Olive Branch in Rutland

I’d heard great things… Positives: lovely service (if a bit pretentious ) Nice beamed building Negatives. Prob okay if you’re not a vegetarian (although my partner said it was average at best) Not a lot of veggie options but offered a vegetarian menu when I said on booking that I didn’t eat meat or fish , I chose the carrot dish for my main - I’m not sure what I was expecting. But I got six full size cooked carrots, some mango drizzle (which didn’t compliment the carrots) on a small bed of greens (just some flavourless kale I believe) I actually couldn’t finish it, cos it was just carrots and lots of them. I think it was around £26 - I mean we chuckled and have made jokes ever since about how cheap carrots are in our local supermarkets! When I commented to the server when we were asked the obligatory “how was your meal” I said that I liked the starter but the vegetarian main was disappointing as was basically a plate of carrots. I was told “the chef does his best” won’t be back .

We hired the private room for a family celebration. The food was superb and staff were attentive and friendly. We were allowed to bring our own wine and pay a very reasonable corkage which we greatly appreciated. We visit the Olive Branch frequently and highly recommend this special place.

Absolutely fantastic! First foodie trip of the year was in January and this was to The Olive Branch and it absolutely did not disappoint. A group of us did the dine and stay package so of course we had a couple of drinks upon arrival/pre dinner. As with the main a la carte menu, all locally source choice of ales/lager and some classic cocktails ‘with a local twist’. We sat down to dinner around 7 o’clock and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Amongst the starters were Sous vide tiger prawns, avocado, little gem and Bloody Mary and chicken and mushroom tortellini with mushroom consommé. For mains, the slow cooked beef rib, smoked mustard, Lincolnshire Poacher, fermented cabbage and pub chips and Gressingham duck breast, roasted baby beetroot with a duck liver tartlet. To finish was pistachio meringue pie with pistachio ice cream, nicely personalised with a birthday acknowledgement and I had the Eccles cake ,Barkham blue and Earl Grey which I get the feeling is a signature pudding. Breakfast in the morning was a similar event, although not on quite the same scale. This started with pub made Granola and choice of fresh fruit and included banana purée with I had with the granola and it was amazing. A choice toast and pastry and then cooked element, Full English, Eggs Benedict etc as well as teas and coffees. All round great cooking and thoroughly enjoyed it. The only minor gripe was that you had to pay a supplement for some menu items which when you’ve around £350 for dinner, bed and breakfast feels a little cheeky.

If you want a special experience then this is the place to go. We had the tasting menu with paired wines and it really was excellent. The X factor which really sets it apart are the fantastic staff who are charming and attentive but professional at all times.

Wow - what an amazing gem of a location - I do not recall ever having been to a location where everyone who goes is treated so so special. We arrived cold and muddy with two dogs (equally muddy). Andy and the team could not have been more welcoming - had some lovely drinks and some cheese (love the Leffe - and a great price as not many sell it). Folks we will so so be back, you have a great team, considerate and professional. The little shop is a god send…. Will try both the red and white…… keep doing what you do … amazing

Just stopped for a drink but was blow away by the place. Amazing staff, beautiful building and outdoor seating. Cracking fire. Excellent (proper) tea. I'll be back!

It’s a great pub/restaurant in a lovely location. The food was fantastic I had a 3 course meal which was not expensive at all affordable delicious food. Service was excellent especially Andy who asked us if we wanted to hang our coats and took the coats for hanging he was very helpful throughout. I have been recommending to all my friends to go there to enjoy lovely food and service. I will be going there again soon.

Very disappointed with the food. Have been aware of the restaurant for many years and this was our first visit, so we were really looking forward to it. The dishes shown on the website look beautiful, and show refined cooking. This, sadly was not what we got. Mains were lacking any real depth of flavour and texture. A shame, its a beautiful place with great ambience and lovely staff. I can only presume the kitchen brigade has changed and the food is lacking because of this. Suggest an update of the website food photos!

My Wife took me here for dinner booked Friday evening. We are local and been a number of times with business clients, friends and foamily. This time the service was very very slow and in fact it took over 1 hour to get the main course out. They were not busy. My wife ordered the beef which arrived COLD !! We complained and both our mains were taken back and returned hotter. I asked if the beef was the same and was assured it had been replaced. WRONG it was the same just been reheated, The guy that took the order and to whom I complained was more interested in spending his time talking to a couple on an adjacent table about his army career and other restaurants that they should visit. After some deliberation this guy decided to remove the mains from the bill which in my opinion was the least he could do as we left most on our plates. The other lady who was serving us came and apologized and it was obvious to see that she was embarrassed. To say we were disappointed is an understatement.

In 2020 we booked to eat and stay just before Christmas, but we all know what happened next. Anyhow when I was thinking what to get hubby for Christmas I decided to book us in overnight for the 7 course taster menu and we’d have the wine flight along with it. Our idea of a belting stay. We were warmly welcomed and asked if we wanted to head over to our room in beech house. However as we’d not had lunch we asked if we could get something to eat. Now the kitchen had closed but we were told they’d be happy to do a cheeseboard (which is exactly what we were both craving) which we ordered with some delicious olives, the South African rose (which I purchased two bottles of) and a pint of butter. We had a lovely chat to the team and whilst afternoon service had wrapped up, we weren’t rushed to head to our room, so an espresso martini later we were shown to our gorgeous room; no.4, Aubergine. The bedroom are utterly beautiful; loose leaf teas, fresh baked cookies, coffee machines and the most amazing olive toiletries. The bed is so comfy and it has a beautiful bathroom with a shower over (very nice) bar and underfloor heating. I would be writing go hours if I took you through the taster menu but the snacks (especially the crispy chicken skin with black garlic mayo), the tortellini and the monkfish were spectacular. Our favourite pairing was the parfait with black sesame crisp paired with plum sake (it’s in the a la carte menu, Honestly try them together! We had a very comfortable sleep and breakfast was delicious. The service was superb, this place is just incredible and I think we’ll be back!

Superb meal!! Went for lunch with friends and found it so relaxed, amazing food, and great atmosphere. The restaurant is beautifully styled and was perfect for us as a family to showcase British cuisine at its best! Thank you for your great food and hosting.

Excellent food and good service. Everything was very good, the pork belly was incredible and the roast beef enjoyed by family members who said it was on a par with what the mama makes, high praise indeed. Will definitely return and recommend to friends.

I've enjoyed meals here on three separate occasions and each has been wonderful. First, a private party in the barn where the billiards table was as much a hit as the food, which was delicious and served in good time for the whole party to enjoy together (Pan seared king scallops / Beef Wellington, truffle potato gratin and summer vegetables / some delicious chocolatey dessert). We visited again the following December for a Christmas get-together and the seasonal menu was just as delicious - with melt-in-the-mouth venison. On our last visit my partner and I had the burger, as we wanted something simple. We were delayed by traffic on the A1 but the staff were great, letting us know what was still available so we could order before the kitchen closed for a break and still have a delicious meal. It was lovely, fresh and juicy and the fries and onion rings hot and crispy until the end (sorry, no photo). Really, really nice. And cannot wait to go back.

They have a good variety of dishes on the menu with a lot of locally sourced ingredients. The staff are the right balance between discreet and attentive, and are very friendly and helpful. The ambience is great and so is the location. Nothing to complain about here!!

Poor value for money , over rated , cold and unwelcoming . Tiny portions of mains which required extra sides . Better places to go .

We decided to treat ourselves for Christmas & stopped overnight in a room called Biscuit. We had lunch there (the grazing board with bread & butter) & later on went with the tasting menu for dinner with the wine flight. We thoroughly enjoyed the food (which was plentiful!), wine and the room. Breakfast next morning was just as good. The staff were very attentive, friendly & helpful. We even ended up taking home several bottles of wine from their little shop as we had enjoyed them so much during our stay. There was a couple of food items that were not to our taste, but that had nothing to do with the quality, just personal preference. Overall, cannot think of anything negative to say.

Unfortunately, my party & I ordered the £85/head, ‘Tasting Menu’ at the Olive Branch as a festive treat. The word disappointing, does not do it justice… To start, the menus on the table didn’t match, with different foodstuffs & some entirely missing the wine. The spelling was also misleading, with the misuse of singular/plural to describe the courses. In the first instance, being presented with a single piece of pasta (despite the use of the plural Tortellini), as well as the twin scallops described in the singular, as well as the two cold prawns receive later on. The first course, bread from Hambleton bakery & olive butter, was delicious, however it was presented as a whole quarter loaf, unsliced. The second course was the single piece of pasta described as plural, served in a clear Pyrex bowl. It was freshly prepared pasta dough however the texture and flavour suggested it was not actually cooked. The third course was the ‘tiger prawn’. Some of the prawns had not been de-veined, this was also the beginning of the sharp decline of how edible the menu was. The prawns were served with salted gem lettuce & inedible Bloody Mary ice cream (left by the entire table). Size-wise, I have never seen such tiny ‘tiger’ prawns. The fourth course was the venison tartare, although this was edible (mostly due to the increasing hunger of the table), the course carried an awkward smell. At least it was accompanied with a single prawn cracker dusted in black powder as a small solace… The fifth course was the twin scallops, garnished with a completely inedible leaf, the scallops themselves were cooked yet tasteless. The sixth course was the turkey, which I might add we were forced to wait an age for. The turkey itself was flavoursome & tasty. However, it’s accompaniments were not. The hasselback potato tasted like the smell of wet dogs, and the Brussels sprout foam was as inedible as it was unappealing to look at. The sixth course was the stollen pudding, this was thankfully edible & finished by all, mostly however due to hunger, as it was comparable to any supermarket product. The seventh course was the fig terrine. This was disgusting. The amount of gelatine used meant it was nearly rock solid, which, handily, acted as a deterrent for diners to dare experience its awful taste. Its only redeeming feature was the teaspoonful of ice cream that accompanied it, which was almost ruined by the dry talcum powder-like substance that covered the entire dish. The eighth course of tea/coffee with the worlds smallest singular chocolate - did little to clear the taste of the previous courses & unfortunately extended the experience just a little too long to be able to order food elsewhere or even call in at a shop. The entire table was left pseudo shell-shocked from a combination of hunger & the knowledge that they’d parted with £85 for the privilege of very poor food & snail speed kitchen service.

This pub restaurant is definitely living off unwarranted glory as it’s a far cry from what it should / could be . Sadly even after requesting feedback the management didn’t react the way one might have hoped . You were given the chance to redeem yourself…… so here it is … On entering the building we were faced with the toilet floors being moped , not the best introduction! We were then seated at a table with a window seat which was more of a ‘ledge’ really , it was incredibly draughty and uncomfortable with the other 2 in our party sitting in chairs way too low for the height of the table again most uncomfortable, this really must be addressed as I guess you do want your guests to sit for a decent length of time to enjoy your food and drink …..? The window frames and panes really do need attention , the word ‘character’ has been over done here ! Then onto the food …… Well sadly this was woefully inadequate, with a tiny portion of pheasant with a few vegetables dotted around the plate with , I kid you not NO potatoes, requiring a side at extra cost, this on top of £32 ( crazily priced bearing in mind how plentiful & cheap pheasants are in this part of the world ) the men left hungry . Such a shame you don’t appear to value your customers more .m, we won’t be returning.

Lovely lunch, beautifully cooked, presented and served. Well done, we'll certainly be back for more in the new year.

Apologies for late review We stayed here for a family 80th birthday celebration The food could not have been better, the staff more helpful and as we brought our own wine the cortage more reasonable. Tis really was an occasion to remember and we will continue to make our occasional visit as we travel past on the A1 Thank you very much

Having been to the OB several times before, I had high expectations for my most recent visit, for lunch with a friend, but sadly it wasn’t very good, in fact it was mediocre to poor. I made the mistake of ordering the soup, which arrived luke warm and tasted of nothing and then the burger, that was could only be described as nasty, consisting of a mean, undersized and overcooked patty “lost” in an oversized bread roll, with a “sneeze” of melted cheese on it - had the kitchen missed a delivery? It didn’t help that the place was rammed busy and the service was slow, borderline neurotic, the staff seemed unprepared and overwhelmed. All in all it was so unfulfilling an experience that I doubt I’d go back, which is a shame as it used to be so much better - but being located out in the middle of nowhere, I wouldn’t want to drive all that way and risk a repeat performance.

The food here is amazing, it’s the worth the 80 mile round trip to get here. I would highly recommend.

The rustic ambiance and delicious food was elevated by the exceptional service provided by Andrew and the team. Their attentiveness and warm demeanor enhanced the overall enjoyment of our visit, making it a truly memorable dining experience. We highly recommend both the exquisite dishes and the outstanding service at the olive branch, we will certainly be returning!

Went to the cookery demonstration followed by a drink in the bar and the 3 course lunch with wine .Everyone in our group of 6 thoroughly enjoyed a special Olive Branch experience . Can definitely understand how the pub wins awards . I have on...

Delicious food. We had Sunday lunch. The beef melted in the mouth. It's not cheap, but for a real treat it's worth it. We didn't stay in the rooms so cannot comment on them

Absolutely superb food, and great service. Our party had a range of dietary requirements, and they were all handled well.

Googled where to go out of area and found this lovely Pub, My son and I went for lunch , the food was delicious, staff friendly and attention to detail was next level, choice of drinks was brilliant and lovely setting.

A regular visitor here would recommend the food, its not cheap but you get what you pay for.

Super food, lovely surroundings and friendly staff.... thoroughly good evening!

My partner and I stopped here for dinner whilst driving down to London after having read some of the positive reviews. We were not disappointed! The menu was an inventive take on some classic British pub dishes, to start we opted for a homemade black pudding and cured salmon, both were very well presented and the salmon especially was exquisite. For the mains we had halibut with a bean and pork casserole and a slow cooked beef rib. Both were cooked to perfection and came with an assortment of delicious vegetables and sauces. The service was excellent, the staff were knowledgeable of the menu and were not rushed which allowed us to enjoy a relaxing meal.

Came here for Sunday lunch. Truly excellent. Food and service first class. Back again soon.

Exceptional!! Having returned from our outing here today for lunch i had to type a few words. The service, atmosphere, location and staff here were all perfect. The food.. sublime, absolutely faultless, no question. Have eaten in some lovely places, including Mr Ramsays restaurants but...

Attended a very enjoyable bread-making course, followed by a wonderful lunch.

We have been here several times, sometimes to stay and sometimes just to eat. This was one of the latter. We had a superb lunch for four. Service and food were excellent. The ambiance was sadly spoiled by a table of over-excited women celebrating one of their 50th birthdays. They eventually calmed down, but it made conversation very difficult. Even so, we had a good time.

Truly wonderful! - service, food, care and attention from start to finish. We had a family celebration in the perfect private dining room. Such warm, friendly service, and the food was exquisite. We stayed in Beech House just over the road & slept well & deeply in the comfortable, quiet room, followed by a tip top breakfast & lovely bimble around the village before heading off. It's a shame we don't live nearer - this was a true gem of a discovery & we hope to return! Thank you to all at The Olive Branch!

We stayed for 1 night in the chocolate suite. Upon arrival we were greeted by really friendly staff who showed us to our room. Our room was lovely, spacious and impeccably clean. The bed was really comfortable and the bath and shower were heavenly. We...

The food was a true representation of culinary excellence and was better than most top reasturants in London. But set in the quiet tranquil country village. Best of both worlds. The staff were very informative, professional, welcoming, and accommodating.

Very poor access for disabled & no disabled parking. Food quality and presentation excellent Service and knowledge of dishes superb. Made our dog welcome!

We, with another couple, stayed here for one night. Everything was great: beautifully decorated bedrooms, very comfy beds, lovely little luxuries in the bathrooms, super food and friendly efficient staff. We'd love to go there again.

Thank you Ben and the team @ The Olive Branch for the Pasta Masterclass yesterday. I never thought it my wildest dreams that I would attempt making pasta and Ben made this achievable & great fun, so much so I think I would have a...

Super lunchtime meal from set menu beautifully cooked and presented very tasty. Pleasant friendly service. Highly recommended

Lovely meal for our anniversary. Wonderful service and brilliant food. Thank you.

We dropped in for a quick drink after a walk. Its a nice place....BUT it does not warrant its prices. £9.00 for a pint of Leffe beer, and £8.95 for 175ml of wine. Way too expensive.

fab sunday dinner and creative desserts. would definitely go again

Having had so many wonderful experiences at The Olive Branch in Clipsham, we decided to visit for the seasonal ‘Fruit de Mare’ menu. I was tempted to have a starter of Sashimi Tuna with wasabi ice-cream and pickled radish was sublime. The fruit-de-mare was outstanding....

A truly beautiful setting matched by the level of service and quality of food and drink. Splendidly run and thoroughly recommended.

Website says there are spots at the bar or bar tables for walk-ins. We stopped by and were clearly not welcome or wanted. Even nicely saying they were booked would've been more welcoming rather than the abrupt manner we experienced. Change your darn website. In addition, take a look at how they respond to some reviews. Says a lot about character.

Enjoyable food. Felt a little cramped but that is only my opinion.

Great, no really great food, great service, great pub.

Our visit was today for lunch, 4 of us and a 1 yr old, I had mentioned that I saw a picture of the shell fish platter and sent family a picture of how good it looked,last year we went to the crab house @wells...

Tried this recommended gastro pub for lunch on a Thursday. Disappointing. Very slow service. 45 min wait between starter & main course. Too long. Lots of staff front of house with little to do & kitchen obviously very slow. Food beautifully presented & tasty but portions were tiny & ungenerous. We dont need a lot of food but our stomachs were not satisfied. Choice of only 1 white, red or rose wine by the glass. Husband had the white & was underwhelmed. Sadly the proprietor has not been honest in his reply to the above review which is not in the spirit of honesty & purpose of reviews. He a makes a number of false statements 1. We arrived & ordered BEFORE the party of 12 2. We were definitely not warned there would be a delay for our food before we were seated. 3. After waiting 45mins for our 2nd course we had to ask staff how much longer we had to wait. 4. Portions truly are tiny. Be careful before expecting to be satisfied with current serving quantities. We are far from big eaters. An entree & main for 1 person & Soup, bread & caesar salad for the other should be plenty if portions are fair especially for prices charged. The proprietiers suggestion to 'next time, try the OK Diner' in his response doesn't sound suitable for us.

From the moment that we made the booking until we left after our meal, the Olive Branch team could not have been more friendly or helpful. We were a family party of 8 in the private dining “Barn” room which was beautifully presented. And the...

My husband booked our date very last minute after I tongue in cheek asked him what he had planned for date night. We were told there was a table in the bar area which turned out to be right by the kitchen door. It's not...

Not an especially warm welcome. Food tasty but very mean portions for the money especially sashimi tuna. Limited menu and choices seemed a bit out of season and heavy. Drinks/wine list delivered but no menu so it felt like you had decide on your wine...

We had the fixed price lunch menu and it was excellent and very good value at £30. The staff were great. I just wish it wasn’t so far away.

Truly good tasting menu. Great food so well prepared .... real feeling that there were knowledgeable people in the kitchen who cared about their output. Good wine choices. Knowledgeable serving staff able to assist with understanding the exactitudes of each course. Only quirk was eating...

Shhhhhhh…….I don’t want anybody from London to know about it. It’s the most beautiful pub in the most beautiful county in England and I don’t want anybody spoiling it 😱.

Perfect experience all round! We stayed at the chocolate suite in beech house and it was so comfortable and clean with tasty teas and coffee at our disposal. Very accessible being on the ground floor with a wet room included in the bath room. The food at the olive branch was sublime. We both have coeliac disease and I have allergies to nuts and shellfish, so it was a great surprise to have so much choice on the menu! My first ever steak tartare and sweetbreads and I’m fully convinced by both dishes. Everything was nice and fresh, seasonal, and a clear thought of sustainability. The wine selection by the glass was amazing too, lots of different styles and price ranges for everyone. Finally, that aged beef fat truffle with salt and passionfruit blew my mind, so much flavour. Don’t think I’ll ever have a better petit fours than that!

We were really looking forward to a holiday treat and made our booking in advance prior to our holiday. My friend is local to the area and had heard good things about this place, however this was some time ago now and we were very disappointed with our visit. We felt like an inconvenience on arrival and staff were tired and apathetic, apart from one member of staff informing us of a particular wine choice that night. The server was uninterested when our repsonse to their question upon leaving after I’d asked if it had been a busy day and said they all seemed very tired. The response merely an exasperated “yes” but barely even that. I said our whole experience didn’t feel very special at all but our server seemed uninterested and unresponsive to the fact we hadn’t enjoyed our expensive meal. The starter was excellent but the rest over priced. The lamb was good but not value for money overall. The potato ‘risotto’ was an interesting idea but most definitely not deserving of a place as a main. It was also undercooked. We won’t be back and have reported our experience back to the site where we were staying. Rutland has so many more amazing eateries and restaurants. This experience will mean no recommendations from me. I will be recommending the other establishments we visited with this one being the worst one. Such a shame as a beautiful building and setting. Need to pull their socks up!

Beautiful location and beautiful food

We booked a table for 4 on a Saturday night and had a lovely evening. Honestly it’s not cheap, but you do get what you pay for. The service is very attentive, next level descriptions of the dishes and a vast array of drink options....

Well worth the 2.5 hours journey there.

We were given an overnight stay voucher from some very dear customer of ours for our retirement and used it a couple of weeks ago. The setting in the heart of the countryside of Rutland was so beautiful and peaceful. The room was lovely (...

Pricy, but definitely worth it. Good selection of beers. Great wine list. Food was stunning. Menu changes regularly but if you get the chance beef short rib or seabass would be highly recommended.

I booked The Barn at The Olive Branch for a morning meeting with clients followed by lunch. If you are looking to get away from the normal distractions of the office The Barn offers the perfect venue: Remote, rural location, large room with plenty of space with projector, flip charts etc. Lunch afterwards was a treat as you would expect from The Olive Branch. I would thoroughly recommend it for internal/external business meetings and as a place to treat your employees/clients.

If you like a pretentious menu and being overcharged for very little food you are going to LOVE this place. We had a giggle at the vegan menu (see pic) but I trusted that there would be more to my dish than ‘various carrots’. Boy,...

To team OB. Fantastic food, service and quality. I took my brother for lunch and thought amazing and superb attention to detail. Will promote The Olive Branch always. Thanks so much for a beautiful lunch.

A superb lunch experience with delicious fresh cooked food. Imaginative menus with some great local produce too. Excellent service which in these times is rare in England. Would go again and again

Lovely country pub with a nice garden and a beautiful room for private events with a billiards table. Food was superb

Fabulous lunch in an outdoor garden gazebo. Outstanding service and a wonderful creative kitchen. Very special experience.

What a great place to eat. It has a pub feeling but is definitely a place to eat. Lots of locals eating mid week which is a good sign. The local bread from Hambelton bakery was a great touch. We have fish and chips with...

Great birthday lunch was shared by whole group

Great experience, food absolutely gorgeous and very well presented. Service very good and friendly. Lovely ambience to this place.

This is a surprising find for the location, tucked just off the A1 in the rolling hills of Rutland. Gorgeous old pub, with lovely rooms across the road, serving food as good as anywhere in the UK. A truly talented team in the kitchen is...

Wow another fabulous visit and lunch This really is our go to place! We had lunch for my husbands retirement and the team could not have been lovelier. Thank you for our super gift and for the surprise petit fours! The food it goes without...

Was fantastisch, prachtige locatie en inrichting, 2 x gegeten. Een echte aanrader. Hond vriendelijk!!

Not really sure why I'm being asked to review a location as it's just a point on a map, but this place sits in a pleasant context. Have been here quite a few times in the past 1.5 decades. This time it didn't hit the sweet spot which is unusual as it normally does. Food was very rich and meat a little on the tough side. That's the unusual bit as it's normally unequivocally top notch. Menu was appetizing though and I'd have quite happily ordered any of the dishes. It's a lovely little place and everything else was up to scratch. Staff are always 'professionally friendly' and meaningful in their business. We received an excellent little introduction to each of the dishes brought to the table.

We had such a lovely meal for my son’s 20th birthday the other day. (We have been going to this pub for years and I thought that it was about time I left a review.)The service was brilliant: all the staff are so friendly, helpful...

(RESTAURANT) Classy. Quaint. Highest of quality. Friendly. I visited the Olive Branch following a recommendation from a friend and decided to take my partner for a birthday lunch just this week. Staff were really helpful and friendly, service was timed perfectly and the food was outrageously brilliant. My only regret is that I forgot to tip! Sorry! next time, i'll double up. Would certainly go again and would highly recommend!

Amazing lunch - unusual menu with plenty of variety. The cheese and leek soup is just sublime!

A fabulous overnight stay. Dinner was fantastic, we were both more than impressed with the quality and the service. Breakfast had ample choice with fresh fruits and juices and included freshly cooked options too.

I get heartily sick of reviews of good eateries like this being "overpriced" or went home hungry. If you feel this, you are not understanding fine dining. If you went to a chain run Miller and Carter steakhouse. Two average steaks griddled by a robot...

Only one word for this place - perfect. Enjoyed every minute of our stay. Food was exquisite, luxurious room and the staff were so lovely. Thank you, Olive Branch for a truly memorable occasion.

Just a serious thankyou for our stay at your Beech House and Dinner and breakfast with you. Beech House was perfect for what we wanted, warm, cosy and beautifully ‘house kept’. Your skill is marrying what was genuinely excellent food and drink with the welcoming ambience of a country pub. It is a long time since I have eaten food with that depth of flavours and the wines were a perfect match. From booking in ,to the excellent breakfast , the welcome was professional, friendly and warm. Thanks to Vic for serving so well and without the obsequiousness often attached to this level of food. It was my birthday so the excellent peaty whisky was a bonus.! We loved it and will be back. Thanks again. David and Sheena

The most delightful stay at Beech House accompanied by a faultless dinner at The Olive Branch Pub. The food was delicious and the presentation worthy of any fancy city restaurant. Above all the service was seamless, highly attentive yet unobtrusive - a neat trick to pull off. Thanks to the entire team, James & Sharon

The staff and place are lovely but the food has let this down. Disappointed in the vegan options which were unbalanced and not tasty and only a limited selection hence the rating. Expected a lot more for the price than have a plate of carrots...

Thank you for an incredible lunch yesterday! We’ll be back!!

Just love the cookery demonstrations with lunch to follow . Head chef Luke and his team are inspirational . I’ve been a number of times , always with friends and all of us have had a truly wonderful time . There is such a great...

Wonderful food, great flavours, beautifully served

We attended to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The food food and service we received was impeccable. I am a celiac and have a shellfish allergy - the chef prepared wonderful food for me. It was so lovely to be treated so well and to not...

Long time customer. Food has kept getting better over the years and the genuine atmosphere makes it a great spot for dinner. Don't listen to the naysayers about portion sizes, they're spot on and the quality is like nothing around.

We had a fabulous lunch for our wedding anniversary. Really well prepared and delicious food. Service was discreet and efficient. The room was cosy with an open fire. Would highly recommend.

I had booked a table for four at this well known restaurant anticipating a treat. It has a great reputation all round, and is highly praised in the local media for the quality of its food. Don't misunderstand me, this is a 'nice' pub but it really isn't anything special, in my opinion. My major gripe is the size of the portions in relation to the price. I suppose I should have realised, when I ordered the cod cheeks, that the quantity of fish would be small. But in fact, it was absolutely tiny. It came with mussels, the menu being strictly correct because there were just two mussels. Vegetables were extra. I know I should have felt honoured to be served such gastronomic treats, but I left feeling disappointed, slightly 'done', and hungry. My fellow diners shared my opinion. I'm sure it's all very Michelin star etc ( although it didn't seem so at the time), but don't waste your time here if you're hungry. It strikes me as a place which sees feeding you as a money making, ingredient sparing exercise rather than a true gastronomic pleasure. Sorry, OT, but there are several places in Rutland MUCH better.

Came to the Olive Branch in early February for my partner’s birthday. The food was exceptional, the service was fantastic and the wine was delicious! We ate the oxtail and the tartare to start, and the beef rib and duck for our main courses, all...

Lovely Sunday lunch. I had the beef. Lots of veg included. All nicely cooked. Service was good, efficient and effective. Price for 2 courses so I had the Hedgerow bramble dessert, very nice and light.

Excellent food and welcoming service. It has been many years since we visited this fine gastropub and I'm pleased to report that the quality has been maintained at its high level. We shall return - soon!

Had lunch based on so many great reviews. Service very good but food expensive for what you receive. Left feeling underwhelmed. More hype than substance

Food was excellent however it’s expensive and the bar area was very cold - some might argue that at these prices it’s imperative to have central heating…….why did we find ourselves eating delicious food with freezing cold feet??

Lovely service! A member of the family had a disability scooter. The team were super helpful and made it so easy for us. It was also very dog friendly and gave our dog water and a sausage! the food was delicious, very British.. well thought...

This is an expensive place to dine - but you get what you pay for…….my partner and I had a superb lunch.