Osip, a standout restaurant nestled in Bruton, Somerset, has been acclaimed as the best restaurant in the UK by Timeout Magazine. Renowned for its experimental and design-led cuisine, Osip received the prestigious top spot in Timeout’s latest ranking of the country’s top twenty restaurants on October 13.
Managed by chef Merin Labron-Johnson, Osip is Somerset’s only Michelin-starred establishment and has earned a reputation as a “field-to-table paradise.” The Good Food Guide honored Osip as Restaurant of the Year in February 2025, and it was also showcased in SquareMeal’s list of the UK’s top 100 restaurants in January 2025.
Characterized by a magical and adventurous culinary approach, Osip offers a tasting menu priced at £150 per person for dinner and £95 for lunch. It emphasizes super-seasonal dishes made with foraged ingredients, delivering a modern twist on earthy British cuisine. Diners can expect surprising, yet accessible flavors, perfectly balancing the innovative with the familiar.
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Leonie Cooper, Food and Drink Editor, praises Osip’s unique charm, describing it as a culinary experience reminiscent of “The Wicker Man,” where magic and approachability combine seamlessly. According to Cooper, Osip is truly the best place for adventurous food lovers seeking an extraordinary dining experience.