# Pesto, Chester β€” Reviews & Opening Hours > Pesto β€” Italian Restaurant in Chester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 2,512 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire/restaurants/pesto (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Italian Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Pesto Chester, Cheshire [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11389026331355061217&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Keith Hanshaw](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100347465176977355846) **In short:** Pesto is an Italian restaurant in Cheshire, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,512 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 5 September 2026 Β· source: Google Places ## About Pesto Pesto serves Italian tapas-style dishes in generous portions. The menu offers a wide variety of choices at reasonable prices. The restaurant is located at The Yacht Inn on Parkgate Road in Saughall, near Chester. It welcomes children and groups, takes bookings, and allows dogs. Staff are noted for their friendly and helpful service. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Pesto's own website](http://www.pestorestaurants.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Friday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:00β€―PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 10:00β€―PM Diners like this restaurant's delicious Italian tapas-style dishes, offering a wide variety of choices and generous portions. They also highlight the great value, with reasonable prices and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Guests mention the staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and provide excellent service. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (2,512 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Cheshire Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1028689). [More restaurants in Cheshire](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire/restaurants) β˜… 4.6 (2,512 reviews) Typical price range (Google) Β£20 – Β£30 [Visit official website](http://www.pestorestaurants.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01244 880216](tel:01244880216) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cheshire **Plus Code** 9C5V722J+9P ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cheshire Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability β†’](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCheshire%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels β†’](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire/hotels) [Camping β†’](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Pesto? Pesto is open Mon–Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12pm–10pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Pesto any good? Pesto is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,512 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Pesto dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Pesto. ### Is Pesto good for children? Yes, Pesto is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Pesto? Yes, Pesto takes reservations. ### How do I contact Pesto? Call Pesto on +44 1244 880216. ## More near Pesto ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa β˜… 3.8 Β· 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chester/hotels/macdonald-craxton-wood-hotel-spa) - [Inglewood Manor β˜… 4.5 Β· 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellesmere-port/hotels/inglewood-manor) - [Trustwood Bed and Breakfast 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/burton/hotels/trustwood-bed-and-breakfast) - [Brook Hall Hotel β˜… 4.1 Β· 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellesmere-port/hotels/brook-hall-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Gibbet Mill 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire-west-and-chester/cottages/gibbet-mill-uk49897) - [Oakwood Farm - Ash Cottage β˜… 4.5 Β· 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire-west-and-chester/cottages/oakwood-farm-ash-cottage-uk49949) - [The Lodge 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire-west-and-chester/cottages/the-lodge-syk915519) ### Campsites nearby - [Oakwood Farm Touring Park β˜… 4.0 Β· 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chester/camping/oakwood-farm-touring-park-chester) - [Woodside Touring & Caravan Park β˜… 4.8 Β· 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire/camping/woodside-touring-caravan-park) - [Woodside Farm Certificated Site β˜… 4.8 Β· 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire/camping/woodside-farm-certificated-site) - [Astbury Villa Certificated Site β˜… 4.7 Β· 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cheshire/camping/astbury-villa-certificated-site) ### Things to do nearby - [Flip Out Chester β˜… 4.4 Β· 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chester/attractions/flip-out-chester) - [Theatre Porto β˜… 4.7 Β· 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellesmere-port/attractions/theatre-porto) - [Tenpin Cheshire Oaks β˜… 4.0 Β· 3.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellesmere-port/attractions/tenpin-cheshire-oaks) - [Vue Cheshire Oaks β˜… 4.4 Β· 3.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ellesmere-port/attractions/vue-cheshire-oaks)