Spice Lounge
193 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7AR, GB
Rating: 4.3 ★ (498 ratings)
Details
Spice Lounge, situated on Banbury Road in Summertown, Oxford, has welcomed diners since 2006, offering a refreshingly modern setting. The restaurant boasts a contemporary décor, carefully designed to cultivate a relaxed atmosphere for an extraordinary dining experience. Esteemed for its commitment to excellence in food, service, and ambiance, it proudly holds the title of Best Indian Restaurant in Oxfordshire, awarded at the Euro Asia Curry Awards in 2024. An alfresco dining area is available when weather permits, providing an additional charming option for guests.
The cuisine at Spice Lounge celebrates authentic Indian flavours with an emphasis on organic and creative dishes. Award-winning chefs meticulously prepare an eclectic menu, focusing on healthy eating through traditional recipes and fresh, locally sourced produce. Diners can explore a wide selection including tandoori dishes, biryanis, and numerous vegetarian and vegan options, such as the spicy baby aubergine known as Bagari Baingon or cottage cheese with green chillies. Food is consistently praised for being fresh, piping hot, and exceptionally tasty, providing a truly superlative dining highlight.
This establishment caters wonderfully to a diverse clientele, from local residents to tourists exploring the city. Guests often choose Spice Lounge for a pleasant evening out, with its inviting atmosphere equally suiting special occasions like birthdays, for which the staff are known to make thoughtful arrangements. Given its popularity, particularly on weekends, booking ahead is often recommended to secure a table at this highly-regarded Indian restaurant.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 510071
Comments
The table was too small ( for 3)for the food, so it was cramped. Staff excellent.
January 4th I'm back. Warm welcome. Lovely music in background with flute.
Solo visit. Very nice. Ordered a few different starters as not too hungry. Again, the staff very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere as only me and a table of 4 the other side.
2 staff constantly walk around in anticipation of a request from only 5 customers.
Gotta give them 11 out of 10 for service.
If you’re looking for exceptional food paired with top-tier service in Oxford, I highly recommend Spice Lounge. The staff truly made the experience special, and I’ll definitely be returning!
Excellent Indian, three mains, three vegetable sides, all looking fresh, different and interesting and tasting excellent. Nice to be back.
The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff couldn't do enough for us; they were really attentive but not overbearing.
They gave me a birthday cake and sang Happy Birthday, which was not requested by my partner, which I thought was a lovely touch.
If I have one criticism, I thought the wine was expensive, but it won't stop us from returning.
I highly recommend the place.