The Cygnet at the Swan Inn

4.7

93 Reviews

£41 and over

English

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

"The Cygnet at The Swan" is an award winning restaurant led by Paul Welburn (previously awarded Michelin star at The Oxford Kitchen 2018). We have currently been awarded "3AA Rosettes" since being open, as well as both local awards "Ox in a Box" and "Muddy Stilettos Best Restaurant" awards.

We are open from Wednesday to Saturday, bookings are encouraged but not necessary. Our style is a "relaxed fine dining" always looking out for our guests comfort and experience.

Our food is a fusion of British cuisine with Paul's personal twists.
We offer our signature 4 course tasting menu for the evening (or lunch, just ask us) using seasonal ingredients.
Our menu can be enjoyed with matching wines handpicked by the restaurant staff.
Our menu is everchanging with the seasons, so there is always a reason to visit again!
We also offer our grazing menu for all lunchtimes and some evenings, with a selection of smaller and larger plates, ordered and served as and when for a more relaxing style.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
English, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01865 849959
Website
https://swaninnislip.co.uk/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Paul Welburn

Location
1 Lower Street, Islip, Oxfordshire OX5 2SB
Area
Kidlington
Cross Street
Islip bridge
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
H5 bus or Islip Railway Station

Experiences

4 Course Tasting Menu - With Bread and Snacks
Multiple dates available
Our signature tasting menu - £69 Our menu is everchanging, and we always look to offer something special and different to our new and returning guests. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements before arriving at our restaurant, as we may not be able to effectively cater for you without notice. We have a vegetarian menu available for our guests, but are currently unable to cater for vegans. Our lounge is open from 6pm, should you wish to arrive before your booking time and enjoy a drink on the sofa.
Semi Private Room - Tasting Menu
Multiple dates available
Book our Semi-Private Area to enjoy our Tasting menu. Please note that very occasionally, our staff may need access to our wine cabinet or the cellar door near the table, and would appreciate your understanding. Our signature tasting menu - £69 Our menu is everchanging, and we always look to offer something special and different to our new and returning guests. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements before arriving at our restaurant, as we may not be able to effectively cater for you without notice.
Twixmas Lunch and Dinner Menu
28 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Our festive post-Christmas menu. A choice of 3 Course for £55, available 28th, 29th and 30th December.

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Best Service
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Innovative
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for creative cocktails
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Healthy
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for fine wines
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for special occasions
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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The Cygnet at the Swan Inn offers an exquisite dining experience with "outstanding food and service." The menu boasts a diverse selection of dishes, "beautifully presented" with "amazing flavors." Guests appreciate the attentive staff and elegant atmosphere. A visit promises a memorable culinary journey, "worthy of a Michelin star."

93 Reviews

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Abby
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great food and amazing experience! We’ll definitely come back.
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Robert
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Short lunch menu but usually is good for fresh home cooked food, could not fault. Best fine dining with in 40 min drive. Definitely be back. So friendly too.
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John
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Superb quality interesting food at very reasonable price especially the set lunch. Deserves to be better known and a 'must go' place to dine out in the area.
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Richard
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience. Perfectly balanced tasting menu and lovely ambiance in the venue. Highly recommended the cocktails!
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Alan
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
fabulous food. Well done to The Cygnet! Absolutely worth making the short trip from Oxford to Islip. The Cygnet is rapidly establishing itself as a major dining destination.
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Sam
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for our daughter’s 21st birthday - really good tasting menu including vegetarian options and great service
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PHIL
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb cuisine. Paul & Peter put together amazing combinations of flavour.
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Sue
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food in a beautiful setting! The food was amazing in terms of flavour, quality and presentation. Staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the food. Service was excellent.
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Ana
Oxford
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent, from the greeting at the door, to the attentive service and the delicious and meticulously prepared food. Fine dining at its best, I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Mark
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Thank goodness we persevered with the journey (thanks to the floods) because the overall experience was absolutely awesome. Food as faultless as ever, great wine pairings and super attentive service made everything more than worth it. Would have no hesitation in recommending The Cygnet to anyone. Thanks to the team at The Cygnet for making our day special.
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The Cygnet at the Swan Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

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1 Lower Street, Islip, Oxfordshire OX5 2SB

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Islip bridge
Area
Kidlington
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
English, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
H5 bus or Islip Railway Station
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Paul Welburn

Website
https://swaninnislip.co.uk/
Phone number
01865 849959

The Cygnet at the Swan Inn

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

4 Course Tasting Menu - With Bread and Snacks

Semi Private Room - Tasting Menu

Twixmas Lunch and Dinner Menu

Menu

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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