Restaurants

Il Corno - Panuozzo Bar

Covered Market, 40-41 Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3DX, GB

Rating: 4.9 ★ (93 ratings)

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Crimson walls and the aroma of freshly baked pizza dough greet you at Il Corno, a Neapolitan panuozzo bar nestled in Oxford's historic Covered Market. This family-run eatery brings the vibrant street food culture of Naples to the heart of the city, specialising in the panuozzo – a unique sandwich crafted from baked pizza dough, then generously filled with authentic Italian ingredients. Think meltingly delicious Fior d'Agerola cheese, savoury pancetta, grilled peppers, and the distinctive friarielli, a slightly bitter broccoli unique to the Neapolitan region. Beyond panuozzi, which you can order as a half or whole, they also serve taralli, a crunchy, savoury ring-shaped snack, perfect alongside a traditional Italian coffee or a glass of wine from the Campania region.

The name 'Il Corno' itself pays homage to the traditional Neapolitan 'corno' or horn, an amulet believed to bring good luck and ward off misfortune, and you'll spot these colourful symbols adorning the stylish interior. Founded by a DPhil graduate from Oxford University who longed for the tastes of her native Naples, Il Corno aims to be more than just a place to eat; it’s envisioned as a welcoming space where guests can enjoy a heartening break and a taste of genuine Neapolitan hospitality. With seating for around 20, plus access to the market's communal dining areas, it's a vibrant spot to experience authentic Italian street food, from savoury delights to sweet treats like rum babas.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contact

+44 7741 939081

Comments

Marta Skorubska
20 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
I must say, wow ... we stopped there only because we have spare half an hour, and my husband said he wants to grab something little to eat. It was one of the biggest surprises, he decided to order panuozzo il corno ...omg I just took a bite was soo good , definitely coming back to have one when around. Stuff was very friendly. Place cute with great atmosphere.
Alfonso Pelosi
19 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Very warm welcome at this special Neapolitan place. Enjoy the delicious panuozzo with fresh ingredients from Naples and surrounding, and don’t miss a glass of wine end the expresso.
Ah, to close your lunch taste the famous babá.
Dessi Veltcheva
12 Feb 2026
4.0 ★
The food was lovely and the staff gave us recommendations on which ones to get which was lovely :)! The price is good as well!! The atmosphere inside is nice but the seating is not the most comfortable and it will be nice to make it an environment that is more easy for us to want to stay longer. Felt very eat and go kind of type and having explanation on what ll corno is or some history of it will be great :)
Mobin Zadeh Kochak
31 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
The sandwiches here are incredibly delicious, and you can order them in either half or full size. I opted for the half-sized sandwich, which was more than enough to satisfy my hunger. The staff here is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is situated in a cozy and inviting area, making it a great spot for a family meal. The only downside was that the ventilation wasn’t that perfect.
Alessandro Rotondo
19 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
I recently tried the “Munaciello” panuozzo from Il Corno in Oxford, and it was a pleasant experience overall. The friarielli were authentic and flavorful, adding a nice touch of bitterness to the sandwich. While the sausage was more of an English-style, I still enjoyed the combination of ingredients. I think using Italian sausage could elevate it even more, but it was still a nice dish.

The “San Gennaro” panuozzo was also good, though it could have used a bit more filling. Both were tasty options.

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