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4,65

Based on 401 opinions finded in 2 websites

4.7Ambience4.7Cuisine4.7Price5.0Service
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Nº 76 in 519 in South Somerset

Nº 17 of 159 British in South Somerset

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Awful place,terrible service, shocking atmosphere

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iron-dead-spider-poolverine . 2024-07-29

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Excellent food , staff were outstanding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Simon Murphy . 2024-07-29

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Such an adventure for your pallet. Their reputation is well deserved. Had the best meal of my lifetime and topped off with the friendliest unpretentious staff ever

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Netty Fairweather . 2024-07-27

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Had the best time at Osip celebrating my birthday. Staff were all attentive, the courses served at just the right time. Exceptional flavours, great selection of drinks.

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Paulina Brzoska . 2024-07-19

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As others have commented, the food is quite underwhelming. It’s good enough but there simply is no ‘Wow’ factor. Not once. And when the bill for two people with little alcohol is north of £350, then the memory of the experience is more ‘Ouch’ than anything else. For those who know Menu Gordon Jones in Bath, the comparison is that if MGJ is a 10/10 (and it always is), then overall, Osip scores 6/10. And really I would have expected so much more.

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Stephen H . 2024-06-16

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Every dish is such an artwork, so creative and impeccably thought out, even down to the plates that it’s served on. The flavours of the food (we had the summer tasting menu) are what I would say a perfect early summers day tastes like. The staff are so friendly and sweet and very professional. If I had endless money I would eat here every day. They are due to move to new premises just outside Bruton at the end of June 2024.

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Lucy Heaton . 2024-06-16

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Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing drink and an amazing atmosphere. It was mine and my partners first time doing fine dining and what an experience this was to be our first. Absolutely recommend!!

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Joshua Morris . 2024-06-16

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Loved most of the 8 courses but the pork main did not work as I had a big piece of fat in it and the meat was not that tender. Also missing the crackling that surely is the best part of pork!. Would not have the wine pairing here again as the wine chosen to go with the lovely pistachio desert just did not go as it was far too sweet . Also the price at £80.00 each for 5 small glasses did not represent value for money

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Jenny Zuldt . 2024-06-11

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Smallish, well rated, well located and stylish restaurant. Given it's Michelin status, booking is advisable. The menu is a surprise and changes regularly. Nevertheless, expectations are always high from such a restaurant, and I was left underwhelmed. They do try to push a few 'extras'. While it was a pleasant experience, I will not go there again.

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Sanjay0123456 . 2024-06-09

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Fantastic! Really well thought-through menu, tasty dishes, nice wine pairings. Lovely fresh and airy atmosphere - we went for lunch and it was fun and bubbly!

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Josephine . 2024-05-27

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We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Osip, and it was certainly worth the drive from London. Bruton is a beautiful place, full of charm. The concept of not having a menu makes the meal more of an event, and the chefs certainly know their craft. It was delicious. The wine pairing was spot on. Highly recommended. The staff were brilliant, attentive, and relaxed.

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Marketing Graham . 2024-05-26

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Amazing menus and delicious food helped us celebrate my wife’s birthday. What a lovely place with great staff. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Thank you

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Alan Potter . 2024-05-17

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Lovely food, staff friendly and knowledgable. Not the best tasting menu ever but have nothing to complain about. Nice dining room

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MalcT . 2024-05-16

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Exquisite from start to finish. Beautiful setting and the hyper seasonal menu was pitch perfect - ingredients/flavour/presentation/flow - without any of the the austerity or evangelism farm to table sometimes veers towards. Engaging and talented staff on top of their game, with great wine recs from a strong list.

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Tom McKim . 2024-05-11

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Had an amazing anniversary meal here - faultless service, amazing fresh food, everything was delicious and the restaurant had a very relaxed atmosphere which Michelin restaurants don’t always have!

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Naomi Bonnefon . 2024-04-29

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We decide to visit this restaurant after our Niece recommended it. Totally amazing! Each course was a wonderful surprise and a total delight. We were looked after perfectly, Felicity was fab! As wonderful as we anticipated it would be. A wonderful Birthday treat!

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Karen H . 2024-04-27

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This was one of the most outstanding meals I’ve ever eaten. From hedgerow to plate, every single item was exquisitely crafted using locally foraged and sourced food. Flavours that shouldn’t necessarily work danced across one’s tongue and brought a resounding smile to one’s face and an involuntary groan of pleasure. It was abundantly obvious how much love and craft went into every single dish of the hidden menu. The service was also perfect. Milo guided us through every dish with knowledge and gusto. He added a little ray of glitter to our evening. Worth every single penny of the remortgage. Thank you all the Osip team for an evening that shall long live in our memories.

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Christopher Knox . 2024-04-25

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My wife and I visited on 22/03/24, and we were not disappointed. The food, our main reason for visiting, was excellent, and it was served up with very good wine by excellent, friendly staff. Thank you for our evening.

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Keg CraftBeer . 2024-03-29

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Just an incredible gastronomic experience. Truly talented kitchen team and passionate and engaging front of house. Probably the best meal I’ve ever had, and I’ve eaten well. :-) Highly recommend - relax and let the team at Osip delight you and your tastebuds.

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Matt Skan . 2024-03-20

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Outstanding! In our top three tasting menus of all time. Lovely setting and friendly service. All the dishes looked, smelt and tasted superb. They were very accommodating with our request for no nuts, they also offer a vegan and vegetarian tasting menu. Really enjoyed the fact they serve what is in season so the menu is not fixed, and you get a copy at the end. All the dishes are explained really well when they come out. The timing between courses is perfect. There is street parking but it has a 2 hour limit, and as the tasting menu takes around 2 hours to serve, it might be worth looking for a car park that allows more time, as it’s a lovely walk around the venue location. Plus we would have loved a coffee as it smelt like it was excellent quality but had to get back to the car. We will definitely be returning! Thanks Team Osip for a very memorable meal.

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Jo Davies . 2024-03-16

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Exceptional. Friendly, professional team providing faultless food and drink. With an awesome little hotel in a quaint Somerset village. The shortbread on offer in our room was highly addictive 🥳. Thank you

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Tyvian Vigrass . 2024-03-07

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Absolutely stunning meal- we loved it. Everything was amazing, particularly the desserts. We’re vegetarian and did the five course winter meal

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Lucy Fairweather . 2024-02-24

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Fantastic service from great people. Food was just unbelievably good; every dish was something special & wonderfully executed. Can’t fault our experience. Perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.

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David Boffey . 2024-02-16

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We did not want this special experience to end! Every element of every dish was exemplary from start to finish. Wine pairings could not have been more perfect. The service was exemplary. We were looked after by a young and enthusiastic team that was so professional and attentive. 11/10!

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Catheryne F . 2024-02-13

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Me and my partner drove 2 hours to Bruton especially for the winter menu at Osip and it did not disappoint. The food was phenomenal easy to see how they have a Michelin star. Loved that they don’t give you a menu until the end so the food is a surprise. The staff were brilliant and the whole experience was great. Will be coming back!

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Maya P . 2024-02-11

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Osip heavily relies on its location to compensate for a rather underwhelming dining experience. Without its well heeled location, it's doubtful they would have the audacity to charge what they do. The food itself was underwhelming, and the portion sizes left much to be desired. It's disheartening to be served such minuscule portions, and to make matters worse, the bread offering felt more like a filler rather than a course. Adding insult to injury was the audacity to charge an additional £30 for a cheese course that consisted of a mere mouthful of brie, on a sliver of toast. The whey foam with the pasta course was just not enjoyable and remained untouched. It simply did not work well in the dish. We were also disappointed with some of the wines provided. Two of them were downright unpleasant, and just were not right. The wine pairing arrived a good 10 minutes before each course, which disrupted the overall flow of the meal. When I raised this concern afterwards, I was met with the response that there had been no issues with the service—clearly, not from their perspective. I politely emailed my concerns, hoping for a thoughtful response. However, my feedback was entirely ignored, and I was simply told that they were perfectly content with their current approach. Their dismissive attitude only reinforced the perception of the Emperor's New Clothes effect, where criticism is brushed off and flaws are overlooked. Overall, my experience at Osip was underwhelming, with disappointing food portions, unsatisfactory wine choices, and a lack of responsiveness to customer feedback. The most disappointing dining experience we have ever had, and I advise to try other options for a special occasion. (unless you are on a diet- then portions are great)

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Hannah C . 2024-01-30

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We booked this restaurant and chose the tasting menu. When we arrived, we asked if we could select the shorter of the two tasting menus, but were told we had to have the longer menu. The dishes were perfectly cooked, very well presented and the service was great. A number of the dishes felt quite confused, with different elements not working particularly well with others. Unfortunately, we couldn't finish the final three courses, hence trying to select the shorter menu. What a waste!

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M2195IJrobl . 2024-01-28

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We had the tasting menu and every dish was incredible in terms of vibrant colours, unusual flavours and high quality ingredients - All served by a friendly and knowledgeable team from a tiny kitchen! The chefs were very accommodating to my friends pregnancy dietary requirements and felt like we could still enjoy the same experience without differing the menu too much. A lovely relaxed atmosphere and we loved the serving dishes!

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Natalie Boast . 2024-01-20

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An absolutely delicious dinner. We decided to select own our wines as with a large group it enabled us to enjoy a good variety by the bottle over all the courses. Service was informed, relaxed but tightly delivered. A few minor blips around water, but nothing of concern. Incredible complexity of execution and depth of flavours, presented beautifully make for a very special restaurant… a meal to remember. Interior is minimal with a few books to add to the decor: country modernism in a beautiful old building. If you’re in the area, make sure you go, it’s not to be missed.

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Jane Chadwick (Alex Janey C) . 2024-01-13

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One of the best vegetarian tasting menus we have had. Friendly service, intimate setting, exquisitely presented plates with food showing a very high level of skill and appreciation for flavours.

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Miles Thresher . 2023-12-24

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We visited Osip for my wife’s lunch. Everything about the experience was first class. The service was exceptional, the food was exceptional, and we were made to feel extremely welcome. Bruton is a beautiful village to visit with some quaint shops and great places to stay. Our experience at Osip couldn’t have been better. Thank you so much!

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Pablo19760 . 2023-12-17

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The food was delicious, and the service exemplary. The staff made us feel very welcome which enhanced the whole dining experience. The food looked wonderful and tasted even better. Top favourites; the fallow deer and the chocolate dessert. It is a great idea to have the menu at the end. All in all - fabulous! Thank you.Good luck with the move.

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Rosemary Worsdall . 2023-11-27

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There is a reason why this restaurant gets such good reviews and has been named one of the best in the UK. Its because the food is superb, balanced and inventive, the staff are excellent and the setting just right (Although looking forward to the new place!). If you are in the South West t is worth going out of your way to visit Osip, this is what modern 'Michelin' restaurants are all about.

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Chris T . 2023-11-11

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Just wonderful. The tasting menu was delicious and such a fun experience. Great food, unstuffy atmosphere.

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Owen Munday . 2023-10-30

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Our first visit and certainly not our last. Polite, friendly and attentive staff, amazing food. Everything looked and tasted fabulous. A big thumbs up from us.

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Lesleyam2015 . 2023-10-26

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We had a near perfect meal! All dishes were delicious but a couple stood out as exceptional, the squash with smoked whey and the final chocolate dish showed a clarity of cooking and confidence that is ver unusual. The wine pairings were also good with all of them hitting the mark and again a couple really enhancing the meal as a whole. Service was immaculate without being sterile and the young team were engaging and warm. Couldn’t recommend this more highly and looking forward to 2.0

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James williams . 2023-10-25

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Fantastic restaurant with amazingly fresh produce! I find that what really makes an experience is whether you feel a rapport with the wait staff, and I'm pleased to say that they were absolutely wonderful, with a sense of humour!

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Hui Tan . 2023-10-22

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My wife and I had an outstanding dinner here. It’s like a Michelin starred restaurant in Shoreditch just happened to be transported to the somerset country (fewer tattoos perhaps). The food was as good as any tasting menu we have had, rooted in the environment and presented with great charm by the waiting staff. The amuse Bouche and the miso broth based dish were our absolute favourites. We hope to be back!

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Jonathan Wolf . 2023-10-15

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Not worth it. Massively overpaid service. Thank god I didnt have to pay myself. My friend decided to surprise me. Indeed I was surprised. I wonder how they got their Michelin star??? Not to mention that portions are a joke.

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Liv LZG . 2023-10-10

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Absolutely incredible food. Some of the best I have ever had in my life. Nice service and relaxed atmosphere. Pricey, but truly memorable.

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Susan Cropper . 2023-10-08

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My husband and I visited Osip yesterday evening for the taster menu. We were greeted by smiling staff who were polite, professional and friendly all evening. The whole experience is one I will remember - the food, ambience and atmosphere were exceptional. Each bite of food tantalised the taste buds - perfect evening!!! Thank you Osip

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Kay B . 2023-10-04

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Clearly an example of an establishment that has striven to gain a Michelin star as quickly as possible, simply to hike prices. The food although i'm sure full of technique, catered to the tastes of the chef and personal exploration of flavors rather than to the experience of the customer. A very sad and selfish (chef-centered) dining experience was the result of our visit - considering that the customers are the ones footing the expensive bill i'd rethink the menu.

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john f . 2023-09-26

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Had the full tasting menu and it was a real treat - full of flavour and service impeccable - would recommend

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Alison J . 2023-09-25

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It was exceptional and faultless! The staff were so lovely and warm and the food was just sensational! It’s our third time at Osip and it’s just elevated with each visit!Can’t wait to be back x

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Alexandra Davies . 2023-09-02

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This is our first time in the evening with the full tasting menu, we've been twice before for lunch. The full tasting menu with pairing wines is exquisite. The attention to detail and all of the ingredients served culminate in a great experience, a bit like a play but with food. Several acts, some suspense, some fun and a great ending (or endings). Also, the Rofe wine from the Canary Islands was insanely good!

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Linda Drew . 2023-08-31

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Second time at Osip and it’s well worth the nearly 2 hour drive! Food and staff as awesome as the first time. Unfortunately we were sat next to a very loud London restaurant owner who was having a business meeting which made it hard to enjoy a peaceful, relaxed lunch, but the staff were very accommodating when we asked to move. Not having the menu until the end of your meal can initially feel off, but trust the team, and enjoy the experience. If you appreciate good food and service in a relaxed environment then Osip won’t disappoint.

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Claire G . 2023-08-31

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Amazing menu and wine pairing, highly recommended!

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Ben O'Mahony . 2023-08-20

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Everything you would expect and more from a high end restaurant. A truly memorable and exciting experience. As a chef, my partner has very high expectations and was seriously impressed with everything from the initial greeting, the chic yet unpretentious environment and service. We had the full tasting menu, additional cheese course and wine flight. Superb! Highlights? All of it…the skill and imagination across all dishes was incredible. Highly recommended. Thank you team Osip, you are all fabulous.

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vikki p . 2023-08-13

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Sensational birthday lunch treat ... had the full tasting menu and every dish was perfection in service, presentation and taste. Had a lovely vibe and atmosphere, and can't praise Osip enough.

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Peter Lindsley . 2023-08-13

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Here for a birthday lunch ... can't praise the food and service highly enough... both excellent.. just the perfect relaxed time; perfect for a special occasion.

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peterlU8449GQ . 2023-08-13

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Lovely relaxed vibe, super calm and nice staff and exquisite food. Nothing rushed and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We only had 2 glasses of wine between us but the wine prices seem very fair. Interestingly there were only 3 meat courses (small amount of eel, scallops and lamb) out of 10 courses - we liked that. Terrific flavours and even the bread was superb. Bravo!

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Adam . 2023-08-12

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A delicious nine course tasting menu plus snacks. An homage to what grows in the area with tasty results. The beetroot and venison heart taco, the courgette with Cornish lobster and the scallop with mole stood out as favourite courses. The service is friendly and the wine pairing introduced me to regions I’ve never tried before. Parking is a challenge, so come early and be prepared to walk.

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Liam Collens . 2023-07-31

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Very high quality. Innovative dishes with excellent produce that offers great value in comparison to other Michelin establishments. Service was personable yet efficient. Osip has a very good front of house team who clearly enjoy working together, further improving the experience.

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Alfred Baker . 2023-07-30

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We had such an amazing dining experience at Osip. I will definitely remember that meal for a long time. We loved everything about the restaurant- the service, the ambience, the simplicity of the place, as well as the artistry in each dish. To say that every dish was absolutely delicious would be an understatement. They also gave us a handwritten card. And to top it all off, they recognised my name as soon as I said it. I didn’t have to spell it out for them which is what I’m used to doing since my name is not very common to say the least. They made us feel like they were really expecting us. It’s definitely in the little things. Amazing service. Amazing food. We’ll definitely go back.

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RK Villar . 2023-07-29

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Whenever we holiday in this country we try to find a Michelin Star Restaurant as part of our treat so have been to several. Osip is a strange mixture of formal and informal - unplastered painted brick walls and kitchen type chairs but beautiful linen napkins, which was nice. There is no menu, just a choice of two tasting menus, one longer than the other, which we knew when we booked. I am fish eating veggie, so this was fine by me and the restaurant asks for any likes/dislikes beforehand (my husband doesn't like beetroot) and this was remembered and an alternative was produced as necessary. Courgettes seemed to figure largely in various guises. When it came to the course with lobster, you really needed to hunt for the fish! One thing that really made us laugh (we are in our 70s so don't feel intimidated in these sorts of restaurants) was when the waiter put a little gold coloured "stone" on the table for the blade of the knife to sit on! The handles are round, especially made for Osip from oak and the blades were engraved to tell us so! Apparently the blade had to sit on the "stone" to prevent it from rolling! Pretentious or what? Obviously, the dishes were tiny and we did not leave hungry but our overwhelming feeling was the whole experience began to get boring, many dishe sseemed samey. I had a glass of fizz and one of rose, both reasonably priced but neither was chilled enough. Over all, pretentious with a capital P and eyewateringly expensive. A few weeks ago we were in Bury St Edmunds, if you are ever that way, please try Pea Porridge (also Michelin star) if you want a super meal at half the price.

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Carolmed . 2023-07-28

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For one star I thought it was underwhelming. The service was great but the food was mediocre. All the dishes apart from the “snacks” - raw veggies from the garden, the beetroot taco and the dessert were all a bit too heavily salted. I gave up on the broad bean and pea dish half way because I found it unpleasantly salty. The chilled courgette soup was very fishy because of the the raw lobster bits in it. I thought it would’ve been better without the lobster. The BBQ chicken main course was tasty but again very salty and the BBQ sauce overpowering - I couldn’t taste the small amount of truffles on the chicken. And if I am honest the dark meat of the chicken was a bit chewy. The use of garden herbs was also heavy-handed. Some herbs left a very long-lasting taste on my palate. The only dish I truly enjoyed was the beetroot taco. I thought the taco was fresh and the beetroot was incredibly aromatic and tasty. The seasoning was balanced. Overall considering the ingredients and the execution at £230+ per head (tasting menu + wine pairing) it was not the great value for money.

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G C . 2023-07-21

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The best food I've ever had. Price has increased quite significantly (over £100 more for exact same meal for two) since previous visit two years ago though.

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Kieran Poole . 2023-07-18

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The food is, in the main, bland and tasteless. The atmosphere is cold and pretentious. The mantra of 'food from the farm' is meaningless ... all food comes from a farm. Frankly I have eaten really delicious food in many places around the world... local country food, sophisticated extraordinary food that is so delicious that there aren't words for it and Osip delivered course after course of below parr dulness.

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maili f . 2023-07-18

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The real deal! Fantastic food, service and atmosphere - a lovely treat!

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dan brook . 2023-07-16

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Outstanding, incredible - 5 stars not enough! We had an amazing meal, so much variety and incredible dishes even with dietary requirements like gluten and dairy intolerance. The reviews suggesting the portions are too small are absolute nonsense, it was perfect!

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James Scully . 2023-07-14

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We were sent here for a special lunch by our children. Although we set off in plenty of time there was road works and the diversion signs just sent us round in a circle. I phoned, mortified to say we would be late. No problem though, the restaurant was wonderful and told us to just get there when we could. Once there the experience was amazing Service was of a wonderful standard from all but especially the waiter with the tattoo on his neck ( sorry l don't know his name) he was polite and knowledgeable . Food was wonderful and some dishes were absolutely stunning. Yes it is expensive but was so worth it. We have been to a few Michelin star restaurants but if the others have a one star l think this deserves a two. My only other comment would be l thought the chicken had been sous vide and then cooked on a griddle, a way of cooking l don't like. Thank you though for a lovely meal.

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Sue A . 2023-07-14

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Tasting menu of seasonal British farm to table dishes

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An Du Thinh . 2023-07-12

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We visited Osip for lunch today after booking last minute this morning. The food was fantastic and the service matched, not over the top fussy which I find a bit off putting but really friendly, took care of everything we asked for, drinks were offered the right amount. I requested no fish and they were very careful to check exactly what I meant by this and very accommodating. If you enjoy a non alcoholic drink the cherry and cacao is wonderful, never had a drink like it. Incredibly glad they had space for us today, would come back again anytime.

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Philippa Spall . 2023-07-08

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It was by no means a bad meal but we left feeling incredibly underwhelmed - particularly as it cost nearly £300 for 2 people for lunch with no alcohol. First course - a solitary croquette with a radish and a turnip. A bread course. A ricotta gnudi. A small delectable soup. A 2 bite beetroot taco. And an enjoyable couple of mouthfuls of chicken to finish with a tiny side salad to split between 2 people. The highlight of the dessert was a rocket ice cream. We went home and had a pizza as we both left starving.

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Jonathan G . 2023-06-24

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Been here a handful of times & loved every moment. Food is excellent

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Molly . 2023-06-18

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First visit post-Covid and the tables seem better spaced now. Osip aims for the top end of the gourmet dining experience with the freshest of ingredients and meticulous cuisine. The restaurant succeeds in all that and the dishes were beautifully presented. However, overall result was a little bland: if you are looking for a plateful Osip is not for you

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TPLOR . 2023-06-17

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Went for lunch to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. Food and staff were superb. Highly recommended.

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Matthew Chanin . 2023-06-06

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Took my mother for her 90th birthday lunch. Food was excellent. Service was superb. Great time had by all.

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matthewcJ8576XS . 2023-06-04

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Seasonal food, mostly sourced from Osip’s own garden or local suppliers. The food was innovative and delicious and everything was simply but beautifully presented. The 9 course tasting menu (which included an extra cheese course) left you satisfied but not over full. This restaurant is already mentioned in the Michelin Guide but deserves more recognition.

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Gillian Cutler . 2023-06-03

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"Root vegetable tea with burnt garlic oil" was the stand-out of the no-choice menu: a fabulously rich and deeply-flavoured broth, obviously made with great patience and skill. As for the rest, it was a bit of a joke. "Venison, beetroot mole and pickled elderberries": was a sliver of rather dry meat the size of two postage stamps that was too small to be able to taste. Sticking up out of the other sparse components were two square-inch pieces of lettuce. (They must make one lettuce provide for at least one whole service). The biggest laugh was when they brought the dessert: I did a double-take, not aware that I had had a main course. The "wine flight" comprised only two wines - ("If you want wine with the amuse-bouche you'll have to order something extra") - plus a Somerset "ice cider", a not very inspiring attempt to do for the apple what eiswein does for the grape. The two wines - really exciting this - were a Riesling and a Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Service, by young staff, was practiced and efficient. The long, narrow room is rather nondescript. What a shame that the mastery shown in the root vegetable tea emerged nowhere else in the lunch, which otherwise tended to blandness and felt pinched and mean. If you think restaurants are about warmth, sensory gratification and generosity, look elsewhere.

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DrPachyderm . 2023-05-27

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Superb evening. Hugely knowledgeable staff, warm and friendly. The talent of the young team, just exceptional. Super interesting, delicious, beautifully crafted food. Wine list my kind of size, budget and taste. I would highly recommend for a special trip.

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Freddie Lawson . 2023-05-25

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Some bright spork has decided to let dogs into the dining room. I have two dogs myself but I don't expect to share my Michelin star dining experience with dogs. A farting dog does not go well with dinner and as I said, some bright spark! What are you thinking? Not for me, never again.

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lmarkwick . 2023-05-18

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Was refused a reservation here as they said they don’t accept children under 9. Which is fair enough. HOWEVER an influencer that I follow was able to go here with her 6month old!!!! I can’t stand the double standards for these “celebrities”

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Caitlin . 2023-05-09

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Amazing service from the very start. Great food + veg option for the courses! Everthing was spectacular, can’t wait to be back in a dif season to see how the menu changes.

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Carola L . 2023-04-24

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We we’re staying near by at the amazing Newt hotel and got recommended Osip. One of the best tips I’ve had for a restaurant. It’s pretty unique in that you don’t know what you’re going to be served in the 9 course tasting menu! However...

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Googlyman . 2023-04-22

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Been twice. Dishes are incredible, the service charming and the crockery exceptional.

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Daniel Rainer . 2023-04-15

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Stunning food. Lovely atmosphere. Excellent . Can't wait to visit again.

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Sean Gaught . 2023-04-14

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We went for dinner at Osip and had the menu and wine pairing. Interesting flavours especially the black tea broth and the congee. Tiny portions, even for a Michelin. Interesting wines, though fairly young and not complex enough. Some elements like wild garlic, while in season were used too much, almost in half the menu. Tentative and relaxed staff. Overall a pleasant experience as a treat but totally not worth the price. Only go if you have about £200pp to blow without remorse.

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Christina S . 2023-04-10

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It’s unfortunate that there is no rating of six stars. Everything and I mean everything was perfect. The ambience, the staff, the decor, the cutlery, the crockery, the seating and the unobtrusive music. All the plaudits are correct - this place is outstanding in every...

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X2044TDmikeb . 2023-04-09

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My husband and I had the tasting menu (pescatarian) here for our tenth anniversary and the entire experience was perfect. The service was impeccable (without being stuffy or staid) and I can’t even describe how incredible the food was - seasonal, local, mind-blowing. How do you make a leek taste so good? How is that root vegetable tea the best thing I’ve ever had in my life? Such a special restaurant for a special occasion (or any time if you’re loaded), we’re excited to try the lunch menu in the future.

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Jodi Faye Fabbri . 2023-04-01

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Truly memorable. The food is first class: imaginative, seasonal, balanced, beautifully presented and original. Each bite was a masterpiece of taste and texture. In my view portions were spot on and the menu taken as a whole worked really well - certainly not too rich...

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Alison B . 2023-03-28

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Chef Merlin Labron-Johnson and his welcoming, friendly, and professional staff make the surprise tasting menu at this Michelin Star gem a farm-to-table treat worth remembering and repeating. Each course of locally sourced ingredients were inventive, fresh, tasty and unique. The explosion of different flavors on...

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ElTouristo61 . 2023-03-24

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Excellent cooking, with a focus on local seasonal vegetables. Reminded us of fellow Michelin laureate The Five Fields in Chelsea. Go.

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IG . 2023-03-16

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Osip is a true farm-to-table experience , with produce coming largely from the farm and kitchen garden, as well as via local suppliers. The service is attentive but relaxed, administered by a team who conveyed genuine pleasure in being a part of the evening. Beneath...

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Foragefarmfeast . 2023-03-09

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It has taken me a while to not only digest the food but also our dining experience. Firstly the experience - the restaurant is tiny but the minimalist interior really works and has been cleverly thought out, it felt like a cross between Japanese and...

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Millypill . 2023-03-08

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The food was incredible. We have had a few high end meals and this is the third Michelin star restaurant we've been to and the food at Osip is very different to food we have had elsewhere. We loved that we got to experience dishes and combinations we had never come across before. We particularly loved the black garlic and Jerusalem artichoke, the pumpkin sorbet and the broth that came with the bread course. The interior is beautiful and all the crockery our food came on was 'instagram perfect'. However we felt the service and atmosphere was cold and almost unfriendly. It is the first time I have felt out of place at a high end restaurant and there did not seem to be the same love from the people explaining the dishes and wines as at other places. Such a shame for food and a cost venue that deserves warmth and guests to feel comfortable.

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J S . 2023-03-05

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We were lucky enough to have the tasting menu with paired wines at this fantastic little restaurant. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I don’t think I have ever enjoyed a better meal. The food was amazing. The flavours and presentation were incredible. Such thought...

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dandamaldon . 2023-02-20

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An amazing experience, really enjoyed the descriptions of each dish and how friendly everyone was. Had fun chats with Merlin about some of the ingredients and how they were sourced like the trout as well as some foodie films which was fun. A fantastic evening in a fantastic restaurant.

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Phil Vieira . 2023-02-19

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That was such a great experience! We came to Osip to celebrate my husband's birthday. This place is created with lots of love and attention to detail. Amazing and minimalistic decor, very stylish staff uniform and the plates 🤍 I couldn't stop touching these amazing...

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Natalia C . 2023-02-14

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A slightly disappointing experience, but that was in part due to our high expectations. We were returning for our first anniversary having got engaged at the restaurant two years before. The food and wine themselves were outstanding unfortunately the service began rather chaoticaly with the previous sitting overrunning and our being asked to sit in an overcrowded room until they could clear our table. From there they had clearly got the wrong booking as they had aligned us to the wrong tasting menu and were unaware we'd chosen the wine pairing. Once we'd got this sorted they rather apologetically brought out a card congratulating us on our anniversary. As previously stated the food and wine were excellent throughout but the start took the polish off the evening. Somewhat frustratingly they did reach out afterwards for feedback and even responded saying they would get back to me once they had taken some time to reflect. With no response after over a month I'm not hopeful they will get back to me. A real pity as the food was top notch, but for the money I'm probably not going to be rushing back.

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Patrik Nicholls . 2023-02-11

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A slightly disappointing experience, but that was in part due to our high expectations. We were returning for our first anniversary having got engaged at the restaurant two years before. The food and wine themselves were outstanding unfortunately the service began rather chaoticaly with the...

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Patrik N . 2023-02-11

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Absolutely sensational dinner and wine pairings. Hands down the best meal we have had in decades! Congrats to the team - service impeccable and so friendly and knowledgeable, food… well could not speak for several minutes as savouring the sublime mouthfuls! Just WOW!

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Henri G . 2023-02-09

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A fabulous culinary experience. Faultless. Thank you Osip. We will be back.

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Sally St Leger . 2023-02-03

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Utterly delicious. Amazing service.

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alex hickman . 2023-02-02

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Right up there with our best meals ever. Curiously amazing flavours.

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Jules . 2023-02-01

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Exceptional journey through 7 courses of tastes that stimulate one’s palette and leave you wanting more. Superb service, great wine selection. Highly recommend and will return.

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Maddienightout . 2023-01-29

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A lovely restaurant for a special occasion. Unpretentious fine dining at its best. We enjoyed every course and the service we received was faultless.

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amy_bee_3 . 2023-01-29

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It’s been a while since I have been fine dining. We were treated by our boss and it was an amazing experience. Having run myself a plant based tasting menu and having been in the catering industry for almost 20 years, I can highly appreciate the level of detail, textures and flavours presented in the menu. Definitely worth a visit if you like an excellent culinary adventure.

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Pablo Christiansen . 2023-01-27

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Fantastic meal, well balanced, with great service… and excellent wines!! Perfect for the location!!! If in the area would come back…

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morton1998 . 2023-01-12

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Thank you for an incredible experience at Osip! Culinary excellence at its finest. Food is out of this world, though I wouldn't recommend if you have a fussy pallette. Service from our waiter was second to none, with nothing too much trouble to ask. A drink that I tried but didn't like was automatically excluded from our bill without any questions or having to say anything. Inside, the atmosphere is great at Osip, with delectable furnishings and a warm, cosy feeling throughout. I recommend booking well in advance to ensure a space here. Thanks again and I hope to visit again soon. 5/5

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Jack Stark (TheGuitaristsWay) . 2023-01-10

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