The Chesil Rectory

The Chesil Rectory reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. PH

   PatriciaH

   Hampshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on October 16, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A very pleasant experience - food was delicious, service excellent. We didn't feel rushed and were able to enjoy the surroundings and foo at our leisure. The puddings were particularly good.
   

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2. GR

   GaryR

   Hampshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on September 8, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic evening, excellent food and drinks with a first class service.
   

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3. LS

   LeeS

   Hampshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on September 1, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been here several times now. Perfect every time. 45 mile drive to get there but do worth it.
   

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4. IJ

   IvyJH

   London4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on August 31, 2018

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   No complaints about tasting menu - it was good. Matching wines ok, first one good, others less so. What I did object to was arriving at 9 having prebooked tasting menu, table not ready, dumped upstairs for half an hour near a very noisy wedding party, normal menu handed to us when we’d already chosen. A drink was offered after 10minutes but we didn’t want one, having had an aperitif elsewhere with friends. No real apology. It did get better once we were seated downstairs.
   

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5. GE

   GeoffE

   Manitoba2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 29, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Seafood starters, pink lamb main, cheesecake then cheese and biscuits with recommended wine choices. Absolutely first class. Knowledgeable bar staff and waiting staff. Good banter with the men; young girls very quiet. Overall the perfect venue for our wedding anniversary celebration. We will be back
   

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   iand

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 19, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Third time of eating here and again it was really good, then finished of the evening with cocktails at the bar upstairs, not only is the building at the top of the history table, the food, service, people, staff were really were really great. We booked this up months ago for my wife's birthday and it was really worth the drive from Essex. A must for everyone.
   

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   Foodaholic

   London5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 17, 2018

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We booked for dinner for our first time to Winchester and so very glad we did. The building was gorgeous and we were very happy, tucked away in a small room (4 tables only) to the left of the front door. The discovery of a lovely bar and lounge upstairs when visiting the loo was a nice surprise addition too. The staff were attentive, chatty and bright. They had a small, new menu and we were delighted with the results - I'd much rather have a small menu done incredibly well than a sprawling one which might not deliver. The food was sublime - I'd happily eat it all again! You're looking at prices more familiar in London, but for a treat night out it was totally worth it!
   

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8. RB

   RichardB

   Hamburg1 review

   4.0

   Dined on August 16, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious, the atmosphere very nice. Staff was very friendly, but not very well informed about the menu and maybe not very well trained. Still, we enjoyed our dinner very much.
   

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9. PJ

   PJCB

   Oxford3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 14, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely meal and a gracious reception on arrival. Young waiter was polite if a little inexperienced. My only tiny criticism would be that one guest’s coffee was delivered tepid (but was removed from bill without quibbling). The food was excellent, the wine good, the ambience was quiet and welcoming, the seating comfortable...I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a super meal in civilised surroundings.
   

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10. a

    andyb

    Hampshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 14, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    The best plaice I have had anywhere. Certainly a good option in Winchester and one I will go to again (this was my first visit).
    

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