Pierre Victoire
9 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP
Rating: 4.6 ★ (2178 ratings)
Details
Pierre Victoire stands as a beloved independent French bistrot nestled in the heart of Oxford on Little Clarendon Street, having charmed diners since 1996. It offers a warm, informal, and casual atmosphere, renowned for its rustic charm with simple wooden tables, fresh flowers, and candlelight. This establishment distinguishes itself by consistently providing traditional French food, expertly prepared, at prices designed to be accessible to all, making it a well-regarded and busy local favourite.
The restaurant specialises in classic French cuisine, presenting a selection of prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner. Patrons often enjoy starters such as French onion soup with comte croutons, chicken liver and bacon pâté with brioche, or moules marinières. Main courses, or 'plats principaux', include popular steak selections like flat iron and entrecôte, confit duck leg, and venison red wine casserole. For a sweet conclusion, classic French desserts such as crème brûlée or fondue au chocolat are available.
Pierre Victoire caters wonderfully to a diverse clientele and a variety of events, from intimate date nights to larger graduation gatherings. Its combination of excellent food, a welcoming casual atmosphere, and affordable pricing makes it an ideal choice for families, groups, and those celebrating special occasions. It is particularly praised as a reliable bistro offering exceptional value, making it a firm favourite for many Oxford residents and visitors alike.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM | Tuesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM | Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM | Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM | Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 316616 | https://pierrevictoire.co.uk/book-a-table/
Comments
I have read the other reviews, a few of gave less than five stars .
I am totally amazed anything less than five stars. We had two waiters one begin our meal and the second finished both were excellent courteous, professional, and not intrusive.
It’s still above. I had the sundae roast three course fixed price which included in appetizer and I had escargot, which was excellent except I thought parsley was a little bit too much. Although there was too much parsley in my opinion, it wasn’t enough even to think about reducing a star. My wife on the other hand, thought the parsley was perfect with the escargot. I also had the dessert which was the crumble primarily blackberry and custard, and it was well worth the cost.
If you’re using the fixed cost plate it comes either in an appetizer to Mayne or an appetizer Mayne and dessert. As a dessert was basically three additional pounds. It made sense and it was worth it
Firstly, they gave us a table on the top floor but we asked to be moved to the ground floor as the atmosphere was nicer.
The service was excellent, quick but not rushed. The food was one of the best meals we had in a restaurant. The steak and fries and the duck were outstanding and the chocolate mousse.
I would recommend this restaurant and I will come back in my next visit to Oxford.
Good choice of dishes and prices are fairly standard. There’s no service charge, which is appreciated, although a second bread refill costs £2.50.
The atmosphere is nice and comfortable, and the food presentation is very good - everything looks beautiful when it arrives at the table.
I had liver Pate, paired with caramelised onions, mustard and cucumber sauce. I don’t even like cucumbers but this brought life to the dish, cutting through the richness of the pate. Amazing understanding of flavours.
The steak onglet was incredible. Very beefy flavour, very tender texture, indulgence from the fat, perfectly crispy chips paired with an umami au Poivre sauce. Some other restaurants can’t achieve this quality using ‘better’ cuts of beef like ribeye.
Highly recommend!! It’s a pleasure to dine at this place.