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The Olive Branch Clipsham

➤ Main Street, Rutland, United Kingdom, LE15 7SH

Carte • Pub • Steak • British • European

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"The Olive Branch has become a favourite and we returned for my birthday lunch and a visit to the Yew Tree Avenue. We ate outside in the sunshine in one of their uniquely decorated gazebos, although the pub is lovely and full of character. Before...I go any further, I write this review because I know that they take on board our comments and strive to get better and better. There was a big lunch party in the barn, so parking was tight and we were worried about noise. We needn’t have worried as the hubbub subsided once their food was served. We ate from their “Lunch for Less” menu. Heritage tomato gazpacho with smoked creme fraiche and wild garlic and I had the pub made black pudding with apple, curried pickled onion, egg yolk and crispy pork. Both delicious although I’d have liked more of the pickle and the crispy pork. Decent size portions none the less. We both had the pan fried sea bass with cockles and prawn pearl barley in a shellfish bisque with sea vegetables, lemon and fennel. We were given a spoon for the “soup” but it was all absorbed by the pearl barley. We were expecting it in a little cup on the side... so why the spoon? Unfortunately, the sea bass was only one fillet cut between us. Not good enough when mains are over £18. Maybe they were running low, because of the big lunch in the barn? Having said that, the skin was deliciously crisp and melt in the mouth and the flavours were superb. We don’t tend to go for meals that are all protein and carbs, so it would have made our day if the sea vegetables and fennel had been much more evident or we’d been asked if we’d like other a salad on the side. As for asking, no one came back to ask if everything was alright... I had asked for the beer list to order another with the main, but we had finished it before anyone came back... may be because of the big lunch in the barn??? Next time we’ll book a different day if there’s a big lunch in the barn! The deserts were every bit as good as you’d expect. Banana pannacotta, dark chocolate mousse, hazelnut ice and Sticky toffee pudding, miso butterscotch and Guinness ice cream. I’d have been happy with just the Guinness ice cream! The birthday celebration was marked with petit fours for both of us, on a platter iced with Happy Birthday. A nice touch, thank you. A small deduction was made by us for the standard of service, which we explained, and were thanked. Hopefully on our next visit, these inconsistencies will be rectified. The Olive Branch can excel... and they do listen."

The Sun Inn

➤ 25 Main Street, LE15 7DH, Rutland, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"a great meal tonight after she stumbles over the pub by chance. sign says really good and we were not disappointed. fantastic trout star a great torte and super bark burger. all fresh and super worth. will be safe again!"

The Black Bull

➤ Teigh Road, Market Overton I-LE15 7PW, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Fish • British • Vegetarian

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"I can no longer recommend this place if I tried! My friend Joe and I went for a lovely walk on a pleasant day, and we certainly built up an appetite. The food was delicious, the ambiance was perfect, and the staff—who I believe were the owners—were fantastic hosts. They were very friendly and courteous. Joe McKenzie described it as "a dream come true," as he found this oasis of calm and sanctuary. He doesn't use social media, but thanks again to the young staff, we will definitely be back soon!"

The Cottesmore Chip Shop

➤ Main Street, Oakham I-, United Kingdom

Carte • Fish • British • Seafood • Fast Food

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"This might be the best fish and chips I've ever enjoyed. I stopped by while staying in the area, and after seeing it packed with customers a few times, I knew it had to be worth a try. The fish was perfectly cooked, the chips were delicious, and I also tried the peas and gravy, which were great. The price was quite reasonable given the location and the high quality of the food. I'm thankful that the chip shop in my town isn't this good, or I’d probably be a lot heavier! I got my meal as takeout, and the service was excellent."

The Wheatsheaf

➤ 1, Stretton Road, LE15 7NP, Rutland, United Kingdom

Carte • Pubs • Full • Steak • Lunch

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"We have wanted to eat here for quite some time now after it being recommended by so many people but struggled as always fully booked! (Not a bad thing) so we were delighted when we managed to get a cancellation booking. We arrived 15 minutes early to be greeted by a lovely lady behind the bar letting us know our table will be ready shortly and that we could get some drinks and sit in the bar area. Sure enough the table was ready for 8pm. All staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered oysters to start, my husband had the potted shrimp for staters and the pork belly for main, I had the goats cheese salad and the sea bream for main. All beautifully presented and served within good times. It was just simply delicious! My husband didn't have dessert, however I did- and this was probably the most delicious dessert I've had in a very long time- I highly recommend the brown butter ice-cream with affogato! We will definitely be back and will be recommending friends and family. Thank you!"