Reviews


The Chesil restaurant in Winchester offers a unique dining experience in a beautiful historic building. The menu may be somewhat uninspiring to some, but the food and service have received positive reviews overall. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are friendly and efficient. Whether you're looking for a fancy meal or just a nice lunch, The Chesil comes highly recommended for its delicious food, excellent wine selection, and top-notch service. With some standout dishes like the sticky toffee pudding and the roast beef, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in the area, on average, the rating for Chesil Rectory is 4.3.

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 12005 reviews

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Top-rated
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Jodie
22.09.2023 - 18:08

Lovely food and atmosphere here. We loved the desserts with wine pairing make sure to save room

Richard
22.09.2023 - 18:08

The Chesil Rectory will give you a unique dining experience. The history held within these walls is incredible. The food, wine and staff will not disappoint. It...

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Hannah
22.09.2023 - 18:08

The Chesil Rectory dates back to around 1450, and is one of Winchester’s best preserved Medieval buildings. It’s beautiful and so cosy a setting: there are lots...

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Josh
22.09.2023 - 18:08

Really delicious food and great service. It's a beautiful old building, amazing features. The food was great, I had the terrine to start (I prefer a pate person...

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Andy
22.09.2023 - 18:08

A couple of colleagues and I had a super meal here this week. Really nice, attentive, knowledgeable but relaxed and friendly service. And a very high standard o...

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Dale
18.12.2022 - 15:15

as if the wonderful environment was not enough, the staff are incredibly friendly and efficient, and eating out. go with their weeping suggestions (they are alw...

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Paola
18.12.2022 - 15:15

we loved the building and the facility. and the quality of eating was fantastic that my wife cannot stop talking about the healed seabass with lime mayonnaise a...

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Neri
18.12.2022 - 15:15

I am many times over the years and it will always be my favorite place to dine I love it, amazing chefs beautiful wee attentive and friendly staff and it is als...

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Yasmine
18.12.2022 - 15:15

we came here to my men's birthday. beautiful atmosphere bar area and romantic candlestick. the food was beautiful. the best parfait we've ever eaten. service ex...

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Will
18.12.2022 - 15:15

Beautiful, seasonal, tasty food served by really friendly, accommodating staff. All set in the backdrop of this quirky, listed building. All round excellent exp...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 1063 reviews
Tatiana
27.12.2023 - 20:15

Very Cousy place with great atmosphere and amazing food . Staff was very friendly and accommodating all our requests. Love the wine list every detail was just p...

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Alex
27.12.2023 - 20:15

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Duck Breast

Dickie
27.12.2023 - 20:15

Menu somewhat uninspiring. Food disappointing underwhelming (lacking spark under seasoned just a bit average) Sadly just didn’t live up to expectations Service:...

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Jez
27.12.2023 - 20:15

Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Paul
27.12.2023 - 20:15

Stunning food and wine. Had a hugely enjoyable night with friends. Loved it! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmos...

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HeyRestaurants
3.7 ★ from 3552 reviews
Maud
04.03.2024 - 10:29

We celebrated a special occasion here today, the ambience was perfect especially with the log burner being lit. We ate from the lunchtime menu, value...

Sigurd
04.03.2024 - 10:29

What a beautiful restaurant. Wonderful food, friendly staff. Couldn't ask for a better night. Will certainly be coming back to The Chesil Rectory...

Hope
04.03.2024 - 10:29

Went for Sunday lunch with some friends and had a fantastic meal with great service. Couldn't recommend more!!

Larry
04.03.2024 - 10:29

Great setting, fabulous Sunday roast a great wine recommendation. Will definitely be back another time

Eva
04.03.2024 - 10:29

amazing food great restaurant staff are lovely and friendly

Googleusercontent
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Bạch
26.07.2023 - 04:21

Always a gorgeous meal here- definitely go for a roast (GF yorkshire puddings) and tasty deserts. They're very knowledgeable and always make me feel safe. Plus...

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Facebook
4.6 ★ from 1223 reviews
Foursquare
4.5 ★ from 54 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 2088 reviews
Yelp
4.4 ★ from 9 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 3603 reviews
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5.0 ★ from 1 reviews

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