Explore our list of standout restaurants in the city, each chosen for its unique offerings and consistent quality. Experience good food, thoughtful pairings, and the local culinary scene at its best.
Bbuona Pinsa Bar brings the authentic flavors of central Italy to Oxford. Specializing in "pinsa romana," a lighter and more digestible ancient Roman recipe, the restaurant offers a unique experience. Bbuona is dedicated to using premium, authentic Italian ingredients and creating a warm, friendly atmosphere where guests can feel like they're in Italy. It's a place where tradition and passion for food come together for an unforgettable dining experience.
Bbuona Pinsa Bar brings the authentic flavors of central Italy to Oxford. Specializing in "pinsa romana," a lighter and more digestible ancient Roman recipe, the restaurant offers a unique experience. Bbuona is dedicated to using premium, authentic Italian ingredients and creating a warm, friendly atmosphere where guests can feel like they're in Italy. It's a place where tradition and passion for food come together for an unforgettable dining experience.
The Folly is an independent, family-owned restaurant located on Folly Bridge in Oxford. The restaurant holds an AA Rosette, a testament to its high standards and commitment to excellence. Guests can enjoy a modern British menu that evolves with the seasons, emphasizing fresh, local produce. A unique feature is the floating pontoon, which provides a distinctive setting for year-round outdoor dining. The Folly's dedication to genuine hospitality and a relaxing atmosphere makes it an ideal place for special occasions.
The Folly is an independent, family-owned restaurant located on Folly Bridge in Oxford. The restaurant holds an AA Rosette, a testament to its high standards and commitment to excellence. Guests can enjoy a modern British menu that evolves with the seasons, emphasizing fresh, local produce. A unique feature is the floating pontoon, which provides a distinctive setting for year-round outdoor dining. The Folly's dedication to genuine hospitality and a relaxing atmosphere makes it an ideal place for special occasions.
Housed on the edge of the Westgate Shopping Centre, Comptoir Libanais in Oxford is a vibrant and colorful oasis of Lebanese hospitality. Founded by Tony Kitous, who aimed to make Middle Eastern cuisine more accessible, the restaurant brings the fresh and flavorful food of the Middle East to the high street. With its eclectic charm, it's the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely feast, offering a moment of calm and a taste of authentic culture through its unique dishes.
Housed on the edge of the Westgate Shopping Centre, Comptoir Libanais in Oxford is a vibrant and colorful oasis of Lebanese hospitality. Founded by Tony Kitous, who aimed to make Middle Eastern cuisine more accessible, the restaurant brings the fresh and flavorful food of the Middle East to the high street. With its eclectic charm, it's the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely feast, offering a moment of calm and a taste of authentic culture through its unique dishes.
Perched on the rooftop terrace of the Westgate Shopping Centre, Sticks’n’Sushi Oxford treats diners to sweeping, panoramic views of the city’s historic "dreaming spires". The interior design embraces an artful concept of "twilight cosiness". It balances rich Danish comfort, using dark leather, deep blue walls, and heavy curtains to partition private dining enclaves, with the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which celebrates simplicity and the natural beauty of perfect imperfection. The atmosphere seamlessly bridges a sleek, modern rooftop energy with a calm, romantic sanctuary. Moving out onto the expansive open-air terrace, guests can sip Japanese-inspired botanical cocktails or warm sake under the open sky while taking in the aroma of freshly grilled yakitori sticks. It is a soulful, highly stylized retreat that feels simultaneously elevated and deeply grounding.
Perched on the rooftop terrace of the Westgate Shopping Centre, Sticks’n’Sushi Oxford treats diners to sweeping, panoramic views of the city’s historic "dreaming spires". The interior design embraces an artful concept of "twilight cosiness". It balances rich Danish comfort, using dark leather, deep blue walls, and heavy curtains to partition private dining enclaves, with the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which celebrates simplicity and the natural beauty of perfect imperfection. The atmosphere seamlessly bridges a sleek, modern rooftop energy with a calm, romantic sanctuary. Moving out onto the expansive open-air terrace, guests can sip Japanese-inspired botanical cocktails or warm sake under the open sky while taking in the aroma of freshly grilled yakitori sticks. It is a soulful, highly stylized retreat that feels simultaneously elevated and deeply grounding.
Tucked away on Little Clarendon Street, Al-Andalus has been bringing the soul of southern Spain to Oxford since 2015. Bright mosaic tiles and warm lighting set the scene for a menu of freshly homemade tapas, from patatas bravas and herby pork meatballs to slow-cooked paellas worth the wait. Generous vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options sit alongside the classics, and on Friday and Saturday nights live Sevillana dancing brings the room to life. Pair your plates with a jug of sangria or explore the Spanish wine list. This is genuine Costa del Sol charm, served in one of Oxford's most characterful corners.
Tucked away on Little Clarendon Street, Al-Andalus has been bringing the soul of southern Spain to Oxford since 2015. Bright mosaic tiles and warm lighting set the scene for a menu of freshly homemade tapas, from patatas bravas and herby pork meatballs to slow-cooked paellas worth the wait. Generous vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options sit alongside the classics, and on Friday and Saturday nights live Sevillana dancing brings the room to life. Pair your plates with a jug of sangria or explore the Spanish wine list. This is genuine Costa del Sol charm, served in one of Oxford's most characterful corners.
Tucked down an unassuming alleyway off Oxford's High Street, near the landmark of Carfax Tower, La Taberna is easy to walk past and impossible to forget once you've found it. Inside an 18th-century building whose original features — warm walls, colourful artwork, Andalusian music drifting through the room — make it feel like a backstreet in Seville rather than the centre of one of England's busiest tourist cities. The menu is simple, carefully chosen and cooked to order: gambas al ajillo, albondigas, patatas bravas, tender octopus, and warm bread made for mopping up every last drop of sauce. Wash it down with a jug of sangria or pick from a solid Spanish wine list. A genuine hidden gem.
Tucked down an unassuming alleyway off Oxford's High Street, near the landmark of Carfax Tower, La Taberna is easy to walk past and impossible to forget once you've found it. Inside an 18th-century building whose original features — warm walls, colourful artwork, Andalusian music drifting through the room — make it feel like a backstreet in Seville rather than the centre of one of England's busiest tourist cities. The menu is simple, carefully chosen and cooked to order: gambas al ajillo, albondigas, patatas bravas, tender octopus, and warm bread made for mopping up every last drop of sauce. Wash it down with a jug of sangria or pick from a solid Spanish wine list. A genuine hidden gem.
They went before you.
‘"Dipping my toe"’
‘"It's like a little sneak peak"’
‘"I want to do every city"’
‘Exploring our local area’
‘"It's a good thing to do with friends"’
‘"You get to try different things"’
‘The fact that we can trial different restaurants...’
‘"Range of different restaurants"’
‘"So initially we thought..."’
‘"Everything you could wish for really"’
‘"Try Different places you maybe not try before"’
‘"You can dip in and out of the shops"’
‘"This takes me right out of my comfort zone"’
‘"I want to do this with my girls"’
Tickets can only be purchased in advance on this site. Ticket sales close Friday at 10 PM. Date changes and cancellations close at 4 PM two days before the tour starts. After payment, you can find your ticket in our free app.
1After purchase, your account and our app show 1. Your ticket 2. Your allergies and dietary notes 3. The restaurants Your 'route' is the order in which you visit the restaurants. You can add or change dietary notes and change your route until Friday at 10 PM.
2The Tour starts at noon. Present your ticket and enjoy your meal. Once done, no need to wait for anyone: you can proceed to the next restaurant. At each stop, show your ticket, relish the dish and drink, and then continue to the next. The kitchens close at 5pm.
3Change or cancel until 4 PM two days before the tour starts
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The cost of The Restaurant Tour is £79-£99 per person, depending on location. This includes six dishes, each paired with a suitable wine (or occasionally an alternative beverage). These will be served across six unique restaurants during the tour. Plus, you'll have access to the "Restaurant Tour" app.
No, The Restaurant Tour is self-guided. The complimentary app provides a list of all the restaurants you'll visit, presented in the correct sequence.
Once you've made your purchase, your ticket is automatically linked to your email address. Simply log into our app using that email, and your ticket will be available there.
After ordering, you can add or change allergies and dietary notes per person from your account or the app until Friday at 10 PM. If something is not listed, email us at info@restauranttour.co.uk.
Yes, but it depends on the route's capacity. You can choose a route when you buy the ticket, or adjust it afterward in the app until Friday at 10 PM.
You may cancel all or some tickets without charge until 4 PM two days before the tour starts. For Sunday tours, that means Friday at 4 PM. We return the value of the cancelled tickets to the original payment method. After the deadline, contact support. We review exceptions case by case.
Yes, you can change the date of your ticket until 4 PM two days before the tour starts. After the deadline, contact support. We review exceptions case by case.
Customer
It was very well organized, great way to sample different foods and restaurants that we would not normally have tried. Fantastic way to meet and chat to loads of new people cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Great value for money
Liverpool
Experiencing the light bites and accompanying drinks at each restaurant was enjoyable, we visited places we didn’t know of until that day. The route was well planned and although we knew a lot of people were taking part that day, it did not feel busy or at all rushed as the starting routes varied. We went with friends and had a great day. Would recommend.
Bristol
I didn't really know what to expect as there were not many reviews out there when I booked but it was great fun. I visited parts of Bristol and restaurants that were previously unknown to me. The venues were great, as was the food. We felt very welcome and great effort had been made to provide us with interesting and tasty food and drink. Food was so plentiful that we took the last meal home in a doggie bag because we were stuffed and didn't want to waste it
Birmingham
Can't wait to do this again! And will look out for ones in other cities. Such a great way to try new restaurants and explore the city.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
Customer
It was very well organized, great way to sample different foods and restaurants that we would not normally have tried. Fantastic way to meet and chat to loads of new people cannot recommend the experience highly enough. Great value for money
Liverpool
Experiencing the light bites and accompanying drinks at each restaurant was enjoyable, we visited places we didn’t know of until that day. The route was well planned and although we knew a lot of people were taking part that day, it did not feel busy or at all rushed as the starting routes varied. We went with friends and had a great day. Would recommend.
Bristol
I didn't really know what to expect as there were not many reviews out there when I booked but it was great fun. I visited parts of Bristol and restaurants that were previously unknown to me. The venues were great, as was the food. We felt very welcome and great effort had been made to provide us with interesting and tasty food and drink. Food was so plentiful that we took the last meal home in a doggie bag because we were stuffed and didn't want to waste it
Birmingham
Can't wait to do this again! And will look out for ones in other cities. Such a great way to try new restaurants and explore the city.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
Customer
Fantastic experience. Visited great restaurants I wouldn't have gone to otherwise.
Liverpool
We had a great afternoon, the restaurants were a great mix & everyone was charming. We even spoke to other participants & they were having a great time too.
Glasgow
My husband and I went in the Glasgow Merchant City Restaurant Tour. At each restaurant the food was wonderful and we got drink for each course too. We could tour as quickly or as slowly as we wanted and we had plenty of time to visit all restaurants. We definitely plan to go on another tour and will know it is so good to buy as a gift! I have recommended this tour to friends and colleagues who have also taken the opportunity to go on a food tour!
Milton Keynes
A fun, surprising and affordable outing to do (especially with friends). It's a really good concept with the right balance of eating, drinking, chatting and still moving. Conclusion: Well organised, delicious dishes with fine wines.
Birmingham
Really really well organized and some fantastic places to visit. The difference between the best and worst place on the tour was quite vast, but 5 of our 6 stops were incredible and the variety actually made it more interesting and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!
Customer
Fantastic experience. Visited great restaurants I wouldn't have gone to otherwise.
Liverpool
We had a great afternoon, the restaurants were a great mix & everyone was charming. We even spoke to other participants & they were having a great time too.
Glasgow
My husband and I went in the Glasgow Merchant City Restaurant Tour. At each restaurant the food was wonderful and we got drink for each course too. We could tour as quickly or as slowly as we wanted and we had plenty of time to visit all restaurants. We definitely plan to go on another tour and will know it is so good to buy as a gift! I have recommended this tour to friends and colleagues who have also taken the opportunity to go on a food tour!
Milton Keynes
A fun, surprising and affordable outing to do (especially with friends). It's a really good concept with the right balance of eating, drinking, chatting and still moving. Conclusion: Well organised, delicious dishes with fine wines.
Birmingham
Really really well organized and some fantastic places to visit. The difference between the best and worst place on the tour was quite vast, but 5 of our 6 stops were incredible and the variety actually made it more interesting and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!
