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A photo of Quod Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(5230)
Price: Expensive
• European • Oxford
Booked 59 times today
On Oxford’s bustling High Street, peering out onto St Mary’s Church and the iconic Radcliffe Camera, Quod Restaurant & Bar with its unrivalled location forms the lively hub of the Old Bank Hotel. Regulars and visitors alike flock to Quod for its broad menu of European classics. Head chef Rohan Kashid and his team produce daily blackboard specials, a weekday set lunch menu and afternoon teas.With a striking onyx bar, original artwork, and a private dining space, the ‘Red Room’ inside, outside, Quod’s Italian garden terrace provides a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere in the hidden heart of the city.
A photo of The Ivy Oxford Brasserie restaurant
4.5
Awesome(7518)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary British • Oxford
Booked 58 times today
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is located on the bustling High Street in the heart of Oxford. Enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.
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4.8
Exceptional(2499)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Oxford
Booked 21 times today
No.1 Ship Street offers Oxfords most exciting food alongside its most astute service, over two floors. A Modern British brasserie with daily fish specials that include oysters, mussels and lobster.
A photo of Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant restaurant
4.2
Awesome(3454)
Price: Expensive
• British • Oxford
Booked 27 times today
Experience a delightful fusion of food, wine, art, and culture at the Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant. Whether you choose to dine in our bright and airy indoor space or on our stunning rooftop terrace with breathtaking views, you'll find the perfect setting for any occasion.We are open daily, offering lunch from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and Afternoon Tea from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm (subject to availability). Join us for an unforgettable dining experience.After savoring your delicious meal, take a stroll through the Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of art and explore world-famous collections, from Egyptian mummies to contemporary masterpieces, each narrating historic stories across diverse cultures.
A photo of Chiang Mai Kitchen restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Oxford
Booked 14 times today
A Hidden Thai Gem in the Heart of OxfordTucked away in a stunning Grade II listed building just off Oxford’s High Street, Chiang Mai Kitchen has been serving up fresh, authentic Thai food since 1993. Set in the historic Kemp Hall, our restaurant blends centuries-old charm with authentic Thai flavours. Every dish is cooked fresh to order, so dietary needs and allergies are easily catered for.Whether you're a first-time visitor or one of our many loyal regulars (some who travel back to Oxford just for us!) you will be welcomed like family by Margaret, our incredible manager, and her warm, attentive team. Come discover why Chiang Mai Kitchen has been a local favourite for over 20 years — the best Thai food around, made with heart.
A photo of Gees restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3055)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Oxford
Booked 37 times today
Gees Restaurant & Bar is an independently-owned, restaurant, bar, and terrace set within North Oxford’s famous Grade II listed Victorian conservatory, once home to the Gee family’s greengrocers and floristry, just a ten-minute walk from Oxford’s city centre.Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for the past four decades, Gees serves a distinctly Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best seasonal ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked by head chef Lee Parsons, featuring regional dishes of Spain, Portugal and Italy.The private dining space, Gees Gallery, upholds an authentic and organic feel, with bare stone walls, oak panelling and a flash of rich green marble, featuring its own private bar, entrance and art collection. Gees' Secret Garden provides an enchanting al fresco setting for delectable dishes and chic cocktails.Free parking for two hours is available just a short walk away on Canterbury Road and Bevington Road.
A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(196)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Oxford
Booked 30 times today
Located on the Roof Terrace in Westgate Shopping Centre, enjoy classic and creative sushi, sticks and Japanese-inspired cocktails with stunning views of Oxford’s historic spires. Perfect for quick lunches, leisurely dinners, celebrations and graduations. A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.
A photo of Branca restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2477)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Oxford
Booked 21 times today
Welcome to Branca, our large and lively Italian brasserie in Jericho. For us food is all about quality ingredients, honest cooking, big flavours and uncomplicated dishes. In other words buy decent stuff and keep it simple.
A photo of The Folly restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1504)
Price: Expensive
• British • Oxford
Booked 16 times today
The Folly, Oxford's unique riverside restaurant. Join us for elegant food, superb drinks, a charming atmosphere, and a unique location perched on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of historic Oxford. Book your table online and visit us to indulge in some fantastic modern British food.
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4.4
Awesome(2161)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Oxford
Booked 20 times today
Founded in 1989 by Jeremy Mogford, Parsonage Grill is a Cotswold-esque bolthole located within the 5 star 17th century Old Parsonage Hotel in central Oxford on Banbury Road.Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, the Parsonage Grill and its private dining space, the ‘Pike Room’, displays a carefully curated collection of eclectic oil paintings, original stone fireplaces, leaded light windows and a Bloomsbury club ambience throughout. Outside, inspired by the legendary Jardin Majorelle, created by Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, a beautiful walled terrace sits dappled in the sun. This newly revitalised space seamlessly blends traditional British elegance with the vibrant energy of North Africa.The Parsonage Grill team take pride in creating classic British dishes with a modern, light touch, and are open every day of the year to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and our famous afternoon teas, in the company of Oxford’s academic and literary luminaries...

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