Artezzan Restaurant & Bar

You'll find Artezzan tucked away on Pepper Street, just off the main drag but somehow exactly where you want to be when you're after something better than the usual Chester fare. The room feels lived-in rather than designed — there's warmth here, proper hospitality that doesn't feel performative. Order the seafood if it's on (it usually is), share plates family-style, and watch how seriously they take their olive oil and fresh herbs. This isn't fine dining theatre; it's the kind of place where you actually want to linger over dinner with mates.