Osip restaurant

Simply the best meal I’ve had this year, by far. The atmosphere is soft, airy and yet so comfortable. We’re greeted by the most attentive staff, each of our servers truly know their craft and have a deep passion for the philosophy of the restaurant. The menu looks simple on paper but every bite is sublime in its composition. I highly highly recommend the soft pairing and the additional cheese course. The best menu I’ve had in a while.

As a passionate food lover, I made a special trip from London to dine at Osip in Bruton for my friend 69y birthday , drawn by its Michelin star and reputation for excellence. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a memorable fine dining experience turned into a major disappointment — the entire restaurant was swarming with flies. From the moment we were seated, we noticed multiple flies buzzing around the room. Initially, we assumed it might be a minor issue, but throughout the entire meal, the flies continued to circle our food and drinks, landing on the table, plates, and even the cutlery at times. It was deeply off-putting and unhygienic. For a Michelin-starred establishment, the very least one expects is a clean and sanitary dining environment. Regardless of whether the restaurant embraces a “farm-to-table” or countryside concept, there is absolutely no excuse for such poor environmental hygiene. The overwhelming number of flies severely compromised both our enjoyment and our sense of food safety. What made matters worse was the staff’s reaction when we raised our concern — we were met with a vague response along the lines of “It’s hard to avoid in hot weather,” with no apology, no acknowledgment of the severity of the issue, and certainly no corrective action. We felt ignored and frankly disrespected. This experience was extremely disappointing and raises serious questions about whether Osip still meets the standards expected of a Michelin-starred restaurant. Diners paying for a premium experience deserve a setting that is at the very least clean and comfortable — not one where they have to swat away flies while trying to eat. I sincerely hope the management at Osip takes this feedback seriously and addresses the hygiene issues immediately. I also urge the Michelin Guide to re-evaluate how such establishments are monitored to ensure that they consistently meet the expectations associated with their stars. Otherwise, the credibility of the Michelin system itself risks being undermined.

It is undoubtedly exceptional. It’s a brilliant representation of British produce and some of the dishes were knockout in terms of flavour. My gripe, and this perhaps extends to fine dining in general, is that when you are paying £400 for 2 you want to come away feeling like you got good value for money. This was punchy. £6 for a filter coffee at the end just took it over the line for me. I get that you pay for the skill of the chef and the service (all of which is superb), but when you start thinking about being a bit ripped off it sours the entire experience. It is amazing. Definitely do go. But considering it has only just got its star, prepare to wince at the price. Get the cider though, it’s delicious.

Stand out hospitality & warmth are what made Osip very unique when comparing to restaurants of a similar caliber - you feel so at ease, which isn’t simple to achieve in fine dining environments particularly with big open kitchens. Even though the restaurant is a bit tucked away, we will absolutely return again given the personal, genuine and kind attention we received. We echo what others have said about the food and wine - the menu is fantastic. I was very pleasantly surprised by the elements reminiscent of Asian cuisine in a few of the courses. Personal favourites for food were the smoked eel + mushroom / pigs ear + trout + honey tart & for wine, the grillo + savoie + riesling! Thanks all at Osip. £585 incl of service + wine pairings + a few supplements.

I went for the lunchtime tasting menu which is beautifully curated. The multiple courses were artfully presented by knowledgeable staff and each bite was light and delicious. It was lovely to watch the exceptionaly calm kitchen in action. Sadly the photos do not do the food justice!

Poor meal last night. Every course seemed to be packed with wild garlic “ok we get it, you’ve been foraging but it’s the next day and I can still only taste wild garlic!!!” The duck breast pie (which was extra and was a sort of duck wellington) tasted like it was rapped in spam meat (this was actually quail I believe). Ironically this was one of the only courses not covered in wild garlic. Had my foot trodden on 3 times by 2 different waiters. A whole tray of glasses got dropped beside our table. Despite emailing that I don’t eat fish which they acknowledged they still brought me trout. My friends had already finished that course when the replacement mushroom dish arrived. The price is not representative of the food, environment or the experience. Maybe have less serving staff of a higher proficiency? An over all feeling of a restaurant trying very hard but unfortunately missing the mark. I won’t be rushing back. I would say dine here if your dining priority is different rather than decent.

Absolutely the best place on earth. Our first 5/5 stars for a restaurant. The service and staff were impeccable - professional, kind and knowledgeable. The food was creative, beautifully balanced and had huge flavour. We will definitely come again and stay in their rooms as well!

The food was absolute perfection. Fine cuisine at its exquisite best. The staff were attentive and clearly proud to be part of this extraordinary team. Cannot recommend highly enough. A very memorable evening for our party of four.