Spiced Roots
64 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1JB, GB
Rating: 4.7 ★ (593 ratings)
Details
Voted the UK's number one Caribbean restaurant, Spiced Roots on Cowley Road offers a genuine taste of the islands with a refined touch. Forget any preconceptions of purely festival food; here, Caribbean cuisine is given the reverence it deserves, blending classic dishes with innovative plates. You might find tender 15-spice curry goat, jerk chicken marinated for at least 24 hours and smoked in a special wood oven, or perhaps saltfish croquettes with smoked pepper aioli. The interior, with its sand-like walls and beach art, creates a laid-back holiday vibe, perfect for a casual meal or a celebratory gathering. Having been a Cowley Road fixture for nine years, this family-owned independent consistently impresses with its warmth and flavour.
Beyond the exceptional food, Spiced Roots boasts an expertly curated rum bar with over 100 Caribbean rums and exquisite rum cocktails, alongside imported Caribbean beers. The bar team, led by Jordan Allison, crafts drinks with fresh fruit juices and house-made syrups and tinctures, each designed to complement the vibrant food menu. Whether you're a rum aficionado eager to explore the extensive sipping selection or new to Caribbean flavours, the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service aim to provide a moment of pure escapism. Keep an eye out for their newly launched lunch menu and consider their interactive rum tasting and cocktail masterclasses for a unique experience.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 1:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Contact
+44 1865 249888
Comments
Partner ordered jerk chicken which again was lovely but sadly extremely small portion. Not sure if this was because it was near the end of service but was expecting a bit more food for the price. Nothing wrong with the quality of the food that was there however.