Reviews in Macclesfield

We came into the restaurant for the first time for lunch on Friday and were overwhelmed by the service and food. My friend and I are real foodies and she has a dairy intolerance which the chef adapted her food to enable her to enjoy and not have to simply make do because they could not be bothered. We will definately be back and have spread the word to our friends as to what a fantastic experience we had.

A very warm welcome into this beautiful building with a great atmosphere. Delicious food and cocktails. We will be back and would highly recommend !

Absolutely first class. Great service, mouth watering food, great wine. Overall a lovely evening. Cannot fault them.

The food and service are consistently excellent

Very friendly and helpful. Food delicious and quickly served. Special mention for the apple crumble which was fab!

Really lovely restaurant and atmosphere. The food was really good and the staff were very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back and would recommend. All the best of luck for the future Lilac at Chestergate!

Consistently good.

We had lunch here on a Saturday afternoon, lovely food and a really good deal on the lunch menu . All the food was tasty and top quality, I would recommend and plan to return. It was very quiet and I hope that trade picks up for them as the place is lovely.

First time visiting this restaurant and I can't fault it. On arriving we were warmly greeted and shown to our beautifully laid table with complimentary melba toast and fresh bread. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Highly recommend.

Had a lovely evening on Saturday. As always the staff were friendly and attentive and the food was outstanding. It is always the perfect dinner out

I adore this restaurant. The food is excellent, the staff are professional and it really is how a proper restaurant should be. I would highly recommend a visit.

Had midweek lunch, Delicious food, excellent service, very friendly efficient staff, would highly recommend.

On this occasion a midweek lunch for two. As I always find the service was excellent from the initial attentive greeting to having the door held open on departure, the staff are well trained and professional, friendly, polite and attentive when appropriate and discreet when they perceive that to be suitable……..nobody says “there you go, …..enjoy “ when serving, the serviettes and tablecloths are linen, there is Melba toast, the table setting is lovely with good quality cutlery and plates etc. The food choice is sensibly limited to five for each course, all of which are tempting and delicious; once decided upon the food arrives after just the right time lapse, is well presented and on hot plates and perfectly served at the table. The tables are well spaced which I like, the wine list is very comprehensive, at the same time tap water is offered. The same staff are generally present especially Michael and Paul (plus others whose names I’m ashamed to say I don’t remember), which is special. I never get the impression that the main objective is to take money off me, rather to provide excellent value and top quality at a very reasonable cost. The whole experience reminds me of the best quality hotel restaurants of the 1950/1960s when I was little. Thank you to all those concerned. Keith Knowles.

Good cooking, well priced and excellent service

Really enjoyed the food , friendly helpful staff, only criticism was the food came out not together as a party of 5 so felt awkward waiting for everyone to eat together. Member of staff did apologise for this though.

Food was good, unfortunately came with a party if 5 and only 3 meals came out together, so felt awkward to eat waiting for the other 2 people to eat, staff friendly and decor was historical and lovely, a nice place to go locally.

We visited on Mother’s Day with my little girl (3years). First impression was great. Spotlessly clean and really friendly staff. We enjoyed the roast and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. We will definitely return.

Delicious meal and professional & friendly service in a great setting. Glad the restaurant has maintained standards over the years. Personally I thought my tuna starter was ever so slightly overcooked but otherwise a delicious meal!