Restaurants

ASK Italian - Oxford

5 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AT, GB

Rating: 4.2 ★ (1047 ratings)

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Nestled on George Street, right in the vibrant heart of Oxford, ASK Italian offers a welcoming slice of Italy, perfect for refuelling after a day spent exploring the city's historic university colleges or nearby attractions like Carfax Tower and Oxford Castle. The restaurant is known for its long, stone-baked pizzas and a diverse menu brimming with traditional Italian dishes alongside contemporary culinary creations. Whether you're breaking from a shopping trip at the Clarendon Centre for a genuine Italian coffee and a light bite, or settling in for an evening meal before a show at the Oxford New Theatre just across the road, the atmosphere is designed to be relaxed and easy-going. The interiors aim for an Italian flair, with some ASK Italian locations even featuring hand-painted murals to enhance the warm and welcoming space.

Beyond the pizzas and classic pastas, you might discover seasonal specials or new additions like the Pesto Stracciatella Tagliatelle, which features fresh tagliatelle in a velvety pesto sauce topped with creamy stracciatella cheese. The dessert menu often includes tempting options such as the 'Chocolate Falls', a confection of chocolate brownie bites, vanilla gelato, and toffee popcorn with a melting chocolate dome, or innovative creations like 'The Lemon', a deconstructed cheesecake within a white chocolate shell. For those with dietary requirements, ASK Italian typically provides a separate vegan menu, featuring choices like vegan pizzas and a blood orange and chocolate tart. The restaurant is also noted as being child-friendly and suitable for special occasions, with some locations offering private dining areas for larger groups.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 806766

Comments

Wei Hoang

10 Jan 2026

3.0 ★

Very busy pizzeria in the heart of Oxford. I thought I would try a chain restaurant, hoping I would be impressed but it was the opposite, left quite deflated. As our experience was very underwhelming. The menu was quite limited for non alcohol drinkers. Our food came out quickly but only to find it was luke warm in temperature and quite tasteless despite adding seasoning and Parmesan. The hot chocolate portion size was small but tasted ok. The pizza cutter was fairly blunt so cutting the pizza was a bit of a chore. The hospitality was non attentive. After we got our food, the staff didn't check on us or ask if we wanted anything else. When we got the attention of the staff, we were told they didn't have change if we were to pay cash which was a bit unfair for cash payers. Sorry but wouldn't return here or recommend this restaurant as there's plenty of better options in Oxford.

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