Pesto at the Yacht Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Pesto at the Yacht
Located on Parkgate Rd, Chester, Pesto at the Yacht offers a delightful fusion of Italian flavors designed for sharing. Their menu shines with a variety of small plates, perfect for those who wish to experience the essence of Italian tapas. Start with their mouthwatering Selezione Di Antipasti, a vibrant platter brimming with cured meats, cheeses, and marinated olives, ideal for two.
For pizza lovers, each Pizzetta offers a unique twist, from the spicy Pizzetta Calabrese to a classic Margherita. Don't miss the delectable street food options like Panzerotti, stuffed with gooey mozzarella.
With an inviting atmosphere, quick service, and great value for money, Pesto at the Yacht is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine.
Pizzette
Pizzetta Pugliese
A 6" pizza with sun dried tomato, buffalo mozzarella, caramelised onion & basil pesto
Pizzetta Margherita
Classic mozzarella and tomato 6" pizza seasoned with oregano (V)
Pizzetta Calabrese
A 6" tomato and mozzarella pizza, topped with spicy 'nduja, slices of salami sausage and fresh green hot chillies... SPICY!
Pizzetta Prosciutto
A 6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, caramelised red onion and fresh rocket
Pizzetta Pepperoni
A 6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni
Pizzetta Formaggio Di Capra
A 6" pizza with tomato, goat's cheese, caramelised red onion, garlic and spinach (V)
Pizzetta Al Pesto E Funghi
A 6" pizza with mozzarella and tomato topped with fresh basil pesto, mushrooms, garlic and Gran Moravia shavings (V)
Selezione Di Pane Italiano
Selection of Italian bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (V)
Pane All'aglio
Pesto's own garlic bread (V)
Pane Al Formaggio
Pesto's own garlic bread with cheese (V)
Pane All'aglio Con Pomodoro
We take a 12" sourdough pizza base and make it into garlic bread with tomato, it's great for sharing (V)
Olive Miste
A mix of Italian olives marinated with sweet peppers and herbs (V) (GF)
Selezione Di Antipasti NEW RECIPE!
An antipasti platter with cured meats, cheeses, marinated olives, breads and a dip. Ideal for two to share
Pane olive e antipasti...
Cibo di strada...
Scaccia Di Pepperoni E Formaggio NEW!
Pesto's take on this popular Sicilian street food, we stuff our dough with roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, rich pepper sauce and then bake it. Cut into bite size chunks and served with a dip (v)
Formaggio Fritto NEW!
Another street food favourite from the Abruzzi region. We cut our lovely Gran Moravia cheese into chunks, dip it in a light batter and deep fry them. Served with a mayonnaise & roasted pepper dip (v)
Panzerotti
These tasty dough parcels are stuffed with mozzarella, a rich tomato sauce and fresh basil then deep fried (V)
Bruschetta Con Peperoni E Formaggio Di Capra
Toasted ciabatta topped with strips of warm roasted peppers and goats cheese (v)
Bruschetta Gamberoni
Toasted ciabatta topped with a tangy mayonnaise and sautéed king prawns served hot
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Toasted ciabatta topped with a mix of ripe tomato, red onion and fresh basil tossed in a splash of seasoned olive oil (V)
Bruschetta Funghi We Love!
Toasted ciabatta topped with fresh mushrooms in a creamy dolcelatte, garlic and white wine sauce (V)
Bruschetta...
Generale...
Patate Al Parmigiano
Deep-fried potato, sautéed with fresh garlic and melted Gran Moravia cheese (V) (GF)
Polpette Vegane Con Salsa
Our handmade chickpea and spinach balls served with Pesto's own tomato and herb sauce (VG)
Verdure Al Forno
Fresh, colourful seasonal vegetables, lightly seasoned and simply roasted in the oven (VG) (GF)
Funghi All'aglio
Fresh cup mushrooms seasoned and sautéed with garlic (VG) (GF)
Patate Campagna We Love!
Sautéed potato with onion, garlic, fresh chilli, sun-dried tomato and black olives (VG) (GF)
Patate All'origano
Deep-fried potato, sautéed with garlic and fresh oregano (VG) (GF)
Polpette Di Pollo Al Forno
We hand make these meatballs with British chicken breast, bake them in the oven and serve with a spinach Alfredo sauce
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
A slice of chicken breast coated in breadcrumb then topped and baked with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
Arrosto Di Costine Di Maiale
A whole rack of tender ribs rubbed with herbs and spices, then slow-roasted. Great for sharing! (GF)
Pancetta Di Maiale Al Sugo
Boneless pork belly strips slow cooked in a rich tomato, garlic, chilli and herb sauce (GF)
Pollo Fritto We Love!
Boneless chicken thigh, marinated in buttermilk, seasoned with Italian herbs & lemon, then deep-fried and served with a basil pesto mayonnaise
Salsiccia Peperonata
Spicy Italian sausage, with sautéed sweet peppers, garlic and new potatoes (GF)
Ali Di Pollo Al Forno
Chicken wings Tuscan-style, marinated then baked in the oven (GF)
Polpette Di Manzo We Love!
We think we have handmade more than 5 million of our own spicy meatballs (since 2006) which are cooked in a tasty tomato, garlic and herb sauce (GF)
Peposo
A fiery Tuscan beef stew made with an abundance of ground black pepper, tomato, potato and red wine (GF)
Carne...
Insalata...
Insalata Caesar
Popular salad of Romaine lettuce, shavings of Gran Moravia, croutons and dressed with Pesto's own dressing (V)
Insalata Della Casa
Our house salad made up of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and sweetcorn with a mustard & lemon dressing (VG)
Insalata Caprese
Popular across Italy, a fresh salad of buffalo mozzarella and ripe tomato, drizzled with an olive oil and balsamic dressing with torn basil (GF)
Gamberi Fritti In Pastella
King prawns dipped in a light batter and deep fried, served with a garlic mayonnaise and fresh lemon
Frutti Di Mare Gratinati
Sautéed king prawns and queen scallops in a creamy white wine sauce with piccolo tomatoes and fresh basil, all baked in the oven with a breadcrumb and Gran Moravia crust
Calamari Fritti
Calamari, coated in seasoned flour then deep-fried, served with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of fresh lemon
Crocchette Di Pesce
Two cod & pancetta fishcakes served with a wedge of fresh lemon
Gamberoni All'aglio E Peperoncino
King prawns, sautéed in white wine, onion, garlic and peperoncino chilli (GF)
Pesce e frutti di mare...
Pasta e riso...
Rigatoni Alla Crema Di Peperoni NEW!
Rigatoni pasta served with a creamy roasted sweet pepper sauce, fresh basil & topped with Gran Moravia cheese (v)
Lasagne Bianche Ai Funghi E Spinaci NEW!
A lovely rich lasagne made with mushrooms, spinach and white sauce and of course topped with cheese (v)
Fettuccine Alfredo Con Spinaci
A well-known favourite, fettucine pasta with a rich cheesy & creamy sauce, but with the extra added goodness of spinach (v)
Risotto Alla 'Nduja
We melt 'nduja sausage into Arborio risotto rice and add a splash of cream to deliver a hot & spicy richness (GF)
Rigatoni Al Sugo Di Salsiccia
Rigatoni pasta with a spicy sauce made with Calabrian sausage meat and fiery n'duja, calmed with a spoon of creamy mascarpone cheese
Penne Al Pesto Con Pollo E Spinaci
Penne pasta with chicken, basil pesto, tossed in a creamy white wine and spinach sauce, topped with Gran Moravia
Conchiglioni Ripieni Al Forno
Pasta shells stuffed with three cheeses and baked in the oven with a rich tomato sauce (V)
Suppli Al Telefono
A local favourite in Rome, these tasty bites are filled with rice, slow-cooked beef and stringy mozzarella cheese
Arancini We Love!
Deep-fried balls of saffron risotto rice stuffed with mozzarella, served with a roasted pepper and mayo dip (V)
Fettuccine Alla Carbonara
Fettuccini tossed in Pesto's carbonara sauce with pancetta, white wine and fresh Gran Moravia cheese
Spiedini Di Pollo
Skewer of marinated chicken breast wrapped in fine cured ham, flashed on the chargrill and baked in the oven (GF)
Linguine Al Cartoccio Con Gamberoni
Linguine baked in parchment paper, with king prawns, white wine, fresh hot chilli, garlic and chopped tomato
Penne All'arrabbiata
We serve this simple but classic, hot and spicy tomato chilli sauce with penne pasta finished with Gran Moravia cheese (V)
Spaghetti Al Ragú Bolognese
Classic beef and pork ragú from Bologna served with spaghetti
Farfalle Al Salmone Affumicato E Asparagi
Farfalle pasta tossed with smoked salmon, asparagus, garlic white wine and cream
Cannelloni Ricotta E Spinaci
Classic spinach and ricotta cheese cannelloni (
Lasagna Al Ragú
A classic lasagne made with rich beef and pork ragú