Pierre Victoire

Oxford


This much-loved little bistro has earned a sky-high local reputation for its scrupulously prepared array of classic dishes from all over France. From fish soup to risotto, snails to fondue, and mussels to roasted duck breast, everything is magnifique. There’s a £25 three-course set dinner menu every night except Saturday, and an £11.50 two-course lunch every day except Sunday.


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