ASK - Oxford
5 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AT
For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken. Their claim to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with friendly and efficient service proved to be absolutely spot on. Since then I have also discovered that a degree of consistency seems to operate throughout their restaurants, and that certainly does take some achieving, implying a degree of management that is enviable. They are perfect places for an impromptu snack, a bit of culinary grazing, or the full works, and families are catered for particularly well.For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking.
Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken. Their claim to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with friendly and efficient service proved to be absolutely spot on.
Since then I have also discovered that a degree of consistency seems to operate throughout their restaurants, and that certainly does take some achieving, implying a degree of management that is enviable. They are perfect places for an impromptu snack, a bit of culinary grazing, or the full works, and families are catered for particularly well.
Their trendy décor usually comprises tiled floors and black furniture with well set tables that sparkle with glass, silver and spotless linen. Ten starters include crostini and bruschetta, followed by a range of salads, pasta and al forno, oven baked pasta, some with chicken.
The pizzas are stone baked in the oven, creating a crisp, authentic and delicious flavour, and they all come topped with mozzarella and tomato. Calzone introduce a touch of opulence with a folded pizza baked in the oven and topped with garlic butter and melted grana padano, whilst inside expect to find chicken or a vegetarian mix.
Amongst the specials may I warmly, in every sense, recommend the polpette al forno, a popular Milanese dish of beef meatballs sautéed in garlic with fire roasted peppers, caramelised onions, chilli and pomodoro sauce, with penne pasta, topped with cheese and oven baked.
An enticing selection of desserts list banoffee pie and tiramisu amongst them, and the coffee tastes like coffee, which may sound banal, but I guess you know what I mean.
Thanks to a well selected wine list speculative drinking can offer handsome dividends, even with prices rarely crossing the £20 barrier.
Pizza & Pasta
: 12:00 - 23:00
: 12:00 - 23:30
: 12:00 - 22:00
Reservations: 01865 364051 General: 01865 726850
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5 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AT [Map]
£14.00 £27.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
REVIEWS OF ASK - Oxford
James G (17 March 2010)
We had a pre-theatre meal at the ASK restaurant in George Street in Oxford yesterday. The food and the atmosphere were excellent and the staff were pleasant, attentive and prompt in spite of the restaurant being full. Five stars from me!
Gary (8 September 2008)
A complete pleasure! We popped in for lunch at The Oxford outlet of ASK one Saturday lunch time. Our previous experiences of ASK had been a bit hit and miss but we can say that this was great and set an example to all others. The restaurant was busy but a table for two was found, the members of staff were very friendly and took our order. The food came quickly and the quality was excellent. We paid and left and all of the staff made a point of saying good bye, excellent in such a busy lunch time. We would go again anytime.
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Children welcome
Air condition
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Groups allowed
Outside seating
Cover charge
£14.75
£14.75
Not included, 10% (optional) for 8 or more
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