The Chestergate Bistro in Cheshire East

As many people comment, this restaurant is a hidden gem. My friend and I visited today (19th December) and chose from the festive lunch menu. The food was superb - both delicious and beautifully presented: I chose chicken liver pâté and turkey and my friend had the Thai crab ravioli followed by pan fried sea bass - everything was cooked to perfection. The service is also excellent - the waiters are very friendly and polite. We love eating here!

We had a wonderful meal here. Pacing of the courses was great, atmosphere was nice, staff were great, and the food was fabulous! Loved the extra details - we received some amuse bouche and Christmas crackers which we weren't expecting 😊

Visited again last night with friends. Service was efficient and friendly, food was excellent, will definitely return.

Shared a delicious Christmas meal with friends, some had turkey the others the lamb shank, so tasty, we will definitely dine there again

Tried their Sunday roast (first time in 15 years apparently) and it was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend!

Hidden gem in Macclesfield! We were the first customer to try their Sunday roast. I had roast beef while my partner got the roast chicken! Both are juicy and not dry, and the vegetables are crunchy! Perfect for me! I'm definitely coming back to try their regular menu 😊

Excellent food & service. Nice touch to add the amuse-bouches. We had the 3 course menu and all dishes were great. Would definitely recommend.

A modest little frontage belies an excellent eating place serving imaginative and extremely well presented and tasty food. The portions are a sensible size and the two course meal option suited us prior to a theatre visit. The place was popular, filling up early. The only reasons for not giving a 5 were a mistake on the bill, excusable but casual and a slightly indifferent waiter, not unpleasant but also not very welcoming. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes good food.

Amazing burger, much better than expected. We used to eat here a lot and hadn't been for years. Sadly queit, possibly a quiet lunch. Would definitely go again. Toilets and stair carpet possibly needs a little updating. That's just being particular though.

Fabulous venue. Not cheap but with quality of food, imaginative menu and presentation you soon forget. Particularly nice for couples and special occasions. My first time in Macclesfield (from Worcestershire). Wish we had something like this at home.

Fantastic food, after many years still the best in Macclesfield.

First time I’ve been here it was fabulous the food was delicious and the service was great. We will be back !

Oh wow.. how have I never eaten here having lived in Macclesfield for so long !?! 10/10 - amazing food ! Firmly sits in the top 3 places I have *ever* eaten at it was that good !.... a 'taste sensation' shall we say 🫶😬 fabulous meal, non-intrusive staff, everything was paced just right. What a wonderful little place. Chestergate Bistro for the win - you will not be disappointed!

Small menu but food was excellent. Started with complimentary canapés then three courses all decent portions. Service very good. All at at a very reasonable price. If we lived here we would be regulars.

We were recommended this bistro but a local pub as we were visiting Macclesfield The best meal I have had for my birthday ever , good price , menu was amazing, food & service superb

Having booked this restaurant after reading the reviews, as we are not from round here, we were not disappointed. The food is outstanding as are the staff. We were given an amazing amuse bouche to start and the whole meal was beautifully cooked and presented. I have creme brulee wherever I go but this was the creamiest and smoothest ever. Great place.

Anniversary meal tonight was AMAZING! Superb vegetarian menu, excellent service, can't wait to return.

This unpretentious bistro is a hidden gem. Great atmosphere lovely staff and wonderful food; great value for money at this quality. There’s places that cook well but here I felt it was cooked with love - every item on every dish was superb- thank you for a memorable evening

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chestergate Bistro in Macclesfield, and it was an experience that exceeded all expectations. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the Manager, Amit, whose professionalism and attention to detail set the tone for the entire evening. His knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was impeccable, and he made us feel like VIPs from start to finish. The real star of the day, however, was Chef Tarun. The culinary artistry on display was nothing short of extraordinary. Every dish was a masterpiece, crafted with precision and bursting with flavor. Chef Tarun’s ability to balance innovative techniques with classic flavors is truly remarkable. The presentation was stunning, and the taste even better—each bite was a testament to his talent and dedication. The ambiance of Chestergate Bistro perfectly complements the exceptional food and service. It's cozy yet elegant, making it the ideal spot for a special occasion or a memorable night out. Amit and Chef Tarun together create an unforgettable dining experience that stands out as one of the best in Macclesfield. I can’t recommend Chestergate Bistro enough. If you’re in the area, this is a culinary destination not to be missed. A huge thank you to Amit and Chef Tarun for making our day so special—we’ll definitely be returning soon!

One of the best restaurant in macclesfield, The food is really good. The service was top notch....would really recommend this restaurant to everyone. Planning to visit again ☺️

Excellent bistro with great food. Ate here last Friday and would come again. Good quality food, nice relaxing atmosphere and great service. What else do you want for nice meal out, especially when kid free nights are limited! Lol. We needed gluten free options and they were able to amend anything. Even the appetisers which were complimentary. Look forward to going again!

Much like the other reviews say, the food was amazing - the steak and pork chop were some of if not the best we’ve had. The 3 course offer is great value too. Would recommend.

Wonderful food. I loved the monthly menu and was pleased it was as good as it sounded. I had the salmon tartare which was very light and summery with a dill sauce. I followed with the seabass which was perfectly cooked and delicious. My partner enjoyed the ham hock risotto and followed with the lamb. Beautiful presentation and very good service which was well paced. We intend to return.

Booked for 4 of us for lunch to have a good catch up. Staff were lovely and friendly- there has been an issue with the gas supply prior to opening which CB rang to advise us about. Luckily it was all good by 12 o'clock. We had soft drinks as 3 were driving. Full English brunch, fish and chips, mushroom omelette and mushroom and bacon omelette ordered. Good sized portions and everyone enjoyed their dishes. No room for dessert. We'll definitely be returning.

I can't remember a meal out being so perfect. Chef Danny really knows his stuff. There is nothing better than enjoying food prepared with love, you sense this from the start of your meal. The ticking of every box that makes a good experience was enhanced by the lovely Kate who is serving at the tables with a smile. Manger Ahmed is clearly experienced in his profession and makes sure everything is perfect. Thanks to everyone for a super experience. Nige & Yvonne

This is the best restaurant in Macc for sure. I've been few times and the quality of the food and service never changed! Steaks are just gorgeous every time! I also like the starters prawns,soooo big and meaty😋 Highly recommended!!!

We were very surprised to discover this little gem on the back streets of Macc. We were there at 6pm and we were the only customers. At first the atmosphere didn’t feel comfortable but once the place filled up completely at 8pm, it felt much better. The food was extremely tasty and well balanced. We had 3 courses each and it was all super yummy.

It was our first visit to Chestergte Bistro in Macclesfield. We have heard good things about it for years and were not disappointed. The smallish menu had something for everyone and the 4 of us really enjoyed our choices. I had the cod cheeks, sea bass and Eton mess and all were excellent. It was the hottest day of the year and so it was really handy that the restaurant had air conditioning.

Fabulous food! Eton Mess to die for!

Loved everything. Sumptuous food. Fantastic wine. Amazing value. Great service.

Excellent food, lovely service. Highly recommended!

Incredible food, incredible staff, they went above and beyond for me and my wife’s anniversary meal. Every dish was incredible, thank you. best food and service we have ever received out for a meal.

I’ve wanted to try since moving here, so finally could since little one is now a bit older! The amuse bouche were a lovely start and super tasty. Confit duck main was gorgeous and fell off the bone. Crème brûlée perfect finishing touch. The junior menu had a great choice and presented in the same professional way. What a lovely evening with outstanding food, truly French bistro style.

excellent service, our waiter was super attentive and friendly, excellent food!

A hidden gem! Lovely meal this evening - serious food and great service. Can't wait to come back.

Just can't fault this restaurant, food was outstanding, service excellent and excellent value for money. We'll definitely be going back.

Went for my birthday meal for dinner. It’s a long time since I’ve been to this restaurant but will be going again soon if I have the opportunity. The food was really excellent I thought. Small menu but good variety and the food was so well cooked, presented and tasty. Service was friendly and efficient.

We had a good walk around Macclesfield and checked out other restaurants for lunch and chose this one. We were not disappointed. We were welcomed into the restaurant and given a choice of seat. The menu and wine list was varied and gave a good choice. We chose garlic bread and Scottish scallops for a starter. The scallops were of a good size and cooked perfectly nicely caramelised and soft inside. Garlic bread can you make a mess of it? Yes but this was great. We then had a salad each, warm goats cheese and a chicken salad served with fries. It was nice to be asked having had our first course if we were ready for the main rather than it just being brought out regardless. Rose wine was crisp and nicely chilled and we finished with a freshly ground coffee. Overall a very pleasant experience with great service and nicely cooked food, the chef cooked the scallops and chicken, crisp outside moist inside, very well. Would certainly go back again.

Amazing food, can’t speak highly enough of this restaurant, really delicious, well thought out and beautiful dishes. The staff are really friendly and helpful.

We had heard the restaurant was under new management since we last visited. We found it to be as good if not better than our previous experiences. I understand that whilst the management may have changed the chef has remained and continues to deliver excellent meals.

Amazing food and service. Highly recommend this restaurant. Will definitely be returning

It's a while since we've been to Chestergate Bistro and I'm not really sure why we left it so long! We had a fabulous family dinner. Every course was delicious and the atmosphere in the restaurant is so pleasant. The staff are extremely attentive and make you feel totally at ease. I can't recommend it highly enough. We will be back soon.

Second visit to the Chestergate Bistro…this small, unassuming restaurant is a “keeper” - beautiful food, well priced. We will be back (and back!)

What a romantic restaurant. The food was fabulous, the service was top notch! Everything was so wonderful! Thank you, Jeff & Penny Mentzel Port Washington, WI, USA

Fantastic food and good value - we went on a Tuesday night so got 3 courses for £33. I had the chicken liver pate, one of the best I've ever had, and my husband had warm goats cheese salad, which was beautiful. We both had duck, cooked perfectly. Finally, an excellent creme brulee for dessert. Its reputation is well deserved, we will definitely be back.

The food was great and the price was surprisingly cheaper than I would have thought given the quality - definitely recommend

Absolutely stunning food, can’t believe I’ve not been here before!! Top notch high end quality food with brilliant service, we can’t wait to come back and bring the entire family! We eat out ALOT so for us to say somewhere in nice then we really mean it.

Visited with 10 year old granddaughter for lunch. I had soup .. lovely … but the goats cheese salad my daughter had was ever better … freshest salad with beetroot and a full cheese … not crumbled. The kids menu was excellent .. even had a mini fillet steak on it. The two adults both had the wagyu burger .. another great choice. The crème brûlée on a lunchtime menu was great… served with honeycomb ice cream .. all agreed we could not find fault with anything and our lunchtime girls day out was great

The food here is incredible. We had the three-course set menu on Saturday night. It was very busy but service was really quick and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

EXCEPTIONAL FOOD Can't believe we waited this long to try this gem in Macclesfield. Absolutely exceptional food, the menu changes frequently which keeps it interesting. You can tell a huge amount of effort has gone into designing every course, to be tasty, and incredible combination of flavours whilst beautifully constructed. Small venue with great ambiance and lovely staff.

Can't believe we waited this long to try this gem in Macclesfield. Absolutely exceptional food, the menu changes frequently which keeps it interesting. You can tell a huge amount of effort has gone into designing every course, to be tasty, and incredible combination of flavours whilst beautifully constructed. Small venue with great ambiance and lovely staff.

Went there on Sunday 10th March for Mother’s Day lunch. What a little gem of a restaurant. Not usually open on a Sunday, so we were delighted to get a table. Delicious food, beautifully presented. Will definitely go again.

An excellent meal enjoyed by myself, my husband and 2 friends. The apperitif was delicious, the slow roasted pork was melt in the mouth wonderful and the steak and duck were enjoyed by my companions! The service was brilliant, very friendly welcoming staff and great atmosphere, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Chestergate Bistro!

A delicious meal served by friendly, welcoming staff, would defintely recommend Chestergate Bistro for very pleasant evening out!

Lovely decor inside. Cosy and continental style cafe feel to it. Waiter was very attentive and as there was a delay with our mains we were offered some free canapés as a gesture which I thought showed excellent customer service. My steak was cooked to perfection and I could not fault the food. The mushroom soup for starter was delicious. I had the sticky toffee pudding for dessert with ice cream and it was beautifully presented and delicious also. We complimented the meal and the Chef came out personally to speak to us which again I thought was nice. My only suggestion would be slightly bigger portion sizes, but it was still a very decent sized meal and not too small like some fine dining experiences. Will definitely be going back to try the Thai curry which some guests say next to us had and recommended. Thanks for a great dining experience.

Very good really enjoyed it, service great

Excellent food and service couldn’t fault it, perfectly cooked, starters scotch egg and pate, then lovely duck and steak, vegetables lovely , service also excellent , lovely canapés to start nice touch

A cosy, quality dining experience. Everything was delicious. We'll definitely be back. Thank you!

We've booked this for a business team dinner meeting and all I can say is WOW! Both the food and staff have exceeded expectations beyond imagination. From start of booking and being super attentive and responsive, to the beautiful inside decoration, the name cards printed beautifully with pre-order details for my colleagues, and amazing atmosphere and great food - this is amazing value for money! We will definitely be visiting again and thank you so much for making our meeting a great success.

This place is really the most hidden gem I have ever been to , Ahmed the server also the waiter and the owner really are a cut above the rest . The service was like being in a Michelin star restaurant in the centre of Mayfair I am honestly blown away the steak was literally something cut to perfection for a restaurant of this size to have reviews so insane is hard to believe but OMG!!!! Try this place you will be flabbergasted Thank you for squeezing me in tonight for a half 7 slot at so short notice 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Delicious croissant eggs Royale and Benedict. Extremely welcoming and friendly. We have been going to this Bistro for dinner for many years; they have recently opened for brunch delivering the same high standard of quality ingredients and presentation. Thoroughly recommend and look forward to our next visit.

A great place for a bite to eat. Food was excellent. So was the service. Highly recommended.

Had a fantastic lunch today with my wife. French Onion Soup was the best I’ve ever had. My wife really loves her goats cheese salad. She loved the caramelised walnuts very much. Booked to go back next month. So glad they have opened again at lunchtime

Amazing food and amazing service

One of the better restaurants in Macclesfield!

We asked for bread three times but never got it.

Sensational; an absolute gem focussed on substance and quality. Highly recommended!

A really excellent evening. The food the staff and the ambience all get top marks. The nice chef even came for a chat and shared a recipe with us. Our first visit and it was outstanding. We will be back!

AMAZING! Had such amazing food and the best hospitality! Staff are unbelievably kind and helpful, couldn’t say a bad word about this place !

Excellent Food, Presentation and Service! I highly recommend this place to eat. The best place to eat

They've just reopened for lunchtimes. We used to go there all the time. So we went for lunch on Saturday. Delicious home cooked food at good prices served by lovely people.

The food was outstanding and so was the service. Would highly recommend for both the food and hospitality.

The Chestergate Bistro never disappoints, it's simply the best place to eat in Macclesfield. Thanks for another wonderful evening last night.

The restaurant has new ownership, but we weren’t disappointed at all! Service, quality of food & value for money was exceptional. We all had the scallops to start, followed by fish & chicken dishes. All served with a choice of 3 different potato options. They even served my mum a happy birthday complimentary dessert. This is a real gem, with high end cooking, served beautifully.

I'm so so happy they decided to reopen for lunch and i was even happier when i saw they hadn't altered the menu too much either, back are my favourite dishes that I've missed so much these past years! Everything was so tasty and amazing value, they could be charging much more for the quality of their ingredients, The soup is also a game changer and has to be ordered on every visit. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Can't wait to visit again. 10/10.

Top quality food, friendly Staff and great Atmosphere 👍 👌

An outstanding dining experience. The service was not only excellent, but the food was also delicious. We were treated to a complimentary wine glass, palette cleansers, and sample dishes. The king prawn starter, duck leg main, and sticky toffee dessert stood out as some of the best on an already exquisite menu. 5/5

What a fantastic find. This restaurant was excellent, so good in fact that we returned the following evening. The Fillet steak was probably the best steak I have ever eaten, simply perfect, as was everything else. Great wine too. The staff were very polite, helpful...

Delightful dining experience, our 1st visit from France, the Fillet steak is tender & delicious. Pleasant, attentive, friendly & professional service. Good ambient atmosphere. Merci et Bravo👏 Give it a try, we're glad we did.

Delightful dining experience, our 1st visit from France, the Fillet steak is tender & delicious. Pleasant, attentive, friendly & professional service. Good ambient atmosphere. Merci et Bravo👏 Give it a try, we're glad we did.

Good menu without too many choices, well cooked and served up by nice friendly staff. Reasonably priced for a nice night out. Warm and cosy environment for couples or groups.

What a great experience! If you love fine dining, amazing service (Ahmed is lovely!) with a chilled vibe - I’d definitely recommend!

Excellent food and amazing service would highly reccomend. Ahmed was brilliant

The food was absolutely fantastic and the service too We had a variety of dishes The fillet steak was outstanding and the creme brulee simply delicious 😋

Really enjoyed the food, would love to see more vegetarian options

Usual high standard of hospitality and a nice ambience. Good wine at a reasonable price. Food on the whole was very good but we both commented that the risotto dish ended up being a creamy liquid over the rice. I always clear the plate but...

Really friendly service and quite a good value for the money. My steak was cooked to perfection, and overall a very positive experience!

Outstanding welcome, food and tastes. The King prawn starters were juicy and tasty. The Duck Confit was juicy and tender with delicious sauce. Unexpected, but most welcome were interesting and, imaginative “amuse-bouches” to start with while our meal choice was being prepared. Good value for...

We visit here at least once a month and the outstanding food never fails. Friendly service and quality ingredients, dishes with a twist. Without doubt the best place to eat in Macclesfield.

Excellent evening, food and service were superb, one of the best meals I have ever eaten. Can't wait to go again.

We visit the bistro every year as part of our weekend in Macclesfield experience and have never been let down. Great choice on the menu. Fabulously presented food, excellent value wines and perfect service. A must visit if you are in Macclesfield. Thanks for not...

Great food, friendly staff would recommend.

Haven’t been for a few months but visited tonight and had a superb meal. The food is always delicious and very fresh. I had the chicken and my husband had the cod both were cooked to perfection. The menu is always interesting and tonight I...

Went for my partners birthday dinner , and it was very special. From the free taster dish( which really got the taste buds going) to the desert , every dish was a delight. The menu , happily , is very concise . A few choices...

absolutely excellent service from all the staff and especially Pradeep, the best steak I’ve ever had, would Highly highly recommend

We hadn't been in a while but were always happy with the Chestergate Bistro in the past. We decided to go again and must say, what was good before is now excellent! On the surface everything looks the same but behind the scenes the restaurant...

Lovely dinner out with work pals

The best food we’ve had in ages. Everyone in our party was in agreement- just superb. My husband’s steak was perfect, my risotto was just beautiful, and the service and ambiance were excellent. The prices are so reasonable, also. We’ll be back very soon.

Food is always phenomenal. Dined here many times and will continue to return for many years to come. I would consider the food fine dining quality

We were visiting the area to see family and met them here for dinner. What a wonderful experience we had. Friendly service and the most delicious food cooked to perfection. Husband said his fillet steak was outstanding. The one vegetarian in our group did think...