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Winchester

Restaurants in Winchester

  1. A

    Loch Fyne Restaurant

    Winchester's branch of this quality seafood and fish chain is housed in a stunning Tudor jailhouse, full of twisted beams, wooden galleries and beautiful fireplaces. Depending on which section you're in, the atmosphere can be both lively and romantic.

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  2. B

    Chesil Rectory

    Flickering candles and low beams lend this 15th-century restaurant a romantic feel. Locally sourced delicacies include carpaccio of Hampshire venison with mushrooms, and smoked trout with watercress. The two-course lunch and early-evening menu (£16, served 6pm to 7pm) is a steal. Bookings recommended.

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  3. C

    Cadogan & James

    Self-caterers will need dragging out of this delightful delicatessen, full of the smells of freshly baked breads, herbs and spices, and gourmet goodies.

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  4. D

    Old Vine

    At this mellow old English inn an eclectic menu darts from mushrooms with paprika, to pear and blue cheese tart. It's all best enjoyed at a window table overlooking Cathedral Green. Bookings recommended.

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  5. E

    No 5

    This stylish eatery offers new twists on English classics, so expect British charcuterie and cheese, prawns in ink aioli, and quince crumble.

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  6. F

    Wykeham Arms

    Local fare packs this super-quirky pub’s menu. Dishes range from creative to comfort; try salt-baked beetroot with spicy lentils or slow-cooked lamb cassoulet. Their aged Hampshire beef is a carnivore’s delight. Bookings recommended.

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  7. G

    El Sabio

    Feast on the full-blooded flavours of Spain on a sunny riverside terrace.

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  8. H

    James Martin at Cadogan

    Run by the eponymous celebrity chef, this place exudes aromas of ripe cheese and freshly baked bread – sample some at a tiny table for just £5 per platter.

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  9. I

    Brasserie Blanc

    Get a taste of French home cooking, Raymond (Blanc) style, at this super-sleek chain. The celebrity chef may not necessarily sauté your starter, but the chicken stuffed with morel mushrooms and the Toulouse sausage with onion gravy are full of Gallic charm.

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  10. J

    Black Rat

    The decor here is casually countrified, but the food is something else. Accomplished cooking has won it a Michelin star – partly due to the intense flavours conjured from ingredients such as braised beef cheek, lamb rump and oxtail. Bookings required.

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