-off. Will definately be back! More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Chose this restaurant for my Mums birthday as it was No 1 of 170 restaurantsin Chester. The food was delicious but poor value for money given how small the portions were for the price. There was also a smell of burnt meat throughout the 90minutes we were there which wasn't very nice. The other slight issue was the lack of... More

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