Otters Fine Foods in Rutland

We decided to eat here last Saturday. The weather was drizzling, and we noticed a queue had formed when we first walked by. We returned around 1345 and were given a table for 4 upstairs straight away. The service and atmosphere were excellent. Three of us chose to order from the daily specials. Two orders were vegetarian. The Tuscan bean soup was huge! We all were very pleased with our meals. The prices were reasonable, and because the place was getting generally quieter, we never felt rushed. Highly recommended.

very busy and popular. Great for a quick bite.

Fantastic spiced creamy pumpkin soup plus wonderful coffee.

The best of the best, staff are amazing

What a lovely place to go to. It was recommended to us. The place is a gem. The food was good and at a reasonable price. I can't say enough about how helpful and friendly the staff are and they go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with your choice of meal. I went with friends, and we all said we would definitely go again when next in Oakham.

Really nice place and good quality food. Definitely worth a visit! 😁👌

Very busy but got serve Very quickly. Lovely food

Absolutely amazing kuxury picnic hamper. Everything was delicious and more than enough. Thank you.

Best ever veggie English breakfast, amazing attention to details, great people, thank you

Delicious food and a lovely farm shop/local family run vibe. Staff very friendly and attentive!

Ah, Otters Fine Foods—a quaint culinary haven nestled in the heart of Oakham. This unassuming establishment, part farm shop and part café, is a sanctuary for those seeking a meal that transcends the ordinary. My recent visit for lunch was nothing short of a delightful experience, leaving me with a satisfied palate and a heart full of contentment. The salmon and asparagus tart was an ode to the art of restraint. Light and airy, yet full of flavor, it embodied the very essence of fine dining. The pastry, delicate and flaky, cradled the tender salmon and the crisp asparagus in a harmonious embrace. The accompanying salad, a simple yet thoughtful medley, complemented the tart with a refreshing burst of greens. The fries, golden and crisp, provided a pleasant contrast, each bite a reminder that even the simplest of dishes, when done well, can be a revelation. This, however, was not my first foray into the culinary delights offered by Otters Fine Foods. I have indulged in their brunch offerings on several occasions, often finding myself drawn to the perfectly poached eggs, served with fresh smoked salmon over a toasted English muffin, crowned with a silky hollandaise sauce. Each component was executed with precision, the flavors balanced and the textures harmonious. It is, without a doubt, a dish that brings a smile to one’s face. The staff at Otters Fine Foods are nothing short of exemplary. Warm, welcoming, and attentive, they create an atmosphere that is both inviting and comfortable. It is this sense of hospitality that makes each visit to Otters feel like a homecoming. And yet, I find myself with a singular lament. As a farm shop, one would expect Otters to offer a traditional sausage, the kind that speaks of the land, of hearty breakfasts, and of simpler times. Alas, they serve only chorizo, an ingredient that, while is the preference of some, does not fulfill the role of a classic sausage in the traditional English breakfast. It is a small quibble, but one that has, led me to forgo their otherwise appealing breakfast offering. In conclusion, Otters Fine Foods is a gem in Oakham’s culinary landscape. Whether you seek a light lunch, a leisurely brunch, or simply a warm, inviting atmosphere, this establishment delivers with grace and finesse. One can only hope that in time, they will expand their offerings to include that quintessential English sausage. Until then, Otters remains a lovely place to dine—a place where food is treated with the respect and care it deserves.

Lovely food and very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Freshly prepared food and always delicious. Service very good.

Very attentive staff, excellent service and fantastic food.

Top breakfast and the scrambled eggs are the best I've ever had.

Excellent produce and service. Particular thanks to Skye, whose professional approach was very much appreciated. Would strongly recommend Otters Fine Foods. One of the best!

I have always loved Otters, and i think it's fair to say that I am a 'regular'. Consistently the staff are friendly, efficient and welcoming, the food is great and there is a lovely ambience. This morning, I decided to treat my 13 year old son to Brunch there - and I have to say that it was exceptional across the board. My son chose the waffles and fruit platter and chocolate milkshake ... I had a Yorkshire pudding wrap, filled with roast beef & cooked to perfection!! This was served with super tasty sauté potatoes. To drink I had the Elderflower with mint & Lemon, elegantly served in a carafe. Afterwards my son had a hot chocolate, with cream, marshmallow and pieces of chocolate brownie, while I had a cappuccino. Highly recommended.

On our second visit to Otters brunch was equally delicious , fine food , excellent staff charming surroundings . No surprise we are planning a return visit

Excellent food - we stopped for lunch while visiting Oakham.

Great coffee, cafe, food and service. Lovely place

Called in on spec after reading Google reviews. Hubby had Otter's breakfast, I had the ploughman's. Great quality food, good service. We thoroughly enjoyed what we had.

Had a beautiful family lunch here when visiting Oakham.

Went for a day out great food and fun and friendly staff

Good choices - nicely presented

Amazing. Go! Produce is beautiful. Staff and service bang on, super helpful and friendly. I cant wait to come back to Oakham to visit again.

Otter's for lunch! Perfect! Leo and team are just lovely. Thank you!

Delicious place for lunch with a great value!!

Just eat here. The service is spot on and the food is well portioned.

Deli and café that takes food seriously. Everything is high quality and tasty. Casual atmosphere and reasonably priced considering the quality. Great coffee and dog friendly.

Loved the vegan food & experience. Especially accommodating to my Wellbeing Assistance Dogs Ma-Ma & Magnificat.

Really enjoyed an imaginative menu, not the usual standard stuff.

Called there last week found coffee nice and service good ,staff friendly..

Great Otters breakfast. Good food, nice people and great service.

I am so impressed and grateful with the wonderful, kind service received today at Otters. I went out for my first solo trip with my new born today, took my dog as she has always comes with me, the staff where wonderful, I was given a full table with plenty of room for the pram and dog. Having ordered some lunch when it came out my little man was having some lunch of his own, the food was taken away to keep warm until I could eat it, I was given space and time and I can not thank you enough, it was exactly what I needed to help build my confidence. Thank you so much

Lovely food, great atmosphere with good service.

Brilliant breakfast and also brunch excellent service

Centre that you can relax and shop

Excellent Deli/Bistro style providing a quality range of foods and drinks to eat in or takeaway Seating both indoors and out ( where you can watch the world go by) Staff are extremely helpful and provide a service in both a professional and friendly way. Certainly recommended

Delightful. Simple surroundings. Good menu. Fresh food with good service. Well worth the visit.

My soup was just tepid when it arrived. Nice friendly staff but the food was very average.

Excellent food and friendly staff. Nice deli. Really enjoyed it - not cheap but still good value.

Superb lunch. Excellent smoked salmon platter with a goodly sum of salad and the best butter (with bread) ever. Quick service even though it was peak time Saturday. Well worth a try.

Great place, lively food, great shop, dog friendly

Very nice for Breakfast and lunch, lots of choice

I had a delicious reasonably priced meal. The staff were polite and friendly, my food was delicious. It was the end of the day so rather empty but I'd definitely like to return.

Very friendly staff, dog friendly. Good food.

If you live in Oakham you will know this already. Otters Fine Foods. We were visiting so poped in for a lite lunch. Although very busy, the staff were very welcoming and the service good, more importantly the food was wonderful. Having lived in Spain for a number of years it was good to taste the ham's and cheese from Spain. I would highly recommend a visit for lunch or just a coffee.

Discovered they have an upstairs section which is very quiet and better for a coffee and chat. Often very busy at lunch times

Fabulous place. Clean and very upmarket!

Lovely lunch (with x4 1 year olds!), lots of highchairs, great changing facilities, and really understanding, kind staff! Would highly recommend!

Was advised to have coffee and sweets here. Good latte and delicious lemon cake. Busy restaurant and a menu with enough to choose from. Clean toilet. Multi gender and for disabled too.

Always a fabulous place for a coffee or a meal. Great staff and interesting foods and cheeses etc. to buy.

Always lovely food and happy service at this venue

Amazingly spot to drink coffee and smooty . also nice for kids. The paper on the tabel you can use for colours by kid's. The restroom also amazing for kids and adult. Just good if you travel back to wales to uppingham afther 8 hr train travel.

Very nice and tasty food we loved our lunch and will be coming back

Well stocked and staffed with friendly knowledgeable people. Tasted great but a bit on the pricey side I thought. Bench seats are very uncomfortable.

Pinneys kippers at Otters luuvlie, coffee not to bad either .

Amazing food great staff don't miss this place out.

Incredible! Absolutely incredible food and service

Randomly walked in for a lunch with the better half. We sat upstairs and felt very relaxed in a nice relaxed atmosphere. I had the ploughman's lunch and it was epic to be honest..wish I took a pic of it. Huge lumps of cheese and ham and pickles and salad and coleslaw and other yummy stuff. We will visit again if ever in the area.

Very good all round. Good food, good service and dog friendly. Well done, Otters!

Very friendly staff, good choice of food had the croissant with bacon and brie definitely recommend.

Food was lovely, highly recommended

Excellent choices of food and superb staff and service

Brilliant find. Nice Cafe and deli in the heart of Oakham. Really enjoyable lunch.

Just such lovely place. Staff so friendly and welcoming. Our favourite place to go. Hummus and pitta very good.

Great food friendly service. The menu has some unusual food mix, there is a deli if you want to buy what you have eaten for home use.

Popped in for breakfast on a gray rainy day. The town was surprisingly quiet and dead for a market Saturday. We found all the people, enjoying the food at Otters. The place was full but our service was quick, friendly, and attentive. The prices were less than expected for Oakham and the portions were on point. The owner walked around checking in on guests and ensuring everything was satisfactory. We will be regulars as there were many more items on the menu to try. We also purchased some food from the deli which was priced fairly and great quality. I wish I had taken a photo to share.

If I could rate 0 I would. Long Hairs in food and Fat laden bacon seemingly warmed over a tea light. When servers were told they said it must be my own hair. I don’t often decide to pull my hair out and stuff it into a sandwich before eating it for a laugh but it happened nonetheless. Avoid at all costs

This place always intimidated me from the outside, as it sounds quite luxurious, up-market, like I wouldn't know how to eat what I was served, but my assumption was very wrong. Food, whether from the deli or in the cafe, has been great every time. There is a nice amount of variety, the quality high and the portion sizes good. Staff / service is also very good, the staff are attentive and polite. It can be a little cramped when it is busy, which is most of the time, but that only means they're doing something right!

Nice to see very busy today.very good quality soup but what has happened to the nice piece of chunky bread ?.served with to fairy (yes fairy) thin two bite pieces .happy to pay little more for a roll or good portion of bread .

A bit of a cramped eating area but food delicious and well priced! Absolutely lovely, friendly staff who were very helpful and attentive. Highly recommended!

We came here for lunch - walk ins only and whilst it was busy we only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. We'll worth the wait though! We order the sharing cheese platter and a glass of wine each - exceptional value for money and a great selection of cheese (there was plenty of it too!) and good accompaniments. Staff were friendly and service was good even though it was full. Thoroughly recommend!

Second to none excellent service and food

Lovely place to visit. Very popular. Coffee a little bitter. Not cheap £££

Went here for the first time today with my wife and two small dogs. We were made very welcome by the friendly staff and the food was lovely. Will definitely be back

Great quality food. Good coffee.

Tasty food and an excellent spot for brunch or lunch. Friendly and welcoming staff. And a great deli counter to stock up on items to enjoy at home too!

Loved it and the range of foods unbelievable..what we bought was fabulous...only lost a star because of prices...wish i could have afforded more because it was terrific...

Lovely place, great menu not too big. Great service and tasty food. Would definitely go again

Love this place. Great service and food is brilliant.

Lovely food. Would definitely recommend.

Great food, brilliant staff. Plenty of In or outdoor seating. Lovely all round

Really popular spot and easy to see why, staff, #Matt and co are all swithched on and attentive. Food is sensibly pricrd and first class. Didn't trythe deli, but everywhere was busy so I guess it's just as good. Will be back.

What an amazing place to go, whether just for a coffee or a meal always great service, friendly staff and of course the food is outstanding and varied. in fact we must go at least twice a month :) . keep it up all

Popped in for a quick coffee. Very clean,quick service and good coffee. Not busy when I visited.

Brilliant place for some good egg royale and perfect store to buy specific delicious food from detailed regions around europe

Good food, not expensive, good atmosphere, pleasant waite staff.

Nice place, always busy, good quality food from brindisa

Was very busy, but the staff coped. Food was lovely and all seemed very clean.

One of our favourite places to eat. Absolutely amazing food and wonderful staff. We’re always made to feel welcome and have never had any issues when dinning here. Try it, you won’t be disappointed !

Clean and friendly staff. Very helpful with choice selection and good knowledge of produce. Reasonable prices. Enjoyed their own brand roasted coffee.

Lovely food, great atmosphere, not there long enough to try rest of menu.

Great service and excellent food would highly recommend.

Fine food. Great service. Perfect place.

I ordered a takeaway vegan picnic spread with some antipasti and it was delicious. It came with lots of salad and some beautiful fresh sandwiches and tasted great. Everything was on time aswell. Will be ordering again.

A friendly deli and cafe. Mods made to menu to satisfy my fussy, grown up, daughter. Good value, all that food for under £10. Well behaved dogs and small children all accommodated.

I have just eaten the best breakfast ever. What a gem this café is. Poached eggs, buttered parsley mushrooms, chorizo, black pudding, balsamic roasted tomatoes on the vine and sourdough toast. Washed down with two cups of lovely black coffee. STUNNING

Great quality food, bit busy and has a, seat near the toilets which wasn't great. If we had been at a different table it would of been a more pleasant experience

Leek and Potato Soup on a cold day was very welcome, it was delicious.