Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Oxford/Oxfordshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Orwells

4.9

4.9 (1392)

£41 and over

British

Binfield Heath

About the restaurant

Welcome to Orwells

Nestled in Binfield Heath near Henley-on-Thames, Orwells is led by Michelin-starred chefs Ryan Simpson and Liam Trotman. Our focus is on showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients—sourced locally and beyond—through refined, honest cooking that lets the produce shine.

Blending a rural ethos with modern techniques, our kitchen delivers elegant yet approachable dishes. Orwells is proudly featured in all major dining guides and has held 4 AA Rosettes for nine consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

Relax in our cosy, stylish dining room, unwind in the lounge, or enjoy garden views on sunny days with al fresco dining. We’re also dog-friendly, welcoming well-behaved companions.

Menus:

À la Carte (Wed–Sat): £65 (2 courses) / £75 (3 courses)

Tasting Menu: £130 per person

Sunday Roast: £55 (2 courses) / £65 (3 courses)
(Tasting menu available Sundays on request)

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Ryan, Liam & the Orwells Team x

Top review

Jenny

Dined 7 days ago

Orwell’s is fine dining at its best. We had the most amazing starters, mains & desserts. However, we were looking forward to the triple cooked chips but were offered Beijing spiced fries, which we had & were delicious. Somewhat disappointed though when a table near us had the chips!!

The Nest at The Feathers Hotel

4.8

4.8 (61)

£41 and over

British

Woodstock

About the restaurant

Ruffle some feathers.
When you have a comfortable bed to tumble into, just a few steps from the dining room, it’s as well to do so replete with fine food and maybe a glass or two of a good wine.
Eating and drinking is at the heart of The Feathers experience. The award-winning Restaurant serves the best of modern English cuisine and locally sourced ingredients.

Lunch served from 12pm to 2:30pm,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday
Dinner served from 6pm to 9:30pm Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday.
Wine Bar Menu availible daily form 12pm to 9:30pm
Sunday Lunch Menu from 12pm to 3pm (Sunday only).

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Stacey

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Equisit, well presented food, amazing flavours. Brilliant friendly staff. Very special treat.

No1 Ship Street

4.8

4.8 (2542)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Oxford

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Jeff

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful food, some of the best in Oxford. Attentive service.

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Popular dish

Crème Brûlèe

The Orangery at RH England

4.8

4.8 (176)

£41 and over

American

Banbury

About the restaurant

Located at RH England, a 400-year-old landmark estate in the Cotswolds, the Orangery offers a dramatic live-fire dining experience in a luminous setting. The menu features a wood-grilled Australian Wagyu ribeye, fresh-carved rotisserie chicken, a whole branzino and the house favorite, a wood-grilled avocado with 15 grams of Petrossian Imperial Kaluga Caviar, along with fine wines and Champagnes.

For group dining inquiries, please email: aynhoeparkhospitality@rh.com

Top review

Alix

Dined 7 days ago

Second time at the Orangery and lovely experience again. This time we tried the Swedish pancakes and were let down by this dish. Unlike everything else we tried which was fabulous- nobody asked for feedback on this dish. The service was not as good as our first visit but still quite good. I would absolutely not recommend the Swedish pancakes (brunch menu) but everything else was a ten out of ten.

Cherwell Boathouse

4.8

4.8 (40)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Oxford

About the restaurant

Step into the Cherwell Boathouse and experience the hidden gem of Oxford. Our menu showcases the finest ingredients, skillfully prepared to ensure each bite is a delight.

Make the most of our extensive, award winning wine list and our fantastic cocktail menu, as well as a range of non alcoholic options.

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Ian

Dined 3 days ago

The service , food and atmosphere were excellent. We look forward to returning.

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Experience

Boathouse Brasserie!

The White Hart at Fyfield

4.7

4.7 (3248)

£26 to £40

British

Fyfield

About the restaurant

The impressive accolades of Oxfordshire Restaurant of the Year and Best Gastropub, are richly deserved for the White Hart. Set in the picturesque village of Fyfield, The White Hart is the ultimate country pub and offers one of the finest foodie dining experiences in the county. Housed in a stunning 15th century chantry, customers can choose to eat under the soaring eaves of the great hall, up high in the minstrel's gallery, in the cosy bar by the fire or on the beautiful patio terrace.
With a passion for provenance, the kitchen sources food from the very best local suppliers and grow much of their own fruit and vegetables. Mark even fishes for his own crayfish and trout from the local reservoir! Cooking is modern British and menus change daily depending on what is fresh and seasonal - with the signature slow roasted pork belly, with foot long crackling, being a favourite.

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Jess

Dined 1 day ago

Really beautiful setting and good food. Service could have been a bit quicker but staff were all lovely.

Embassy

4.6

4.6 (432)

£26 to £40

Contemporary Indian

Bicester

About the restaurant

Step into a restaurant unlike any other – where the flavours of East and West are given equal reverence, and culinary tradition is reimagined with thoughtful innovation. Embassy is a place where contrasts complement: refined yet relaxed, familiar yet unexpected.

Our unique dual-menu concept showcases two rich culinary legacies side by side. Whether you’re in the mood for the bold, spiced soul of Punjabi cuisine or the refined, comforting notes of modern British fare, every dish is crafted with intention and integrity.

Set within the serene grounds of The Chesterton Hotel, Embassy offers a stylish, versatile space perfect for intimate dinners, celebratory gatherings, or long, lazy lunches that stretch into the evening.

Join us for an experience that’s as distinctive as it is harmonious — a meeting point of culture, creativity, and genuine hospitality.

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Emily

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

The food was excellent and the staff very friendly. Overall a lovely evening thank you.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Gees

4.5

4.5 (3095)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

Oxford

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Neil

Dined 3 days ago

The food, service and ambience at Gee's cannot be questioned. The softshell crab starter was light and flavoursome, whilst the 'fish of the day' main - a very hearty piece of halibut was cooked to perfection The experience was overwhelmed by a group of shrieking American women who seemed set on annoying all of the other diners. You cant have it all..... WIll definitely be returning to Gee's!

The Bear and Ragged Staff

4.5

4.5 (216)

£25 and under

British

Bicester

About the restaurant

The Bear & Ragged Staff in Cumnor is a world away from the Newbury & Swindon roads that stream past only a mile from its door. The heart of the pub is a glorious Tudor beauty. Ancient fireplaces, flagstone floors, and mullioned windows with carved lintels make the bar one of the finest anywhere. A comfortable eatery, conservatory, and South-facing terrace provide spaces for every mood – and winding stairs lead to cosy bedrooms with old oak doorways and beamed ceilings.

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Andrew

Dined 6 days ago

For was excellent, staff friendly and very attentive. Would definitely visit again!

Parsonage Grill

4.4

4.4 (2177)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Oxford

About the restaurant

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...

Top review

Tim

Dined 2 days ago

This was the first time that we had been to the restaurant. From the moment we arrived we were treated very well. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was wonderful.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at the Parsonage Grill

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