Top 20 Restaurants in Oxford for 2026

The Harcourt Arms

Rating: 4.6 ★ (331 ratings)

Open fires crackle in the hearths at The Harcourt Arms, a welcoming pub tucked away on Cranham Terrace in Oxford's fashionable Jericho district. This is a place that champions the …

Wild Bean Cafe

Rating: 4.4 ★ (5 ratings)

Rainforest Alliance certified coffee, available 24/7, provides a welcome pause for travellers and locals alike at the Wild Bean Cafe on Woodstock Road. Whether you're starting your day with a …

High Street Cafe

Rating: 4.0 ★ (388 ratings)

The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans greets you from 67 High Street, a welcome pause on Oxford's bustling thoroughfare. Inside High Street Cafe, the murmur of conversation blends with …

Domino's Pizza

Rating: 3.7 ★ (364 ratings)

Freshly baked pizzas, from the popular Pepperoni Passion to the flavour-packed Texas BBQ, are constantly emerging from the ovens at Domino's on 57 Between Towns Road, a branch serving the …

The Ampleforth Arms

Rating: 4.5 ★ (167 ratings)

Nestled at 53 Collinwood Road in Oxford's Headington area, The Ampleforth Arms stands as a welcoming community hub, originally built in 1939. This pub offers a warm, intimate atmosphere, making …

Chicken Hut

Rating: 2.7 ★ (174 ratings)

Craving some seriously satisfying chicken in Oxford? Head to Chicken Hut at 55 Between Towns Road, a local favourite for eight years, known for its great value and even greater …

The Breakfast Club

Rating: 4.1 ★ (1810 ratings)

Fluffy pancakes stacked high with berries and cream, or perhaps the signature "All American" with pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, and homestyle potatoes, are just a couple of the temptations at …

Boho Burrito

Rating: 4.9 ★ (211 ratings)

Tucked away in Bicester Business Park on Telford Road, Boho Burrito is a local favourite, dishing out substantial and flavourful Mexican street food. This spot, which grew from a street …

Old Man's Premier

Rating: 4.0 ★ (12 ratings)

Nestled at 2 Courtland Road in the Rose Hill area of Oxford, Old Man's Premier serves as a local newsagent and convenience store. It's a handy spot for residents and …

The Gardeners Arms

Rating: 4.6 ★ (946 ratings)

A welcoming haven for plant-based food enthusiasts, The Gardeners Arms on Plantation Road proudly stands as Oxford's only entirely vegetarian and vegan pub. Since 2003, its kitchen has been dedicated …

Refresh Cafe

Rating: 4.8 ★ (19 ratings)

A welcoming atmosphere and the promise of good food await you at Refresh Cafe, located at 131 Cowley Road in the vibrant heart of East Oxford. This social enterprise, also …

The Mad Hatter

Rating: 4.3 ★ (452 ratings)

Picking up one of the old-fashioned telephones on your table to order a "Tweedledum" sharing cocktail served in a Hendricks tea set is just the beginning of your journey at …

The Kings Arms Wheatley

Rating: 4.6 ★ (267 ratings)

A delightful array of Thai and English cuisine awaits at The Kings Arms, found at 95 Church Road in the charming village of Wheatley, just a stone's throw from Oxford. …

Côte Oxford

Rating: 4.4 ★ (1574 ratings)

Nestled on the bustling George Street, a stone's throw from Oxford's historic New Theatre and the Ashmolean Museum, Côte Oxford offers a welcoming Parisian-style brasserie experience. Open seven days a …

Bhoomi Kitchen Oxford

Rating: 4.4 ★ (472 ratings)

Located on London Road, Bhoomi Kitchen offers an authentic taste of Keralan cuisine, a world away from your typical curry house. This family-run restaurant, with a sibling venue in Cheltenham, …

The Ferryman Inn

Rating: 4.1 ★ (206 ratings)

A traditional riverside inn with rooms, The Ferryman Inn stands at a Thames crossing point steeped in history, with records of a ferry service here dating back to 1279. Immortalised …

La Croissanterie

Rating: 4.3 ★ (327 ratings)

Tucked away at 3 Old High Street in Headington, La Croissanterie Patisserie Cafe offers a slice of Parisian charm right in Oxford. This welcoming spot is known for its warm, …

Oxford Kebab House - Persian Cuisine

Rating: 3.7 ★ (190 ratings)

Two skewers of seasoned minced lamb, the Chello Kebab Koobideh, arrive with grilled tomato and fluffy rice or fresh naan bread, a classic taste of Persia right in Oxford. This …

The Fishes

Rating: 4.3 ★ (1307 ratings)

Nestled in the charming North Hinksey Village, just a stone's throw from Oxford, The Fishes presents an imposing Victorian building set within acres of its own wooded grounds leading down …

Ramen Kulture

Rating: 4.6 ★ (784 ratings)

The rich, 12-hour tonkotsu broth at Ramen Kulture offers a deeply comforting and indulgent experience, with tender, slow-braised chashu pork belly a popular highlight. This bustling, intimate eatery on St …

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