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The Chesil Rectory is a unique and historic restaurant located in Winchester which occupies a 600 year old grade II listed Medieval house of exceptional character and charm. Independently owned since 2008 by a small group of friends who share a passion for food and wine, the Chesil Rectory offers a modern British menu featuring simple, classic, seasonal dishes and an abundance of fresh local produce.
Exposed beam and stripped floor dining room with fireplaces, for gourmet Modern British cuisine.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Chesil St, Winchester SO23 0HU, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1962 851555
Website: http://www.chesilrectory.co.uk/
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Reviews
Richard Cumpstey
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!
… moresnow ttk
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.
… moreDrinks 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.
Jas Singh
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.
… moreShelly Pinhas
We came here because of the many good reviews, so perhaps our expectations were too high—but unfortunately the food was very disappointing.
To start with the positive: the staff were genuinely lovely. Friendly, attentive, and very social. The service was excellent and the building itself is beautiful and impressive.
However, the food simply didn’t live up to the setting or the price. Almost everything we ordered was left unfinished.
The crab toastie tasted like a supermarket sandwich you might pick up at M&S. The soup was actually good, but that was one of the few highlights. The eggplant and halloumi salad was particularly disappointing—the halloumi was chewy, the eggplant undercooked, and the spices had nothing that resembled Mediterranean flavours.
The mackerel was just OK. The cheese platter was probably the best part of the meal, but even that felt very ordinary—like cheeses I could buy at my local cheese shop (and honestly, I would probably pick better ones there myself).
Overall, everything felt quite overpriced and the value for money was close to zero.
It’s a stunning building with very kind staff, but unfortunately the food did not match the reputation or the price point. If you’re visiting the area, I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here.
… moreTo start with the positive: the staff were genuinely lovely. Friendly, attentive, and very social. The service was excellent and the building itself is beautiful and impressive.
However, the food simply didn’t live up to the setting or the price. Almost everything we ordered was left unfinished.
The crab toastie tasted like a supermarket sandwich you might pick up at M&S. The soup was actually good, but that was one of the few highlights. The eggplant and halloumi salad was particularly disappointing—the halloumi was chewy, the eggplant undercooked, and the spices had nothing that resembled Mediterranean flavours.
The mackerel was just OK. The cheese platter was probably the best part of the meal, but even that felt very ordinary—like cheeses I could buy at my local cheese shop (and honestly, I would probably pick better ones there myself).
Overall, everything felt quite overpriced and the value for money was close to zero.
It’s a stunning building with very kind staff, but unfortunately the food did not match the reputation or the price point. If you’re visiting the area, I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here.
Rebecca Taylor
Absolutely gorgeous building. Food was delicious. Service was outstanding. It was the perfect place to spoil a friend for her birthday. I would highly recommend this restaurant ❤️
… moreLucía Medina
I love this place. Delicious food, non pretentious and with a great atmosphere. Price is also not bad for the he style of cooking.
… moreGerry Moore
It’s an incredible setting (try for a window seat to get a great view of King Arthur!).
The meals are of the highest quality & the wine list is perfect!
But the very best thing about the Chesil Rectory is the quality of the service! Simply outstanding!
We went for South African wine dinner that was, as usual, absolutely perfect!!
Update – went back – chose from the a la carte menu – it was even better!! Wouldn’t have thought that was possible!!
… moreThe meals are of the highest quality & the wine list is perfect!
But the very best thing about the Chesil Rectory is the quality of the service! Simply outstanding!
We went for South African wine dinner that was, as usual, absolutely perfect!!
Update – went back – chose from the a la carte menu – it was even better!! Wouldn’t have thought that was possible!!
Simon C
We went as a celebration of our Wedding Anniversary. This is superb restaurant. I hope to go again and thoroughly recommend it.
Very good service, just the right amount of interaction and care. Very nice food . Good wines and a lovely historical building.
… moreVery good service, just the right amount of interaction and care. Very nice food . Good wines and a lovely historical building.
Margaret
I booked and went solo, since I’m travelling on my own. I was ragingly curious about the building, and wanted a meal that definitely didn’t come with “fries”, or bacon. Was not immediately put next to the loos, so plus marks for that.
The building is from the 1450s or so, low ceilings, small doors, creaky and undulating boards taken from old ships (often used at the time: making planks with ye olde tools would have been a pain, even if you had plenty of wood). Charm, charm, charm. Tall men stooped until seated. You step down into the building from outside, so when seated in the front ground floor rooms you look through the window with your head at about the knee-level of passing pedestrians: novel! I saw a bit of upstairs, equally gorgeous.
This would be a great option for a special occasion out, or just a wonderful indulgence.
I was treated well, and given *excellent* advice about wine pairings. I had trout for entree, which was tasty and delicate; then the lamb, a stronger flavour, both lamb and alliums, but well-balanced, cooked well (neither raw nor overdone) and delicious. Then the brandy snaps with the recommended dessert wine, which together – and individually – were amazing. It was not cheap, but really worth it. It was too classy a place to take photos, but I could’ve driven my foodie friends nuts with envy, I think.
Other guests were primarily couples. I wasn’t made uncomfortable.
… moreThe building is from the 1450s or so, low ceilings, small doors, creaky and undulating boards taken from old ships (often used at the time: making planks with ye olde tools would have been a pain, even if you had plenty of wood). Charm, charm, charm. Tall men stooped until seated. You step down into the building from outside, so when seated in the front ground floor rooms you look through the window with your head at about the knee-level of passing pedestrians: novel! I saw a bit of upstairs, equally gorgeous.
This would be a great option for a special occasion out, or just a wonderful indulgence.
I was treated well, and given *excellent* advice about wine pairings. I had trout for entree, which was tasty and delicate; then the lamb, a stronger flavour, both lamb and alliums, but well-balanced, cooked well (neither raw nor overdone) and delicious. Then the brandy snaps with the recommended dessert wine, which together – and individually – were amazing. It was not cheap, but really worth it. It was too classy a place to take photos, but I could’ve driven my foodie friends nuts with envy, I think.
Other guests were primarily couples. I wasn’t made uncomfortable.
Choc Brownie
Really lovely restaurant for a special meal. Gorgeous old building, fab fire place and wine selection.
Food was absolutely stunning, excellent espresso martini and great staff.
… moreFood was absolutely stunning, excellent espresso martini and great staff.