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Fern

Rutland, Uppingham - Mediterranean - Restaurant - ££

Perfect for classy suppers and quick market-day lunches

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

An agreeable feeling of pastoral prosperity characterises the ancient market town of Uppingham, and Fern, housed in the honey-coloured Falcon Hotel on the edge of the market square, fits right in. Once you step out of the rather traditional foyer, the restaurant has a very distinct vibe and its roster of Mediterranean-inspired dishes suits customers to a T. The best bit, explained one regular, is the reasonable pricing – ‘you can comfortably give in to temptation and order several things which are perfect for sharing’. The kitchen looks to the Shires landscape (and the nearby market) to provide many of the ingredients for the table, while the menu changes regularly depending on what’s in season; there's also plenty of 'ingenuity and boldness of flavour’ on show here. Recent highlights have ranged from a dramatic-looking Snowball onion with rose-petal harissa and moreish confit garlic aïoli to a generously packed raviolo of braised beef and a red mulle...

An agreeable feeling of pastoral prosperity characterises the ancient market town of Uppingham, and Fern, housed in the honey-coloured Falcon Hotel on the edge of the market square, fits right in. Once you step out of the rather traditional foyer, the restaurant has a very distinct vibe and its roster of Mediterranean-inspired dishes suits customers to a T. The best bit, explained one regular, is the reasonable pricing – ‘you can comfortably give in to temptation and order several things which are perfect for sharing’. The kitchen looks to the Shires landscape (and the nearby market) to provide many of the ingredients for the table, while the menu changes regularly depending on what’s in season; there's also plenty of 'ingenuity and boldness of flavour’ on show here. Recent highlights have ranged from a dramatic-looking Snowball onion with rose-petal harissa and moreish confit garlic aïoli to a generously packed raviolo of braised beef and a red mullet dish pointed up with sharp grapefruit and umami pickles. Staff are lovely, house wine is £29, cocktails are good, and on a Friday there’s a £15 ‘Market Plate’ with a glass of wine.

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T Turner

12 April 2026

The food is absolutely delicious. It offers sharing plates which is unique in our area. It’’s very social and I love going with a group of friends and trying lots of different dishes. It focuses on seasonal dishes - so the food is fresh and the menu changes weekly (sometimes daily) - always lots of new things to try. The service is always great-l very friendly. They also do some lovely events like the sourdough break making. Lucky to have this new addition on our high street!

H Alexander

9 April 2026

Wonderfully varied seasonal menu. So much love and care into every bite. Truly supports local suppliers. Great atmosphere - stylish yet warm, welcoming and fun.

A James

3 April 2026

They do small plates, which is great so you can try the different flavours. Also, if you fancy another plate there no problem. The staff are wonderful, especially Rory, the restaurant manager. The flavours we had were re...
They do small plates, which is great so you can try the different flavours. Also, if you fancy another plate there no problem. The staff are wonderful, especially Rory, the restaurant manager. The flavours we had were really well thought out by the head chef Ally. The decor is very tasteful and subtle. Very comfortable. The wine list is very carefully selected, but Rory makes excellent cocktails! The majority of the dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients which is of course fabulous. We...
They do small plates, which is great so you can try the different flavours. Also, if you fancy another plate there no problem. The staff are wonderful, especially Rory, the restaurant manager. The flavours we had were really well thought out by the head chef Ally. The decor is very tasteful and subtle. Very comfortable. The wine list is very carefully selected, but Rory makes excellent cocktails! The majority of the dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients which is of course fabulous. We have eaten in Fern before and the standard is still very high! The portions are very generous, so go hungry!! Overall, could not fault the service, food and surroundings. Would definitely recommend Fern Restaurant.
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K Hollyer

23 March 2026

The dishes - every dish made me stop in my tracks, disarmingly delicious and each one so considered yet perfectly combined with each other. Service could not have been more perfect. Location - in the heart of a beautiful market town. So special and intimate.

VENUE DETAILS

7 High Street East
Uppingham
Rutland
LE15 9PYGB

01572 823535

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Parking

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