Branca
111 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AJ
Branca opened in 2000 to the sound of trumpets as it focussed on a wide gap in the university city's gastronomic provision, and has never looked back. Modern design and a mature approach to what they do certainly help. Branca says of itself "we tend to be a lively venue, casual in feel but with generous warm service". This statement offers one of those all too rare occasions when the spin lives up to the reality and with up-to-the-minute information reflecting snappy management and genuine interest in the customer it is not difficult to see why Branca is such a success. The menu follows the same pattern, designed to inform and simplify rather than confuse. From the antipasta comes a mixed taster plate of three separately listed items, the deep fried squid, parma ham and buffalo mozzarella.Branca opened in 2000 to the sound of trumpets as it focussed on a wide gap in the university city's gastronomic provision, and has never looked back. Modern design and a mature approach to what they do certainly help. Branca says of itself "we tend to be a lively venue, casual in feel but with generous warm service". This statement offers one of those all too rare occasions when the spin lives up to the reality and with up-to-the-minute information reflecting snappy management and genuine interest in the customer it is not difficult to see why Branca is such a success.
The menu follows the same pattern, designed to inform and simplify rather than confuse. From the antipasta comes a mixed taster plate of three separately listed items, the deep fried squid, parma ham and buffalo mozzarella. The stone baked pizzas also do a mixed platter of which pepperoni, fontina cheese, chilli and spinach is but one. Meat and fish tend to follow a less Italian path, but the real thing is there if required. Puddings are a medley of Italian indulgence, a delight to people of any age but especially to children who are made to feel very adult and important at Branca.
The wine list is brief but perfectly adequate, all Italian as you might expect, with six reds, six whites one of which, a Sicilian, is the house wine at £11.45 a bottle. Branca deserves every bit of the success it is reaping.
Reviewed by Michael Tebbutt
Italian, Modern
: 12:00 - 23:00
Reservations: 01865 556111
111 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AJ [Map]
£26.00 £36.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
REVIEWS OF Branca
Cooper (14 September 2008)
We had a meal there on a lively Saturday night as a hit and miss with no prior booking. The members of staff were superb at finding us a table and making the effort to do so. The food was well priced and excellent value for money. I had a pizza and it was one of the best I have had and probably the best I've had for that price. The restaurant has a great feel to it through the stylist bar close to the entrance, the excellent staff and the efficiency with which it is run. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a good night out for value of money and quality of food and service.
Chris (9 January 2006)
Having used Branca many times I was very upset after eating there yesterday by the poor service and to be served sloppy food that was cold; no apologies when we complained, I will not be rushing back there. The staff were more interested in eating their food and smoking in a non-smoking area then serving people, disgusting is all I can say.
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More Info for Branca
Children welcome
Air condition
Reservations
Groups allowed
Outside seating
Cover charge
£13.95
£13.75
Not included, 10% (optional) for 5 or more
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