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Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 22898 reviews

What SteveP likes about Rick Stein:
First time here at the Winchester restaurant, so went with no preconceptions of what to expect. It couldn't have been any better, from the moment we walked in the waiter Ali A was very helpful and friendly nothing was to much trouble. The food was fantastic from start to finish, our son had the Fruits De Mar Large it was a show stopper after his Oysters to start with, my wife had the Winchester pudding which was to d... View all feedback. What Blaahh1989 doesn't like about Rick Stein:
Fine restaurant and good, attentive service but it's not great value for money. I had the seafood ragout at £32 and though good, it was very expensive for what it was, a feeling echoed by all the table. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Colleen
03.08.2024 - 13:02

My second recent visit and each time excellent customer service and the Sea Bass meal 2 of us had was fantastic. Simply cooked but so delicious. Great choices o...

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Lesley
03.08.2024 - 13:02

Lovely anniversary lunch today as always. Seafood quality always consistent. Brilliant, friendly service from our waitress Nicole (she is a keeper! . Thanks tea...

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SteveP
03.08.2024 - 13:02

First time here at the Winchester restaurant, so went with no preconceptions of what to expect. It couldn't have been any better, from the moment we walked in t...

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Andy
03.08.2024 - 13:02

Fantastic meal. 4 of us had a simply superb meal at Rick Steins Winchester. The service was second to none. Food excellent.

Veronica
03.08.2024 - 13:02

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...

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The reviews for this restaurant are quite mixed, with some customers reporting an unpleasant experience due to the rude and discriminatory attitude of a middle-aged waiter. However, others had a fantastic dining experience, praising the staff for being friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The food received mixed reviews, with some complaining about delays and missing items, while others raved about the delicious dishes, particularly highlighting the seafood options. Overall, the atmosphere was described as bright and airy, and the service was commended for being first-class. Despite some negative feedback, many customers expressed their intentions to return to this restaurant in the future.

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4.6 ★ from 18 reviews
Rüdiger
14.11.2022 - 11:05

After visiting his restaurant in torquay a few years ago, I jumped to the opportunity to go to the Winchester site. he started with the sashimi what was.

Philip
14.11.2022 - 11:05

My partner birthday with friends from sweden before a few weeks always a good eating, tonight was a little. we wandered everywhere.

Graham
18.12.2022 - 23:30

My wife has booked for both of us lunch to celebrate my birthday in a restaurant where I wanted to go for a while. it fulfilled all my expectations. the service...

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Kieran
18.12.2022 - 23:30

Excellent service and good. beautiful atmosphere and environment. highly recommended. when they realized that it was my birthday meal, they gave us cake on a te...

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Dale
18.12.2022 - 23:30

Loved this place, personal super, eat excellent and I would recommend it definitiw.

Google
4.3 ★ from 1536 reviews
Brian
28.12.2023 - 02:17

Gorgeous mussels in a curry sauce. The Guinea fowl and smoked haddock were brilliant too. A very enjoyable evening Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per...

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Linda
28.12.2023 - 02:17

Food was amazing Bettina our waitress was outstanding Thank you Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £90–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Re...

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James
28.12.2023 - 02:17

Festive menu is a great price and well worth a post Christmas Market visit. Our server was new but so attentive, polite and friendly. He will be a good asset to...

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Myrna
28.12.2023 - 02:17

The whole process was treated unfairly by a very mean middle-aged waiter. He seemed to be a money worshipper because we ordered few meals and went crazy to driv...

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Mike
28.12.2023 - 02:17

After a poor experience around a year before, this time around was thankfully a very good evening. Mussels to start, seafood gratin for main and the Winchester...

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Facebook
4.6 ★ from 2478 reviews
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4.2 ★ from 35 reviews
Restaurantguru
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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 2551 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 11 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.2 ★ from 2385 reviews
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