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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
Caracoli
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
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
Reflections
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
The 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
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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