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Covino, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester

Covino

4.7
4.7
108 Reviews
£41 and over
European

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2 people
19:30
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Covino is a small owner-run wine bar & restaurant in the heart of Chester. We serve daily-changing menu of seasonally inspired small plates, guided by the quality and provenance of ingredients, with a real focus on simplicity and flavour. This is served alongside an extensive, yet thoughtfully chosen array of over 130 different wines from around the world, ranging from the classics, all the way through to the more left field.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    11111111111
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cheshire

    Innovative

  • Cheshire

    Healthy

  • Cheshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cheshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cheshire

    Romantic

  • Cheshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Cheshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Chester

    Best Overall

  • Chester

    Best Food

  • Chester

    Best Service

  • Chester

    Best Ambience

  • Chester

    Best Value

  • Chester

    Good for business meals

  • Chester

    Healthy

  • Chester

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Chester

    Great for fine wines

  • Chester

    Good for special occasions

  • Chester

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Covino in Chester offers an intimate dining experience with a "fantastic food" reputation. Guests praise its "excellent food and wine," thoughtfully curated seasonal dishes, and knowledgeable staff. The cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of a Parisian café, is perfect for enjoying a diverse wine selection. A "highly recommended" spot for food lovers.

108 Reviews
  1. ADRIAN

    Cheshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was lovely and staff pleasant. We booked a “table” and ended up on a sitting at a metal bar (like seating in a pub) Venue is tiny and there is a table and chair squashed into every inch of space which doesn’t create a pleasant place to dine. Couldn’t change your mind when you get there due to their £50 charge for cancelling. Booked with an Amex but couldn’t pay with one and couldn’t pay with cash luckily we had another card which I don’t normally carry. Dining out is more than just the food it’s the whole experience which is a shame because the food was different and high standard but the venue doesn’t do it just at all. We ate in our coats due to sitting on stools and no room, my partners umbrella and hand bag were on the bar with our food. We wouldn’t return

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  2. Natnael

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chilled and relaxed atmosphere overall. We enjoyed what was served and recommended. Special thanks from our daughter for the nice grape fruit juice! We took our two years old, so for anyone with kids don't be shy and jump in to enjoy..just makes sure to get there early as space is limited and tight- chester space after all.

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  3. Kate

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous little place. The gougeres were just wonderful!

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  4. Elysia

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Country Living Magazine recommendation certainly didn’t disappoint. What an absolute gem. We had a superb evening. Faultless. The food was exceptional. Wine selection extensive. Service was fabulous. I would come back to Chester purely to revisit Covino!

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  5. Natalie

    Cheshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is outstanding, staff super friendly. Seating could be improved.

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  6. Jan

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been wanting to try Covino since we moved to Chester almost 3 years ago and can’t believe we left it so long. Great service, good quality ingredients cooked expertly and all the dishes we tried were delicious. The wine also was really good . We we definitely be putting Covino on our rotation of great places to eat in Chester

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  7. Andrew

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly wine bar serving excellent food & drink. Lovely staff.

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  8. Joan

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and wine good choices on the menu. Very friendly staff attentive service. Really enjoyable lunch.

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  9. jeni

    VIP

    Cheshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such a lovely experience. My fav place to eat in Chester.

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  10. Caroline

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Photographs on website misleading, was not expecting such a small and canteen like venue. It felt crowded and uncomfortable. T The food was average and it was disappointing to have to order bread separately. The wine was very nice and the service was excellent Overall I thought the food very overpriced I would not recommend or return to the restaurant.

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Covino is rated 4.7 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Covino

118 Northgate St, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester CH1 2HT

Additional information

  • Area
    Chester
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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