The best restaurants in Exton Rutland East Midlands

I can't recommend the Hare and Hog enough, excellent speciality coffee, wonderful food made with award winning cured meats made on site, special evening events, and free parking, what more could you ask for! A real hidden gem of Oakham, and one of the few places open in the area on a monday.

A hidden gem and a brilliant addition to Oakham. The menu is really imaginative and offers a great variety of dishes. Food is good value and utterly delicious. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch it was perfect.

We had such a lovely Sunday roast at the Noel! The veggies were cooked to perfection and the chicken breast was surprisingly juicy. Also, the portions were very generous. I highly recommend the duck wrap as a starter and the sticky toffee for pudding. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating and even brought some dinner and dessert to our 11-month-old daughter. We're definitely visiting again. 💯

Who ever wrote the review about the Rutland Pippins below needs there heads checking, either that or they have no taste buds. I solely travelled just for the Rutland Pippins, there magnificent, so many flavours which really gel well together. Yeah the blue cheese is not powerful but it’s lovely and subtle and it compliments all the other flavours, there oustanding!!!!

The Helenium Tea Room at Barnsdale Gardens is a delightful surprise, offering a cosy and welcoming space to enjoy a delicious bite and a warm drink. Nestled just inside the garden entrance, it's the ideal spot to relax and recharge without needing a full garden ticket. The friendly staff and inviting atmosphere create a pleasant ambiance. I particularly enjoyed my freshly brewed coffee paired with a delectable fruit scone. As I savoured my treat, I found myself mesmerised by the bird feeder outside the window, watching a variety of feathered friends feast on the nuts. Whether you're a garden enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, the Helenium Tea Room is worth a visit.

Wine list is far too big and grossly overpriced. Bottle of Rioja Crianza is £6 in a store. They list it at £48 but actually over charged us, £52. The waitress had no idea how to remove the foil cap from the bottle so I opened it for her. Then they add a service charge!!! So a VERY ordinary bottle of red was 60 quid. More than Hambleton Hall down the road that has a Michelin star. Food is mainly bought in catering/pub standard at restaurant prices. The room is very nice but the staff are untrained & so avoid interaction with the customer. We were the 1st people in for lunch yet I had to ask to be served more than once. The worst overpriced establishment in Rutland by some distance.

We called in for lunch after completing an event at Rutland Water. The menu was limited, but offered some interesting choices. Unfortunately, the food did not fulfil our expectations and porportion sizes were small meaning my partner and son left hungry. Therefore an expensive meal. The service was adequate, but not overly friendly. Sadly, we will not be returning, despite the great location.

The lady kindly got the chef to make us sausage baps even though the breakfast menu had finished. The food was hot and came out quick and when the children asked for marshmallows for their hot chocolate the lady obliged straight away. She later gave us a take out cup to put the hot chocolate in. The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly and the café is clean and tidy.

Five friends and four guide dogs enjoy there night out. It is so nice to be welcome into a restaurant that doesn’t make you feel a Burden because of the dogs and sit you hidden away. Made to feel welcome by all the restaurant staff that look after us. Meal and evening excellent

I have done a more detailed review, but here with minimal characters allowed i can honestly say during our stay i have no reason to recommend this restaurant. The food was a bit hit and miss. I had the steak and it was very bland the fish and chips and tart from the brasserie menu were nice. We were not actually seated in the restaurant but in the same place we had breakfast. The restaurant, brasserie, breakfast area are all in one area its just kind of divided up and is in a separate building to the rooms which are mainly separate from the main hall. We were expecting something a wee bit more grand, there's no atmosphere here although the staff were all very attentive and Covid safety very good, most of the time. (staff seen on the odd occasion not wiping tables after guests had left) It didn't meet my expectations.

La verdad esperaba mejor calidad Yo pedí una sopa de primero y la verdad era sencilla y pasable. Pero el segundo, que en teoría, eran lentejas, no podría decir que había en el plato... era un mix de verduras chafadas y para dar quizás a tus Gatos. Realmente salimos por patas y pasamos de pedir postre....