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Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Oxford/Oxfordshire

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Oxford/Oxfordshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Orwells restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1360)
£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
Emma
Dined 3 days ago
A truly delicious meal, we are questioning ourselves as to why we have not visited before. Each dish was so flavoursome, perfectly presented and a fantastic way to show off seasonal produce. The front of house team are knowledgeable, friendly and a credit to Orwells. Sunday lunch was exceptional . We were both content with our starters and main but felt it impossible not to order the dessert course and we are glad we did ! Would highly recommend a visit - we will be going back for sure !
A photo of Burnout BBQ restaurant
4.8
4.8 (336)
£25 and under
Barbecue
Oxford
About the restaurant
Home of the Hot Rod BBQ! American BBQ street food served up in a warm and inviting atmosphere. With traditional slow smoked BBQ, home made sides, cocktails, Ice cream Sundays and Cold Beers!
Top review
Chelsea
Dined 4 days ago
First time here after many recommendations & it was better than expected! Amazing food, worth the money, staff were polite and helpful! Couldn’t have asked for anything more! We will definitely be returning!
A photo of The Kitchen at Feldon Valley restaurant
4.7
4.7 (199)
£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
Kerstin
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
Reasonably priced food for the portion size and quality. Mains are quite big, especially burgers and fish and chips (if on their menu). All good is seasonal and fresh and you definitely can taste it! A great range of drinks using local suppliers
A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford restaurant
4.7
4.7 (150)
£26 to £40
Sushi
Oxford
About the restaurant
Located on the Roof Terrace in Westgate Shopping Centre, enjoy classic and creative sushi, sticks and Japanese-inspired cocktails with stunning views of Oxford’s historic spires. Perfect for quick lunches, leisurely dinners, celebrations and graduations. A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.
Top review
Inge
Dined 7 days ago
Very good flavours. Good to have a full veggie combination menu as well.
A photo of The Yurt at Nicholsons restaurant
4.7
4.7 (514)
£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
Tina
Dined 7 days ago
Delicious locally sourced vegan food, beautifully presented in a noise free environment.
A photo of The Cygnet at the Swan Inn restaurant
4.7
4.7 (108)
£41 and over
English
Kidlington
About the restaurant
"The Cygnet at The Swan" is an award winning restaurant led by Paul Welburn (previously awarded Michelin star at The Oxford Kitchen 2018). We have currently been awarded "3AA Rosettes" since being open, as well as both local awards "Ox in a Box" and "Muddy Stilettos Best Restaurant" awards.

We are open from Wednesday to Saturday, bookings are encouraged but not necessary. Our style is a "relaxed fine dining" always looking out for our guests comfort and experience.

Our food is a fusion of British cuisine with Paul's personal twists.
We offer our signature 4 course tasting menu for the evening (or lunch, just ask us) using seasonal ingredients.
Our menu can be enjoyed with matching wines handpicked by the restaurant staff.
Our menu is everchanging with the seasons, so there is always a reason to visit again!
We also offer our grazing menu for all lunchtimes and some evenings, with a selection of smaller and larger plates, ordered and served as and when for a more relaxing style.

Top review
RosemaryVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent four course tasting menu with canapés and bread/butters. Paul Welburn is a very talented and inventive chef. Very hospitable and friendly service.
A photo of Five Little Pigs restaurant
4.6
4.6 (1216)
£26 to £40
Modern European
Wallingford
About the restaurant
Welcome to Five Little Pigs.

The newest restaurant in the historic riverside town of Wallingford, Five Little Pigs serves local, seasonally changing food and drink that reflects the incredible produce from our area in the style of executive chef Aimee Hunt. From farmers to distillers, we love to showcase the best on offer in our very own style.

Our lovingly and carefully designed restaurant and bar spaces inside and out can cater for you whatever you want to do; brunch, lunch, dinner or even just a coffee, glass of wine or a beer – you are very welcome!

Top review
Penny
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely early evening meal and drinks. The sharing plates were exciting and delicious and the atmosphere was fun and friendly. Good value for money - great venue- will definitely be back.
A photo of The Folly restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1477)
£26 to £40
British
Oxford
About the restaurant
The Folly, Oxford's unique riverside restaurant.
Join us for elegant food, superb drinks, a charming atmosphere, and a unique location perched on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of historic Oxford.

Book your table online and visit us to indulge in some fantastic modern British food.

Top review
Scott
Dined on 10 Jan 2025
We had the tasting menu last Friday, from first course to last it was amazing. Service from the staff was awesome, attentive and professional. Will 100% be back.
A photo of Côte Brasserie - Oxford restaurant
4.4
4.4 (122)
£25 and under
French
Oxford
About the restaurant
Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.
Top review
JENNIFER
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
The Sunday roast wasn’t too much to brag about. Flavors of sides didn’t harmonize with traditional Sunday Roast tastes. Broccolini had Asian flavor and everything else was British taste. Plus NO takeaway containers?!
A photo of The Cotswold Guy, Gagingwell restaurant
4.4
4.4 (81)
£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
ALI
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Perfect. Incredible, tasty food that has been so well prepared. Generous portions. Friendly and efficient folk running the place. Always an absolute pleasure.
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