Restaurants

Achaar Restaurant & Grill

158 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE, GB

Rating: 3.9 ★ (333 ratings)

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At 158 Cowley Road, Achaar Restaurant & Grill offers an informal and contemporary setting for diners looking to experience authentic Bengali dishes. The menu features traditional specialities such as Grandma's Chicken Curry and Beef Kala Bhuna, a dark, rich, and tender Bengali delight. Alongside these, you'll find a variety of other Indian classics, including Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Rogan Josh, as well as an assortment of grilled items like lamb chops and tandoori chicken. The restaurant caters to diverse dietary needs, with plentiful gluten-free options and a dedicated selection of vegan and plant-based dishes, such as Labra, a traditional mixed vegetable curry, and Chana Masala. Many dishes are also nut-free.

Situated in the heart of the bustling Cowley Road, an area known for its vibrant street life and multicultural culinary scene, Achaar provides a lively backdrop for your meal. The restaurant, formerly the First Floor Restaurant, has evolved to an à la carte menu, also featuring a selection of Thai and Chinese dishes, alongside burgers and wraps. To complement your food, an extensive gin and cocktail menu is available. The warm welcome and attentive service aim to make your visit memorable, whether you're dropping in for lunch, an evening meal before exploring Cowley's other attractions, or a larger group gathering.

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Comments

TRO
14 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Nice simple selection of food and nice looking place. I tried some of pretty much every food and the quality was pretty consistent. The staff are amazing always offering extras like fresh naan included in the meal price and are very attentive for a self serve. Would recommend.
Masud Mushfiq
14 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Very good place offering variety of cuisines including Indian, Chinese, Thai and Bangladeshi. The owner is from Bangladesh and is an extremely helpful person. They offer both dine-in and home delivery. Food price is reasonable, quantity is more than sufficient. Taste also is very good. Highly recommended for those who is looking for Halal options in Oxford.
Reneé Pereyra Elías
11 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
The place looked great, the food was awesome and other waiters and the chef were very kind. Special thanks to Helal for being so nice and making us feel so welcome !
100% recommended!!!
sagar saproo
21 Jan 2026
1.0 ★
If there was an option of negative star I would have given that. Worst food I have ever had. The service was very poor and they misbehaved with my friend. Never try food from here, instead of that buy ready to eat food from Tesco which is right opposite to it.
Maryam Sezavar
13 Jan 2026
4.0 ★
Food is good and the prices also, but I and my friend didn't enjoy our drinks

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