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No1 Ship Street
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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Contemporary British
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4.7
(2,394)
No.1 Ship Street offers Oxfords most exciting food alongside its most astute service, over two floors. A Modern British brasserie with daily fish specials that include oysters, mussels and lobster.
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Burnout BBQ
Price: Moderate
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Barbecue
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4.8
(326)
Home of the Hot Rod BBQ! American BBQ street food served up in a warm and inviting atmosphere. With traditional slow smoked BBQ, home made sides, cocktails, Ice cream Sundays and Cold Beers!
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Branca
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(2,439)
Welcome to Branca, our large and lively Italian brasserie in Jericho. For us food is all about quality ingredients, honest cooking, big flavours and uncomplicated dishes. In other words buy decent stuff and keep it simple.
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Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Sushi
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4.7
(140)
Located in Westgate Shopping Centre, enjoy quality sushi, sticks and Japanese-inspired cocktails on our rooftop terrace with stunning views of Oxford’s historic spires. Perfect for quick lunches, leisurely dinners, celebrations and graduations. A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.
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Pho Oxford
Price: Moderate
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Vietnamese
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4.5
(447)
Located on the roof of the Westgate Shopping Centre, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50
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Côte Brasserie - Oxford
Price: Moderate
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French
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4.4
(118)
Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.
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Quod Restaurant & Bar
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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European
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4.6
(5,097)
Accessed from the High Street and through a glass lobby, Quod restaurant with its terrace and bar, forms the hub of the Old Bank Hotel. Formerly a banking hall it was transformed by owner Jeremy Mogford to become Oxford's largest and most successful restaurant. Stylish, contemporary design describes the space which houses an amazing collection of young British art. Sandra Blow, Craigie Aitchinson and Gary Hume adorn the walls. There is a spectacular terrace where diners can enjoy a morning coffee, the superb value two course lunch or a cocktail.
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The Fishes
Price: Moderate
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Gastro Pub
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4.4
(449)
The Fishes is a hidden gem. Quite a big gem, too. An imposing Victorian building set in acres of wooded grounds leading down to the banks of Seacourt Stream. The deck that wraps around the conservatory offers a rare opportunity in land-locked Oxford to dine outside with an idyllic view. In recognition of this, the Fishes was named Al Fresco Dining Pub of the Year in 2006, as well winner of The Public Vote in Oxfordshire Restaurant awards 2012 making it one of the best restaurants in Oxford.
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The Folly
Price: Expensive
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British
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4.5
(1,470)
The Folly, Oxford's unique riverside restaurant.
Join us for elegant food, superb drinks, a charming atmosphere, and a unique location perched on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of historic Oxford.
Book your table online and visit us to indulge in some fantastic modern British food.
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Gees
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Mediterranean
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4.5
(2,984)
Oxford’s iconic glasshouse and stunning terrace remains loyal to its traditions of providing quality food & service in the most beautiful restaurant in Oxford.
Free parking for two hours is available just a short walk away on Canterbury Road and Bevington Road.
Our kitchen features a wood fired oven & charcoal grill, ingredients are simply prepared and expertly cooked. Open every day from 09.00am until 10.30pm serving our all day menu, on Sunday we also offer a roast. Please feel welcome to just drop by for a glass or two in our new secret garden.
Expect a warm welcome and great food served by knowledgeable & friendly waiters.
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The Ivy Oxford Brasserie
Price: Moderate
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Contemporary British
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4.5
(7,453)
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is located on the bustling High Street in the heart of Oxford. Enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.
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Parsonage Grill
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary British
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4.4
(2,120)
Parsonage Grill is a Cotswold-esque bolthole located within the 5-star Old Parsonage Hotel in central Oxford on Banbury Road.
Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, and beautiful outdoor dining area, the Parsonage Grill displays an amazing collection of eclectic oil paintings; mainly portraits of well-known writers and artists.
Our expert team takes pride in using the best local produce, cooked simply to create classic British dishes with a modern, light touch.
Open every day of the year, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and our famous afternoon teas, in the company of Oxford’s academic and literary luminaries...
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Spiced Roots
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Expensive
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Caribbean
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4.6
(504)
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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Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Oxford is Summertown Wine Bar

The best vegan restaurants in Oxford are Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant, Pho Oxford and The Ivy Oxford Brasserie

The best vegetarian restaurants in Oxford are Quod Restaurant & Bar, Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant and Branca

The restaurants with the best service in Oxford are LJ - Love Jericho Cocktail Bar, CRAFT Burger and Deacons Bar, Lounge & Restaurant

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Oxford are LJ - Love Jericho Cocktail Bar, Restaurant 66A and Deacons Bar, Lounge & Restaurant

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