Reviews in Macclesfield

Went here for a quiet midweek meal. Very hearty, home cooked food, but a little more up market than your average pub. Very good portion size, menu size and a great chef. We will definitely be going back. We sat in the lounge as its a bit more cosy and it was a quiet night. We will definitely go back. 3 ladies in their late 20s

When we can, we always stop off here when I pick my husband up from the airport, As he often works away. I can honestly say we have never had a bad meal

Great food, outstanding but very friendly service. Tried the summer taster menu and it was fantastic. Will definitely visit again shortly.

Had a meat at the Red Lion with my Wife and son this Mothers Day and honestly we were all very disappointed. The section we sat in although clean lacked any real atmosphere. The service was OK without any genuine feeling of warmth. However the food was very disappointing. My wife's fish and chips and son's scampi were both of the frozen variety which was a let down for a place that advertises itself as sourcing local products and even more so at around £10 each. My steak pie in ale had a slight underlying taste of vinegar to it which ruined the overall flavour and again the real chips were frozen. The only fresh produce I detected were the side vegetables which were actually well cooked, having a slight crunch to them, although they still managed to ruin the cauliflower which had a slight taste of cooking fat to it? Sorry I would love to be writing a good review for this but overall we thought it was very poor, contrary to many of the reviews we have read.

I have been going to Chesters ever since it opened and have never had a bad meal there yet. The staff are attentive and very friendly and Pepe is always courteous and nothing is ever too much trouble for him. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys excellent food and good ambience.

absolutely beautiful

I have used coffee traders for some time now and find that the service is excellent nothing is too much trouble for the staff, even to changing the contents of meals to suit as requested. Free Filter coffee refills a bonus in these times. Meals have always been fresh and well presented. Decor is muted tones and sits very well in the friendly atmosphere, there are many repeat customers. Make sure your early for lunch as it get extremely busy and can result in waiting with people cutting out of the door. What can I say, anywhere that people are willing to cue to get a place at a table has to be good. A little pricey but the quality and service make up for it. Appeals to couples and families alike and less for the teenagers who opt for more gregarious coffee establishments.

We visited amuse for the first time last month and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The menu has a good variety of food ranging from platters to share to homemade beef burgers and a superb selection of puddings if you have a sweet tooth. We were lucky to have booked in on a Blues night which added to the atmosphere! We will definitely be returning to amuse again next time we're in the area.

I recently had my 60th Birthday celebration at Lyme Breeze, the buffet was fantastic, the atmosphere great, we did have a dj who got everyone in high spirits, Shelia, Kevin and the staff worked very hard to make sure everyone had a fab time. I would recommend anyone, any age to book your celebration at Lyme Breeze, you will not be disappointed. Also great for Sunday lunch , or Fri/Sat night really good value for money

Took my wife to Lyme Breeze for an evening meal. The building looks unimpressive from the outside but the food and service was really good. No a la carte menu, but good starters, salad and main courses and very good value for money. Fish and chips was the best we've had for a very long time.

WOW! You must go GO! GO! My Wife, Son and I went for lunch on a beautiful April spring day and just like the weather was - so was the 2 course meal. Starters were a delight. My wife chose a Fish main meal, my son chose Roast Beef and I Roast Pork all wonderful in presentation, taste, portion size and undoubted value for money. All in all a touch of style and class. The ' LADY' proprietor a great meeter and greeter and she was like a restaurateur should be - SHOWBIZZ! As I said at the start you must go go GO! I did get lost on the way - so get your directions before you set off - It's very worth it when you get there. BH/LH/MH

We had dinner with friends this week and we had a very nicely cooked coq au vin,followed by some lovely English cheese and lots of very good wine.This is a great genuine and well run pub.We will be back soon

Enjoyed a fabulous meal at Lyme Breeze last Saturday. The staff are friendly and accommodating. All in our party would recommend Lyme Breeze and we look forward to another visit during the summer months to experience the views.

Take one beautiful listed building in a picturesque Cheshire village, add an experienced and visionary restaurateur, stir through a sprinkling or two of spice and you have the perfect recipe for a successful Indian fine dining destination. Teresa Thomason tries out Prestbury’s newly-opened The Saffron Room. Pulling up outside the charming 18th Century building one dismal Friday night, lights twinkling through leaded windows beckon us invitingly inside. What immediately hits our party of three as we enter The Saffron Room, with its warm colour-scheme of aubergine, chocolate brown and taupe, is just how uplifting, fresh and contemporary the interior is. Belying its quaint exterior, this contrast between the traditional and the new really works here. And it certainly doesn’t stop at the décor. Owner Sanaan Ahamed has taken the same approach with The Saffron Room’s menu, skillfully combining the traditional with modern influences. Dishes you’d expect to find on an Indian menu are here - Biriyanis, Tandooris, Masala, Baltis and Korma – but there are also some very interesting fusion dishes that really do tempt the palate. A genuine fan of the marriage of cultures and tastes that come with this genre of food, this addition of the fusion selection was for me a pleasant and welcome surprise. There’s nothing predictable about the drinks menu either. A collaboration with luxury brand Moet Hennesy’s mixologist has allowed The Saffron Room to offer an enticing selection of cocktails ranging from the classic to the contemporary. And the wine list too has been put together with a forward thinking approach. While there’s a great selection of reds and whites from very affordable through to high-end, we were also happy to see there’s five organic wines available for those already converted to the natural option. Time then to pick our way through the extensive array of food and wine – but with such a mouthwatering selection we really were spoilt for choice. Help was quickly on hand though as the attentive team explained the construction of various dishes and made their suggestions in accordance with our stated preferences. For this evening it was to be for my husband, 12-year-old son Joe and me duck, fish and nothing too hot or rich please. And for wine, though we tend to be red drinkers, after asking for advice we were steered towards a white, which proved to be the perfect accompaniment. While we took in the ambience, noting that the 70-cover restaurant had very quickly filled up with diners, we munched on papadams (with dips) that my husband immediately awarded with the accolade of “Best and Lightest” he’d ever tasted. With a New Year’s resolve to watch what I eat, we’d ordered just two between us. A big mistake, should we order more? A third papadam was not to be however. The starters arrived promptly. My husband had opted for The Saffron Room Barbeque Special – a medley of four different and flavoursome meats. I, being in a seafood mood, had chosen the King Prawn Garlic, while Joe chose the Bengoli Fish opting for the safer Mild option. All of us were very happy with our choices - but having been assured by the waiter that it really was ok to share, we unanimously crowned Joe’s fish dish, generous in portion size and served with an utterly delicious sweet, hot, coriander, herb and green chilli sauce, Star of the Starters. Next - after just the right amount of rest time – came the mains. The rather intriguingly described “Chef’s secret recipe” Tandoori Chicken Jaipur made a very grand entrance at my husband’s place – and wowed us all with an explosion of taste. The Signature Blue Water Duck dish, with a mystery marinade of “very special ingredients” – and not an ounce of fat to be found in the finely sliced duck - was for Joe, while I had opted for the Crème de la Cinnamon Seabass. Never able to resist seabass on any menu I’d overlooked the fact that this dish came with cream, something I’d generally prefer not to have. But I needn’t have worried, my meal was cooked beautifully and the taste was light and fresh. The Saffron Room offers all you expect to see in an Indian restaurant, so finding your favourite dish won’t be hard, but the additional ‘designer’ dishes on the menu mean that for those who like to try new tastes and extend their horizons a little, there’s plenty to tempt them here. It’s a long time since we last ate out an Indian restaurant. If our first experience of the Saffron Room’s anything to go by it won’t be long before we’re there again. Next time we’ll take along a few friends and add a few cocktail specials to the evening. Here’s to our next visit.

Recently visited the Poachers Inn for the first time. Good home made pub food at a reasonable price and the staff were accommodating and friendly. Will certainly be going back again.

Deli Garden, what a superb experience, wonderful authentic Chinese food served by very friendly staff in a great atmosphere. The service was first class, nothing was too much trouble, a great choice of menu, the old favourites and some different dishes too, plenty of choice of drinks from a well stocked bar, wine excellent. We would certainly recommend the Deli Garden to anyone who wants an unforgettable evening. Outstanding, will be back in the very near future. 5* rating from us!!

First visited this restaurant with a party of 20+ women, not one complaint from anyone !!!!! We have been back several times this year and have not had a bad meal yet !!! All the food is beautifully presented and the staff are very accommodating if you wanted something slightly different. The staff and food are nothing but superb !!!

Was recommended to this restaurant by some close friends. Have been there on numerous occasions now.Absolutely fabulous food. Reminded me of my various trips to Thailand and Malaysia.