Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Cheshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Coast Prestbury

4.8

4.8 (880)

£25 and under

Italian

Macclesfield

About the restaurant

The Coast in Prestbury.

Reflecting our head chef’s love of Italy’s Amalfi coast, welcome to all the beauty and flavour of Europe’s most stunning coastline – in the heart of Cheshire.

Using only the finest ‘mare e monte’ or land and sea ingredients, our chefs create the best of both authentic and modern Italian cuisine in a glamorous contemporary setting.

The Coast has the perfect atmosphere for intimate meals, family parties, corporate events or to simply enjoy imaginative cocktails, wines and beers in our vibrant bar and lounge.

We look forward to seeing you at The Coast.

Top review

Diana

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Really enjoyed the visit. Staff were very good Food was excellent Would have been nice to maybe have sml complementary bread to table while we enjoyed superb cocktails.

Sticky Walnut

4.8

4.8 (2867)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Chester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sticky Walnut, from the team behind Hispi, Burnt Truffle and Wreckfish. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Tim

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely food as always and the waitress was Very pleasant, knowledgable and attentive.

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The White Horse Churton

4.8

4.8 (1014)

£26 to £40

British

Churton

About the restaurant

The White Horse in Churton, the very first pub from Elite Bistros, the award winning team behind, Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Hispi, Wreckfish, Pinon and Kala.

You'll find a warm welcome, a great range of beers and well stocked bar plus all the fantastic food you have come to expect from Elite Bistros. Our toasty open fires are perfect to while away the hours with the newspapers or when the sun shines you can enjoy our terrace and beer garden.

Our kitchen is open 7 days a week, 12.00-8.00pm Mon-Thurs, 12.00-9.00pm Fri-Sat and 12.00-7.30pm on Sundays.

We can't wait to welcome you all and show you around.

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Lucy

Dined 2 days ago

Food was really nice. Good choice and quality of food. Service was great, really friendly. Felt comfortable being there. I thought the steak was quite pricey for what it was. But all other meals were perfect.

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Creative Indian Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (261)

£26 to £40

Indian

Sandbach

About the restaurant

K2H Creative Indian Kitchen
Back in 2016 our founder Nagendra had the vision to create an Indian dining experience like no other in the region.

Based on the home cooked dishes that he grew up enjoying in Northern India he wanted to introduce real Indian dishes. You may not recognise some of the names as we bring you true Indian cuisine to tantalise your tastebuds.

We aim to provide our customers with the very best of Indian food and service. The restaurant stays true to its Indian heritage with traditional cooking methods, top quality fresh ingredients and elegant service. Our Chefs prepare a special mix of dry whole spices for different dishes by grinding them in-house in your local kitchen. With many years of training and experience in five-star hotels in India and with International exposure, they are well equipped with the knowledge and art of balancing flavours and extracting natural colours from ingredients whilst cooking a distinct ‘gravy’ for each dish on the menu.

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David

Dined on May 31, 2025

As usual a great experience, fantastic food and such good value. We recommend the lamb curries, the lamb is cooked perfectly, tender and succulent soaked in fantastic spices.

Caffè AB at Arighi Bianchi

4.7

4.7 (92)

£25 and under

English

Macclesfield

About the restaurant

Our elegant yet casual dining space located on the second floor provides the perfect opportunity to pause and refresh as you shop. From family outings, get-togethers with friends or even working lunches to inspire your next project, Caffè AB has something for everyone. On top of all this, our fabulous eatery can also be accessed via one of our lifts, making us wheelchair and pushchair friendly too!

Please note we offer free parking for our customers!

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Karen

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Sandwich a little dry and too much lemon in the tuna, not up to usual standards

Sprout Kitchen Garden

4.7

4.7 (351)

£25 and under

Café

Ellesmere Port

About the restaurant

Nestled within the heart of a family-run garden centre, Premier Plants, lies a hidden
gem; Sprout Kitchen Garden, your go-to spot for breakfast, brunch, sandwiches,
and so much more! With a selection of cakes and patisserie desserts made with love
in the kitchen daily, it is the perfect spot to catch up with friends or treat the family!
Their inviting atmosphere and friendly staff ensure every visit is a delightful
experience, whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch or grabbing a quick bite. Each
dish from the menu reflects their commitment to freshness and quality, using locally
sourced ingredients whenever possible.

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Linda

Dined 5 days ago

Late lunch food as always was perfect service was swift and staff friendly and welcoming

The 610 Squadron bar and grill

4.6

4.6 (244)

£25 and under

British

Ellesmere Port

About the restaurant

Chip & Tina along with the Team, welcome you to dine with us as the new astounded 610 Squadron Bar & Grill. Nothing brings people together like great food and good company. With our new Seasonal Menus, bursting with new flavors waiting for you to try.

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Clare

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful service food surroundings and host. Great morning

Ring O' Bells

4.5

4.5 (1884)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Chester

About the restaurant

The Ring O’ Bells is located in the heart of the picturesque Cheshire village Christleton. Recently extended & fully refurbished to the highest standard the unique plush interior creates a fabulous ambience and compliments the pubs picturesque surroundings.
The addition of The Glasshouse, a contemporary new extension, gives an exciting dimension to the pub, creating a spectacular dining environment perfect for hosting any special event. In the warmer months its fully retractable doors create the ideal inside/outside space.
The restaurant has also been given a fresh new look creating a vibrant place to dine. For main meals, the new spring/summer menu includes wonderful seasonal dishes such as Orchiette Pasta with Fennel Sausage, Wild Broccoli & Shaved Scamorza and Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fondant Potato, alongside established favourites like hand-stretched stone-baked pizzas and Sunday roasts.
Alfresco drinking & dining is also well catered for – when weather permits.

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Lynnette

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

It was a really relaxing restaurant, plenty of room between tables. The service was very good and the mealy were excellent, a lot of choices to suit everyone, will definitely go again and highly recommend

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The Rams Head

4.4

4.4 (58)

£26 to £40

Pub

Warrington

About the restaurant

A majestic village pub nestled in the heart of Grappenhall on the picturesque border of Grappenhall Wood. Our historic pub dating back to the 11th century, offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local cask, world lagers and an extensive wine list. Discover a new favourite whilst enjoying our modern take on rustic country dining.

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Paula

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Great place to eat,table service by friendly and efficient staff. Delicious food, sensibly priced - Granddaughters birthday lunch- she LOVED it. Well done!

White Lion

4.2

4.2 (593)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Nantwich

About the restaurant

The White Lion Hankelow, a beautiful Cheshire country pub filled with generous stocks of Cheshire craft ales, a tip top wine menu and a cocktail list featuring classics and seasonally inspired creations.

When it comes to food we only use the best local and seasonal produce, our menu showcases our
chef’s passion for refined and elegant pub classics mixed with contemporary flavours and techniques.

With a mixture of seating inside ranging from intimate nooks, to warm and cosey snugs by the fire and stunning private dining rooms, to an expansive outside space perfect for catching the sun with an ice cold drink.

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StevenVIP

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Great Sunday lunch, pleasant atmosphere and good service.

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