Macclesfield, in miniature.
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Six stops · A self-guided trail
A little town with a very big appetite. Meet twenty restaurants, cafés, bakeries and food stops in our curated selection, in no particular order. Open the venue’s own page for today’s menus, hours and bookings.
Selection checked 15 Sept 2026. Some places feature in both Eat and Drink.
Food hall
102–104 Chestergate, Macclesfield
A former cinema filled with independent food stalls. Share a table and mix up your meal, with sourdough pizza and other kitchens under one roof.
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British & French
66 Chestergate, Macclesfield SK11 6DY
A family-run Chestergate bistro combining French cooking with modern British dishes. Seasonal menus, wine and an intimate dining room make it a place to linger.
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Italian small plates
46 King Edward Street, Macclesfield SK10 1AA
Inspired by the little bacari of Venice, Aquila serves Italian sharing dishes alongside wine in a relaxed dining room on King Edward Street.
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Thai restaurant
The Merchants House, 59 Buxton Road, Macclesfield SK10 1JX
Thai cooking in the Merchants House on Buxton Road. Settle in for classic dishes, order takeaway, or gather in the Silk Lounge for a celebration.
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Greek cafe & brunch
34 Chestergate, Macclesfield SK11 6BA
A Greek-inspired café restaurant on Chestergate, serving coffee, brunch and traditional dishes. Its menu draws on Greek recipes, including spanakopita and moussaka.
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Brunch & small plates
88–90 Chestergate, Macclesfield SK11 6DU
A neighbourhood bar and restaurant on Chestergate. Brunch, relaxed lunches and evening small plates offer plenty of reasons to pull up a chair.
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Lebanese & Syrian
14–18 Jordangate, Macclesfield SK10 1EW
Lebanese and Syrian cooking on Jordangate, with hot and cold mezze, main dishes and vegetarian choices. A place for sharing plates or a takeaway feast.
Bring-your-own-alcohol restaurant. See the venue for menus and bookings.
Chinese restaurant
101–103 Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DP
A Chestergate restaurant serving Chinese dishes, including dim sum, seafood and vegetarian choices. Its kitchen offers both a sit-down menu and takeaway ordering.
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Neapolitan pizzeria
The Motorworks, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Neapolitan pizzas at The Motorworks on Chestergate, with doughballs, antipasti and salads alongside. Slow-proved dough meets a wood-burning oven in this relaxed pizzeria.
Bring-your-own-bottle pizzeria. See the venue for menus and bookings.
Bakery & tea room
6 Church Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6LB
A Church Street bakery and tea room offering cakes and afternoon tea. The team also makes celebration cakes and runs cake classes from its Macclesfield base.
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Breakfast & lunch café
1 Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1EB
A husband-and-wife café on Market Place, serving breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and homemade cakes. Its menu draws on seasonal ingredients and suppliers from the local area.
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Bakery & coffee
9 Market Place, Macclesfield, SK10 1EB
A Market Place bakery making sourdough loaves, pastries, sandwiches and granola in-house. Locally roasted Kickback Coffee accompanies the bakes for a cheerful town-centre stop.
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Café & daytime dining
Arighi Bianchi, The Silk Road, Macclesfield, SK10 1LH
A café inside Arighi Bianchi’s landmark furniture store, with coffee, cake and daytime dining. Italian-inspired interiors bring greenery and chandeliers to a shopping-day pause.
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All-day café & bar
18–22 Mill Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6LY
An all-day café and bar on Mill Street, serving breakfast, tapas and burgers. Board games and a book swap add to its sociable setting.
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Artisan bakery & café
10 Chestergate, Macclesfield SK11 6BA
An artisan bakery and café on Chestergate, with handmade loaves, pastries and daytime dishes. Stop for coffee, a leisurely lunch or something from the bakery counter.
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Italian restaurant
83 Mill Street, Macclesfield SK11 6NN
An Italian restaurant on Mill Street with antipasti, pasta, risotto and pizza. Chef Salvatore Di Maio’s menu includes sharing plates and classic Italian comfort dishes.
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Indian restaurant
22 Park Green, Macclesfield SK11 7NA
A Park Green restaurant serving balti dishes, curries and tandoori specialities. Its separate dine-in and takeaway menus offer plenty to explore for a curry-night feast.
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Indian street food
122 Chestergate, Macclesfield SK11 6DU
A Chestergate restaurant inspired by Indian home cooking and street food. Explore regional dishes and traditional recipes, with table bookings and takeaway options available.
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Coffee, sandwiches & bakes
219 Buxton Road, Macclesfield SK10 1NB
A bright Buxton Road coffee shop serving homemade brownies, cakes and sandwiches. Its in-house bakery and local suppliers bring plenty of colour to a daytime stop.
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Nepalese & Indian
3–7 Samuel Street, Macclesfield SK11 6UW
Nepalese and Indian cooking on Samuel Street, from steamed momo dumplings to curries and tandoori dishes. The restaurant offers table bookings, takeaway and delivery.
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Made small, with love. The diorama is an artistic arrangement of Macclesfield and nearby Bollington. Use the directions and linked sources to plan your visit.