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1 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU
01962 851 555
The Chesil Rectory

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.

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Restaurant

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Opening Times

Monday to Friday
Lunch 12noon – 14:30 | Dinner 17:30 – 21:00

Saturday &
Lunch 12noon – 14:30 | Dinner 18:00 – 21:00

Sunday
Lunch 12noon – 15:00 | Dinner 18:00 – 20:30


Info
  • 5 min walk from the city centre
  • Multi-story car park a 3 min walk away
  • Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free Options
  • Private Dining – Please get in touch if you’d like to make a booking
  • Special du jour menu available Monday – Friday, lunchtimes & early supper only
  • Unfortunately we are not wheelchair accessible
  • Tel. 01962 851 555

Location

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DINING

Decorated with vintage chandeliers and beautiful botanical prints, our intimate dining rooms are relaxed, peaceful and brimming with authentic charm. Perfect for lunch with friends, a romantic dinner,  light weekday suppers, business lunches or a mighty Sunday roast.

Our Chefs use an abundance of seasonal, local produce from our Hampshire doorstep to create our delicious menus. All the menus feature simple, classic dishes brought up to date with a twist.

 We politely remind customers that children’s high chairs are not available during dinner service.

The Chesil Rectory’s best local suppliers include:

Meat:

Bere Mill Farm – Lamb
Laverstoke Park Farm – ​Black ​Pudding, Buffalo Mozzarella
Blackmore Game (now Medstead ​Meats Hampshire)

Mushrooms:

Fundamentally Foods- Cultivated Mushrooms – Stockbridge

Cheese:

Lyburn, Tunworth, Godminster, Rosary Goats Cheese, Laverstoke

Veg:

Carroll’s Heritage Potatoes- Northumberland
Isle of Wight Tomatoes – The Tomato Stall

Vale Farm Eggs – Winchester

Watercress – Alresford

New Forest Strawberries

Fish:

ChalkStream Trout, Romsey
Kingfisher Seafood, Brixham
Flying Fish, Cornwall – Live Lobsters, Crab, Live Scottish Cockles, Porthilly Oysters
and Portland Shellfish, Portland Island, Dorset – Live Crab, Live Lobsters, Live Molluscs

Coffee:

Mozzo Coffee, Southampton
CHAR Tea, Winchester

Sample
Menus

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**Available Mon- Fri 12-2.30pm & 5.30-6.30pm**

Please note our Special Lunchtime & Evening menu is not available during December
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***Available Monday to Saturday for lunch, dinner, and Sunday from 6 pm.***

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Selection of Hoxton Bakehouse Bread, Dukkah, Flavoured Butter, Local Rapeseed Oil

5.50
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-Two Courses £23.95 -Three Courses £28.95

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Leek & Potato Soup, Toasted Croutons, Rosemary Oil

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Farmhouse Terrine, Roasted Pistachio Focaccia, Damson

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Prawn Cocktail, Crisp Lettuce Coronation Mayonnaise

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Pork Schnitzel, Potato Fondant, Anchovies Scorched Baby Gem, Crispy Capers

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Grilled Mackerel, Warm Potato Salad Beetroot & Tarragon, Horseradish Beurre Blanc

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Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Charred Cauliflower, Mushrooms Scorched Pepper, Rosary Goat’s Cheese, Crisp Sage

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Christmas Menu **£44.95 pp

View our Christmas T & C s
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**Please note our Special Lunchtime and Early Evening Menu is not available during December**

Our Christmas menu will be served from 2nd-23rd December (Mon - Fri) lunch and dinner and will be available to parties of up to 16 people.  Click here to download the menu.

Pre-orders

Please note that all bookings for the Christmas Party menus regardless of size will require a full pre-order no later than 7 days in advance of your booking.

Payment

For all bookings a £10 per person deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is paid on the evening and will be charged to one card.

Please note there is a 12.5% discretionary service charge levied to all Christmas bookings, this is added to the final bill on the day of your booking.

Allergens & dietary requirements

Please make us aware when submitting your pre-orders of any allergies for any guests.

Cancellations

Please note that there is 48 hour cancellation policy in place. Any tables, groups or guests cancelling less than 48 hours before the day of their booking may have their deposit withheld.

Celeriac & Apple Velouté, Apple Syrup

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Confit Pork & Black Pudding Croquettes, Mustard & Lovage, Bitter Leaves

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Carpaccio of Salt Beetroot, Pickled Turnips, Smoked Yoghurt, Pecan Crumble

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Ocean Fish Terrine, Crab Beurre Blanc, Dill & Tomato, Chervil

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Roast Turkey Breast, Traditional Trimmings, Crispy Sage

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Local Venison, Peppered Squash, Sprout Flowers, Blackberries, Boulangère Potatoes, Thyme Jus

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Pan Fried Seabass, Baby Potatoes, Charred Broccoli, Confit Garlic, Crisp Cabbage

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Sweet Potato & Chestnut Pithivier, Fondant Potato, Red Pepper Coulis, Seasonal Vegetables

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Christmas Pudding, Brandy Custard

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Iced Lemon Parfait, Toasted Marshmallow, Lime Curd, Toasted Pine Nuts

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Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Mousse, Stem Ginger, Caramel Sauce

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Selection of British Cheese, Chutney, Biscuits

(£5 supplement)
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**Please note our Special Lunchtime & Evening menu is not available during December**

More info

This menu is available to parties of up to 16 people with a pre- order only .

View our Christmas T & C s
£44.95 pp
More info

**Please note our Special Lunchtime and Early Evening Menu is not available during December**

Our Christmas menu will be served from 2nd-23rd December (Mon - Fri) lunch and dinner and will be available to parties of up to 16 people.  Click here to download the menu.

Pre-orders

Please note that all bookings for the Christmas Party menus regardless of size will require a full pre-order no later than 7 days in advance of your booking.

Payment

For all bookings a £10 per person deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is paid on the evening and will be charged to one card.

Please note there is a 12.5% discretionary service charge levied to all Christmas bookings, this is added to the final bill on the day of your booking.

Allergens & dietary requirements

Please make us aware when submitting your pre-orders of any allergies for any guests.

Cancellations

Please note that there is 48 hour cancellation policy in place. Any tables, groups or guests cancelling less than 48 hours before the day of their booking may have their deposit withheld.

Spiced Aubergine Croquettes, Cucumber, Cashew Labneh, Pomegranate Molasses, Sumac Dressing

10.00
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Rosary Goat’s Cheese Tart, Onion Jam, Salad of Celery & Grapes, Candied Pecans

10.50
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Crispy Chicken Leg Ballotine, Red Pepper Coulis, Marinated Courgette

11.50
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Local Pigeon Breast, Roasted Beetroot, Pickled Mushrooms, Cabernet Sauvignon Dressing

12.50
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Grilled Prawns, Poached Egg, Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Cappuccino of Lobster

16.00
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House – Cured Scottish Salmon, Scallop Beignets, Dressed Leaves, Asian Dressing

17.00
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Roasted Butternut Squash Rotolo, Caramelised Onion, Pinenuts, Rosary Goat’s Cheese, Noisette Butter, Pumpkin Purée, Marjoram, Grapes

18.00
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Fillet of Hake, Sweet Leek Ragu, Salad of Roasted Hazelnuts & Carrot Julienne, Baby Potatoes, Sauce Jacqueline

24.50
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Oven Roasted Guinea Fowl, Confit Garlic Potatoes, Tenderstem Broccoli, Mustard & Nettle Cream

25.00
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Loin of Pork, Baby Turnips, Mushroom & Shallot Fricassee, Robuchon Potato, Tarragon Cream

25.50
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Pan Seared Bream, Seasonal Vegetables, Saffron Potato, Bouillabaisse Sauce, Coriander

26.00
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Roasted Local Lamb, Fondant Potato, Fine Beans, Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Confit Garlic, Aubergine Caviar, Kalamata Olives

29.00
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Sides

Buttered Baby Potatoes £5.50 | Fine Beans & Shallots £4.50 | Seasonal Greens £3.95
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Caramelised Apple Tart, Candied Almond Crumb, Rum Chantilly

9.50
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White Chocolate Cheesecake, Blackberry & Rosemary Compote Caramelised White Chocolate

9.50
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Passion Fruit Pavlova, Mango Sorbet, Desiccated Coconut

9.50
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Dark Chocolate Delice, Nutty Granola, Salted Toffee Popcorn, Yoghurt Sorbet

9.50
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Pistachio & Olive Oil Cake, Maraschino Cherries Amaretto Cream, Amaretti Biscuits

9.50
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The Chesil Cheese Selection

Award-winning British Cheese served with Chef’s Seasonal Chutney, Grapes, Apple & Crackers
10/18.50
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Baked Madeleines, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

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Vanilla Panna Cotta, Passionfruit Coulis Mango Sorbet, Coconut

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Barbers Chedder, Quince & Crackers

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**Two Courses £23.95 **Three Courses £28.95

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BOOK A TABLE

Please book tables online where possible. You can also call the restaurant directly on 01962 851 555 or email manager@chesilrectory.co.uk

You can book tables of up to 6 people online, for larger groups please contact us directly.

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