Restaurants

La Taberna

135A High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DN, GB

Rating: 4.6 ★ (342 ratings)

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Tucked away down an alley off the bustling High Street, you'll discover La Taberna, a charming Spanish tapas restaurant at 135A High Street. This hidden gem aims to transport you to a lively bar in Seville, with traditional Spanish music and a warm, inviting atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The decor is lovely and contributes to a relaxed and enjoyable feel, making it a perfect escape from the city buzz. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic tapas, friendly staff, and the overall cosy and atmospheric dining experience. It’s an ideal spot to unwind after exploring nearby Oxford attractions like the Covered Market or the Radcliffe Camera.

Prepare to indulge in a wide variety of Spanish culinary delights, with a menu packed full of tempting options. Popular choices include the gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns), chorizo in wine, patatas bravas, and delicious churros for dessert. The joy of tapas is sharing, allowing you to sample a range of flavours, from king prawns in garlic and white wine to Spanish beef meatballs. La Taberna also offers a selection of Spanish wines, sangria, and beers to complement your meal. For a truly authentic taste of Spain in a vibrant and intimate setting, be sure to visit their website, www.latabernaoxford.co.uk, to view the full menu and make a reservation.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 806726

Comments

Carlos javier
20 Mar 2026
3.0 ★
The place has a lot of potential to succeed but I was disappointed, even though we had a booking we had to wait like 15 minutes, then it took them another 20 to bring us a menu, and then they brought the drinks after a while like another 20 mins then the food came promptly but the croquetas felt like the ones you can buy at iceland, yes the frozen ones, not saying they were bad just pointing out that is not what I expected, they mistakenly make one of our dishes but they solve it quick. It seemed like they were understaffed and there was only one guy who knew what was going on, he was doing everything literally hence the delay on everything.
But the great thing is the chicken stew that was healing that food can revive a zombie, very good and tasty. If they change a couple of things this place could be buzzing every night.
SJB
19 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Delicious, authentic Spanish food. Lots of vegetarian options, too. The restaurant’s ambience is very fun and you feel like you have escaped to Spain for a few hours!
Dorothy Farr
25 Feb 2026
2.0 ★
Staff are nice and friendly. The food was generally OK in flavour, though the chicken bravas was watery. The tortilla did taste good but was served as tiny portions on cocktail sticks - really disappointing and not true to the spirit of Spain. The almond cake was, bizarrely, served with a dollop of jam. Cream would have been better to compensate for its dryness. It wasn't possible to buy any wine other than the house wine by the glass. We were told that coffee and hot drinks weren't available. Overall, food and availability of drink was underwhelming. Prices were not. We wouldn't go again. There are far better places to eat in Oxford.
Melody Lu
23 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Authentic Spanish tapas place with great wine and sangria. Been here several times and have tried every dish on the menu, love the food, served quick and tastes delicious. The place is small but cozy. Staff is friendly, will recommend to everyone!
Mike Beveridge
23 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
A cosy, busy little tapas restaurant, with a vibrant atmosphere. Service struggled to manage demand in timely manner. Good range of tapas, unfortunately two key ‘warm tapas’ not available at the time of our visit. Chicken tapas, and chickpea & spinach dishes were both original & excellent. Unfortunately whitebait with chips, and calamari were unnecessarily over seasoned with salt. Wine by the glass limited to house wine only; could benefit from a better choice by the glass, carafe or half carafe. Staff receptive to the feedback. This is a place with appeal and worth a visit.

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