KIRA by Sunitha, Bollington in Cheshire East

Really fantastic birthday evening at Kira, I cannot believe I didn't take picture of each plate we had. I will have to add them on our next meal out. Thanks so much for the lovely evening on my birthday.

Lovely food and came out at a nice slow speed to complement our catching up (I think this was done on purpose which was amazing). Sunitha came to talk to everyone which was great - she's amazing and loves talking about food. Service was by a brand new guy who was good and absolutely lovely but a little overzealous in coming up to ask questions and breaking up conversations - maybe a bit more guidance is needed (we paid the extra service charge but seemed a lot when the guy was training). Atmosphere wasn't great simply because there was hardly anyone in the place, so an atmosphere couldn't be made really. It really is excellent food and I really recommend people give it a go!

Amazing food. Even though obviously short staffed on the evening we visited everyone pulled together and it didn’t detract from having a lovely evening. Well done to the young man who served us on his first night working there. We will definitely return.

Fantastic evening here at Kira! Food was delicious and loved all the unique flavour combinations of the taste of Kira experience! Would highly recommend you book a table here and enjoy the great atmosphere and service! It’s good to get out in the week and support these amazing places on our doorstep! Thank you Kira for a great night out 😀

Had to ring the restaurant 3 times, they kept the delivery driver waiting for over an hour, our order was received 90 minutes past the original arrival time.

The food was delicious and is served in small tapas style portions so you get to try an array of dishes. We will definitely be coming back to try some of the other dishes we didn't manage to eat this time!

The food is just exceptional, the fusion of flavours, presentation and quality superb

I had an amazing dinner at Kira Restaurant for the first time. The ambience was lovely, and the food was really good—freshly cooked, very tasty, and well presented. The flavors of the dishes were rich and unfolded with each bite. A must try! The staff were warm and welcoming. I’d love to come back again. Bravo!

The food at Kira as always was exquisite, each dish has its own wonderful signature, warm herbs and spices, not too hot, which accent the flavours of the main ingredients, leaving you smiling with a glow in the belly. Best food I've tried and can't wait to return, which will be soon. Excellent service too, and Sunitha herself always visits each table to talk about her creations and to ask what we liked most- all of it actually. This interaction makes a wonderful dining experience and we felt very welcome. Service is excellent too, highly rated, and worth every penny.

[EDIT: After posting my own review, I read some of the more negative views Kira has received, particularly regarding price, size of portion and service, I had to come back to add a few things: Kira is a small business. It's also a bistro. Says so on the sign. It's not like an average restaurant you'll find in Macclesfield, where the ingredients are generally of cheaply-bought and not the best quality. Those restaurants also cook from mainly Westernized menus with not much authenticity or creativity. Not only does Kira's menu bring both of these literally to the table, their ingredients are of the highest quality. That, plus the heating, lighting, staff, tax, business rates etc is where your £9 per dish goes. And the service charge ensures the staff are paid well. Keeping a business afloat nowadays is difficult and, for me, Kira gave me value for money tonight. I'm glad I visited. So, please, before you give them a hard time, consider the time, effort and creativity that goes into your meal, and please support a great small business with a unique voice.] My first visit to Kira tonight was a great experience. Sunitha, the owner, is a wonderful host. She's friendly, inviting (as are her staff and lovely restaurant interior), and her recipes are wonderful. Authentic cuisine at its finest. The dumplings, the spring onions, and the first time I ever tried a Madras. All delicious. Will be returning for her new menu soon! Thank you to Sunitha and her staff for a lovely meal.

We went to celebrate my wife Nikkis birthday. We were a party of 5. Two of whom had never been to Kira. The new summer menu is tremendous. We had the Taste of Kira. Sunitha chose a selection of dishes for us. The variation of flavour,spice and texture celebrates just how different "curry" can be . This is fine dining of the highest order and deserves more recognition. Highlights for me personally, were the spring onions in tempura batter with a Sunitha twist. The chicken 65,The beef Madras ( unlike any madras I've had) and all the seafood dishes. Two of our party had never had fish in a curry and are now converts. Thank you Sunitha for taking the time to sit and chat and for sharing your insight into Indian fine dining

The food at Kira's was a whole new experience. Especially the starters and the dessert were outstanding, will definitely go there again! Sunitha and her team were lovely and even modified some dishes to cater for my vegan friend.

Very good food spoilt by dreadful service

Interesting and delicious menu, a very pleasant change when eating out.

Incredible food, delicious flavours. Sunitha is so passionate and generous with her hospitality.. Loved her enthusiasm, a fabulous host.will be recommending to many.

Matt was great, he made one of the best cosmopolitans I have had in a long time! Really appreciated his service, thank you ☺️

Warning: deceptive/dishonest menu e.g. Rice is £6, main is $11 and vegetable separate for another £9. Its not obvious until you sit down that _nothing_ is included. Seriously, rice at £6 is a straight up gouging. I didn't stay since £25 for an three pot indian isn't acceptable.

Amazing flavours! Best ever onion bhajis!

Not up to the usual standard, have had much nicer from Kira previously. The curries were swimming with grease and the meat a little chewy.

The food was exemplary; amazing tastes. this lady definitely knows her stuff highly recommended

Tiny portions for exorbitant price.

Very tasty but portions were about half the size I expected for the price.

The meal was absolutely lovely I have no complaints staff were amazing to my waiter, Matthew, made sure everything was perfect for me and my party and we enjoyed our evening I would defiantly recommend.

Had a fabulous evening at Kira,Food was fab and Chef Shunitha sends out amazing dishes with flavours to suit everybody's taste.

The service was outstanding by matt

Food was great but it was a ridiculous wait between courses and service was poor. We came when it first opened and this was the same but we put this to teething problems. Shame to see after two years this hasn't changed.

Had a fantastic evening at Kira. Amazing food, Sunitha was a friendly and attentive host.

Wonderful meal at KIRA by Sunitha. If you haven’t tried it you must! Spring offer is definitely worth a try £20per person and you can take your own wine!!! Thanks

superbly fragrant, tasty and delicious food.

we used to love the Indian Goat, But I'm gutted to say Kira was very disappointing. I hate leaving a negative review, but this meal was so expensive for the disappointing quality we received, I had to comment. The paratha were greasy, with a gummy texture. Although the meat was a beautiful texture, there was hardly any of it and the sauces were very salty. We did enjoy the bahjis and chat chips, but that's not good enough for a £60 order...!

We had a meal for 6 on 15 March. The food is excellent. The best Indian food I have had. We were very well looked after by the front of house. This is a fabulous restaurant and we will certainly be back

Most delicious food I’ve had for a long time Seasonal produce,perfectly cooked Great balance of flavours What more can you ask for Thank you sunita and your fabulous team

I know people normally post a photo of their food and how amazing it looks, but to be honest here is my photo of my cleaned dish. SIMPLY because the food was bloody gorgeous and it was ate that quickly we forgot to take a before photo!! Sunitha has created a gorgeous menu with her team. The food is cooked in view and it tastes fantastic. If you are looking for something with a slightly different twist then yes come here.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kira and I must say, it was an exquisite experience from start to finish. The moment I stepped in, I was greeted by the warm and inviting ambience, and beautifully adorned decor. As for the food, each dish was a culinary masterpiece bursting with authentic flavours and expertly crafted spices. Overall, my experience at Kira was nothing short of exceptional. The combination of delicious food and inviting ambience made for a memorable dining experience that I won't soon forget. I highly recommend Kira Bristo & lounge bar to anyone looking for an authentic taste served with a side of warm hospitality.

Finally found a place with proper indian flavours around macclesfield. Clean decore and lovely staff. The food was absoutley delicious, it was only £20 for 3 courses. The food was freshly made, good portion size and came hot to the table. We are definitely coming back. Highly recommend to visit Kira and try their unique dishes.

My family treated me to an early Mother’s Day dinner last night and the food was fabulous as always. Every dish was cooked with the greatest skill and understanding of spices and flavour pairings. My Chicken Pakora, Palak Gosht and Dal Makhani with delightful paratha and cumin and coriander rice sides were delicious. The Vinho Verde on the wine list complimented everything we ate and we had the honour of being served by Owner/Chef Sunitha herself. The team at Kira certainly gets food and drink! Don’t miss out on the cocktails…

Excellent food and service and a great cocktail bar upstairs! Definitely going back!

Kira is a fantastic edition to our village, it’s something different & a different way of dining. No starters or mains, and it’s fun trying lots of different sharing platters. Love the open kitchen & everything is so fresh. Great selection of cocktails & wines.. superb bar area.. Sunitha is a fabulous host .. making each & every guest feel special. Well worth a visit. .

Sunitha and her team cannot do enough for you. exceptional food and service.

Fabulous food! Really special. Elevated Indian cuisine. Great wine pairings too. Lovely, friendly, relaxed dining. Well worth a visit.

I am a regular diner at many ‘Indian’ restaurants. Most are actually Bengali owned and while the food in many is very good, it cannot really be genuinely described as Indian. It was therefore heartening to be able to visit a restaurant which is 100% Indian. This isn’t however a place where you will find the traditional curries that have evolved to meet the demands of western appetites. This is fine dining Indian style and is what makes Kira so unique. I have never eaten anything at Kira that didn’t make my tastebuds sing. Just looking at the menu descriptions has me literally drooling, Having visited India many times it isn’t just the food that is authentic either, the ambience is very much reminiscent of the fine dining experiences I have had the pleasure of enjoying in that wonderful country. So, if you want a typical curry then go elsewhere but if you want a genuine taste of India at the very highest level then Kira is for you. The staff are lovely and knowledgeable too. As you can probably gather I can’t speak highly enough of this restaurant. You will not be disappointed 👍🏻🥘🍷

Having dined at Kira on a number of occasions, I have always had a positive experience, and the food choice is wide, meaning there is always something that everybody in your party will love! Ingredients are fresh, and a lot of thought goes into where they are sourced from, and into the combinations of which they are put together, to make new and exciting tastes. The same is applied to the drinks menu. Service is always with a smile, and the atmosphere is vibrant. Highly recommend.

Amazing food, great service, loved it!

KIRA is a top place if you are into good quality Indian food. It is amazing to find such a gem in Bollington when it could easily fits in any big city. Sunitha's pride and attention to details are second to none. Highly recommended.

The owner was an excellent host and attended to our every need even though the restaurant was busy; the menu had great choices for both non-vegetarian and vegetarian diners and the food was presented beautifully and the flavours were outstanding. I’d strongly recommend visiting Kira!

I took my girlfriend to Kira for a Romantic meal on Valentine’s Day and the food, service and atmosphere was excellent. Sunitha was particularly accommodating with the menu and made adjustments for my girlfriend who is dairy intolerant. Highly recommended!

As soon as we walked in, every patron in there checked us out to check if we "were locals" and as far as I was aware I was in Bollington, not Royston Vasey. We were seated and the couple we were with already had a drink but we had to wait around 15 minutes for a drink. With bringing the drinks the 2/3 young staff members looked really nervous and on edge and I soon found out why. The boss/manager seemed like she really pressurised the staff, she even came over and said "has he got you a drink yet?" Refering to the young male waiter. The menu was very limited, a valentines day menu, with 4 choices for a starter and a main and 2 for a dessert. From memory there was only 1 vegetarian choice. I ordered the chilli chicken starter, which, to be fair was very nice. The main, which was some form of paneer curry, was very poor. Barely any paneer, the viscosity of the curry was extremely watery, it had no flavour whatsoever, apart from having a bit of spice in it. For dessert we ordered a "love island Banana cake" which looked like it had been knocked up by a 5 year old. The NZ Sauvignon we ordered was very nice albeit quite pricey. Overall it was expensive for what it was, it's trying to be something that it isn't. When we got the bill it has an automatic 12.5% tip added...I forgot that we're in the US... They're clearly banking and hoping people will be too embarrassed to not pay it. I sincerely suspect that this restaurant wont be here in a couple of years time. Not a chance il be going back. I'm absolutely baffled that this place has a rating of 4 out of 5 from most people.

Food was actually very good but sadly they are absolutely out-pricing themselves here with their city of London pricing which makes it unaffordable for most people in the area to eat here. The restaurant was totally empty and stone cold when me and my mother went for a meal on a Thursday night. The head waiter seemed to be more interested in sitting in the bar area with her friends rather than taking care of us.

The food was excellent. Seriously good. Only criticism is that the paneer and rice were a bit cold. But, please don't order because of this. The best Indian food I've had in the region by a country mile.

Visited last night with my husband. I would recommend to anyone that likes spicy food or food with a kick. Lots of flavour and authentic Indian cuisine. Staff friendly and helpful.

The food was overall not bad, service was quite poor and the 12.5% service charge automatically added to the bill despite quite average service is frankly a bit ridiculous. Also quite cold in the restaurant .

Bistro Indian cuisine a real treat after being served school dinners at the local Shrigley Hall. Warm welcome and food was perfect and fresh out of the kitchen. Flavours and presentation were first class. Even let us bring our little dog in.

This was not a venue or menu for people that like a good meal, we were next to a table when we arrived, were the owner explained to the patrons, they need to order multiple dishes as they might think the sizes are very small but assured them, they would be full. We also got the same speech; however, the limited menu was indeed poor for me, yet my partner had a lovely dish. This is not a conventional Asian restaurant and dishes are more A LA Carte which unfortunately ruined our anniversary as we didn’t expect to leave with an empty wallet and stomachs. The owner was quite rude, arrogant and seemed quite stressed from the moment we arrived, even though there were only 3 tables occupied. The Bar staff which I believe have moved on since were quite friendly and helpful. The restaurant did fill and this shows that it is popular, dependant on your likes and occasions. We looked at the menu before booking, however, when we arrived it had changed to a reduced Christmas Menu. My rogan josh was a spoonful of pulled lamb thick like a paste and was more of a madras nothing like rogan josh with a very small side salad and pomegranate sprinkled over it. I’ve had more on a Marks and spencer’s sandwich without exaggeration. Remeber this is only one couple experience.

Top drawer food in a great setting.

Yet another lovely meal here, it was the Christmas menu and as usual a lovely fine dining experience. The food is beautifully presented, full of flavour and a sensation on the palate. Toby was charming too as host.We went early so the place was not busy but on leaving it was becoming busy which is great to see as it is a gem.

Really attentive and wonderful waiting staff. Maybe as we had high expectations we were disappointed with the food. Butter chicken was fairly good although not enough of it. Sag aloo paneer was bland. Parathas were stodgy, too thick and undercooked. We brought a friend visiting from Spain to eat authentic Indian food and wish we'd booked somewhere else. We won't be visiting again.

Got a takeaway from here last night and the food was absolutely superb. Really fresh, fragrant and full of flavour. Everything we ordered was delicious!

Fantastic! Amazing service to match the food that was being served. Certainly should be one to try if you like branching out and trying new/different foods! Atmosphere was nice and relaxed, not too loud and not too quiet. Will definitely be returning over Christmas to try out their Christmas Menu!

Excellent food, really friendly staff, definitely worth the experience, don't forget to try the cocktails!

Unique taste 🫒 New menu was amazing ✨️ Booked in for Christmas ✔️

Came to KIRA the night before my wedding and not only were we greeted warmly by all the staff they all gave congratulations on the Wedding. The food was incredible, you cannot get this taste any where else and the restaurant is visibly stunning. Thanks again to the owner Sunitha as well who personally made our special as well, many of us have booked in again towards the end of the year to experience the Christmas Menu!!!

Really well flavoured dishes, nice drinks, very attentive and good service. Would definitely come here again!

The food is excellent but it is also overpriced and small in portion size. £5.50 for a couple of broken down poppadoms and a small pot of chutney is hard to swallow. Also never been a fan of a service charge especially when the service is so amateur.

Fantastic takeaway - great menu and the food was packed full of flavour. Can't wait to come back for a restaurant meal soon!

Alternative Curry fusion food. Lovely daycore and friendly staff. It's expensive for that we ate but good food none the less. Highly recommended

Great evening at KIRA.. one of the best wine lists in the area and top quality food. Will be back !

Utterly amazing food. Authentic, beautifully cooked and presented. If you’re after something a little different you must give Kira a try. Finished off the meal with well crafted cocktail’s in the bar. It’s obvious that Sunitha and her staff are passionate about the food and the quality of the ingredients. The service from the friendly staff was also excellent. Highly recommended and I’ll definitely be back

I have watched this Superb Chef Owned Restaurant open and grow this year. I have eaten there for the last two nights running. Sunitha and her team are simply excellent. The food is divine and completely authentic. You really should do yourselves a favour and eat here. It isn't often that you can enjoy the work of a food genius. Seriously great eating. Five stars all round.

Food was cold. Poppadoms served crushed up in a paste. Awful. My friend finished their meal first; waitress removed their plate whilst I was still eating! Rude... Atmosphere was sterile.

Fantastic food. Best Indian food in the area for sure! Highly recommend.

Fabulous food; tasty, colourful, imaginative and different. Sunitha is a great host, so nice to talk about the food and her background. We came a long way today; too far to come back often but I'll definitely be back! 😁

The menu looks interesting. The sticky tamarind fries are really good, chicken in the hariyali chicken was ok but they served it with what tasted like shop bought frozen parathas, which is a BIG no no. Service is average, ambience is good.

Firstly the food was amazing so it's so disappointing to have to rate this so low. Acoustics in the restaurant are way off and it's very difficult to hear. Keep in mind there was only three tables when we were there. Service has flat and difficult to understand. As with other reviews the 12.5% automatic service charge is not fair and relies on people being too uncomfortable to ask for it be to removed. If the reviews improve I'll certainly be back for the food.

Great atmosphere in the bar and restaurant, staff very attentive. Sunitha a perfect host. If you haven't been you're missing out. Gorgeous food. Highly recommend.

Great food and flavours! Hands down the best Indian in Bollington & Macclesfield

Absolutely lovely meal last night, no complaints at all.

Once again, delicious food! Will definitely be back 😃

The food was utterly delicious! I would definitely order takeaway from Kira again

Stunning food…..the same exact quality as it is when we dine in there….perfect as always

Amazing food and the right place to celebrate a special birthday. Lots of attentive details from Sunitha and resident mixologist - thank you. An Indian dining experience unlike any other, this venue should go from strength to strength.

Fantastic brunch today. Great to try something a bit different from the usual fry up

We went a few weeks ago and overall found it disappointing. The ‘served when it’s fresh’ ethos just doesn’t work. You end up eating rice on its own followed by your a few pieces of fish on its own. The experience felt a bit mismatch at times. The value of the dishes is poor. I paid £12.6 for three of the smallest scallops I’ve had, followed by £5 for a ramekin of rice. Someone on the table had some chicken drumlettes, which turned out to be wings. Again, it was £12.6 for 4 wings on their own, you’d pay £6 elsewhere for this as a starter. We left hungry. When the food die come it was very enjoyable. I won’t be going back again.

Returned on many occasions for business and pleasure dining. Every tasty plate overseen by Sunitha herself, spotless kitchen. Food presentation and dedication to flavour is second to none, I've even started enjoying vegan dishes purely to experience the variety of flavours It's as affordable as you want to make it, food was out around 10 minutes from my point of order in a busy restaurant. 5- stars 🤩

The food is good but the service is poor. Looking around as we waited nearly an hour to be served our food we picked up on the following issues; Young inexperienced staff,mostly friendly but don't really seem to know what they're doing. The tables are too close to each other. Understaffed. Dirty; there was food under the table next to us that will have been there since the day before at least as we were sitting down to eat at 18.30. It looks as though they rushed opening without making any effort with the decor. Once we had eaten we were surprised to see a service charge on our bill when the service had been so poor. After our meal we went upstairs to the cocktail bar. The bar man was/is excellent. The cocktail bar is dark and understaffed. The barman is left to do everything which is ridiculous and means that there are tables that need cleaning and a queue at the bar. He was even taken downstairs to help in the eating area by the owner meaning that when people came up to get drinks after their meal there was no one to serve them. They waited a couple of minutes before walking out. I really enjoyed the food but the experience is let down by the poor service. Not worth the money.

Well worth the trip! Fantastic food and service in a very well appointed and interesting venue across two floors. Downstairs, the restaurant, serving an array of foods - I as a confirmed carnivore can highly reccomend the cauliflower dish - with a pleasingly wide seafood selection. The chef/owner is as welcoming and hospitable as the serving staff; who have a great knowledge of the dishes and make great suggestions for accompanying drinks. Upstairs is a wine bar serving great cocktails - again, massively knowlegable - with some interesting twists on the classics in a chic and comfortable setting. Also, live DJ.

Really interesting menu, delicious food and super service.

Fabulous night at Kira! The food was amazing, so different to other indian restaurants, tasty unusual dishes! Highly recommend this restaurant! Thanks Sunitha and your team!

Going in felt like a portal to LA, London or Hong Kong. Certainly, in my opinion, the best dining experience in Bolly.

My father had the chicken lollipops. He is a well travelled man who enjoys good food but was underwhelmed at getting 3 tiny pieces of bite sized meat on a bone and not much else for his main . At £11 I think you need to re think your prices. Strange combination of choices too. My daughter had the prawn main. Again 3 shell on prawns on a chunk of seeded bread. ? When I ordered a glass of wine, the young male server thought I said salt when I said soda. I swear there was salt in it. Not worth the price I'm sorry to say.

Food was truly beautiful, the scallops were the highlight. Only slight downside was it was a bit cold in the building to get 100% comfortable. Will be back 👌

Friendly and welcoming. Food was good (decent vegetarian options). But they were struggling with heating so it was not really comfortable. They were working on this so promise of better things to come.

I can't even express how amazing this restaurant is. Straight away you are met with stylish decor, a classy and quiet atmosphere, and friendly front of house. With an open kitchen, the immense work that goes into this incredible dining experience can be appreciated firsthand. And the food... It is indescribable. Easily the best Indian food I've ever had, and probably the best food I've ever had full-stop! They have options for every palette, and each dish is presented beautifully with care and precision. The flavours come alive in your mouth like fireworks, so deeply tasty and moreish. The dishes are delivered to the table as and when they're ready, which is fun and exciting as you never know what's coming next but can guarantee it will be delicious. We ended up ordering seconds because we couldn't get enough of everything :) Seriously — make sure you try Kira. You will not be disappointed. We will be coming back at least once a week.

Kira is an absolute delight. We were greeted by incredibly attentive staff who looked after us from start to finish, special mention to the Mixologist /Bartender who is going to be a fantastically dangerous addition to Bollington! The food is wonderful, the perfect balance of complex and exciting dishes to really stretch your palette and some recognisable favourites. All the food is impeccably cooked, nothing we ordered had been sat there waiting it was all fresh and cooked to order which is no mean feat in a busy restaurant. Some of the dishes are wonderfully spicy, a real treat for anyone who loves authentic heat in their Indian food, not overpowering at all and lots of milder options available. We loved the fusion between East & West in the menu and we also loved the introduction to more regional textures and flavours that you really don't get in British/Asian restaurants. I highly recommend the deserts for a taste of Indian cuisine that you wont have tried before. A brilliant evening both my children loved as much as the adults. Thanks for having us!

Went for the first time this evening to celebrate my freinds 40th ! Everything was perfect from the great service , the atmosphere to the outstanding food !! Faultless I Highley recommend a visit you won't be disappointed.

Tasty, carefully spiced small plates. Good service. Chef came to talk to us and gave us a free dessert for my husbands birthday. Nice atmosphere. Would recommend.

We went for brunch last week and had farangi wraps that were sensational. Basically a paratha flatbread topped with tomato/chilli jam, bacon, eggs and has browns. Lovely food for the kids as well which were chicken wraps with paratha and chips. All fantastic and would highly recommend

Absolutely incredible food, atmosphere and staff, cannot recommend highly enough

Had a really lovely evening last night at Kira by Sunita in Bollington. It was their opening night, and what a great addition this is to the restaurants of Bollington. The food was outstanding. We ordered a number of different ‘plates’ and each a generous portion for two to share, arrived as it became ready. So a continuous stream of food. After mini assorted pappadums with delicious chutney we had: truffle samosa with charred coriander and tamarind chutney Cauliflower lollipop & popped amaranth Eggplant & Aloo chaat Lamb Kassa & Paratha The food was absolutely delicious, and the welcome friendly and genuine. Great value, excellent quality. Can’t wait to go again. Simon and Rosemary Bollington

Excellent menu with an authentic combination of Indian and Western food. Top notch food of course & a really nice atmosphere. Best of luck to all the team at Kira!