Chutneys Indian Brasserie
36 St Michael's St, Oxford OX1 2EB
Rating: 4.1 ★ (531 ratings)
Details
Chutneys Indian Brasserie offers a delightful escape into modern Indian dining in the very heart of Oxford City, situated on St Michael's Street. Recognised as the oldest surviving Indian restaurant in Oxford, it provides a comfortable and inviting environment for guests to enjoy their meals. With a quiet atmosphere and modern decor, the brasserie distinguishes itself by combining quality produce and fresh seasonal ingredients to deliver an unrivalled culinary experience. The dedication to exceptional customer service and a unique approach to Indian cuisine truly make it stand out.
The culinary style here focuses on Indian dishes, with a particular emphasis on South Indian and vegetarian options, often described as lighter and more fragrant than traditional North Indian menus. The extensive menu features a broad array of choices, including Tandoori Dishes, Biryanis, and Chef's Special selections, alongside popular items such as Murgh Tikka Masala, various Dosa specials, and Tandoori King Prawn. Committed to quality, the establishment uses 100% vegetarian oil and avoids artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives in its carefully sourced ingredients.
This welcoming establishment is ideally suited for a diverse range of visitors, from families seeking a friendly dining experience to couples desiring a romantic atmosphere. It proves an excellent choice for various occasions, including family gatherings, birthday parties, anniversaries, and corporate events, with private hire options available for larger groups. The provision of festive menus for groups of four or more further enhances its appeal for celebrations and social engagements.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Tuesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Wednesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Thursday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM | Sunday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 724241 | https://www.chutneysoxford.co.uk/
Comments
A very tasty, well cooked and well presented meal.
What I liked :
Tasty and flavoursome food
Homemade accompaniments to the poppadoms
Extensive menu
Friendly and accomodating service
What I didn't like (as much) :
The decor looked tired ( the paint was peeling on the outside windows)
The toilets need a refurb
Overall :
Still a great place and my personal recommendation to the owner is refurb the decor, toilets and over all ambience. Of course, I will visit again.
My Lamb Jalfrezi that I had was perfect, especially the fall apart meat and just the right amount of chillies.
I will be returning!
Food : 2.5/5 (Satisfactory)
Overall : 2/5
DO NOT visit this place if you have self-esteem. The manager on the day of our dine-in was absolutely rude, arrogant and condescending.
First of all, wrong orders were given to us, which we returned. After we completed the food, the bill was totally wrong and inflated as they still use manually handwritten bills without any description/breakdown of items. Thankfully, we had noted and so protested the wrong bill and they changed it. The manager was very condescending and started to pontificate that we must order everything at one go and must not order things separately, which was tad insensitive.
Food was decent - nothing very special or great. The Bhindi Bhaja (fried okra) seemed to be a scam at the very least. They just served us some boiled okra which was dripping in tonnes of oil and barely had any taste. The only saving grace was Chicken Jalfrezi which was satisfactory.
Would definitely NOT recommend.
As a thoughtful gesture, they kindly prepared a complimentary curry for my partner after learning about his eagerness to try more spicy foods which we greatly appreciated. It was such a considerate touch that perfectly reflected their genuine care for their guests.
I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious food paired with outstanding service and a truly homely dining experience.