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Curry Crab, Caribbean Food, Trinidad - Spiced Roots, Oxford, Oxford

Spiced Roots

4.6
4.6
504 Reviews
£26 to £40
Caribbean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Two things we hold dear at Spiced Roots are the quality and authenticity of our offering. Our expertly crafted food menu showcases a bold take on classic dishes from across the Caribbean region, whilst introducing new and innovative plates. These are put together in an authentic Caribbean Style, using the highest quality, fresh, locally and responsibly sourced ingredients.

Our cocktails reflect the best in Rum, taking influence from long held West Indian drinking traditions. For the discerning Rum drinker, our constantly evolving Sipping Rum selection of well over 100 rums highlights the best the Caribbean has to offer.

The restaurant is cozy and has a fun and vibrant atmosphere with a soundtrack to match.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01865 249888
  • Website
    https://spicedroots.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
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Menu

Starters

  • Jerk Chicken Spring Rolls£4.95

    • Saltfish Croquette£4.95

      with smoked pepper aioli

      • Trini Doubles£4.95

        • Grilled Octopus Superfoods Salad£7.00

          with pineapple chow

          • Smoked Baigan & Tomato Choka£4.50

            served with sada roti

            • Pepper Whole Tiger Prawns£6.50

              With smoked pepper aioli

              Mains

              • Jerk Chicken£16.00

                served with rice & peas and salad

                • 15 Spice Curry Goat£16.00

                  served with steamed rice and salad

                  • Oxtail & Butter Beans£19.00

                    Served with mac n cheese and coleslaw

                    • Tamarind Glazed Lamb Chops £19.50

                      Served with papaya chutney and sweet potato chips

                      • King Prawn & Curry Channa £16.50

                        Topped with shadon beni sauce. Served with roti

                        • Grilled Kingfish Steak & Brown Stew Sauce£16.50

                          With fried cassava, garlic bodi & hominy purée

                          • Sautéed Jamaican Ackee£16.50

                            With black rice, jerk oyster mushroom, avocado and confit cherry

                            • Ital Callaloo, Okro & Gungo Pea Rundown £15.50

                              Topped with shadon beni sauce. Served with roti

                              Sides

                              • Festivals£3.00

                                • Roti (Dhal Puri)£3.00

                                  • Fried Ripe Plantain£3.00

                                    • Mac & Cheese£3.95

                                      • Hand Cut Twice Cooked Sweet Potato Chips£3.95

                                        • Rice & peas or plain rice £4.00

                                          Sweets

                                          • Caribbean Rum Cake£7.00

                                            with homemade rum & raisin ice cream

                                            • Vegan Banana Bread£7.00

                                              With caramelised banana glaze & coconut ice cream

                                              • Coffee Glazed Chocolate Brownie £7.00

                                                With homemade Guinness ice cream

                                                Rum Bar

                                                • Classic Rum Punch£9.50

                                                  • Pimento Smoked Negroni£9.50

                                                    • Mauby Old Fashioned£9.50

                                                      • Trinidad Sour£9.50

                                                        • Dark n Stormy, Homemade Ginger Beer£9.50

                                                          • Georgetown Passionfruit Rum Swizzle£9.50

                                                            El dorado 3, Passionfruit liquor, lime, syrup, lemon bitters

                                                            • Guinness Punch£7.00

                                                              Traditional Guinness punch made w condense milk, nutmeg, vanilla and Guinness foreign extra (Low Abv)

                                                              Wines

                                                                Red

                                                                • Beronia Rioja 2016 (Spain)£9.00

                                                                  • Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2019 (Chile)£41.00

                                                                    • Saint Emillion Grand Cru 2016 (France)£56.00

                                                                      • Domaine de Lamisque, Cotes de Rhône (France)£45.00

                                                                        White

                                                                        • Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (NZ)£35.00

                                                                          £9 per glass

                                                                          • Terra de Asorei Albarino (Spain)£42.00

                                                                            £10.50 per glass

                                                                            • Chablis Premier Cru 2018 (France)£59.00

                                                                              • Secateurs Chenin Blanc £41.00

                                                                                • Adobe Reserve Gewürztraminer £35.00

                                                                                  £9 per glass

                                                                                  Rosé

                                                                                  • Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence (France)£42.00

                                                                                    £10.50 per glass

                                                                                    • Amie rose (France)£35.00

                                                                                      £9 per glass

                                                                                      Champagne

                                                                                      • Bollinger£90.00

                                                                                        • Pol Roger£140.00

                                                                                          Caribbean Beers

                                                                                          • Carib£4.00

                                                                                            • Stag£4.00

                                                                                              • Red Stripe£4.00

                                                                                                • Banks£4.00

                                                                                                  • Guinness Foreign Extra£4.50

                                                                                                    Last updated: 10 May 2024

                                                                                                    What 504 people are saying

                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                    4.6
                                                                                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                                                                    • 4.3Service
                                                                                                    • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Great for creative cocktails

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Healthy

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Lively

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Best Value

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Good for groups

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Healthy

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Lively

                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Spiced Roots offers "amazing food" and is hailed as one of the best Caribbean restaurants in the UK. Known for its "delicious" dishes and "glorious" cocktails, it provides generous portions and caters well for dietary needs. While service can be slow, the vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu make it a must-visit.

                                                                                                    504 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. Cathy

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Lovely evening . Great food and very capable waiting staff . Overall a fabulous evening

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                                                                                                    2. Leila

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      Such a charming restaurant and the food is divine. Staff are lovely. I love this little gem. Wish them all the success as they deserve it.

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                                                                                                    3. Khadija

                                                                                                      Greater Boston

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We had such a great time! The food was exceptional, full of flavors and really nice size plates. The drinks were delicious too! Adorable waitress and kudos to the chefs! We wish we were living closer so it will probably become our canteen! All the VG options were amazing, the jerk is fabulous, the goat too! I couldn’t stop myself stealing from all my friends plates! Thanks 😊

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                                                                                                    4. Sebastian

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      The food is very good, though my lamb chops were pretty well done. The service not something to celebrate.

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                                                                                                    5. Micah

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Amazing food, great service and really good atmosphere. Second time I've been here, I chose a different dish and it was just as great as the last time. Really impressed with this restaurant, will definitely be back the next time I'm in Oxford

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                                                                                                    6. Dagmara

                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 28 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Great service and both drinks and food was amazing - jerk chicken spring rolls are to die for (and should be more!) Many thanks to Jessica for being so accommodating! :)

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                                                                                                    7. Catherine

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Had a wonderful meal at Spiced Roots! The food was incredibly tasty and the portions were generous. They cater well for gluten free which was great as my husband is coeliac. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. The rum punch was one of the nicest drinks I’ve ever had! Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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                                                                                                    8. James

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Very nice food. Good service. Nice drinks. Good atmosphere.

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                                                                                                    9. Jonathan

                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                      Berkshire

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 2 October 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                      Tasty food, though overshadowed by a very average dinning experience. Issues in short… 1. the rum bar wasn’t staffed, so all the drinks were pre-mixed and they only had 3 on offer. They weren’t good, and are expensive. Beer was fine. 2. Music was way too loud and very ‘angry rap based’. Only 3 tables full, and couldn’t hear my date talking less than 1 meter away. 3. Lights were way too bright, so pace had absolutely zero ambiance. 4. Waiter interrupted us about every 5 minutes to ask if he could take an empty plate or empty bottle, or piece of cutlery. Would not recommend….

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                                                                                                    10. Vicky

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 28 September 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We had the most amazing meal,the staff were so helpful and attentive. Great atmosphere with such. Chilled vibe.We were a group of 6 and we all had a fabulous time and look forward to going back!

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                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                    Spiced Roots offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 249888.

                                                                                                    Spiced Roots is rated 4.6 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                    Spiced Roots does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    19:00
                                                                                                    Booked 1 time today

                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                    Google Map for Spiced Roots

                                                                                                    64 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxford OX4 1JB

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                                      Oxford
                                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                      Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                      £26 to £40
                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                      Caribbean, Vegetarian / Vegan
                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                      None
                                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                                      Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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