Hitchen’s Barn in Rutland

Lovely warm welcome, great upstairs space for a private party and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Attentive and friendly staff.

The food is second to none. It is probably the best meal out in a long time. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The restaurant was full and I found it just a little noisy.

My favourite restaurant for miles - by a country mile. Consistently great food. Consistently great service. Consistently good atmosphere. Fantastic value for money.

Amazing food, great service, lovely relaxed vibe. Loved it.

This is high quality food served professionally in an agreeably informal and comfortable setting. Last evening we were there, there was a group of half a dozen rather noisy young men, but I imagine that’s unusual. It’s more suited - I would say - to ladies who lunch, and everyone else who lunches of course! And if you lunch there I’d say there’s a fairly good chance you’ll go there for a fine dinner pretty soon afterwards. It’s a high class yet informal-ish place.

First time here following recommendation. Food really good at the appropriate price. The staff were very nice and would definitely return.

One of the best restaurants in Leicestershire! We reserved a table 6 weeks in advanced and we weren’t disappointed. Every dish we had was impressive in its own right. Our favourites were the soufflé, the fish and bread and butter pudding The service was excellent and they were able to cater to all dietary needs including the removal of alcohol from sauces.

Lovely restaurant unique inside, delicious food Friendly owner and staff the accolades are well deserved

From the moment we stepped into this delightful restaurant and the warm welcome given by the lovely owner I just knew we would not be disappointed. Food and service was faultless. As a former chef patron myself I am normally very picky where I eat and notice every detail.Hitchens Barn lived up to all the reviews .

Went with friends for lunch. Did not disappoint. Food was excellent ,service good and very friendly. We will certainly go again.

It's taken us two years to arrange a meal at Kitchen's Barn - but it won't be that big a gap next time. A delightful lunch, and a total taste treat - who would have thought 🥦, 🧄 and 🌶️ could make such a tasty veg! Definitely one to return to !!

Superb food, really lovely staff, a real gem.

Interesting menu and very well presented food which was excellent. My venison was the most tender I have had for over 10 years. Good choice of wine by the glass and great service.

Superb food very nicely presented, very friendly and professional staff, nice atmosphere. Would certainly visit again.

We had a really lovely lunch here for a 70th birthday. They were so good at accommodating the children too - bringing their food promptly and ensuring they were happy, which enabled the rest of us to relax. Delicious food and a very good service. Thank you!

We had the most amazing night for my husband’s birthday…Louise and her team as always were excellent. As we were a large group Neil had created a pre order menu for our party…all delicious and very hard to choose what to have! Everyone thought their choice was the best! Fabulous wine to accompany the scrumptious food. Brilliant from start to finish!! Thank you so much

The food is consistently wonderful at Hitchens barn, the dishes are interesting and always beautifully cooked. As locals we have eaten in most places in the area and have yet to find anywhere better. We had mackerel pate with treacle bread, followed by beef short rib and quail then buttermilk panna cotta to finish. All were excellent. The lunch for less menu is great value at £24 for 2 courses. Service was great too.

Beautiful relaxed ambience and quality food.

It’s been quite a while since I have been to a restaurant where the food was prepared so well and to such a high standard as this without a very heavy price tag. No wonder this establishment was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The menu was varied and interesting without being too large and all reasonably priced as was the superb wine list. Friendly efficient serving staff in relaxed comfortable surroundings. Our dishes were superbly prepared and presented and I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

Perfect food, wonderful host, the best place to eat in Rutland

My friend bought me a voucher for lunch and wow what a lovely experience Lunch menu is an explosion of mouth watering choices Cheese soufflé to die for Chicken and mushrooms amazing Panna Cotta just perfect The decor ,service was exceptional

We tried to get a table on Friday for Saturday lunchtime but they were fully booked…they put us on the cancellation list and lucky for us we had the call and had a table The welcome was very friendly and the menus great.. we chose to go off the set menu and the food was lovely & very well presented and great value for money The decor is very nice and the ambiance was good.. we will deff be back..

Reliably excellent food and service. You know you’ll never be disappointed with a meal here. Great quality food, extremely thoughtful owners and extensive menu. Picking only one pudding is always the biggest challenge!

Why have I never visited this wonderful restaurant before? A great welcome, delicious food and drink, a delightful restaurant and friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend Hitchen’s Barn and now I have discovered it, I will certainly return….

We booked for lunch and ate from the special 2 courses for £23.95 menu which we thought was very good value. We both chose a confit leg of duck for our mains. Both dishes were served piping hot and the duck fell off of the bone. For desserts we both chose a chocolate and pear tart and again these were very tasty with delicious rich chocolate. The service was friendly and efficient throughout although we were surprised that they did not carry out a “check back” to make sure that everything was ok. The only real negative was that we thought that the seats were very uncomfortable.

Nice food Some Staff a little standoffish West end prices Nice building but probably not the best value for money Seems popular though

My wife and I had wanted to eat here before but the restaurant had been fully booked. We were not disappointed. The food was beautifully cooked and well-presented. I had the loin of rabbit which was excellent. The staff were superb and we felt the cost was more than acceptable for the quality on offer.

What a wonderful place this is, we had the most amazing lunch here and cannot remember enjoying food so much! Everything was perfect. The food was so tasty and wholesome, full of flavour and cooked to perfection! Well done to all concerned at Hitchens Barn, it’s definitely a 10 out of 10 from us.

Went for lunch today for our wedding anniversary. All I can say is the food was simply delicious and the service efficiently attentive as it always is. The menu is so interesting and you feel confident whatever you order will be sublime. Stand out dishes today were the duck liver parfait and the banana pudding

Visited Saturday 9th September 23 a trip over from Leicester and well worth it , Everything was excellent the cheese soufflé the lamb mmmm all the group left clean plates . Great atmosphere with great portions and value for money 5 ⭐️ will return

Excellent, very nice food with meats not found in most places.

This place joins my list of best places to eat. Excellent!!

First visit very nice experience. Would deff visit again

Enjoyed a beautiful lunch here last week with my son to celebrate his 30th Birthday. I expected a lot as it’s a difficult place to get a booking… and we were definitely not disappointed. Service is very slick without feeling rushed. The food was just...

Amazing food and great staff, will be back!

We really enjoyed our visit for my husband's birthday. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. The food was so good we had 3 courses! We loved the black pudding scotch egg and the duck parfait; my husband had the grouse which he said was perfect, and I felt the same about my breast of chicken with girolles. The pudding platter was superb and we'll remember that for a long time to come. We loved our wine choices too - Nyetimber English sparkling wine, viognier and Australian pinot noir. All in all, a fantastic visit and excellent value for money.

Excellent food, great service, unfussy atmosphere , what more could you want ! Everything we ate was delicious but a big shout out to the twice baked cheese soufflé which was so light but packed with flavour. Somehow we managed to make room for the...

We spent our 20th anniversary here and had such a wonderful experience. Delicious food, friendly staff and special touches all make for a fantastic experience. Thank you for a lovely evening.

We have long wanted to try this restaurant after friends have given glowing reviews. It did not disappoint. Food is intriguing - some lovely combinations that make you want to try everything on the menu. The food was delicious - could not be faulted. The...

Very good all round. A small, unusual menu that was freshly cooked. I had terrine to start and turbot for main. Both delicious. Really well presented without being over fussy and decent portions. The staff were lovely and very efficient - in fact we asked...

First visit here for lunch yesterday & nothing but impressed. Friendly, attentive staff. Decent menu. Relaxed ambience. Desserts a stand-out. Good value. We’ll be coming back.

We had an excellent meal in very pleasant surroundings. The food choices were delicious with seasonal ingredients, beautifully presented. The wines were also good and well priced per glass.

This is the place to bring someone to be absolutely spoilt. Firstly, the staff are amazing, extremely warm and welcoming and when they learned that it was my husband's birthday a card appeared signed by them all! As for the food, just one word. Superb....

All three courses beautifully cooked, service spot on and atmosphere excellent. Well worth a visit.

More than excellent. We were so fortunate to be given a table for 4 at short notice and able to take friends for dinner. Louise & team make their guests so welcome and as usual the cuisine was superb. It really is a unique and...

Very good quality meal. Staff attentive and welcoming. Lovely rustic feel. Although steaks delicious and tender, I prefer mine more with a chargrilled crust. We would definitely recommend though.

Another superb meal at this amazing restaurant. The team front of house are fantastic. Attentive but not intrusive. The chef/s produce the most amazing food. Our party of 4 all kept commenting about how gorgeous our food was. Starters, main course and desserts all beautifully...

Excellent meal and very friendly helpful staff. The food was exceptional , piping hot and good to look at. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Please could you hold vouchers or something for the public car park nearby. Us Oldies use cash and could find anywhere...

My children booked our entire family here for dinner to celebrate my husband’s 80th birthday. The nine of us had the upstairs room to ourselves. Service is always impeccable. Choices on menu were all delicious and all nine of us loved every mouthful. We all...

Great place to eat, very friendly service, staff remembering your past visits which is so acceptable and personal. Already booked for an evening dinner in July

Astonishingly good food Outstanding champagne and St Emilion Service perfect Cannot commend this restaurant highly enough

What a fabulous find. Taken for dinner by family for my wife’s big birthday. I had the most delicious Mussels I have ever had ,I always have them whenever possible. For main I had Cornish Brill which was also superb and not often offered on...

Visited last night three of us for the first time my wife had luckily for her been before. What a great restaurant great location and ambiance and food is exceptional. Unusual selection of beers a good selection of wine by the glass as well. Staff...

Came here as our dear friends gave us a voucher to spend on lunch. We were not disappointed - truly delicious! And who knew Marmite butter was a thing and could be so gorgeous! Only a couple of tiny niggles - belly pork crackling wasn’t...

Visited a week ago for a celebratory lunch with family, thank you so much for your hospitality. The cheese soufflé starter was truly fabulous, the pork amazing and the Hambleton Bakery fruit loaf bread & butter pudding was exceptional. Coupled with the attentive service and...

Written to directly counter the awful and very personal view from Keith, this restaurant is exceptional. Fabulous locally sourced food, very attentive but discrete staff, exceptional catering and always full to the rafters. Absolutely fabulous

One of my absolute favourite restaurants. Superb hospitality, always greeted with a warm welcome, service is attentive and excellent, food exceptional and we love coming here. Highly recommend!

Visited on a wintry Tuesday in March, but the restaurant was still bustling, with a great atmosphere. The welcome was warm and we were soon settled in with drinks and a menu. The main restaurant was quite full, which was great, and the menu was...

So pleased we found this place, we will definitely be back! Great service, interesting and varied menu, excellent food - all piping hot, cosy and warm atmosphere and all at a reasonable cost! Excellent!

I was trying to find somewhere special to celebrate my friends 40th birthday. After numerous searches, I found Hitchen's Barn and after reading the 5* reviews on Tripadvisor, I booked it. I had high expectations for Hitchen's Barn and I wasn't disappointed! Wow! From the...

As always Louise and her staff went the extra mile. The food and atmosphere were spot on. This little gem of a restaurant is always our default place to visit for a special occasion.

Eight family members celebrating a big birthday in the upstairs room. The most perfect evening imaginable! Delightful host and team who provided friendly, exquisite service and amazing food. Thank you so much. 😊

Perfection all round. The owners clearly work very hard to get everything perfect. Lovely relaxed unpretencious atmosphere, beautful food, every course delicious and faultless. Great wine list and drinks. Excellent, friendly service, what more can you ask for?!...oh and very good value for money. Don't...

The food was delicious, beautifully presented and very fairly priced. We booked ahead and it is clear this is a deservedly popular restaurant. We were made very welcome by all the staff. I will certainly return because the food is so good.

Our absolute favourite place to eat. Booking is a must ! Trust me the food, the front of house and the staff are all top class.

This really is a hidden gem. The service is incredible, as is the food. They work hard to ensure all customers are happy with their meal and make everyone feel at home. They use local products to cook with, which makes this place an even...

I have wanted to have a meal here for ages and when we finally got round to going, it certainly did not fail to deliver. The only minor gripe that I could legitimately level here is that they do not serve any cask ale (which...

Simply the most wonderful dining experience for miles around. Louise and Neil have successfully transferred their magic from their previous establishment to this gem of a restaurant in this lovely Rutland market town. The building and decor provide a perfect setting in which the most...

Simply stunning we held a surprise 40th Birthday dinner there on the 21st of December for over 20 people. The food and service were outstanding. Everybody that attended commented on how lovely everything was. Louise and her team couldn’t of done anymore for us. Highly...

Very good evening meal for two. Good choice, with both seasonal and regular items on the menu. Beautifully cooked. Staff were attentive and helpful. Overall a delightful meal and would very happily return in the future.

Lovely lunch - delicious food, great range of choice and highly attentive staff. Would very much recommend!!! Really nice ambience too.

My son and his wife treated my husband and me to another excellent meal here when they visited for my birthday. It was a lovely surprise. Everything about it was top rate, as always. We all enjoyed three courses and every item was faultless and...

We were visiting Rutland Water & came here ( rather late) for mid-week lunch. Everyone was charming & service was excellent. The fixed price menu was varied & great value. We loved everything about it. The upstairs loo was a bit if a challenge for...

Really enjoyed our meal - menu choices are super and gluten free catered for. The place is lovely - warm, intimate and friendly. You have to book!! It is so popular. Food is tasty, very well presented and good portions. They also made a special...

Can’t praise this little gem enough. Food was cooked to perfection and service was perfect. Decor is fabulous too! My favourite restaurant in the area by miles. Thanks for a lovely night.

Excellent cuisine, and specials. Very attentive. It was nice to see that most of the people attending dinner, knew everyone else.

A beautiful meal and plenty of it. Dave had salmon with crab, followed by the venison which melted in your mouth followed by a sharing platter of 5 different plum desserts. I had the double baked cheese souffle followed by the duck, which I had...

I love it here! My partner hadn’t been and so for his birthday I could not think of anywhere more perfect. He enjoys cooking and knows great food and so for a special meal this was the most amazing night. Thank you so much! Staff...

How good was this?! A lovely menu, simply excellent service, wonderful ambience, sensible prices, wonderful cooking. This place ticks all of those boxes and sends you on your way with a great feeling of satisfaction and feeling rather full. Can’t recommend it more highly than...

My husband and myself are very regular visitors to Hitchens Barn … why, because it is the best food and service ever! The only sad thing is that generally people cannot just turn up on the night as it is always fully booked! We have...

My eldest daughter, her husband and her newly arrived young children took us for lunch, they having before , i was a bit apprehensive on the pricing versus selection , but literally walking through the door changed all that , welcoming smiles and hustle free...

Amazing ! You will not find better! Visited today with friends. It was refreshing to see such a wide ranging exciting menu - something for everyone - especially if you like great food, plenty of it, artistically presented in a beautiful trendy rustic barn! The...

My Son and Daughter-in-Law booked us here for my 70th birthday, my birthday not until the weekend when we will be on a cruise, so was a very special treat to have my family there to celebrate, the food was amazing, I have been to...

Although it’s been open for some time I finally got round to go going for lunch. A warm welcome at the door, quickly seated and given our menus. The menu has the right amount of choice with locally sourced ingredients. The staff were well versed...

We ate at Hitchens barn with friends, following many recommendations. We were certainly not disappointed. From the start, the staff were great, and made us feel very welcome. The choices on the menu were very good, with numerous dishes we all wanted to try. The...

Excellent dining experience on both occasions so far this year. The ladies front of house are excellent and they are greatly appreciated for the all the hard work they do. Also great appreciation to the chef and brigade although I suspect a very small team....

We went to Hitchens Barn for an evening dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. There’s a friendly welcome, extremely well trained staff and fabulous food. The menu is varied and there’s a good wine list too. It’s not the cheapest...

Came here the other night for a family supper, from the very beginning staff were lovely and happy to help. Food was incredible, one of the best meals I’ve ever had! Lovely wines. All quality and locally sourced. Steak was cooked perfectly and was spoilt...

Service and food were just wonderful. Always a delight to go. Couldn’t fault it at all, such a happy evening. Thank you Louise and staff.

Excellent welcome & menu with attentive staff. Food was excellent apart from one main course where the Lamb was tuff & grisly in parts. Unfortunately constructive comments were dismissed as being”well you expect some fat on Lamb”. I’ve eaten Lamb & enjoyed it in my...

I love Oakham and this restaurant seemed a good choice to celebrate my birthday. However it was beyond my expectation. Wonderful ambience with very caring professional service. The menu choices were superb and we were spoilt for choice. I cannot praise this restaurant enough

Amazing meal.. the food was so delicious and service was of a very high standard I’m dairy free and this was no problem for them and I had plenty of options to choose from the menu. First class would recommend to anyone

I appear to be in a minority of one in being unimpressed with over killed food. Leek and potato soup pleasant but what were those chunks of new potatoes in the bottom for? Is this a soup or a stew? Asparagus and wild garlic risotto...

Visited for lunch. Despite having to change the booking due to a 60 minute delay on the A1, we were accommodated at the amended time despite it being busy. Excellent range of delicious food on offer. The service was friendly and efficient. Every course was...

It’s hard to find somewhere special to eat in the East Midlands. Or so we thought until we found this gem in the market town of Oakham. Great food locally sourced, well cooked and presented. Delicious!

Dined at Hitchens barn last night for our Anniversary, wow, what a little gem, we were staying in Rutland for the week and booked on the strength of reviews. We were not disappointed, a lovely warm welcome, first class service and the food was absolutely...

An excellent place to eat, the proprietor remembered the two of us from last year, and was particularly accommodating with a reservation for Wednesday evening. Indeed a special dish request for my colleague was made and served. Thank you Hitchens Barn, see you again next...

My wife and I were lucky enough to walk in and get a table for lunch with no reservation. The food was absolutely amazing (especially the lamb shank) and the staff are polite and efficient. The restaurant is close to parking and the town centre.

I treated my husband to a birthday lunch here yesterday. Owner, Louise, had kindly put a birthday card on the table for him. Nice, unexpected touch. There are always plenty of lovely staff and nothing is too much trouble. It’s our favourite local restaurant. Our...

I took my partner here for his 39th birthday treat. Booking ahead is a must - the restaurant was full when we got there! We were welcomed so warmly and there was a birthday card for my partner at our table which was a beautiful...