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1 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU
01962 851 555
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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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Opening Times

Monday to Friday
Lunch 12noon – 15:30 | Dinner 17:30 – 23:00

Saturday
Lunch 12noon – 15:30 | Dinner 18:00 – 23:00

Sunday
Lunch 12noon – 16:00 | Dinner 18:00 – 22:00

***Booking Times***

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

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

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

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


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

Please note: Dogs are NOT permitted inside the building, including the bar area, except service dogs.

Tel. 01962 851 555


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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:

Medstead ​Meats & Poultry,  Hampshire

Cheese:

Lyburn, Tunworth, Godminster, Rosary Goats Cheese,

Fruit & Veg:

Four Seasons Fruiterers
Isle of Wight Tomatoes – The Tomato Stall

Watercress – Alresford

New Forest Strawberries

Fish:

ChalkStream Trout, Romsey
Kingfisher Seafood, Brixham
Portland Shellfish, Portland Island, Dorset – Live Crab, Live Lobsters, Live Molluscs

Coffee:

Mozzo Coffee, Southampton
CHAR Tea, Winchester

Sample
Menus

**Available Monday – Friday: Lunchtime 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Dinner 5:30 – 6:30 PM**

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**Two Course Lunch £34.95 **Three Course Lunch £39.95

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Soup of the Day

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***Available Monday to Saturday for lunch, dinner, and Sunday from 6 pm.***

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Fricassée of Wild Mushrooms, Confit Shallots, Crème Fraîche, Toasted Brioche

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Hampshire Venison Carpaccio, Pickled Mushrooms, Truffle Aioli, Crispy Shallots

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**Two Courses £31.95 **Three Courses £35.95

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Celeriac and Parsnip Soup, Herby Toasted Croutons

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Chalk Stream Trout Tartare, Focaccia, Buttermilk & Dill Oil Dressing

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Terrine of Poached Pheasant & Chicken, Puy Lentils Roasted Shallots, Red Currant Jelly, Toast

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Turkey Schnitzel, Fondant Potato, Fried Egg, Baby Capers, Nutty Butter, Baby Gem

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Butternut Squash Risotto, Crispy Sage, Pickled & Diced Squash, Old Winchester

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Poached Smoked Haddock, Crushed Potatoes, Savoy Mustard Butter Sauce

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Honey Roasted Parsnip & Apple Soup, Toasted Hazelnuts, Chive Oil, Welsh Rarebit

10.95
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Fricassée of Wild Mushrooms, Confit Shallots. Crème Fraîche, Toasted Brioche, Crispy Hen’s Egg

11.95
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Venison Carpaccio, Pickled Mushrooms, Truffle Aoili, Dressed Leaves, Crispy Onions

12.95
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Confit Chalk Stream Trout, Beetroot Purée, Horseradish Cream, Beetroot & Cabernet Sauvignon Dressing

14.95
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Potted Brown Shrimp, Homemade Crumpet, Pickled Cucumber, Herb Oil

18.95
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Seared Scallops, Confit Chicken, Squash & Ginger Puree, Chicken Cream, Pancetta

19.95
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Spiced & Roasted Cauliflower, Romesco Sauce, Harissa Chickpeas, Pomegranate, Minted Yoghurt, Parsley Oil, Dukkah

23.95
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Pan Fried Sea Bream, Saffron Potatoes, Sea Vegetables, Cavolo Nero, Champagne Velouté

27.95
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Pan Roasted Stone Bass, Crushed Potatoes, Pinenut Crust, Lobster Bisque, Trompette Mushrooms

28.95
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Roasted & Confit Hampshire Pheasant, Truffled Salsify Risotto, Old Winchester, Sage

28.95
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12 Hour Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Potato Purée, Savoy Cabbage, Bourguignon Jus

29.95
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Roast Rump of Lamb, Maple Glazed Parsnips, Potato Rosti, Kalettes, Jus Gras

31.95
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Sides

Buttered Baby Potatoes £4.50 | Roasted Carrots & Beetroots,Tarragon £4.95 | Seasonal Greens, Garlic Butter £3.95
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Warm Panforte Cake, Eggnog Infused Cream, Fresh Clementine

10.95
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Winter Berry Pavlova, Whipped Mascarpone, Toasted Pistachio

10.95
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Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, Apple & Quince Compote, Spiced Wine Syrup

11.50
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Earl Grey Poached Pear Carpaccio, Stem Ginger Cream, Hazelnut Praline, Sour Cherries

12.95
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Dark Chocolate & Brown Butter Crémeux Chocolate Tuile, Passion fruit Coulis, White Chocolate Sorbet

13.50
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The Chesil Cheese Selection

Award-Winning British Cheese Served With Homemade Sourdough Crackers, Apples, Celery, Quince Paste & Spiced Pear Chutney
11/19.50
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Confit Chalk Stream Trout, Beetroot Purée, Horseradish Cream, Beetroot & Cabernet Sauvignon Dressing

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Roast Sirloin of Beef

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Roast Shoulder of Pork

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Chesil Nut Roast

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All of our roasts are accompanied by:

Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Cauliflower Cheese, Seasonal Greens, Stuffing, Roast Carrot & Plenty of our Homemade Gravy
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Pan Fried Sea Bream, Saffron Potatoes, Sea Vegetables, Cavolo Nero, Champagne Velouté

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Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, Apple & Quince Compote, Spiced Wine Syrup

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Dark Chocolate & Brown Butter Crémeux, Chocolate Tuile, Passion fruit Coulis, White Chocolate Sorbet

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Winter Berry Pavlova, Whipped Mascarpone, Toasted Pistachio

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Tunworth & Barkham Blue Cheese, Quince, Sourdough Crackers

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Bitter Chocolate Mousse, Citrus Shortbread, Mascarpone

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Layered Honey & Apple Sponge, Caramel Sauce

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Barber’s Mature Cheddar, Quince, Crackers

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**Two Courses £31.95 **Three Courses £35.95

**Available Monday – Friday: Lunchtime 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Dinner 5:30 – 6:30 PM**
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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 may also book the private dining room on line for up to 12 guests , but for larger groups in the main restaurant please contact us directly on manager@chesilrectory.co.uk

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Whenever possible we use the finest local suppliers who are dedicated to creating delicious ingredients. Chef’s exquisite menus celebrate the best produce that Great Britain has to offer & many of our suppliers are based here in Hampshire.

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