Best Restaurants and Cafes in Oxford, London and Beyond

Curated Picks

My favourite restaurants, cafes, and pubs in Oxford, London, and other places.

    • Dog-friendly local coffee shop with lovely cakes and excellent music.
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    • Cosy open fire ambiance, amazing pies.
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    • Indulgent hot chocolate, with a choice of single origin and blends - often very busy, highly recommended.
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    • Great Austrian/Tyrolean food. Many other places in London got for the same vibe, but this place leaves them in the dust - try their cakes if you have room after the huge mains.
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    • Tasty Turkish and Mediterranean food with wonderful ambiance and very friendly staff. Birthdays here are unique.
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    • Cosy family-run sushi and tempura restaurant. High quality fish, great service and beautiful ceramics - good for a relaxed dinner or lunch.
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    • Old-school Italian deli with superb coffee, pastries and sandwiches.
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    • Reasonably priced for a Michelin venue, serving up a smorgasbord of Italian regional specialities. Go to their sister across the road for dessert.
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    • Beautiful, seasonal food and a menu that changes daily - the staff are very competent, and know their wine.
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    • Tiny joint with boundless character - pillowy buns and dreamy fillings.
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    • Exciting, gloriously spiced Indian/Persian menu with unlimited chai. they also do an excellent brunch.
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    • Can't go wrong with a classic.
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    • Delicious, creative fresh pasta with a seasonal menu.
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    • Distinctive North African and European fusion, with an amazing organic wine list - does not serve duck soup as far as I recall and has great vegetarian options.
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    • The best hot chocolate in London - go in the morning for fresh madeleines.
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    • Beautifully executed dishes made with seasonal British produce - a real treat.
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    • Set menu, but not as you know it. some of the best service, and creative dishes drawing from the best of UK culinary heritage.
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    • The best Korean fried chicken in London - try their kimchi for a fizzy surprise.
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    • Very cool coffee spot with its own roastery.
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    • Such good steak, and an amazing sticky toffee pudding for dessert.
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    • Tiny pie shop at the top of their game - highly recommend them after a long, Thameside walk.
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    • An elegant kaiseki restaurant, truly special.
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    • Sri Lankan food like you've never seen it before. Fantastic wine pairing.
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    • An incredible Californian deli with great coffee, amazing sandwiches and a wonderful garden.
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    • A wonderful, unfussy dining experience - food that feels like home, but on a grand scale. The rice pudding was a dream.
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    • Breakfast and brunch supreme. Next level chicken sandwich.
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    • Creative seafood in a dreamy interior.
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    • Out-of-this-world calamari - your eyes may be bigger than your stomach.
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    • Well, duh.
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