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Top three places to eat in Rutland of 2025, according to TripAdvisor

Local News by Grace Kennington 21st Dec 2025  
Hitchen's Barn was the 2025 highest rated restaurant in Rutland (Photo: TripAdvisor)
Hitchen's Barn was the 2025 highest rated restaurant in Rutland (Photo: TripAdvisor)
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The end of the year is rapidly approaching and with it comes looking back on the highlights of 2025. 

Every year, TripAdvisor shares the best rated venues of the year and ... the results are in on the best rated eateries in Rutland. 

Hitchen's Barn 

Hitchen's Barn is an award-winning restaurant on Burley Road in Oakham, serving lunch and dinner.

It has an incredible average rating of 4.9 out of 5 with nearly 300 five-star reviews with cosy barn-style décor, great atmosphere and delicious food at an affordable price.

Hitchen's Barn is the top rated restaurant in Rutland (Photo: Tripadvisor)

One review from this November said: 'This was our first meal at Hitchen's Barn but it will not be the last. The restaurant is located in a traditional barn-style building and furnished accordingly. 

'The staff were very welcoming, friendly and professional too. An excellent find.' 

The Angler 

The Angler on Mill Street in Oakham is a family-friendly pub serving traditional Italian dishes with a British twist. 

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The Angler is the second best rated restaurant in Rutland (Photo: TripAdvisor)

With just under 600 five-star reviews and 4.6 on average out of 5, The Angler is recognised for great food, friendly service and warm atmosphere and reasonable value. 

Food at the Angler (Photo: TripAdvisor)

A review from September this year said: 'Food and service was just amazing! 5 star! The staff were incredible, nothing was an issue, food top notch. 

'Plenty of beautiful, fresh, home-cooked food.' 

The Fox and Hounds 

The Fox and Hounds at Knossington is a homely country pub serving local produce. 

With an average score of 4.8 out of 5, they come highly rated for service, value for money, food and atmosphere. 

The Fox and Hounds is a popular local restaurant in Rutland (Photo: Fox and Hounds)

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Feedback from December this month said: 'Had supper with friends in the pub last night and really must say it was excellent. 

'Roaring fire on a cold night most welcome. Fantastic atmosphere with plenty of interesting locals and visitors from away. 

'Lovely choice of well-kept beers and menu quite simple but delicious pub foot and great value. Excellent friendly service.' 

     

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