Made in Italy
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About Made in Italy
Made in Italy is a family-run Italian restaurant at 25 Faulkner St in Chester, a short walk from Chester Station. The kitchen cooks to order, with pizza and lasagna on the menu and an affogato for dessert. Half portions are available for diners who want a smaller plate. Anyone marking a birthday here gets a celebration in which the kitchen staff bang utensils to loud music. The restaurant is open Monday to Sunday except Tuesdays, and it takes walk-ins.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention half portions option, piping hot food, birthday celebration surprises and lasagna.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention half portions option, piping hot food, birthday celebration surprises and lasagna.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and the food arriving piping hot, with the lasagna described as filling and wholesome and the affogato as excellent. Close behind, the pizza is called spot on, and diners praise the huge portions, along with the option of half portions that one reviewer found a lovely idea for lunchtimes. Several call it good value and describe a family run Italian restaurant a short walk from the station, with service that is prompt and friendly. The caveats are specific. On a busy Sunday evening one diner found the restaurant loud and the food slow to come out, though everyone enjoyed their dishes. Another found the food good but not worth returning for, and objected to the birthday celebrations, when kitchen staff bang utensils loudly and the music blares, which left some children crying. One regular defended the restaurant against a recent two-star review, saying a nearby group seemed to be enjoying themselves and were not there long. Several mention celebrating a birthday there.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and the food arriving piping hot, with the lasagna described as filling and wholesome and the affogato as excellent. Close behind, the pizza is called spot on, and diners praise the huge portions, along with the option of half portions that one reviewer found a lovely idea for lunchtimes. Several call it good value and describe a family run Italian restaurant a short walk from the station, with service that is prompt and friendly. The caveats are specific. On a busy Sunday evening one diner found the restaurant loud and the food slow to come out, though everyone enjoyed their dishes. Another found the food good but not worth returning for, and objected to the birthday celebrations, when kitchen staff bang utensils loudly and the music blares, which left some children crying. One regular defended the restaurant against a recent two-star review, saying a nearby group seemed to be enjoying themselves and were not there long. Several mention celebrating a birthday there.
Featured reviews
- Ben
“The food was good, but not particularly anything worth going back for. Waiters and waitresses were friendly and helpful. My only criticism is the "birthday surprises" - as a celebration the kitchen staff start banging kitchen utensils loudly for quite some time and the music starts blaring out loudly, making quite an unpleasant dining experience - some children started crying as it scared them 😅”
- Rick Outram
“Fantastic family run Italian restaurant a short walk from Chester Station. Service was excellent and food arrived quickly. The food was delicious and great value. Will recommend to family and friends.”
- Shruti Nair
“Delicious authentic food, friendly staff. Lasagna was very filling and wholesome. Affogato excellent as well.”
- Ian Roberts
“Visited many times and once again had a brilliant experience. The staff are genuinely welcoming, natural and consistently deliver great service. Food was piping hot, just as it always is. I’d take the recent 2‑star review from Mr Lord with a pinch of salt. The group were seated right next to us, some had starters, some only mains, a couple had desserts, and they were laughing, chatting and clearly enjoying themselves. They weren’t in the restaurant long at all, so the idea they “waited ages” doesn’t match what we saw. Another excellent visit.”
- Joan
“Walk in meal for 3 of us. One of our party had been with a work group and recommended it. Great choice. Food excellent. Service was great, prompt and friendly. Atmosphere, just right. Will visit again when next in Chester. Thanks.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Sharing with you the true taste of Italy! The staff at Made in Italy are passionate about the traditional Italian cuisine, that we serve on a daily basis. Our food is made from locally-sourced ingredients, Italian products and genuine family recipes, we freshly cook everything made to order. Our menus provide a delicacy for every palate. From pizza to pasta, from succulent white or red meats to fresh salads and delicious desserts, our full-flavoured food is masterfully executed and beautifully presented. Food really doesn't get much tastier than ours. Come in and try us! CIAO! ;-)”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made in Italy | 4.61,050 | — | — | half portions option, piping hot food, birthday celebration surprises |
| Piccolino Chester | 4.61,756 | 0.9 mi | £20–70 | burrata with pesto, calamari starter, nduja pasta |
| Carbonara | 4.6484 | 0.9 mi | £20–60 | carbonara pasta, vegetarian carbonara, chester rows location |
| La Cantina | 4.8291 | 4.7 mi | £1–15 | banoffee pie, margherita pizza, calamari and mozzarella fritta |
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