Osip
Bruton, United Kingdom
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Formerly located in the centre of Bruton, Osip is now situated more rurally, in a stunningly renovated former pub that retains the minimalistic elegance of the original. Forward-thinking chef Merlin Labron-Johnson and his enthusiastic team are passionate about their farm-to-table ethos, with the surprise tasting menu showcasing an array of home-grown and locally sourced produce. Dishes like chilled tomato consommé with fig oil shine in their technical precision and pure, natural flavours. The wine pairings highlight organic and biodynamic choices.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Innovative Beetroot Taco Snack: Osip offers a beetroot taco snack with beetroot mole, smoked crème fraîche, and a dusting of venison heart, showcasing eclectic influences in its dishes.
- Glass-Walled Open Kitchen: The restaurant features a dramatic glass-walled open kitchen that maximizes views into the garden and surrounding fields, emphasizing its connection to local produce.
- Sustainable Practices: Osip emphasizes sustainability by using vegetables from their own farms, avoiding cling film and vacuum bags, and viewing food waste as a by-product, reflecting a comprehensive approach to environmental responsibility.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Honey: Used in a signature dessert, a warm honey tart that combines burnt sugar, floral custard, and a thin pastry case, blending elements of pastel de nata and crème brûlée.
- Pork: Osip slaughters a pig weekly, serving various cuts like loin and belly, often paired with Toulouse sausage and homemade mustard.
- Courgettes: Featured in a chilled courgette soup with lobster and gooseberry jam, showcasing the restaurant's farm-to-table approach.
- Farm Vegetables: Often served raw or in dishes like herb broth with crudités, highlighting Osip's emphasis on local produce.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Osip, Bruton - Current Menu Options and Prices
Set Menus
Dinner Tasting Menus
- Non-vegetarian tasting menu: 10 courses, priced at £125 per person
- Vegetarian tasting menu: 10 courses, priced at £125 per person
- Wine pairing option: £75
- Soft drink pairing option: £45
- Description: The tasting menus showcase seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with dishes such as lovage broth, fermented potato brioche with kefir cream and nettles, and a spring taco made with matcha-spiked masa harina topped with purple sprouting broccoli. The menus emphasize verdant, fresh flavors and technical precision.
Lunch Tasting Menu
- Shorter tasting menu priced at £95 per person
- Wine pairing for lunch: £38 (three wines)
- Description: Includes lighter, seasonal courses such as lovage broth served as a sip cuppa soup, fermented potato brioche, and spring taco with piquant, grassy flavors.
Winter Menu (Seasonal Special)
- Priced at £75 per person
- Details: A special seasonal menu introduced for winter, emphasizing the restaurant’s evolving seasonal approach.
À la Carte Options
- No specific à la carte menu or prices were found in the available information. The restaurant primarily offers tasting menus.
Menu Highlights and Courses
- Courses often include:
- Lovage broth served as a soup
- Fermented potato brioche with kefir cream and nettles
- Spring taco with matcha-spiked masa harina and purple sprouting broccoli
- Chilled tomato consommé with fig oil
- Petit fours such as warm madeleine with sesame seeds, bergamot and earl grey pâte de fruit, and chocolate-blackcurrant macaron.
Summary Table
| Menu Type | Description | Price (GBP) | Wine Pairing (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner Tasting Menu | 10 courses, non-vegetarian or vegetarian | £125 | £75 | Seasonal, locally sourced |
| Lunch Tasting Menu | Shorter tasting menu | £95 | £38 (3 wines) | Seasonal, lighter courses |
| Winter Seasonal Menu | Special winter menu | £75 | Not specified | Seasonal special |
| À la Carte | NOT_FOUND | NOT_FOUND | NOT_FOUND | No specific info available |
Note: All prices are in British Pounds (£). No specific à la carte prices or detailed à la carte menu options were found in the current data.