Good Food Awards
The Rutland Pride
Restaurant of the Year 2012
Our list of the county’s top restaurants, as voted for by our readers, includes everything from gastropubs to boutique hotels and Michelin recommended restaurants - there’s something here for every diner...
Words & Photos:Rob Davis O 32
ur top accolade for 2012’s Restaurant of the Year title in Rutland goes to Hambleton Hall. A spectacular location, beautiful grounds, comfortable luxurious surroundings - and of course, exceptional cuisine
courtesy of Aaron Patterson - have all helped to secure the Relais & Châteaux venue much-deserved recognition.
A different approach to quality dining, Clipsham’s Olive Branch pioneered the ‘gastropub’ revolution before the term was coined and has, like Hambleton Hall, been recognised by Michelin as one of the county’s best dining rooms - thanks to the presence of chef patron Sean Hope.
Completing our culinary triumvirate is the beautiful, comfortable Barnsdale Lodge. Former Stapleford Park chef Stephen Conway provides great dining whilst Ed Burrows and Paul Freeman promise the kind of warm welcome that will ensure diners return time and time again - it’s little wonder our readers love the place as much as we do.
Hambleton Hall, Hambleton Olive Branch, Clipsham Barnsdale Lodge, Exton Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray Lake Isle, Uppingham Marquess of Exeter, Lyddington Finch's Arms, Hambleton Barnsdale Hall, Exton Wheatsheaf Inn, Greetham Jackson Stops, Stretton
Our 2012 Restaurant of the Year Winner is Hambleton Hall - pictured below is Michelin starred chef Aaron Patterson and owner Tim Hart. The venue is beautifully appointed, with cuisine that is executed and presented with great skill. A new menu offers three courses for £65 per head - sound value for such excellent dining. Hambleton Hall; 01572 756991,
www.hambletonhall.com.
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