Top 20 Restaurants in Oxford for 2026

Tempering Indian Restaurant \u0026 Bar 1
Tempering Indian Restaurant & Bar

Rating: 4.8 ★ (157 ratings)

At 20-22 West Way Square, Tempering Indian Restaurant & Bar offers a culinary journey where every dish starts with the sizzle of spices in hot oil, a process known as …

Jakes Takeaway 2
Jakes Takeaway

Rating: 3.8 ★ (191 ratings)

A Mega Chicken Burger, piled high with a double chicken burger, is one of the many tempting choices at Jakes Takeaway on Blackbird Leys Road. This family-friendly spot specialises in …

Fresco Oxford 3
Fresco Oxford

Rating: 4.7 ★ (239 ratings)

Italian culinary traditions are brought to life at Fresco Oxford, a family-owned restaurant located at 218 Cowley Road. They pride themselves on serving fresh and authentic dishes, with recipes passed …

The White Hart Old Haddington 4
The White Hart Old Haddington

Rating: 4.6 ★ (855 ratings)

A seventeenth-century pub, The White Hart at 12 St Andrew's Road in Old Headington offers a journey into Oxford's rich past. Believed to have once been an inn known as …

Kings Arms Pub Sandford 5
Kings Arms Pub Sandford

Rating: 4.1 ★ (2346 ratings)

The Kings Arms on Church Road in Sandford-on-Thames, just over four miles from central Oxford, offers a charming riverside setting right next to Sandford Lock. This traditional pub, part of …

Ramen Kulture 6
Ramen Kulture

Rating: 4.6 ★ (784 ratings)

The rich, 12-hour tonkotsu broth at Ramen Kulture offers a deeply comforting and indulgent experience, with tender, slow-braised chashu pork belly a popular highlight. This bustling, intimate eatery on St …

The Fishes 7
The Fishes

Rating: 4.3 ★ (1307 ratings)

Nestled in the charming North Hinksey Village, just a stone's throw from Oxford, The Fishes presents an imposing Victorian building set within acres of its own wooded grounds leading down …

Fuwa Fuwa Oxford 8
Fuwa Fuwa Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (50 ratings)

Nestled in Golden Cross, just a stone's throw from the historic Covered Market, Fuwa Fuwa introduces a unique Japanese culinary delight to the heart of Oxford. Specialising in handcrafted soufflé …

Burnout BBQ 9
Burnout BBQ

Rating: 4.5 ★ (429 ratings)

Authentic American BBQ fills the air at 263 Banbury Road, the home of Burnout BBQ, Oxford's own award-winning smokehouse. Here, they smoke meats daily, crafting everything in-house for that genuine …

The Fox Inn 10
The Fox Inn

Rating: 4.2 ★ (651 ratings)

Perched atop Boars Hill just a few miles southwest of Oxford, The Fox Inn offers stunning views over the famed 'dreaming spires' and surrounding countryside, a vista particularly enjoyed from …

Magdalen Arms 11
Magdalen Arms

Rating: 4.4 ★ (1074 ratings)

Home-baked bread, often the first delight to greet you, signals the serious attention to detail at the Magdalen Arms on Iffley Road. This isn't your average pub fare; expect a …

The Egg \u002D Cafe \u0026 Sandwich Shop 12
The Egg - Cafe & Sandwich Shop

Rating: 4.4 ★ (88 ratings)

Delicious aromas of freshly cooked bacon and brewing coffee often greet you at The Egg, a popular café and sandwich shop found at 5 Courtland Road in the Rose Hill …

Aleppo\u0027s Falafel 13
Aleppo's Falafel

Rating: 4.8 ★ (268 ratings)

Perfectly crafted falafels, with an ideal taste and texture, await at Aleppo's Falafel on Cowley Road. These aren't your average dry or overly spiced offerings; here they are made just …

The Talkhouse 14
The Talkhouse

Rating: 4.4 ★ (529 ratings)

A quintessential thatched roof and inviting Cotswold stone exterior signal your arrival at The Talkhouse in the picturesque village of Stanton St. John, just a short drive from Oxford. Inside, …

Antep Kitchen 15
Antep Kitchen

Rating: 4.7 ★ (2412 ratings)

The unmistakable scent of charcoaled cooking immediately greets you as you approach Antep Kitchen, a family-run treasure on Oxford's lively Cowley Road. Specialising in the famed cuisine of Gaziantep, a …

Prince Of Wales 16
Prince Of Wales

Rating: 4.4 ★ (260 ratings)

The Prince of Wales on Horspath Road offers a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, from those looking for a casual drink to families enjoying a meal out. This Greene King 'Hive …

The Mad Hatter 17
The Mad Hatter

Rating: 4.3 ★ (452 ratings)

Picking up one of the old-fashioned telephones on your table to order a "Tweedledum" sharing cocktail served in a Hendricks tea set is just the beginning of your journey at …

Hotel Chocolat Oxford Westgate 18
Hotel Chocolat Oxford Westgate

Rating: 4.4 ★ (421 ratings)

Rich cacao from Hotel Chocolat's own Saint Lucian Rabot Estate forms the heart of the exceptional flavours at their Oxford Westgate store, conveniently found at Unit U45A within the vibrant …

Old Man\u0027s Premier 19
Old Man's Premier

Rating: 4.0 ★ (12 ratings)

Nestled at 2 Courtland Road in the Rose Hill area of Oxford, Old Man's Premier serves as a local newsagent and convenience store. It's a handy spot for residents and …

AL\u002DTAIF Indian Restaurant 20
AL-TAIF Indian Restaurant

Rating: 4.8 ★ (100 ratings)

Nicely cooked chicken, onion bhajis, and prawns are just a taste of what awaits at Al-Taif, a family-owned restaurant showcasing Bangladeshi and South Asian cuisine in Kennington. They pride themselves …

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