Top 20 Restaurants in Oxford for 2026

The Gurkha Palace 1
The Gurkha Palace

Rating: 4.7 ★ (296 ratings)

The Gurkha Palace, nestled in Horspath village on the outskirts of Oxford, offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for diners seeking an authentic culinary experience. The restaurant is known for …

NEF Istanbul Restaurant 2
NEF Istanbul Restaurant

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1028 ratings)

NEF Istanbul Restaurant offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere on Cowley Road in Oxford, featuring tastefully designed interiors with mural-decorated dining rooms. The restaurant provides both indoor and outdoor seating, …

The Tandem 3
The Tandem

Rating: 4.1 ★ (1062 ratings)

The Tandem. Situated in Kennington, a village on the outskirts of Oxford, this welcoming pub restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. It forms part of the …

Alices Fish and Chips 4
Alices Fish and Chips

Rating: 4.7 ★ (710 ratings)

Alices Fish and Chips is a highly-rated, traditional chippy located on Atkyns Road in Oxford, praised for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Many locals and visitors consistently describe the customer …

Kokoro Oxford 5
Kokoro Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (422 ratings)

Kokoro Oxford offers a genuinely welcoming retreat in the heart of Oxford on St Aldate's, providing a cosy Japanese dining experience with an inviting atmosphere. This establishment has cultivated a …

Pizza Stazione Cowley 6
Pizza Stazione Cowley

Rating: 4.2 ★ (219 ratings)

Pizza Stazione Cowley, located at 206 Garsington Road in Oxford, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, providing a welcoming spot for a relaxed meal. The establishment is known for its …

The Flowing Well 7
The Flowing Well

Rating: 4.4 ★ (828 ratings)

The Flowing Well, nestled in the picturesque village of Sunningwell, just south of Oxford, offers a quintessential English countryside pub experience. This beautifully renovated establishment boasts a warm and welcoming …

The Market Cellar Door 8
The Market Cellar Door

Rating: 4.9 ★ (36 ratings)

Nestled within Oxford's historic Covered Market, The Market Cellar Door claims the title of the city's smallest wine shop and bar, yet boasts an impressive selection of around 200 carefully …

Rooftop Terrace Bar 9
Rooftop Terrace Bar

Rating: 4.1 ★ (1454 ratings)

Unparalleled 360-degree views of Oxford's dreaming spires await you at The Varsity Club's rooftop terrace, a truly unique and spectacular vantage point nestled amongst the historic city skyline. Open all …

Donburi Inn 10
Donburi Inn

Rating: 4.5 ★ (365 ratings)

Donburi Inn, a delightful eatery nestled within Oxford's historic Covered Market, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors alike. This cosy Chinese restaurant stands out with …

Gees Restaurant & Bar 11
Gees Restaurant & Bar

Rating: 4.3 ★ (1553 ratings)

Gees Restaurant & Bar presents itself as a truly distinctive dining destination in Oxford, housed within a striking Grade II listed Victorian glasshouse on Banbury Road, just a ten-minute walk …

Nawabi Tandoori 12
Nawabi Tandoori

Rating: 4.1 ★ (114 ratings)

Sizzling tandoori dishes, marinated in yoghurt with fragrant herbs and spices before being cooked in the traditional clay oven, are a highlight at Nawabi Tandoori on Girdlestone Road. This Oxford-based …

Gino's Spaghetti House 13
Gino's Spaghetti House

Rating: 4.5 ★ (783 ratings)

Gino's Spaghetti House is a cherished family-run Italian restaurant and pizzeria that has been a fixture in Oxford city centre since 1994, gracefully nestled within Gloucester Green. It presents a …

Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway 14
Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway

Rating: 3.5 ★ (117 ratings)

Savour the authentic tastes of the East at Oriental Express on Between Towns Road, a popular spot for those craving expertly prepared Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai cuisine. Highly-rated by locals, …

Tap Social Movement - Botley Taproom 15
Tap Social Movement - Botley Taproom

Rating: 4.8 ★ (459 ratings)

Tap Social Movement - Botley Taproom offers a unique and vibrant atmosphere, housed within a craft brewery in the Curtis Industrial Estate in Botley, Oxford. This welcoming venue, home to …

Shake Shack Oxford 16
Shake Shack Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (708 ratings)

Shake Shack Oxford welcomes guests to its vibrant location at 33–34 Cornmarket Street, nestled within the historic city centre, making it an ideal spot while exploring the famous colleges and …

Sichuan Grand 17
Sichuan Grand

Rating: 4.1 ★ (669 ratings)

The striking stained glass skylight of Sichuan Grand casts a warm glow over diners in its elegant setting within a historic former school building in Gloucester Green. This isn't just …

Wig & Pen 18
Wig & Pen

Rating: 4.2 ★ (2844 ratings)

Wig & Pen offers a quintessential Oxford pub experience, boasting a welcoming, traditional atmosphere with charming interiors. This spacious venue, spread across multiple levels, features wood-panelled decor that evokes a …

Restaurant 66A at Cotswold Lodge Hotel 19
Restaurant 66A at Cotswold Lodge Hotel

Rating: 4.3 ★ (24 ratings)

Restaurant 66A at Cotswold Lodge Hotel provides a relaxed and elegant dining experience within a beautifully refurbished Victorian building in Oxford. The peaceful setting and sophisticated atmosphere are immediately apparent, …

Boho Burrito 20
Boho Burrito

Rating: 4.9 ★ (211 ratings)

Tucked away in Bicester Business Park on Telford Road, Boho Burrito is a local favourite, dishing out substantial and flavourful Mexican street food. This spot, which grew from a street …

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