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What are the best independent places to eat in Winchester?

By Demo Author, Winchester resident Last checked

Quick answer

The Chesil Rectory, La Gastronomia's no-menu Sicilian cooking, Cabinet Rooms and Kavi Coffee are all independent, along with Shoal for fish and chips and Bangkok Bistro for Southern Thai cooking.

Also asked as: independent restaurant · not a chain · family run

Our picks

  1. 1. The Chesil Rectory

    Mains £3.95 to £4.95

    Modern British · Highcliffe · Open today 12:00–15:30, 17:30–23:00

    Independent Open Saturday Locally sourced Gluten-free options Lunch Dinner
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  2. 2. La Gastronomia by Sergio Cook For You

    £10.99 lunch deal to £50 tasting menu

    Italian restaurant · City centre · Open today 12:00–21:00

    Independent Open Saturday Locally sourced Lunch Delivery Dinner
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  3. 3. Cabinet Rooms

    Mains £5 to £15

    Café-bar · Hyde · Open today 9:00–21:00

    Independent Open Saturday Gluten-free options Breakfast Brunch Open Sunday
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  4. 4. Kavi Coffee

    Mains £9.95 to £18

    City centre · Open today 7:00–16:00

    Independent Open Saturday Locally sourced Gluten-free options Breakfast Brunch
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  5. 5. Shoal

    Mains £12 to £18

    City centre · Open today 11:30–14:00, 16:30–20:30

    Independent Open Saturday Locally sourced Gluten-free options Lunch Breakfast
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  6. 6. Bangkok Bistro

    Mains £3.50 to £8.95

    Thai · City centre · Open today 12:00–14:45, 17:30–21:45

    Independent Open Saturday Locally sourced Lunch Delivery Open Sunday
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