Oxford Restaurant Guide

Restaurant at The White Horse

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The White Horse is a charming 17th century coaching inn situated in the village of Duns Tew, on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds. The low beams, original flagstone floors and open fireplace lend the place an old world charm, encouraging guests to enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

• Address: Daisy Hill, Duns Tew, Oxford, OX25 6JS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

River Room Restaurant

It has always seemed amazing that there are so few restaurants with a view out over our premier river in Great Britain - the River Thames - and the River Room Restaurant at the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel is one of the few outside London.

• Address: Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Henley Road, Sandford on Thames, nr Oxford, OX4 4GX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): English
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £26.00, Dinner: £35.00

Rose & Crown, The

For those who like their food and drink with a touch of academia, look no further than the Rose and Crown. This really is an Oxford institution, as much loved as the venerable and ancient colleges, many of whose inhabitants frequent the pub with affection and regularity.

• Address: 14 North Parade Avenue, Oxford, OX2 6LX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £28.00

Saffron Restaurant

• Address: 204-206 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7BY (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Savannah

Savannah has established for itself a reputation that resounds well beyond the boundaries of Oxford. Quite simply they have set themselves up to provide food which has integrity in every possible way.

• Address: 17 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Strada - Oxford

Strada describes itself as 'a group of stylish, contemporary Italian restaurants, serving good quality, simple and freshly prepared dishes'. The statement sums up what this chain of sixty plus restaurants offers to people looking for Italian food.

• Address: 1-2 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Modern, Restaurant
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £25.00

Thai Orchid - Oxford

Of the several of its kind in the city Thai Orchid is well amongst the top echelon. Waitresses dressed in Thai costume glide around amongst the exotic greenery attending to the needs of guests with charm and élan.

• Address: 58a St Clements Street, Oxford, OX4 1AH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Thai
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00

Wagamama - Oxford

Things seem to move fast at Wagamama - the Asian inspired, noodle restaurant chain that was started in 1992. As soon as you decide what you want to eat, your order is taken via a PDA, and wirelessly networked to the kitchen, so it can be made fresh and served right after.

• Address: 8 Market Street, Oxford, OX1 3EF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Japanese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £23.00

White Hart, The

The White Hart was once a country pub - does this sound familiar - but now the great gastro has hit it, and it fairly buzzes with activity. It is no use bemoaning the loss of old traditional pubs to the gastro movement - "it's the economy, stupid", but a twinge of regret is in order.

• Address: Wytham, nr Oxford, OX2 8QA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Gastropub
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £40.00

Xian

This is one of the older established Chinese restaurants in Oxford and to some degree it has been overtaken by the new wave. However, it still produces sound, if slightly unimaginative food amidst surroundings which are quiet to the point of being staid.

• Address: 197 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7AR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Chinese
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £28.00