The Olive Branch Country Inn, Rutland

This is a great restaurant. Reviews are justified. We had three courses each today, everything was extremely tasty and well cooked. Really delicious.

My mum had chicken liver parfait, a pork roast, and apple mille feuille. I had a prawn and lobster raviolo in a bisque, a chicken risotto, and the parfait. Bread at the start was fresh and warm.

Service was friendly and attentive.

I was a little worried about the gazebo booking, but they are tent-like, waterproof and had blankets and hot water bottles for colder days.

Overall it was a great experience and we will revisit.

Oh wow . Had the 8 course taster menu and it’s magical. Wine was lovely , service friendly! Worth every penny!

Extra bonus point for letting well behaved dogs in ♥

Had a lovely meal at The Olive Branch this evening. Exceptional, friendly service and really good food (We had fish and chips, and slow cooked Pork). Obviously it's pricey, but worth it.

Very enjoyable family meal for my Mum’s birthday - Booked a table for 8 outside planning for sunshine but the restaurant called on the day to offer an indoor alternative on a grey day. Food was enjoyed by all from fresh baked bread, through to a very tasty mix of starters and mains with a very enjoyable and quite generous birthday cake which we’d prebooked. Service was warm, friendly and attentive with local drinks available which were great. Cute village where you could have a short walk, Rutland water and Oakham or Stamford not far if you fancied a longer walk.

Beautiful setting for my birthday Sunday lunch. It was amazing food. Having read some reviews about portion size, I left there completely stuffed after a starter and roast beef dinner with all the trimmings!!

We had a wonderful lunch at the inn, with welcoming, friendly, and caring staff. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Great drinks menu including hot drinks which tend to be neglected. It’s nice to see that lots of local suppliers are involved and the quality shows.

It was exceptional food, lovely atmosphere. Lovely gardens. Extensive drinks and wine menu. Many local brew beers 5 stars.

Stopped by The Olive Branch on a Sunday lunchtime after being in Stamford for the weekend. I used to live in the area and remembered how nice it was and wondered if it had changed.

It did not disappoint.

The small car park was full but parking round the corner in the idyllic village of Clipsham isn't a drama.
The pub itself is stunning, with seating inside and out.
There was a good selection of ales wines and spirits behind the bar and even had its own shop where you can purchase some of the produce sold or used in the pub.

I really did not expect to get a table on a busy Sunday however the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and despite being very busy with a lot of tables visibly booked, managed to sort us out a table for three in a very short time while we ordered drinks at the bar.

The menu and food that followed was all truly exceptional.
The execution and presentation of the dishes were like nothing I have experienced before outside major cities.

I'd also like to re-emphasise how accomodating and friendly the restaurant manager and waitresses were.
All were extremely talkative and seemed to go out of their way to make conversation rather than the usual 'read from a script' found in other places.

It was an amazing book-end to a weekend spent away and both me and my partner have not been able to stop talking about it since getting home.

Am sure we will returning soon but will try and be more considerate and pre-book next time ;)

Thanks again to all the staff at The Olive Branch.

Lovely restaurant 😋, great food , great service and very clean .
Worth booking in advance.
Highly recommend the fruits de mer platter.
Prices are high but it's well worth the top quality food and service.
Fish brought in daily from cromer.
10/10

We stopped off for lunch on our way to London. Although close to the A1, The Olive Branch is a delightful and welcoming local pub, with a great selection of drinks (including good nonalcoholic options), which serves excellent locally-sourced food. Beef and guinea fowl were succulent, with unctuous sauces, and had interesting condiments to add zing. Chips were exemplary - golden and crisp exteriors with soft fluffy centres. Pasta was al dente, in a delicious sauce with excellent and unusual mushrooms. Good kale and cabbage. The coffee is great too - perfect to re-energise for the journey ahead. Attentive but not intrusive service. Attractive, rustic decor, with old chairs and benches softened by cushions. Pretty seating area outside, where dogs are welcome and dog bowls and water are available. Muddy boots are not welcome inside, but slipper-socks are provided for those who need them. The car park is small, but additional parking can be found in the grounds of Beech House (opposite), which is part of the set-up and has rooms for those wishing to stay for the night/for a while.

Went there for a meal for my wedding anniversary with my wife. The food was superb, and the portion sizes were decent. This ain't no "spoons" or even your average pub, it's definitely several levels above that food quality wise. I recommend trying to get a table in the dining room, as the bar area can get quite busy.

Lovely afternoon at the Olive Branch. Sat outside. Excellent service and wonderful menu's. I had tapas and friend had Lunch for Less. Excellent.

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.

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.

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!

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!!

Had to be in the locality today(live in North Nottinghamshire). One of the best Sunday Lunches ever. Great place, ambiance, staff and most importantly food. My wife loved the dessert.

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 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.

Excellent food. Friendly and efficient service. Great atmosphere.