Oxford
No wonder a constant stream of students squeeze in and out of this tiny diner – it’s Oxford’s top spot for delicious, gracefully simple Japanese cuisine…
Must-see restaurants in Oxford
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From black rice with pomegranates to oxtail with mac cheese and plantains – and, of course, spicy jerk chicken – everything is just perfection at this…
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This beautiful lunch venue spreads from the vaulted 14th-century Old Congregation House of the University Church into a garden facing the Radcliffe Camera…
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A mile beyond Magdalen Bridge, this extra-special neighbourhood gastropub has won plaudits from the national press. A friendly, informal spot, it offers…
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Whatever time you drop into this laid-back, not-quite-scruffy, seductively charming all-day bistro, with its fairy lights and faded-wood tables, you can…
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A haven for impecunious students, this indoor marketplace holds 20 restaurants, cafes and takeaways. Let anyone loose here, and something’s sure to catch…
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This tiny Thai restaurant is a bit of a trek from town, a mile down Iffley Rd, but it’s absolutely worth the effort. The short menu changes frequently,…
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Upstairs above a bike shop, this chatty, friendly cafe has bikes galore, including penny-farthings, dangling from its ceiling and white-painted brick…
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Oxford’s not renowned for high-end, cutting-edge cuisine, so if you’re crying out for a few foams, mousses, funny-shaped plates and bumpy slates, make…
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Boasting of being England’s first-ever coffee house – though not, unlike its rival opposite, open ever since – the Grand looks very much the part, with…
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Stripped-down, dazzling-white cafe, with a scattering of light-wood Scandi-style tables, where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee in a relaxed ambience…
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The original in a three-strong chain of Oxford ice-cream cafes, better known as G&Ds, this is where they actually make the stuff, with new flavours being…
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As sultry as it is stylish, this energetic Moroccan-inspired bar-restaurant – a spin-off from nearby Café Coco – features hanging lanterns, draped fabrics…
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Run by the Benugo chain, the Ashmolean’s light-filled rooftop restaurant serves meticulous modern dishes such as black squid crusted cod or mustard…
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Just supposing ‘Sri Lankan tapas’ was actually a thing, this wildly popular bar-restaurant would be the best place to get it. What it really serves is…
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For a taste of old-Oxford formality with the feel of a gentlemen’s club, dine amid this hotel restaurant’s dark-wood panelling and original paintings. Its…
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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…
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Decorated with classic posters, warm yellow walls and chunky mirrors – not to mention the plaster-cast clown – this Cowley Rd veteran is especially…
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Tucked away in the backstreets of Jericho, this revamped gastropub is something of a hipster haunt for its high-class brioche-bun burgers, wood-fired…
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An early-morning social centre for students from adjoining Somerville College, this small bakery-cafe is renowned for wonderful breads like the wheat-and…
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Whether your taste in seafood is for cod and chips (£11) or opulent mixed platters (from £38 for two), this bright, open Spanish-flavoured bistro will…
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This charming neighbourhood pub is a hit with Jericho locals for its distinctive and very tasty line in French cuisine, including simple classics like…
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In a delightful rural setting 1.5 miles west of central Oxford, this buzzy red-brick Victorian gastropub draws a devoted crowd to enjoy classy modern…
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Real-deal Thai cuisine in central Oxford, in a fine medieval building tucked down a little alleyway. As well as the expected curries, with plenty of…
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Big, bright and bustling, this glitzy Jericho favourite serves cool cocktails and savoury focaccia to complement elegant, well-prepped pizzas, pastas,…
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While Slovakian food has yet to sweep the foodie world, this little evening-only place has a lot of local fans. Vegetarians love the halusky dumplings,…
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This long-standing Jericho institution is a sure bet for tasty and authentic Lebanese food. For vegetarians especially, the wide range of hot and cold…
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With its irresistible riverside setting, 1.5 miles north of central Oxford, the century-old Cherwell Boathouse makes a perfect setting for a lazy lunch or…
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Is The Chester a pub or a restaurant? Clearly it’s both, with its busy beer garden, but the main reason visitors venture to this residential backstreet is…
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This funky neighbourhood pub, tucked off Iffley Rd a mile out of town and brought to you by the people responsible for Jericho’s Rickety Press, serves top…
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Proudly claiming to be Europe’s oldest continually working coffee house, dating back to the 1650s, this family-run central cafe preserves many original…
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To eat or drink before or after a journey, this contemporary cafe-bar, in a former marmalade factory, is your best bet near the station. Food ranges from…
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The ambience in this Jericho restaurant seems half big-city nightspot, half local takeout, but if you’re partial to Asian flavours, something on its long,…
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This charming cafe’s streetfront deck is a prime people-watching spot, though there’s also a secluded soft-furnished snug downstairs. The menu has a…
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From Spiderman clinging to the ceiling on down, every inch here is smothered in pop-culture memorabilia. Standouts among its flavour-packed burgers…
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Only if you’re looking for this appetising little wholefood cafe are you likely to wander down the central alleyway where it’s hidden. Make the effort,…
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This smart, conspicuous, central brasserie, set in a former bank, could be anywhere in the world, but there’s no faulting its efficient all-day delivery…
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Set back from the road, near the station, this South Indian diner might not look anything special, but its bare-bones back room makes a great option for a…
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For home-cooked tastes of the Mediterranean, head for this Greek deli-restaurant, where you’ll find the likes of spinach-and-feta tart, chicken or felafel…
