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The House of William & Merry, Hockessin, DE

The House of William & Merry

4.9 (2349)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 234-2255
  • Website
    http://www.williamandmerry.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    William Hoffman
  • Location
    1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
  • Neighborhood
    Hockessin
  • Cross street
    Valley Road
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available at Swift Park if the lot is full.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

The House of William & Merry's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 2,349 people are saying

The House of William & Merry reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Ambiance

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House of William & Merry in Hockessin offers a "wonderful experience" with "great service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about its "beautiful presentation" and "creative menu." The atmosphere is "lovely," and the "staff are friendly and knowledgeable." It's highly recommended for "special occasions" and as a "gem" of fine dining.

2,349 Reviews

  1. Diana

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful all the way around! Great attention to detail, delicious food and service. Highly recommend.

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  2. Kathy

    Philadelphia13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and service were excellent! Maddie was amazing from start to finish!

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  3. tara VIP

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! Beautiful and delicious food, lovely atmosphere and exceptional service! I can’t wait to come back.

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  4. John

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, great service, tasty dinner, good wine selection. Additional parking available in the adjacent park.

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  5. Kris VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a gem. Thoughtful menu and additions. (Our starter specials were beyond great!) Beautiful presentation. Amazing flavors. Tremendous cocktails and good wine list. And yes, friendly, knowledgeable, personable, attentive staff. It had been a while since we’d been but will come back soon!

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  6. Sebastian

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience and the food is amazing. Never had anything less then excellent service.

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  7. Jane

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the Best Dining in HOCKESSIN! William and Merry meet you at the door. Marian is incredible at the bar. Food is presented beautifully and taste as good as it looks. Service is done perfectly with a smile!

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  8. Helene

    Montreal21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every aspect of a food experience was beyond expectation. I highly recommend this restaurant and particularly if you’re a foodie.

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  9. Stephen

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. Staff and ownership was great. Food from apps to entrees to cocktails to wine and desert were incredible! Highly recommend!

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  10. David

    Philadelphia19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    William and Merry is a nice restaurant that features a good variety of individual meal with seasonal farm to table food. The service was great and our server Maggie was very attentive. We will definitely be back.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Valley Road
  • Neighborhood
    Hockessin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Additional parking is available at Swift Park if the lot is full.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    William Hoffman
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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