Phone: +441962353535
Address: 7-8 High St, Winchester SO23 9JX, United Kingdom
City: Winchester
Menu Dishes: 30
Reviews: 21129
Website: https://rickstein.com/restaurants/rick-stein-winchester
"We had a family lunch at the Rick Stein 's restaurant in Winchester on the 2nd June, 2024, and went for 3 set menus. Fish cakes from the starter (cod) and main course (salmon) were both very dry, gaspacho was ok but the taste was far from what should cost over 9GBP. But the 'cherry on top was the Spelt risotto that was really bad: the vegetables were over-cooked and soggy, parmesan was grated before the plate was served and did not look as freshly grated. It may sound alright for some guests but this is not your local pub! Green beans do not need to be boiled until soggy! This is the place that charges 50GBP for a plate of fish! I did not raise concern on the day as I was there with two kids who are getting excited about fine dining and I did not want to ruin their experience. I do not think the restaurant is run by Rick Stein but it is rather a franchise where chefs who cannot cook or can 't be bothered, and use Rick 's name instead to charge a fortune for a 'bad pub meal . Very disappointed, will not recommend and will not come back."
All prices are estimates on menu.
Winchester, known for its historic cathedral and medieval architecture, offers traditional British cuisine such as roast dinners, fish and chips, and local comfort foods like Hampshire cherry tart.