Chestergate Bistro
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Quick info
About Chestergate Bistro
Chestergate Bistro is a fine dining restaurant at 66 Chestergate, in the centre of Macclesfield. The kitchen works to a menu that changes every month, with a separate vegetarian menu running alongside it and a set lunch menu offered at £12.99. Dishes reported across the menu include wagyu burger, duck stir fry, pasta and Steak Diane, and an amuse-bouche arrives ahead of the main course. Reservations are required, and the front bar keeps the space running through the evening.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
18 dishes · mains £4–9- Limoncello Spritz£9.00
- MIXED GREEN SALAD OR SEASONAL VEGETABLES£3.50
- Garlic Bread£4.50
- Sourdough Bread & Butter£5.50
- Marinated Olive£3.50
- Salt & Pepper Cashews£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention set lunch menu, steak diane, duck stir fry and wagyu burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention set lunch menu, steak diane, duck stir fry and wagyu burger.
Customer Review Summary
Across visits, diners single out the food as the main draw, with reviewers repeatedly naming the Steak Diane and the set lunch menu, including the duck stir fry and wagyu burger, as standouts. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff come up consistently, while several note the menu changes monthly and stays refreshingly concise, keeping the experience straightforward and the value strong.
Customer Review Summary
Across visits, diners single out the food as the main draw, with reviewers repeatedly naming the Steak Diane and the set lunch menu, including the duck stir fry and wagyu burger, as standouts. The relaxed, friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff come up consistently, while several note the menu changes monthly and stays refreshingly concise, keeping the experience straightforward and the value strong.
Featured reviews
- Michael Dean
“Excellent food, friendly staff and a straightforward menu without page after page of options (makes a welcome change).”
- Hazel Robinson
“Had a lovely meal - good value for money - delicious food & yummy surprise amuse-bouche! Dessert tasty too. Thank you”
- Anthony Frost
“Food was excellent. Steak Diane Was out of this world. Could have licked the plate, but the wife was there. She had a separate vegetarian menu, even she liked it !!! Menu gets changed every month.”
- Gemma Yemm
“Still a fantastic restaurant after 15 years since our first meal here. The food is fantastic, friendly staff, nice relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to visiting again soon x”
- Belinda Lailey
“Food, atmosphere, service were all excellent. We have eaten here many times and after each visit we wonder why we dont visit even more often! It really is that good. Thank you for offering this level of fine dining in the heart of Macclesfield.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
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- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Offerings· 3
- Hard liquor
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 3
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Restaurants near Chestergate Bistro
- Suburban Macclesfield4.71510.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleReservations
cosmopolitans, cocktail drinks, bar food
- Aquila4.81700.1 mi£30–40Reservations
king prawns, waffle dessert, garlic bread
- Nomas Cafè4.77120.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
diet coke price, sticky tables, rustic vibe
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestergate BistroVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8409 | — | £20–50 | set lunch menu, steak diane, duck stir fry |
| Suburban MacclesfieldWheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.7151 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | cosmopolitans, cocktail drinks, bar food |
| AquilaReservations | 4.8170 | 0.1 mi | £30–40 | king prawns, waffle dessert, garlic bread |
| Nomas CafèOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7712 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | diet coke price, sticky tables, rustic vibe |
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