Restaurant Reviews

 

 

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8 –9 Jewry street

Winchester,

Hampshire, SO23 8RZ

tel: 01962 843000

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Diplock and her parents sample a taste of the Orient at a recent addition to the city’s thriving restaurant scene. “The prawn dim sum were very pink, translucent and looked like baby mice”
One of a chain, this is the place to eat trademark Asian dishes of a reasonable quality and at a reasonable price in a comfortable and harmonious space.

Opening hours: 12 am to 11 pm seven days a week.

We visited: Wednesday lunchtime

Vegetarian choice: plenty of choice

Prices: starters from £3.10, dim sum from £2.50, mains £6.35 to £8.90, puddings from £2.55.

Children: welcome and in evidence.

Service charge: not included

Disabled access: yes

Reviewed: Issue 64 Wykeham Life 

Published: 25 April

 

100_0323.jpgCaracoli

15 Broad Street

Alresford

tel: 01962 738730

www.caracoli.co.uk  

 

Jessica Lynch visits an old favourite that has extended its eating hours to include dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. “The gnocchi were bought in but were excellent. The owners combine a commitment to local and New World producers”

Opening hours: Lunch Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm; Sunday brunch 10am-2pm; dinner Friday and Saturday only 7pm

Vegetarian choice: One dish per course

Children: Welcome

Disabled access: Yes

Reviewed: Issue 63 Wykeham Life 

Published: 11 April

 

 

p2270111.jpg Rimjhim

1 City Road

Winchester

Hampshire

tel: 01962 868352

www.rimjhim.co.uk

 

 

 

OUR  VERDICT:  Nicola Cunningham ventures down to the City Road to see if the sister restaurant to a Colden Common favourite cuts the mustard
“A zigzag of tamarind sauce decorated the dish, which wouldn’t have looked out of place in the Fat Duck at Bray”

Excellent menu with wide range to please all tastes, Western or Indian, with dishes beautifully presented, served by pleasant staff who can smile now and again.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, lunch 12noon-2.30pm, dinner 5.30-11pm. Sunday, lunch 12 noon-2.30pm, dinner 5.30-10.30pm

Vegetarian choice: Plenty of choice

Disabled access: Good

Reviewed: Issue 62 Wykeham Life 

Published: 14 March

 

 

img_3101.jpgReflections

9 Great Minster Street

Winchester

Hampshire

tel: 01962 864004

www.reflectionsbar-restaurant.com


OUR  VERDICT: Whether you want a quick drink, tea and a cake or a full-blown meal, Reflections can do the lot, says Nicola Cunningham, and then there’s the unbeatable views of Winchester Cathedral, too.

“Full of lovely flavours and not over-Mastercheffed”

Covers all aspects of eating out, from wine bar to bistro to restaurant, so great as a meeting place any time of day or night but food can take time to arrive; great views of the cathedral.

Opening hours: Closed all day Mondays (except Bank Holidays); Tue-Fri: 11am-3pm, 6pm-10pm; Sat:10am-11pm; Sun: 10am-5pm

Vegetarian choice: plenty of choice

Children: welcome

Disabled access: yes

Reviewed: Issue 60 Wykeham Life 

Published: Feb 1

 

 

 

p1220150.jpgThe Black Rat
88 Chesil Street
Winchester
Hampshire
Tel: 01962 844465
www.theblackrat.co.uk

 

OUR VERDICT: Having tried for some time to book a table at this Winchester eaterie, converted from an old pub, Nicola Cunningham finally got there, but was it worth the wait?

Excellent menu with interesting combinations informally served in relaxed surroundings, even if you can overhear neighbours’ conversations


Opening hours: dinner Tue to Sun, orders taken 7-9.30pm; lunch Sat & Sun, orders taken midday to 2.30pm

Vegetarian choice: not huge

Children: accepted if well behaved

Disabled access: not easy

Reviewed: Issue 60 Wykeham Life 

Published: Feb 1

 

 

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The Pink Olive
Weyhill Road
Weyhill
Andover
SP11 0PP
Tel: 01264 772356

OUR  VERDICT: Lunch at a new Indian restaurant contained a few surprises for Nicola Cunningham. Exciting interior design, delightful service and food that generally delivers great taste at reasonable prices – go at night!

“This was a samosa like what you’ve never seen before”


Opening hours: Mon–Sat midday to 2.30pm, 6pm-11pm; Sundays midday to 11pm

Vegetarian choice: plenty available

Children: welcome

Disabled access: easy

Reviewed: Issue 59 Wykeham Life 

Published: January 11 



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