Restaurants

Al-Andalus Tapas

10 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP, GB

Rating: 4.2 ★ (574 ratings)

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Tile-floored and warmly decorated, Al-Andalus on Little Clarendon Street offers a genuine taste of Spain in the heart of Oxford. Renowned for its extensive selection of freshly homemade tapas, the menu bursts with Spanish flavours, featuring everything from classic patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo to succulent dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon (dátiles con bacon). Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also plentiful, ensuring there's a delicious discovery for every palate. Forget traditional starters and mains; here, you're encouraged to indulge in a Spanish-style banquet, sharing a variety of dishes with friends and family. The friendly staff are always on hand to guide newcomers through the tapas experience.

Beyond the exceptional food, Al-Andalus provides a vibrant and authentic atmosphere. On Friday and Saturday nights, the restaurant comes alive with the passionate rhythms of live Sevillana flamenco dancing, adding an extra layer of cultural immersion to your meal. When the weather is warm, the charming garden area offers a perfect spot to relax with a refreshing glass of sangria. Whether you're planning a casual lunch, a celebratory dinner, or simply looking to enjoy some of the best Spanish food outside of Spain, Al-Andalus promises a fun, friendly, and flavourful experience. Many consider it a go-to destination for authentic tapas at reasonable prices.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 516688

Comments

Joanne Lim 林舒雯

17 Mar 2026

5.0 ★

Highly recommend that you preorder your paella. When we arrived the paella was done just in time and was immediately served after we ordered our drinks. Perfect! The one we had is a mixta of 2 people portion, which more than enough for 3-4 people. We ordered 4 tapas. The most memorable one was the bacon wrapped date skewers with beef chunks, but the beef was grilled to medium well so it was quite tough. Service is fantastic, the hosts were friendly, inviting and most humbly professional. We felt most welcome.

There is public side parking in front of the restaurant, payable at 8.30am-6.30pm.

clemesdu77 clemesdu77

14 Mar 2026

5.0 ★

What an honest place to eat.
The tapas are good and not too expensive.
The lambs were tasty (but a bit overcooked).
The chicken and chorizo were good.
This is not exceptional, but this is affordable and kind.
My only regret: the 40 minutes to wait for the paella. I'm sure it is worth the time, but I didn't have the courage to wait.
I recommend it and I'm glad this restaurant exists there in Oxford !
Viva Espana !

kelly

3 Mar 2026

4.0 ★

Very yummy food, gets very busy and even though we had a reservation for Friday evening, we still had to wait around 20 minutes. The staff are super nice and the atmosphere is lovely-it’s energetic and loud. Every dish I tried was really nice and I particularly recommend the jamon iberico.

Cameron Burke

13 Feb 2026

2.0 ★

Quality of food was good. Unfortunately, the service was very poor - we had to remind staff for several items which never arrived even after an hour and a half. Even though some food items never arrived the restaurant still tried to charge us for those items. They weren't removed until we queried the bill. Very disappointing experience overall - I wouldn't recommend going.

Matt Byrne

28 Jan 2026