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The House of William & Merry, Hockessin, DE

The House of William & Merry

4.9 (2361)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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 2,361 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Ambiance

  • Delaware

    Best Value

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Great for fine wines

  • Delaware

    Good for special occasions

2,361 Reviews

  1. BarbaraD

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another absolutely outstanding meal prepared by Chef William and team. We have eaten here many times, but the latest Rockfish is to die for. Get there before it's gone!

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  2. Patti VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing dining experience and a great serving staff!

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  3. Barbara

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wine list while not vast, selection was good and prices reasonable. Presentation and taste of food was excellent.

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  4. carrie VIP

    Philadelphia County25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to dine at William and Merry. It never disappoints as the staff is always so friendly and inviting. It starts with the greeting at the door and ends with the exit following the meal. The service is excellent and the food top notch. Not only the taste but the presentation is lovely. The lighting is cozy and the seating comfortable. We will continue to support William and Merry as long as they are in business. And I hope that is a long time!

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  5. Hollis VIP

    Philadelphia County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yet another delicious meal and excellent hospitality at The House of William & Merry! This is a go-to special occasion restaurant. The menu is ever-changing so it's hard to recommend our dishes, though the Korean-fried quail appetizer was OUTSTANDING and worth a permanent place on the menu! We love the chef's creativity and the entire staff vibe. Another great night here!

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  6. Shelly

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was extremely fresh and delicious. The service was outstanding as well!

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  7. Sally

    Nebraska6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the meal- food was well prepared. Service very good. Rather loud and a bit pricey.

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  8. J

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Memorable. Creative and filling the food was exceptional as was service & overall experience. You cannot go wrong unless you don’t want to spend a lot of money. It is expensive but worth it if you enjoy good food and a dining experience.

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  9. chris VIP

    Philadelphia County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing. The way They Keep the menu changed up is fun. They always do some flavors that make you go Umm what , just Like smoked grapes and so many more..

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  10. Joe VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If Delaware was part of the Michelin rating system, The House of William and Merry would receive at least 2 stars! The menu is seasonal and smartly crafted. The execution of each dish is perfect. The cocktails were excellent and the service was exemplary. It Is expensive but worth every dollar. If you are a discerning foodie, you must try this experience.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 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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