Visiting from the US and came here on the recommendation of a local due to its location along the…read moreriver by Wolvesey Castle. The outdoor seating near the river gave a great ambiance. The espresso martini was excellent and the Half Roast Norfolk Chicken was good. As a member of the service industry myself, what really stood out to me was the service. Considering our status as tourists, James was very patient and helpful in taking my mom's order as she was a bit indecisive. Minashe (not sure if I'm spelling that correctly) was extremely helpful and accommodating despite it only being his second day on the job here, though you wouldn't be able to tell due to his exceptional service. All in all, I would definitely visit again if I ever find myself in Winchester again.

I went to this place with my friends for some drinks. We were not very hungry. They had good…read moreselection of appetizers. We ordered their hummus and pita plate. the hummus tasted very fresh and good. I ordered a Pinot. The server helped me to select from a variety of wines. My friends had Negroni cocktail and they liked it. The only thing that disappointed me was that they had very less option for vegetarian appetizer. Towards the end we ordered their sticky toffee pudding and it came out to be amazing. The place overall was very cozy and old fashioned but still luxurious. They had a cute patio but we went on a winter evening so decided to sit inside as they do not have heating outside. Would recommend this place.

the breakfasts here are pricey but well worth it, it is always clean and tidy and the staff are…read morealways very helpful, all food is freshly cooked to order, not left laying around, so you may pay more but its well worth the money

Excellent. Restaurant upstairs, Bar downstairs. Beautiful decoration, comfortable seats, music…read moreplaying at a good volume. Varried menu with a focus on hanging kebabs, as they call it. Different kinds of meat offered on a skewer hanging vertically with a little plate and hole in the plate above the kebab to pour the selected sause onto. The food tasted good. Service was helpfull and friendly. Only criticism I have is that a fair number of things on the menu were 'out'. Considering I ordered at 19:00 o'clock in a half full restaurant I don't think things should be out yet. Free WiFi, clean toilets.

Absolutely loved this place. Went with family during Christmas time. Food was amazing. Prices…read morereasonable. Service was great. Super cozy place to go for dinner in Farnham. Best part was the duo singing and playing guitar. Absolutely made the night. I hope to one day go back.

Incredible venue, worth the visit. Beautiful as you approach the house with wonderful grounds,…read moreincluding the garden where they grow much of their own produce. Parts of the meal were fantastic, a few were just good, but the combination with the atmosphere and good service earned five stars. My favorite part of the meal was the eggs from the snacks section (I forgot the name, but their equivalent of scotch eggs). The porchetta was also excellent, with a lot of crackling. Don't miss the onion straws, they were addictive. I was disappointed in the mozzarella with beetroot, way too much beetroot that overpowered the dish. Overall, though, a great experience and i plan to return with my family.

The first of two incredible back-to-back Pig dining experiences in England. I absolutely loved the…read moreatmosphere, and you could tell it appealed across demographics as the age range of guests wen from young adults to elderly, all seeming happy with their food and service. My dinner was exquisite - I ate on the later side after one or two pre-dinner drinks and ample time to review the menu. I wasn't as fond of the Saddleback Crackling pig skin with applesauce - this was too crispy for my liking. The first few bites I was afraid to crack a tooth. The slow cooked Lamb belly was out of this world. Service was very good given how busy the restaurant was. Best of all I spent the night in a charming room and enjoyed a lovely breakfast the next morning. Such a wonderful, charming placed to escape in the New Forest.

Based on one meal, and a meager one at that, I can't plump to large for Villa Romana…read more I ate the Gnocchi al Arrabiata, and it was disappointing, to say the least. The tomato sauce was very sweet, and with the peppers mixed in, it created a taste that was not the most exciting. The gnocchi itself was a little on the mushy side. Perhaps the staff were just too distracted that day by the world cup opener that Italy were about to play. The mixed salad was not bad. The house red wine was quite nice. The strangest part were the comlimentary olives brought out before the meal. I think they must use the same super-sweet tomato sauce on the olives, but unfortunately, for me, it just made them taste like baked beans. That's not to say you shouldn't try it yourself. You just can't sum up an Italian restaurant from one serving of gnocchi and a bad bowl of olives-a-la-baked-beans, can you? As for charm, this place oozes charm like the Gulf of Mexico oozes oil these days...only in a good way. The staff were universally, pleasant and helpful. And what more can you have for atmosphere in an Italian restaurant than a bunch of guys shouting at each other in Italian? The decore, the building, the architecture all bring it together into a lovely experience. I will try Villa Romana again, most likely. There was enough possibility to allow them a second chance. But I won't be having the Arrabiata.

Beautiful evening and atmosphere! Very lovely staff, although busy still great customer service!…read moreFood was amazing and cooked just right! I had chicken with ham and tomato sauce with noodles, it was beautiful! Only thing that was quite irritating was the lighting is quite dark downstairs, but it kind of adds to the atmosphere! Will definitely be visiting there again!

great food and excellent service. the staff was so friendly even though my baby was crying all the…read moretime. The food was great and the portions were big. i highly recommend this restauran.

The food is very good as well as the service. The only issue is there are some menu items come with…read morechillis and yet the food is not spicy at all.

I was persuaded to enter the restaurant by a very funny waitress who was pretending to entice some…read moreother potential customers in as we were reading the menu outside. I had been going somewhere else, but the food sounded so good, and her persona made me change my mind, and I am very glad I did. I had a lovely seat in a window, and I really enjoyed my meal (photos already uploaded) I even had the cheese plate which had a gorgeous brie that had truffle in it. Her advice to let it warm up a bit was sound. It was one of the nicest places I have eaten in a long time, and all the food tasted amazing. I would say probably the best in Winchester!

I like the food here and it has a good ambiance, and is in a great location. Eaten here a few…read moretimes. Shame the service is terrible. Case in point, been siting here for 10 mins, table is filthy, no one has asked if I'd like to see a menu, glass of water. Leaving.

What a nice find in a strange town! It's compact and bijou, but served nicer home-made soup,…read morepaninis, sandwiches and the like, in a hip environment with some high-class art on the walls and laid-back jazz music playing. Perfect for a lunchtime chill session. Not much room at street level, but they do have more seating in the basement. We were most impressed with the selection of exotic soft drinks in the cold cabinet, particularly the obscure French lemonade that nobody had heard of before. A classy, laid-back food stop. Jolly nice.

I loved this place. The food was very good and the service was friendly. The waiters were charming…read more It felt really like a french restaurant in france. The food was delicious! I was sad to hear that the cafe de paris had closed. I believe that recently the owners decided to transform the restaurant into an american diner, partly due to the saturation of the french food market in this location. I can't wait to go there and see what they have done! From what I saw of cafe de paris the owners of this venue seemed to make creative and quality choices. I was a big fan of cafe de paris.