The Chesil Rectory

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Great experience dining in such a historic building. My Sunday roast was fantastic although the starter wasn’t that great. I rate the food 4.5 but the ambience, staff, and service are all excellent.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “This lovely little restaurant fits the historic build so well, and the food was just wonderful. Kayleigh, who recommended wine pairing and food choices was just a joy and sets an amazing standard for the restaurant. I would totally recommend to anyone.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “An absolute must visit! A highlight of our day trip in Winchester, which turned out to be one of the best meals of our two-week holiday. Beautiful ambiance in a historic building. The food was superb and the service was exceptional. Very accommodating despite not having a reservation on a weekend afternoon. We were very fortunate to enjoy a meal in this setting! Highly recommend!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “My first visit to this place and I was bowled over! The restaurant is atmospheric, the food fantastic and the service phenomenal! I was just disappointed that the taster menu wasn't available - but that's just another reason to plan a return visit sooner rather than later!”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “What an iconic restaurant in the heart of Winchester. This place is absolutely steeped in history, with incredible interior decoration that feels both grand and wonderfully quirky. It has real character and atmosphere, making it a brilliant choice for a special occasion or memorable meal out. The food was outstanding - beautifully presented, full of flavour, and genuinely impressive. I honestly don’t know how this restaurant doesn’t have Michelin recognition. A fantastic experience from start to finish, and I will definitely be back!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Loved it, went for a birthday meal and it was a wonderful evening. Food was phenomenal and we had a great time. Service was top-notch. Definitely going back, no complaints at all.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “An excellent meal and lovely service. Of the food, the focaccia was not perhaps the best out there, but the other dishes were solid with the chocolate tart being the highlight.”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “The food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly, especially Craig who made us laugh with small spoons!! At the end a lovely tour to see the very old building quirks, with a nice splash of history! Thank you, looking forward to returning again next year!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “A superb restaurant serving high quality dishes with an extensive selection of wines. The autumnal tasting menu was delicious, especially the Velouté and Partridge courses. Knowledgeable and friendly front of house team and the classy cosy atmosphere was expectional. Highly recommend and be sure to reserve in advance.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “We came here to celebrate my husband’s birthday and had an excellent experience. Booking was very easy and confirmed straight away. The location is very convenient, right next to a multi-storey car park. Drinks were great and even the easy bites were full of flavour. I had the lamb dish – the meat was beautifully tender with no strong lamb smell, and the potato-mash with tomatoes pieces and garlic chips gave it a lovely sweet, sour and savoury balance. The cheese plate was more standard, but the Port Wine was excellent. A wonderful surprise was the birthday message on the plate, which came with complimentary sweets – such a thoughtful touch! The restaurant is set in a beautifully decorated old house, which gives a real sense of dining in a historic place. Everything is well organised and the tables are spaced comfortably. We truly enjoyed the dinner and would highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion.”

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