The Cowley Retreat - (Near Oxfordshire, South East)

Huiling Zhang This is a great place to catch up with a friend, or just to enjoy some food and company. Excellent food. Will definitely try again! We ordered the signature pork shank and the confit Guinea fowl; both were very satisfying. Not too oily; not too salty; everything was just right. The sweet cabbage was also cooked expertly. For dessert we tried the hot dumpling, which is basically a warm bun with sweet jam fillings. Needless to say this idea of dumpling is quite novel to me as a Chinese, but it tastes good. I cannot wait to come back and try more items on the menu! Service: nice but chill. Perhaps because we are close to Christmas there weren’t too many customers around. Many chose to stay and chat for a while after the meal. We did so and was not pushed out (never!) and instead received very nice hospitality.

Sara Fouad Almohamadi The lekali chicken is very delicious we had it with some pilau rice and naan, it goes well with both. We also had some good starters I liked the tandoori chicken and the momos, I also liked the cauliflower. I was not a fan of the lamb and chicken on the Nepalese Platter I would probably only order the momos instead. The patan masu (lamb) was my friends order who asked for something super spicy, so only order it if you can hold your spice. The service is friendly and professional. I would definitely return to try some more momos :)

Montanut MONA Hussarungsee Turnbull Clean, cozy friendly atmosphere. Owner are welcoming and recommended their popular dishes. We stared off with assorted fillings of Pierogi. They are fresh delicious and homemade. For the mains,We ordered schnitzel and goulash. Both came with homemade cabbage salad and are delicious. Goulash can with delicious crisp on the outside gooey on the inside potato pancake. The pork is tender and has a blend of spice with a kick to it. My schnitzel is standard nothing to complain. I would have love it to be a little crispier though. Portion size are large! Enjoy. Thank you

Nick Southern A great place to meet for breakfast or lunch. Friendly staff, great food, decent coffee, clean and tidy, and reasonable prices

Olivia Jenkins If you have not yet tried this restaurant make it next on your list!! I have been here for both lunch and evening meal and every time it is amazing. The food the atmosphere and most importantly the staff are the best!!! Big portions for good prices. Shoutout to Melissa for the delicious cocktails too. Really highly recommend.

George Chalhoub Great Lebanese food in Cowley. Fresh mezze, really good grilled meats, and proper flavours that actually taste like home. The mixed grill was solid and the hummus was smooth and well seasoned. Portions are generous and the staff are friendly without being over the top. Definitely one of the better spots for Lebanese food in Oxford