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Diners' Choice: British restaurants in Oxford/Oxfordshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall British cuisine in Oxford/Oxfordshire? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Orwells restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1358)
£41 and over
British
Binfield Heath
About the restaurant
Located in Binfield Heath, Henley on Thames. Orwells' Kitchen is headed up by Michelin starred chef Ryan Simpson & Liam Trotman. The aim is to source the best produce available locally and beyond to prepare delicious dishes with no fuss to let the quality of the produce shine. The kitchen takes a rural approach combined with modern cooking. The restaurants' been recognised in all the major guides and have continued to hold 4AA rosettes consecutively for 8 years. We have a nice relaxing lounge area and the atmosphere is cosy and classy. The garden area has great views and is open on warm days for dining. We are also dog friendly.

Orwells offers a choice of Al a carte, Wednesday - Sunday alongside a Tasting menu.
The Lunch menu runs from Wednesday to Sunday, its £45 for 2 courses and £55 for three courses. Sunday has a roast offering which in £55 2 courses & £65 3 courses, alongside the tasting menu and A la carte

We look forward to seeing you very soon, Ryan, Liam & The Orwells Team x

Top review
AlisonVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Great dinner in this lovely restaurant. Fabulous service and absolutely exquisite food in a beautiful restaurant. Highly recommended.
A photo of The Plough Shiplake restaurant
4.8
4.8 (244)
£26 to £40
British
Henley-On-Thames
About the restaurant
The Plough Shiplake, pub & dining room that prides itself on offering a delicious, seasonal menu with an excellent drinks selection. The Plough makes you feel special, and at home, all at the same time.

The menu itself is the perfect combination of reinvented pub favourites, with interesting and culinarily creative signature dishes. As well as having a reputation for the best cocktails in Oxfordshire.

The building has been lovely restored; creating a homely, yet modern atmosphere, where it's easy to get lost in conversation for hours. Every table has been given an unique touch and the open fire creates warmth, in both meanings of the word.

Mobile Number: 07932 962655

Top review
Judith
Dined 4 days ago
Menu choices very good. Very pleasant venue although it was challenging to find the large car park in the dark! We were not a bit under pressure-first in, last out! We would definitely return.
A photo of The Yurt at Nicholsons restaurant
4.7
4.7 (504)
£25 and under
British
Bicester
About the restaurant
The Yurt at Nicholsons offers a unique dining experience with exquisite, locally sourced and simple menus.

Our menus are curated by our head chef, who takes pride in fabulous flavours. All menus offer a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients and cater for all dietary requirements.

Looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion? Our private dining huts offer a unique dining experience. What a wonderful excuse to relax with friends and family in our beautiful surroundings and indulge in delicious food cooked with style.

If you are looking for an informal venue for business meetings, our huts take up to 6 people, giving you a great spot to meet over brunch or lunch.

View our menus and book via our website here: https://www.nicholsonsgb.com/yurt/yurt-menu/

Top review
Paul
Dined on 13 Dec 2024
Good food friendly and efficient staff in a relaxed unusual environment. Something a little different from the norm.
A photo of The Chequers at Burcot restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1255)
£26 to £40
British
Abingdon
About the restaurant
Outstanding food, fine wines & ales, an extensive cocktail menu and a warm, friendly atmosphere
 await you at The Chequers at Burcot!

Since 2006, multi award winning chef Steven Sanderson has been delighting his customers with a beautiful selection of delicious dishes that offer traditional values with a modern twist.

Come and relax within our 400 year old inn beneath the ancient beams, and enjoy your meal in contemporary decor near an open fire that burns throughout the year.

We opened 9 new boutique rooms in 2019 and these, together with the restaurant, means that The Chequers at Burcot in South Oxfordshire is perfect for those looking for a getaway, a staycation or accommodation for a business trip.

Top review
Aaron
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food, drink and service . Great B&B rooms aswell
A photo of The Kitchen at Feldon Valley restaurant
4.7
4.7 (198)
£26 to £40
British
Banbury
About the restaurant
We are open for our full a la carte restaurant service from Monday to Saturday each week with tables from 18:00 until 20:30. We are closed for dinner on Sunday, but the bar is open. We offer lunches daily and our wonderful Sunday lunch has tables from 12:00 until 16:00. Set in beautiful Cotswold landscape our balconies and floor to ceiling glass provide the perfect setting to enjoy Victoria Hamilton's superb dishes inspired by the seasonality of local produce.

If you have any questions, please give us a call on 01608 685633 and ask for Martina or Hellen or drop us an email at thekitchen@feldonvalley.co.uk

We look forward to sharing a great experience with you

Top review
Katy
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
Spent two nights at Feldon Valley and ate at the kitchen both nights, the food was really tasty and the staff were lovely. Highly recommend to anyone who stays or is looking for somewhere in the area. Didn’t catch the name of the waiter who served us both nights but he made us feel so welcome & made an effort to chat to us. He was a credit to ‘The Kitchen’ … 5* 😌
A photo of The Nest at The Feathers Hotel restaurant
4.8
4.8 (26)
£41 and over
British
Woodstock
About the restaurant
Ruffle some feathers.
When you have a comfortable bed to tumble into, just a few steps from the dining room, it’s as well to do so replete with fine food and maybe a glass or two of a good wine.
Eating and drinking is at the heart of The Feathers experience. The award-winning Restaurant serves the best of modern English cuisine and locally sourced ingredients.

Lunch served from 12pm to 2:30pm Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday
Dinner served from 6pm to 9:30pm Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday
Wine Bar Menu availible daily form 12pm to 9:30pm
Sunday Lunch Menu from 12pm to 3pm (Sunday only).

Top review
Adam
Dined 3 days ago
Great food in lovely surroundings. Would recommend.
A photo of The Plough at Hanney restaurant
4.8
4.8 (406)
£25 and under
British
Wantage
About the restaurant
Set in the picturesque village of West Hanney,This beautiful thatched pub offers great british pub classics, and small plates, with a vibrant pub atmosphere. This community owned business has new tenants who have been lucky to win a fair few awards in their time.
The Plough is the ultimate country pub and offers an incredible atmosphere and dining experience. Housed in a stunningly thatched public house, customers can choose to eat in the beautiful eatery, in the cosy bar by the fire or in the beautiful sun trapped garden.
With a passion for supporting farmers, the kitchen sources food from the very best local farms, knowing where each item comes from, from farm to plate. Owain even uses the produce from his family farm in Wales! Cooking is modern British and menus change daily depending on what is fresh and seasonal - Luke is particularly passionate about his small plates menu, ensuring that th plough is something for everyone.

Top review
Tina
Dined 4 days ago
What a lovely, cosy venue for a meet up with a friend. Food was great, most places offer very limited gluten free options but pretty much everyting was on offer GF. 🤩 Staff were all excellent, really friendly and attentive. Will definitely return, thank you!
A photo of The Cotswold Guy, Gagingwell restaurant
4.3
4.3 (76)
£25 and under
British
Great Tew
About the restaurant
The Cotswold Guy, born out of bespoke private cheffing using the finest British ingredients, offers heart-warming hospitality and high-quality food and beverage produce across its farm shops, restaurant, café, online shop and catering & events service. Based across the length and breadth of the Cotswolds, we provide quality, locally-sourced ingredients and dishes, inspired by elevating the much-loved British Classics, to our ever-growing base of loyal and repeat clients.

The Cotswold Guy, Gagingwell (near Chipping Norton), is our latest opening, giving guests the opportunity to eat in or takeaway. We have all of the old TCG favourites, as well as some outstanding new additions!

Serving breakfast and lunch everyday, we are also pleased to offer Friday Pizza Day & Saturday Steak & Lobster Nights

Top review
EmmaVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Always a great brunch at The Cotswold Guy. Love the food and the atmosphere.
A photo of The Angel at Burford restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1347)
£26 to £40
British
Burford
About the restaurant
The Angel at Burford is a 16th century coaching inn, welcoming customers to enjoy quality dining, in a relaxed environment.
Simplicity and quality are top of our "must have' list here at The Angel. We source our ingredients locally, make full use of seasonal produce and never compromise on standards.
Our menu aims to provide an exceptional standard of food that you can enjoy in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. You will find a mixture of pub classics, seasonal specials, lighter bites and dishes with that little bit extra.

Top review
Chrissy
Dined 4 days ago
We had the most amazing fish and crunchy chunky chips. Sweet mushy peas and tartare sauce. Very generous piece of moist fish.
A photo of The Thatch restaurant
4.7
4.7 (839)
£26 to £40
British
Thame
About the restaurant
Welcome to The Thatch. This bar and restaurant is tucked cosily inside a beautiful 16th century half-timbered thatched cottage amid a row of charming historic houses right in the heart of Thame. Inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams, a cosy atmosphere and a warm welcome all await you. The Thatch offers Modern British-influenced, wholesome country food made with the freshest seasonal
ingredients. There are interesting wines from small vineyards and a choice of traditional ales always on tap. Perfect for relaxed lunches and special occasions. Private dining also available.

Top review
ClarisseVIP
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
Very nice Christmas Dinner, so filling that after Starter and Mains I was too full to even consider dessert.
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