Must-see restaurants in Oxford & the Cotswolds

  • Jesse’s Bistro

    The Cotswolds

    Tucked away in a cobbled yard, Jesse’s is a very pleasant little spot, with flagstone floors, wood-beamed ceilings and mosaic tables. Delectable dishes…

  • No 23

    The Cotswolds

    Settle in for tasty Spanish tapas, along with wine, sherry or brandy, at this chilled-out little bistro towards the top of town. Tuesday is paella night,…

  • Olivas

    The Cotswolds

    Run by a charming Colombian couple – yes, the coffee’s first-rate – this welcoming little backstreet cafe-deli is a social hub for Painswick. Linger over…

  • Rusty Bicycle

    Oxford

    This funky neighbourhood pub, tucked off Iffley Rd a mile out of town and brought to you by the people responsible for Jericho’s Rickety Press, serves top…

  • Spice Lounge

    The Cotswolds

    Excellent Bangladeshi and Indian food, served in a minimal setting. All the classic favourite tandoori dishes and curries feature (spiced to personal…

  • Jaffé & Neale Bookshop Cafe

    The Cotswolds

    The cosy little cafe in this busy independent bookshop on the main square serves delicious cakes and coffees at tables squeezed between the bookshelves,…

  • Outside the Queen's Lane Coffee House.

    Queen's Lane Coffee House

    Oxford

    Proudly claiming to be Europe’s oldest continually working coffee house, dating back to the 1650s, this family-run central cafe preserves many original…

  • The entrance to Jam Factory, through the patio

    Jam Factory

    Oxford

    To eat or drink before or after a journey, this contemporary cafe-bar, in a former marmalade factory, is your best bet near the station. Food ranges from…

  • Zheng

    Oxford

    The ambience in this Jericho restaurant seems half big-city nightspot, half local takeout, but if you’re partial to Asian flavours, something on its long,…

  • Opera

    Oxford

    This charming cafe’s streetfront deck is a prime people-watching spot, though there’s also a secluded soft-furnished snug downstairs. The menu has a…

  • Atomic Burger

    Oxford

    From Spiderman clinging to the ceiling on down, every inch here is smothered in pop-culture memorabilia. Standouts among its flavour-packed burgers…

  • Organic Deli Café

    Oxford

    Only if you’re looking for this appetising little wholefood cafe are you likely to wander down the central alleyway where it’s hidden. Make the effort,…

  • Quod

    Oxford

    This smart, conspicuous, central brasserie, set in a former bank, could be anywhere in the world, but there’s no faulting its efficient all-day delivery…

  • Dosa Park

    Oxford

    Set back from the road, near the station, this South Indian diner might not look anything special, but its bare-bones back room makes a great option for a…

  • Manos Café-Deli

    Oxford

    For home-cooked tastes of the Mediterranean, head for this Greek deli-restaurant, where you’ll find the likes of spinach-and-feta tart, chicken or felafel…

  • A la Russe

    Windsor & Eton

    A fine array of set-price lunch and dinner menus and warm, friendly service make this Continental-style bistro excellent value. As well as French classics…

  • Lamb Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Whether you dine by candlelight in a romantic corner of the restaurant, or nestled into the bar area, there’s a lot to like about the Lamb’s modern…

  • Kings Head

    The Cotswolds

    Sparkling and spacious, the Kings Head serves everything from flavour-filled standards such as burgers, pastas and beer-battered fish to more elaborate…

  • Bull

    The Cotswolds

    Tucked into a character-filled 15th-century coaching inn, this hotel restaurant delivers brasserie-style dishes from lunchtime sandwiches to larger plates…

  • La Galleria

    Oxfordshire

    Big windows pour light into the simple interior of this old-school Italian restaurant, where you’ll find heavy swag curtains, pink tablecloths and flowers…

  • Zero 3

    Windsor & Eton

    A spruce little diner-takeaway, with shiny chrome stools and movie headshots on the walls, friendly Zero 3 serves up cooked breakfasts, grills, pasta,…

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