Arkle

4.6 ( 115 reviews )
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The Chester Grosvenor, 56-58 Eastgate St, Chester CH1 1LT, United Kingdom
+44 1244 324024

Arkle, located within The Chester Grosvenor, is a remarkable fine dining establishment that consistently captivates guests with its exquisite culinary offerings and unparalleled service. Patrons rave about the tasting menu, with dishes that showcase imaginative flavor combinations and flawless presentation. The reviews highlight a commitment to quality, using carefully selected local ingredients that elevate every bite. John Langford's praise for the restaurant's attention to detail and the perfect execution of the fish dish suggests a level of mastery that resonates throughout the menu.

Afternoon tea at Arkle is another celebrated experience, blending traditional elements with contemporary twists. Joelle Laming enjoyed a mix of finger sandwiches and generous savory options, complemented by exquisite sweet treats that made her birthday celebration particularly memorable.

With consistently friendly and knowledgeable staff, guests feel both welcomed and well-cared for. While the ambiance may not dazzle as much as the culinary delights, the impeccable service and attention to detail shine through. Overall, Arkle is not just a meal; it is an experience worth every penny. Whether indulging in a sumptuous tasting menu or savoring a refined afternoon tea, diners leave feeling that they've truly enjoyed the art of fine dining.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Great cocktails
    • Great coffee
    • Great tea selection
    • Great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Private dining room
    • Spirits
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Dinner
    • Table service
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Cheques
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards

Reviews For Arkle

John Parker
May 25,2025
My wife and I had the tasting menu and it was excellent to be honest, certainly up there with the best we've had. The service, as you can imagine in an establishment such as this, was top notch. All staff were friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. We ate at the Savoy a couple of months ago and the service and food at the Arkle genuinely blows the socks off the Savoy. Very expensive by the time you've had a bottle and a few cocktails (our bill was just shy of 500 for 2 of us), but you genuinely pay for what you get here. It's very good.
Joelle Laming
May 19,2025
I had an afternoon tea at the Arkle in The Chester Grosvenor purchased for me as a birthday present. My partner & I selected a mixture of traditional & gentleman’s afternoon tea to share between us. The traditional is finger sandwiches and the gentleman’s was bigger items including Welsh rarebit, chicken roll & an amazing battered haddock sandwich. The sweet treats were beautifully made and it was made extra special with a chocolate happy birthday! The selection of teas was vast, I went for English breakfast and my partner chose the rum coffee tea which was really different but very nice. The service was great, it did get a bit quieter with servers after 4pm though. There isn’t a dress code at this time, I dressed a bit fancy as it was a special occasion but others were very casual so anything goes really!
John Langford
May 18,2025
Quite outstanding. If the Arkle doesn’t get its Michelin star back, then there is something wrong with the system. The tasting menu was imaginative and not a course failed to impress with ingredients and flavour combinations that both surprised and worked. Fantastic attention to detail and precise presentation. Feeling obliged to use local produce doesn’t always equate to quality, but they seem to have found suppliers up to the task. The fish was perfect. Friendly, knowledgeable and unpretentious service. Couldn’t fault it. I don’t normally photograph my food.
Lisa Bowyer-Jones
Mar 23,2025
Food and tasting menu, we’re absolutely amazing. Enjoy every mouthful. Staff were brilliant and the tasting wines were well matched. Rooms aren’t as spectacular as the food, but nice touch with the handmade chocolates and wine.
Buddug
Mar 15,2025
We paid the Arkle a second visit with friends. My first review still stands. You pay for what you get. The food was flavoursome and artistically presented on the plate with top-notch service. Worthy of my previous 5-star review with excellence on a plate. Beautiful flavours, presentation, and service. We'll return and recommend.
Chester Running Tours
Mar 11,2025
It was our first visit (a Birthday celebration) and its certainly won't be our last. The entire dining experience was faultless. We received a warm welcome, enjoyed stunning oer d'oeuvres and fizz, before moving into the restaurant for the exquisite 7 course tasting menu which was accompanied by superb well thought out drinks pairing. A social mention to Sommelier Boris, whose knowledge and passion shone through and made sure that we had a memorable experience. Hats off to Chef Elliot and team. Chester should be proud! Highly recommended
Tatiana Lebedeva
Mar 9,2025
One of the best restaurants I've ever visited (probably the best!). From the moment we arrived, we were treated with great care. We opted for the tasting menu, which began with a range of canapes (my favorite was the one with red caviar and pomegranate notes). Afterwards, we were ushered from the bar to a spectacular dining area where we had an incredible experience. The service throughout the evening was friendly and knowledgeable. We even had the opportunity to chat with the chef towards the end, amusingly about how to cook asparagus. Thank you so much for this memorable experience! We will definitely be back.
Stephen Ball
Mar 6,2025
Unbelievably amazing food, all served up by the cheery and lovely Debbie Oh, and Sedar, the owner.

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