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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.

The Chesil Rectory
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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
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A Taste of Chesil – Available Thurs–Sat only

All diners on the table must eat from the tasting menu, bookings must be made 72 hours in advance.
**£79.95 per person**
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All diners on the table must eat from the tasting menu, bookings must be made 72 hours in advance.

Summer Salad, Fine Beans, Peaches, Broccoli, Almonds, Salsa Verde, Ajo Blanco

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Potted Portland Crab, Homemade Crumpet, Pickled Cucumber, Micro-Herb Salad

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Oven Baked Brixham Plaice, Crushed Ratte Potatoes Fine Beans, Sauce Grenobloise

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Lamb Rump, Wilted Chard, Beetroot Fondant, Blackberries Celeriac Purée, Rosemary Jus

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Iced Honey Parfait, Fresh Figs, Honeycomb, Toasted Hazelnuts, Fig Leaf Oil

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Optional wine flight £45

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All Diners on the table must eat from the tasting menu, bookings must be made 72 hours in advance.

**£79.95 per person**
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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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Summer Salad, Fine Beans, Peaches, Broccoli, Almonds, Salsa Verde, Ajo Blanco

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Terrine of Cornfed Chicken, Spring Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Confit Garlic

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£49.95 pp – click for T&Cs

Please note that all bookings for the Christmas menu regardless of size will require a full pre-order no later than 7 days in advance of your booking to manager@chesilrectory.co.uk.
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**Our Special Lunchtime and Early Evening Menu is not available during December**

Click here to download our Christmas Menu

INFORMATION
Thank you for your Christmas booking enquiry, we look forward to welcoming you. Our Christmas menu below will be served from 1st-23rd December (Mon - Fri only) lunch and dinner and will be available to parties from 2 to 32 people.

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.

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

CANCELLATIONS
Any tables, groups or guests cancelling less than 48 hours before the day of their booking will have their deposit withheld.

Wild Mushroom Velouté, Truffled Cheese Toastie

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Roulade of Local Chalk Stream Trout & Cream Cheese, Trout Caviar, Apple Salad, Cucumber Bavarois, Dill Oil

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Ham Hock Croquettes, Beetroot Slaw, Horseradish, Nasturtium

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Salad of Warm Winter Vegetables, Cashew Labneh, Ras el Hanout, Pomegranate Honey Dressing VG

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Roasted Turkey Ballotine, Roast Potatoes, Carrots & Parsnips, Sprouts, Pigs in Blankets, Thyme Jus

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Baked Hake, Cauliflower Purée, Pickled Carrots, Baby Potatoes, Carrot & Cardamom Velouté, Hazelnuts

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12hr Braised Ox Cheek, Parsnip & Apple Purée, Pomme Robuchon, Chard, Pickled Walnuts

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Roasted Root Vegetable Ballotine, Roast Potatoes, Carrots & Parsnips, Sprouts, Vegetarian Gravy VG

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Brandy Snap Basket, Christmas Pudding Ice Cream, Poached Pear Compote, Pistachios VG

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Baked White Chocolate Cheesecake, Dark Chocolate Biscuit, Clementine Jelly, Blackberry Purée, Chocolate Crumb

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Apple Tart Tatin, Golden Raisins, Candied Pecans, Miso Caramel Sauce, Crème Fraîche

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Winslade, Homemade Sourdough Crackers, Quince

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**£49.95 pp – Click to view our T & C s

INFORMATION Thank you for your Christmas booking enquiry, we look forward to welcoming you. Our Christmas menu below will be served from 1st-23rd December (Mon – Fri only) lunch and..
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INFORMATION
Thank you for your Christmas booking enquiry, we look forward to welcoming you. Our Christmas menu below will be served from 1st-23rd December (Mon - Fri only) lunch and dinner and will be available to parties from 2 to 32 people.

Click here to download our Christmas 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.

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

CANCELLATIONS
Any tables, groups or guests cancelling less than 48 hours before the day of their booking will have their deposit withheld.

Ajo Blanco, Fine Beans, Peaches, Broccoli, Almonds, Salsa Verde

12.95
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Filo-Wrapped Rosary Goats Cheese, Roasted Beetroot Carpaccio, Tarragon, Cabernet Sauvignon Dressing

13.50
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Terrine of Ham Hock & Confit Chicken, Chimichurri, Scorched Focaccia, Sweet Mustard Dressing, Gherkins

13.95
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Confit Duck Leg, Sweet & Sour Red Pepper Compote, Frisée & Watercress Salad

16.50
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Tempura Monkfish, Shellfish Bisque, Homemade Tartare, Lemon

18.50
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Potted Portland Crab, Homemade Crumpet, Pickled Cucumber, Micro-Herb Salad

19.50
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Seared Globe Artichoke, Isle of Wight Tomato & Caper Fondue, Minted Vegan Yoghurt, Basil Oil, Toasted Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds

22.50
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Handmade Rotolo of Caramelised Onion & Ricotta, Courgette Ribbons, Charred Tender Stem Broccoli, Crispy Sage, Brown Butter Pine Nuts

23.50
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Poached Chicken Breast & Confit Leg, Sweetcorn Purée, Isle of Wight Tomato, Spring Onion, Jus Gras, Crispy Chicken Skin

26.50
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Oven Baked Brixham Plaice, Crushed Ratte Potatoes, Pickled Cucumber, Sauce Grenobloise

29.50
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Pan Roasted South Coast Gurnard, Borlotti Beans, Girolles, English Peas, Pancetta, Red Pepper & Anise Sauce

29.50
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Lamb Rump, Wilted Chard, Beetroot Fondant, Blackberries, Celeriac Purée, Pickled Beetroot, Rosemary Jus

31.50
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Sides

Buttered Ratte Potatoes £4.50 | Green Beans, Olive Tapenade £4.95 | Seasonal Greens, Garlic Butter £3.95
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Iced Honey Parfait, Fresh Figs, Honeycomb, Toasted Hazelnuts, Fig Leaf Oil

11.95
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Basil Poached Peaches, Biscotti Tuille, Toasted Pistachio, Raspberry Sorbet

12.95
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Mixed Berry Millefeuille, Rosé Jelly, Strawberries

12.95
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White Chocolate & Blackberry Cheesecake, Caramelised White Chocolate, Blackberry Sorbet

12.95
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Chesil Boozy Espresso Sundae

13.50
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The Chesil Cheese Selection

Award Winning British Cheese Served with Homemade Sourdough Crackers, House Pickles, Quince & Spiced Pear Chutney
11/19.50
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Seabass Ceviche, Pomegranate, Pickled Kohlrabi, Crispy Onions

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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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Brixham Plaice, Curried Mussels, Crispy Potatoes, Broad Beans & Peas, Hispi Cabbage

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Iced Lemon Parfait, French Meringue, Mango Coulis, Candied Lemon, Flaked Almonds

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Chocolate & Raspberry Delice, Raspberry Sorbet, Popping Candy

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Basil Poached Peaches, Biscotti, Peach Sorbet

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Tunworth & Barkham Blue Cheese, Quince, Sourdough Crackers

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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

Please note: tables of 8 or more require a £50 deposit and a food pre-order.

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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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