Cosmo Oxford
8 Magdalen Street, Oxford, OX1 3AD, GB
Rating: 4.2 ★ (2542 ratings)
Details
8 Magdalen Street is home to an all-you-can-eat world buffet where over 150 dishes from a multitude of countries await your discovery. Talented chefs showcase their skills at live cooking stations, preparing everything from Japanese teppanyaki, including octopus and eel, to traditional English carvery with gammon and turkey. The sheer variety is a talking point, with options spanning Italian, Indian, Thai, and Chinese cuisines, ensuring that even the fussiest eaters will find plenty to enjoy. You can sample small portions from the tasting kitchen to help you navigate the global selection before committing to your favourites.
This bustling city centre restaurant is a popular choice for families, students, and groups of friends looking for a vibrant dining experience where everyone can find something to suit their taste. The modern and stylish interior provides an energetic backdrop for your culinary journey around the continents. Beyond the impressive array of savoury dishes, a dessert section featuring a much-loved chocolate fountain, homemade cakes, pastries, and a gelato counter provides a sweet finale to your international feast. Its convenient location makes it an ideal spot for refuelling after exploring Oxford's many attractions.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 4:30 – 9:30 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 297575
Comments
🍲 The variety of food is impressive, as I could make my way through each lane for every refill (Chinese —> Indian —> Western —> desserts).
🍶 With the most basic option, you could get tap water (not other soft drinks!) by asking for a glass at the bar.
🥩 Deserving special mention is the satay sauce. Honestly if I had more appetite I would go for another round of Chinese food.
🛜 One suggestion for improvement: fix the wifi connection in the restaurant. Since it’s located in the basement, no one could receive any signal otherwise.
A special thank you to Farhan, who went above and beyond to make the birthday celebration extra special. His attention to detail and friendly service made a big difference and helped create a memorable evening for all of us.
Thank you, Cosmo, for the great hospitality. I’ll definitely recommend this place to my friends and look forward to visiting again!
The rest of the food was great, more vegan options than last time.
The staff was very nice tho and proactive, the guy at the grill was very friendly. Nothing bad to say about them.