The Black Rat
88 chesil st, tel 844465, (http://theblackrat.co.uk). this restaurant serves high quality 'modern british' food with locally produced ingredients. it is located a few minutes form the main high street in what was once a pub. in 2011 the black rat was awarded a michelin star. open mon-sun 7pm-11pm dinner; sat-sun 12pm-2.30pm lunch. â£~35.
The Refectory
In the walled garden opposite the cathedral west front, (http://www.winchester-cat...). an excellent volunteer run restaurant opposite the main entrance to the cathedral, offering a good selection of homely english dishes at reasonable prices. open mar-oct 9.30am-5.00pm; nov-feb 9.30am-4.30pm. â£5-10.
Loch Fyne
18 jewry street, tel 872930, (http://www.loch-fyne.com/...). this chain restaurant provides excellent and apparently eco-friendly seafood in an attractive environment in the city center. open mâf 9am-11pm; sa-su 10am-10pm. â£~30.
Ask Pizza and Pasta
God begot house, 101 high street, tel 849464. this restaurant serves pizzas and pasta dishes in a relaxing, family friendly atmosphere. it is part of a nationwide chain; quality and price are set accordingly. it is situated in one of the oldest and most historic domestic buildings in the city. open m-su noon-11pm. â£~20.
Pizza Express
Bridge street 1. similar to ask pizza and pasta; maybe slightly closer to an italian style. again, part of a chain so quality and price are set accordingly. the restaurant is literally on top of the bridge and the old house radiates a nice atmosphere.
The Chesil Rectory
This Grade II listed building was built in 1450, gifted to the city by Mary Tudor, and now holds The Chesil Rectory, which received a Michelin star in the early 2000s. The restaurant is a member of the Hampshire Fare group, who strive to use local producers for their supplies.
Cafe Monde
In the newly pedestrianised square - just off the high street heading towards the cathedral - is a popular, friendly and reasonably priced contemporary cafe serving breakfasts, fairtrade coffee and light lunches. open mon-sat 8am-6pm, sunday 10am-5pm. â£~5-10
Hotel du Vin
14 southgate st, tel 841414, (http://www.hotelduvin.com...). a town-house bistro in the centre of winchester, popular with locals and visitors alike. see also 'sleep' below. â£~40.
There are lots of places to eat in central Winchester, particularly in Jewry Street, the High Street and the Square, and a good way to find one is simply to keep your eyes open as you visit. Here is a small selection recommended by individual Wikitravellers. The prices are best guesses for a meal including drinks & tips.