Don Paddys in Rutland

As a 60th birthday treat with family this was a disastrous choice. Shocking service. Truly upsetting. As a secondary experience the chicken was actually quite hard to eat

This is the first time we have eaten here. It's a very interesting menu and the food was exceptional, outstanding and absolutely delicious. We will be back as soon as we can!

Food was outstanding, staff excellent, my wife and I come up from Dover a couple of times a year to visit friends, and we always book this restaurant.

Disappointing .Booked for Sunday Roast, arrived to learn they had run out ! No call to warn us , no apology. Table service was essentially self service . We laid table ourselves , had to request side plates for starters and lay out , served drinks ourselves from a tray , food basic & bland . We were presented with the bill for nearly £200. Not sure where the value was . Been a regular for nearly six years was disappointed and won’t be rushing back .

I used to love this place for its casual French feel but after a makeover it more closely resembles a Tim Hortons, not a smart move IMO

Called in for a coffee and tea cake. Nice enough but we thought expensive eg £4 for one tea cake… A particular loud gentleman that we all had to listen to from several tables away annoying but not the fault of the establishment.

Went to Don Paddy's with family members and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the seafood Linguine and it was cooked perfectly. Great atmosphere to eat in and the staff are lovely. Highly reccomend. I'm looking forward to going back again and trying the steak! My nephew had the steak and it looked gorgeous.

We were in Uppingham for the day, so popped in for coffee and cake at lunch time - the chocolate orange cake was divine and the staff were knowledgeable about allergens in their food. There was a nice buzz with lots of people eating and drinking - families, couples and groups. We went back for dinner, but weren't sure that it would feel like an eatery for the evening, but a slight change in background music made it feel more like a bistro, than a cafe. We ate from the lunch menu and it was the best meal that I have ever had! We had the burger (£18) and both of us commented on how tasty the chips were. For pudding, we shared the chocolate torte and, again, the staff knew which allergens it contained. It was delicious! We would definitely go here again and would even consider travelling to Uppingham for an evening meal at Don Paddy's. We have already recommended it to our friends and family.

Regret to say that I too was underwhelmed by the revamp which was then compounded by the new limited menu choice followed by a £19 'traditional fish and chips' in which the portion size of the fish was disappointingly more like an oversized goujon accompanied by the smallest ramekin of minted pea puree. The chips, with potato skins on, were ok but not traditional chips as I expect to see them. Don Paddys has always been on the expensive side but this was exceptionally poor value and I won't be rushing back.

Great makeover and atmosphere with normal friendly and attentive Don Paddy’s service. Good menu and our group went for a range of courses. My own was the burger which was excellent but the burger was almost too large! Sadly chips were only slightly warm when they arrived but would have been perfect if the right temperature. Thanks.

This business is a part of the Falcon Hotel. Enjoyed an evening meal which was quite tasty - have to say the service was not quite as good as at the hotel, although in fairness, it was quite busy on the evening in question.

My first visit to this charming marketplace bistro. Clearly popular with sunny al fresco dining plus a cake and restaurant area inside. Super sensitive staff, who can read a customer’s mood. Well, done. Good selection of ales, window seat equals perfection. I would highly recommend the Seafood linguine.

Family of seven visited for Sunday lunch yesterday. From the moment we sat down, the service was fantastic. We are opted for Sunday lunch , four has the roast beef , two has roast pork and the child had a burger. The meat was of excellent quality and plenty of it. The food was accompanied with crispy roast potatoes and home-made Yorkshire pudding which was the best I’ve ever had . Also , there was a variety of delicious vegetables and lashings of gravy. Every plate was cleared and we all agreed that it was one of the nicest Sunday roasts we’d had in a long time. Will definitely be returning.

I highly recommend this place. I went for a meal with my husband here last night. We both had a starter, pate for my husband and stuffed peppers for me. They were both faultless. My husband said it was the best pate he had tasted and my peppers were delicious they were both accompanied by a tomato chutney which was also delicious. My husband had the steak for his main and I had scampi. The portions were really generous and every element of the meals were excellent. Don Paddys is a really friendly venue with great staff. They allow dogs in which I think is a great idea. I have been here at lunch time and also in the evenings just for a drink and have enjoyed evey occasion. It is a gem of a place to eat and drink.

I can't remember having a better restaurant meal anywhere. The best pate I've tasted. Fantastic Turf 'n Surf. Large prawns and a very tender steak. Faultless. Congratulations to all involved. We'll be back.

This place is fantastic. Theres a really great atmosphere and the staff were really friendly and helpful. The food was incredible, the steak open sandwhich is likely the best I have ever had.

Service was slow, infact had to remind staff that we were still waiting to be served after waiting approx 45 mins.Food was served on chopping boards, which had seen better days. Didn't feel confident with their hygiene routine.Had to ask for table to be cleaned before food was delivered

Milkshake served lukewarm and with little taste. Looking forward to a cold drink. Staff good and a great place to sit on market square

On arrival at 1345hrs for lunch on 30.6.23 there was no one to greet, and staff behind bar were not attentive. We had to ask for a table. We then had to attract a staff member to order some drinks. She bought menus and told us on 3 different occasions that there would be a delay to get food. Drinks came and we had to again ask to order food. There was a delay but it arrived eventually. The food at this restaurant is very good and the individual staff were pleasant but no one appears to be in overall charge so the general feeling was of chaos. It’s a shame as there is a captive clientele in this lovely small Rutland town. We didn’t stay for dessert and coffee and we went elsewhere.

We visited this little restaurant for the first time for a quick meal before a concert in the local church, and again for refreshment after the concert. It has a truly lovely ambience being housed in a historic building, with a positively interesting decor, perhaps one might say trendy. The staff were friendly and polite, service with a smile which was much appreciated. I ordered a burger which came in fairly reasonable time and was very tasty. However, upon returning after the concert, we selected coffee and cake, and a pint. The drinks came quickly, but it was clear that the staff had forgotten about the cake! We know this as one of them cast a glance towards us and immediately dived into the cake cabinet! By this point (a good 15 minutes wait, or more) we had finished our drinks. Thus we didn't get coffee and cake together, as ordered. During the wait, the staff were talking and laughing together quite a bit which means the delay was not down to being too busy! In fairness, we did receive an apology for the delay but it tainted what was otherwise lovely experience. One more thing - Uppingham is a fabulous, historic town. Don Paddy's prices do reflect this, being comparable to establishments I have visited in ultra expensive Westminster, London. £18 for a relatively basic cheeseburger and £6.30 for a pint of Birra Moretti lager is, I judge, very expensive!

My friend dropped his Harley Davidson in at the nearby dealership, so we called in here for breakfast, and to warm up after a long chilly bike ride. We did linger in there for a couple of hours, going on to have hot chocolate etc. Nice atmosphere, and we weren't rushed in anyway. Nice little seating area outside to sit and have a drink in the sunshine. Staff are lovely

Limited food menu and special board offers enough choice for everyone. Good range of beers. Good quality food served with a smile

My food did not look like the photos here! A 'vegan' burger that had no flavour, minimal 'relish' and no garnish just some skinny chips. Very disappointing. My second time here - the first was not great either

Cracking little spot with a good brunch menu and fabulous selection of home made cakes and nice little outdoor area on the market square. A real focal point for the town

Really loved it here - I came here for lunch with my partner. We shared the chips as a starter, which were amazing, as the toppings (chorizo, hot sauce, spring onions) added so much flavour without being overbearing. The scampi and chips (again!) were great, and the portion sizes were kind enough that the meal could easily serve two - which my partner and I did. Lovely place that we spontaneously went into, would definitely go back. Overall: 9/10 Food: 10/10 Hospitality: 9/10 Price: 8/10 Setting: 9/10 Wait time: 9/10

My wife and I would like to start this review with a huge thank you to all the staff, who were so friendly and caring, especially Tara, Tina and Rory. We hired the upstairs function room and the whole experience was fantastic, the food was excellent, everyone enjoyed there mains and deserts, all dishes were well presented and very tasty. Thank you again for making our family gathering so enjoyable. We would highly recommend this venue for both couples and families.

We're not local here, but when my friend drops his bike off at the Harley Davidson garage, this is our 'go to' place !! Yesterday we were early.........and frozen after over an hours run on the bike up the M6 in freezing temperatures!! We had bacon sandwiches and hot chocolate!! Very tasty bacon, and the freshest fluffiest bread!! Always a nice atmosphere here, staff are polite and friendly, and it's always clean and tidy!! I confess, we hadnt realised quite how long we had sat chatting in there , long after finishing our breakfast ( and and thawing out!!), but we weren't rushed in any way, even after our table had been cleared. Lovely place, would definitely recommend.

Great food and a great vibe. We are regulars at Don Paddy’s and highly recommend this informal Resturant and Bar. Wednesday nights is music night which usually consists of a solo artist strumming out a good tune. The only negative what we would call “it’s...

We'd had an enjoyable impromptu Friday evening drink and snack at Don Paddy's just a couple of weeks ago, and were looking forward to repeating the experience. We rolled up at 7pm, again on a Friday and ordered a couple of drinks but when we...

Had breakfast yesterday,poached eggs and hollandaise sauce,absolutely awesome. A lovely little place. The staff were polite and very attentive.Faultless.

Have always used Don Paddy's while visiting Uppingham . Friendly staff. And good food. But a little disappointed today when our two slices of carrot cake was so thin that I'm surprised she was able to cut it. But will go back.

Myself and my partner stayed in Uppingham in a cottage over xmas. we went to Don Paddys xmas eve and boxing day, food fantastic, great service and great atmosphere.

We had a beef and a turkey , both cooked absolutely perfectly. The yorkshire and gravy are always so good! Not forgetting their deliciously moorish cheesy leeks which you won't find anywhere else. Where better to spend a cosy Sunday afternoon with a roast and...

We were told our lengthy wait for food was because we had ordered fish pie and when it came it was inedible and 'shortbread' was just a soggy biscuit. However, gentleman who served us was gracious.

My wife and I both had a burger and fries for lunch. Reasonably tasty, although the burger would have benefitted from having a little less cooking oil on it. Service was pleasant and the interior cosy.

Always a good place for a snack or lunch. We decided on a sandwich and scone at lunchtime, which turned out to be big enough to share and to avoid having to cook a meal that evening. Very good value and plenty of choice on...

Love music and great lunch! Food was great, large portions so we weren’t left hungry. Thoroughly enjoyed the live music to the front. Thank you

We went for Sunday roast dinner with my Vegan bestie....they do a great Vegan brunch.... my BFF was very happy and they were so friendly I was allowed to take the rest of my beer back to my holiday let as I couldn't keep up...

We had a Sunday Lunch here and I have to say that the food was excellent, the staff friendly and welcoming and the surroundings were pleasant. The cost of the meal was higher than I expected but just about worth it.

Went in here on our afternoon out in uppingham, not really a pub more a cafe with a beer licence, quick service and sat out front on a hot day, it was OK and quite busy outside.

Please judge yourself: We went there on the hottest Sunday 17th July to eat ice cream dessert. We ordered 4 portions for kids: what a disappointment - there were no dairy ice creams - tasted like water, 3 scoops, with chocolate flakes and a few...

Always great food - the goat's cheese salad was fantastic. Separate vegan menu, done very well. All staff are friendly and attentive and a great wine list.

great place for a coffee or a beer . always feels welcome, always nice and relaxing,good buzz about the place

Helpful and friendly staff, the food although middle to high priced it was very good quality ingredients and portions. A lovely brunch and decaffeinated tea.

I dropped by for a brunch. Chose Eggs Benedict with crispy bacon and a black coffee. The Eggs Benedict was done to perfection! Truly lush. Lovely service. Very courteous and helpful waiter. Will definitely return..

I went with friends, sadly Uppingham is absolutely devoid of places to eat unless you like tapas, or are paid loads, and at this time of year, despite present conditions, you are stuck. My friends were coming from other places so I went for dps....

These pandemic times are a bit of a nightmare. Mask or not ? Dont want to offend - nor to appear unnecessarily fearful. Interestingly most patrons had - without any compulsion- reverted to old rules - mask on when not seated . Shows people are...

Great food . Cold coffee , poor service from staff who appeared not to want to be in a customer facing role. Disappointing given its beautiful location and it wasn’t even busy.

Our booking was a last minute decision and we were pleasantly surprised. There is a good mixture of different dishes which should please most people. The staff were very friendly and made you feel welcome. The food was well cooked, albeit, my burger bun was...

Our first visit to Don Paddy's and we were highly impressed. The service was friendly, quick and efficient. Food, plenty of variety, tasty and presented nicely, oh and very tasty. It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside , soaked up and sun and...

Not been for a while (nice to be back) Burger was perfect with a nice pint of Adnams. Nice friendly staff (some have been there for many years) 👍

We walk into the restaurant on recommendation, late and without booking. Not sure if they offer table service as when we walked in everyone was behind the bar. Ordered drinks and food. Were told to sit at a table and yes everything was delivered to...

We hadn’t booked a table for dinner but the staff were very accommodating and managed to fit us in. The menu was quite varied and doesn’t fit into a particular cuisine but I guess that allows them to cater for a lot of different tastes....

Fantastic food - really varied menu but everything we had was delicious. Really friendly staff too made this a really good meal out in Uppingham

Came here based on a recommendation and were initially unimpressed by the menu - it's a bit all over the place. They seem to offer anything from a breakfast to fish and chips to a pasta dish. However, we both opted for the burger and...

We first visited just after restrictions were lifted. The service was incredibly slow, 20 mins waiting to be served, another 20 minutes waiting for drinks then another 25 for food. We had a starter each and a bowl of chips to share. Starters arrived, no...

We picked Uppingham as a place to have a socially-distanced exchange of Christmas presents with friends. Popped in on the off chance of two tables. Staff could not have been more helpful or efficient. All the reasonably-priced food was excellent and we really enjoyed our...

Visited for my birthday on December 4th after not eating out all year. There were a couple of gluten free main options on the menu but no starters other than the soup. However the waiter said the chef would be happy to make me something up such as a GF Caesar salad, so I readily agreed. I was expecting something quite basic, but what I received was beautiful and had been put together with much thought and care. A good helping of sliced tender chicken with crispy bacon on mixed salad with a lovely warm dressing. It was delicious. Been visiting Don Paddy`s for years before I had to go gluten free for health reasons., and they have never disappointed. Highly recommended.

Didn’t start off to well, two cokes ordered one ice no lemon the other lemon no ice, they both rocked up with lemon no ice.However more than made up for with the food both orders were excellent. Chicken BLT and Fish Finger Sandwich. Really tasty and well presented.Great coffee to finish too.In the current climate tables well spaced out, good hygiene practices too.Will definitely return.

We were looking for a quick coffee and to warm up with our two well-behaved dogs in Uppington. We saw Don Paddies and had read good reviews. However due to the timing of our visit we were told that we could only stay 10 minutes as food was about to be served and dogs were then not welcome however we were still encouraged in ... The welcome inside was not as warm, they took our order straightaway but it took seven minutes to prepare leaving us with three minutes to drink it! Sadly not the experience we had expected.

We booked and had a warm welcome here on Monday. Everything felt safe re Covid. The staff were efficient and friendly. We had the curry off the specials and the Moroccan chicken. Both were excellent, with lovely flavours and well presented. We shared the cheesecake desert and that too was very good. Totally recommend.

Pleasant meal and drink with family ahead of bigger celebration in the town later in the day. Looks out onto the weekly Friday market.

Weekday lunch. Staff wearing visors and took our contact details when we sat down. Tasty mains and cake, good coffee, friendly staff. Varied menu and a relaxed atmosphere.

Had a great lunch here. Good menu and the best Fish Finger sandwich. Nice outside area on the market square.

Arrived in this village on a Monday. Everything was shut, including all the pubs and bars, apart from Don Paddy’s. There were hand gel stations and table service, which was good. However......We ordered two toasted sandwiches, fries and coffee. The coffee was cold, the fries were cold and we were given brown bread cold sandwiches not toasted. There was one other table in, a family with a screaming child so we we just ate up and left.

went here for dinner, the service and atmosphere was friendly, the food was nice. Good selection of wines and beers. Overall a very pleasant stay.

Visit on Saturday morning, no greeting when entering. Ordered at counter 2 poached eggs on Toast with a grilled mushroom topping. Eggs came up cooked through. Also had not been drained on paper so toast was soggy. Toast not buttered or not that I could see. Mushrooms consisted of one mushroom on the plate that was very soggy and was certainly not GRILLED as stated. The whole thing was HORRIBLE. Very overpriced and will probably not go back. Spoke to someone who I assume was manager and offered more coffee but did not want more coffee. Also offered more toast but as my eggs would have been cold by the time that came seemed no point.Had to go to counter when leaving to seek a refund as we paid on ordering food. A very horrible experience.

Visited Dob Paddy's Bistro again and as always the food was excellent.Great selection of ales, and my wife was spoiled for choice with the gin menu.Service as always was first class, and nothing was too much trouble.Keep up the great work Don Pad's :)

I respect the fact that James has responded. I gave Don Paddy’s another chance last week, and there was little difference in my experience. I have sent James a personal message to explain .

I have been coming to Don Paddy's for a Christmas meal with colleagues - now ex-colleagues - for many years. We now make it the start of our Christmas festivities and we all look forward to it. The restaurant is always beautifully set up for us and we are made most welcome. The service is fabulous and we are always well looked after. Personal dietary requirements are meticulously observed. This year's menu is particularly fine and I can recommend the sumptuous nut roast. My colleagues enjoyed beef cooked to perfection and of course traditional turkey. One if our party loves Christmas pudding and her verdict is that Don Paddy's is the best she's eaten! You couldn't wish for a better evening than we had. And we stayed late!

Over-priced for what is basic food. Coffee is expensive too. ‘Large’ Americano coffee is small. Raffs across the road is larger and cheaper and better all round. Service , inconsistent, is slow, and lacking in empathy, no eye contact and you can be ignored as staff busy themselves with other non customer duties . Seems to trade on reputation rather than going the extra mile , complacency over service has intervened. Their breakfast roll is exceptional but at £9.95 is miserable value for money. Dog friendly is a positive though.

15 yrs of eating the famous Don Paddy's burger. I used to use this as my benchmark burger to judge others buy. But today I ate less than half of it. It was a SOLID lump in the middle. (not ground beef) And no one seemed bothered. Was on a date so did not make a big deal (Spent £45 lunch) Where has my favourite burger gone ??? Maybe a new chef or supplier ?

A very nice menu, they weren’t very busy but the service we received was as though they were. Main course was fair enough, we would have had a pudding and coffees but no one asked us. We were at the back of the restaurant and unfortunately someone had left the back door open for significant parts of our visit. On a completely raw November day I was disappointed by their lack of sense. Staff were there and pleasant enough but keen to stand around the bar area. My lunch companion cleared our table herself and took the plates to the bar when settling the bill.

Visited today with a group of friends including children. We all used to work in Uppingham but hadn’t visited Don Paddy’s for a number of years. While a little on the pricier side, the carvery was delicious and we all really enjoyed the desserts too. We booked a table upstairs as we knew there was more room. The staff were very accommodating of the children and the service was great. Overall, a perfect location for our get together.

We went here because our Hotel decided not to open their kitchen. That was s broke of good luck. We had some great beer and our mains were absolutely lovely. We even had a desert because we are so delighted.We fully recommend this place. A delightful experience.

First visit here and it didn’t disappoint. Great food and drink served and lovely service. Nice little location too.

I’d heard about Don Paddy but had never got round to visiting, until today and loved it, lovely staff (blonde haired bar lady) very helpful, food was excellent will absolutely visit again hopefully soon too

This seemed to be the main meeting place in Uppingham - choice of brunch / lunch and a lively bar inside

Called in unexpectedly with a group on a walk. Staff were friendly and helpful, quickly taking our orders for lots of coffees on a wet morning. Homemade cakes looked good, too.

Gorgeous brunch with the family. Lovely atmosphere, good food and coffee. Just book early for evening meals as it gets busy. Would have loved to have tried an evening meal the night before. Definitely next time.

The food here is absolutely 10/10, the staff are wonderful. Always good food and great service. The Burger is a must try

Don Paddys is a brasserie in Uppingham Square. Lovely atmosphere, great food (especially the cakes). Highly recommend

My son is at school here, so we tend to find ourselves at Don Paddy's quite often. Really great food, superb coffee, right in the middle of the market square. Well worth a visit.

Quick lunch in town, been here a few times since we moved here. Always good food, service and great staff. Never had a bad experience. I’ve been here with my children, the girls and the yummy mummies. On a nice day you can sit outside!

Can't fault anything about this visit. Friendly staff and fantastic food (crispy duck pancakes) Booking in advance advised though

I have visited this restaurant over many years and while the food is consistently good, the cost has crept up, bit by bit. Dishes that were about £10 a couple of years ago are now £15 to £20 and while the food is good, I don't think it's that good.

Popped in as we were in the area and I have eaten there a few times before; it was as good as ever. Managed to get seating upstairs again, so received table service which is better in my opinion. Food was excellent as always and the service was also first rate. I would suggest this as your first choice if visiting this pretty market town.

Deciding to kill some time, I decided to pop in to Don Paddy’s for a quick coffee. Having known of it for some time, but never going in, I thought I’d make a change. I had a caramel cappuccino and a slice of Victoria sponge. The coffee was delicious, one of the best cappuccinos I’ve had in a long time. The Victoria sponge was mouth watering. So fresh, and tasty. Homemade too! The actual place has a lovely decor and was very clean and tidy. Very friendly staff.

At this restaurant there is a mixed clientele as they serve everything from delicious specials, regular favourite which include the Don Paddy Burger, as well as snacks, Ices and milkshakes. It can get busy as weekends so booking may be advisable.

Enjoyed sitting in the sunshine with a coffee. Cake and cheese scone a bit tasteless. Above average prices in the evening, but seemed good atmosphere.

We stopped off in the town on a journey along the A47 looking for a place to have a cup of tea. We found this place on the market square. There are tables outside on the pavement and we sat outside.. We could have gone inside as our dogs would be welcome inside too. We had tea and cake.

Recently moved to the area and heard great things about this quaint pub.

Its like stepping back into time, to a place where everyone is friendly and talks to the stranger that has just come through the door.

Had an early dinner with a friend. My lamb shank was perfect. I swapped my vegetables around which was no trouble. My friend had chicken breast which arrived without her roast parsnips (which she loves). She mentioned it to the waitress and a mound of them soon appeared. Happy girls!

Lunch with grand-daughter at Uppingham School was a vey pleasant experience. A varied menu including a traditional roast carvery Sunday lunch. The seafood platter shared was an excellent choice - tasty and plentiful. House wine was good value. Choice of desserts - crème brulee was vey good. Total cost was very reasonable. Atmosphere excellent. Service was very good.

This place epitomises Uppingham. Warm, friendly, good food and facilities and in a great position. Always busy so plan!

Called in here whilst in the area. Pleasant enough. Food okay but nothing to set the taste buds alite. My loin of pork was overcooked but nice bit of crackling and the gravy was good. O/H had sea trout on risotto which he said tasted good but looked a bit insipid to me. Staff were friendly enough. I should say this is a locals place where you just hang out for the evening.

Don Paddy's is clearly a local's regular. Excellent lunch, enjoyed by all. Located in the market square of this attractive market town.

Yummy! What more can I say. Nice, fresh veg. Choice of meats. Plenty of food. Great service! Perfect Sunday.

This is a lovely wine bar come cafe come restaurant in a pretty location. However the prices are inflated and when a round of drinks cost £13 over the road and £19.50 in there for the same things you do feel a little ripped off.