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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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Parsnip Soup, Soft Herb Chantilly

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

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Basket of House Baked Bread, Dukkah, Flavoured Butter, Local Rapeseed Oil

5.95
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Confit Pork & Black Pudding Croquettes, Mustard & Lovage, Bitter Leaves

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**Two Courses £28.95 **Three Courses £31.95

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New Forest Asparagus Soup, Black Garlic Rarebit

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Braised Lamb Croquette, Ewe’s Curd, Isle of Wight Tomato Compote, Mushroom Ketchup

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Butterflied Red Mullet, Pickled Slaw, Watercress Salsa Verde

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Isle of Wight Tomato Tarte Fine, Balsamic Glaze Bridlesford ‘Feta’, Mixed Leaf

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Harissa Spiced Pork Cheek, Wet Polenta Wild Garlic Glazed Carrots, Jus

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Smoked Haddock Raviolo, Charred & Purée Fennel Grain Mustard Beurre Blanc

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Charred Tender Stem Broccoli, Crispy Chilli Oil, Ranch Dressing, Herb Oil

11.95
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Cured & Torched Brixham Mackerel, Isle of Wight Tomato Consommé, Soused Shallots, Horseradish Cream

12.95
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Chicken Liver Parfait, Homemade Brioche, Dressed Leaves, Spiced Onion Jam

12.95
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Twice Baked Cheddar Soufflé, Truffled Bechamel, Crunchy Salad

13.50
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Grilled Black Pudding, Confit Chalk Stream Trout, Warm Piccalilli, Hampshire Watercress

13.95
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Portland Crab Mayonnaise, Toasted Homemade Crumpet, Pickled Cucumber, Fresh Apple

16.95
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Ricotta & Mint Tortellinis, Broad Beans, Isle of Wight Tomato Compote, Basil & Lemon Sauce Vierge

21.95
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Pomegranate Glazed Pork Ribeye, Chimichurri, Whole Roasted Pink Fir Apple Potato, Charred Spring Onions, Sesame Jus

24.95
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Poussin, Peas, Shallots, Scorched Baby Gem, Minted Pea Purée, Smoked Bacon Cream

26.95
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Baked South Coast Cod, Sweet Yellow & Red Peppers, Courgette, Butter Beans, Mussels, Basil Salsa Verde

27.95
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Roasted Duck Breast, Pomme Robuchon, Honey & Soy Glaze, Crispy Leg Wonton, Pak Choi, Port Jus

31.95
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John Dory, Spinach & Onion Purée, Confit Garlic, Crisp Potato Tubes, Red Wine Sauce, Short Rib Croquette

36.95
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Sides

Minted Pink Fir Potatoes 4.50 | Fine Beans & Toasted Almonds, Crispy Chilli Oil 4.95 | Seasonal Greens, Triple Garlic Butter 3.95
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Buttermilk Bavarois, Lavender Shortbread, Roasted Plum Jam

10.95
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Warm Elderflower Glazed Peaches, Maple Tuille, Peach Sorbet

10.95
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Brandy Snap Basket, Crème Pâtissière, Rum, Roasted Pineapple, Coconut Shavings, Mango Coulis

11.50
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The Chesil Banana

11.95
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Dark Chocolate Delice, Maraschino Cherries, Toasted Seed Granola Yoghurt Sorbet

11.95
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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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Tartar Of Chalk Stream Trout, Kohlrabi Slaw, Wasabi Mayo, Pink Grapefruit Dressing

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Carrot, Ricotta, Lambs Lettuce, Honey & Mustard Dressing Candied Pecans

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Roast Sirloin of Beef, Sunday Trimmings, Stuffing

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Roast Belly of Pork, Sunday Trimmings, Stuffing

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Chesil Nut Roast, Sunday Roast Trimmings, Rich Veggie Gravy

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All of our roasts are accompanied by:

Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Seasonal Greens, Roast Carrots, Braised Red Cabbage and plenty of our homemade Gravy
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Oven Baked Salmon, Spiced Cauliflower, Rissole Potatoes Crispy Kale, Cumin Scented Velouté

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Poire William Poached Pear, Cinnamon Puff Pastry, Rum And Raisin Ice Cream

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Lemon & Almond Bakewell Tart, Clotted Cream Ice Cream

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Dark Chocolate Cremeaux, Sesame Tuile, White Miso And Coffee Caramel, Caramelised White Chocolate

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Selection of British Cheeses served with Homemade Seasonal Chutney, Sourdough Crackers, Grapes and Apple

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Chesil Marshmallow Teacake, Yoghurt Sorbet

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Strawberry Mousse, Elderflower Shortbread, Balsamic Gel

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Lyburn Gold, Pickled Grapes, Sourdough Crisps

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**Two Courses £28.95 **Three Courses £31.95

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

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Fresh, Delicious & Local!

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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