The Cowley Retreat - (Near Oxfordshire, london)

Sasha P Wow, amazing - out-of-this-world tasty food, excellent and friendly service and pretty special lattes! Can’t recommend enough, good thing we don’t live in this part of town, otherwise I’d probably be there every day they have food on. Favourites today were the aubergine curry and the stir-fried pork, although everything that comes out of this kitchen is truly magical! And so were the coffees - seriously good stuff, don’t think I have had such a great latte in ages. Thank you to everyone at Elle’s looking after us today! We had a special bday celebration today and everyone at Elle’s today was so very accommodating and kind to our group. One of us was coeliac and it was great that many of the options were gluten-free for them. Now, when can we go back next?

Axel Ceha We visited Taberu in January and had a wonderful experience. The ramen was absolutely delicious – perfectly balanced broth with great depth of flavor. The crispy prawn uramaki was a standout too, with excellent contrast between the crispy texture and fresh ingredients. The quality of the food really impressed us, and it’s clear why Taberu has become a go-to spot for Japanese cuisine in Oxford. We’ll definitely be back!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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 :)

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

Joyce Halsall Thoroughly enjoyed our evening here. The unique ambience and decoration was a treat. Good food and friendly helpful staff

Mark Townsend We stayed at the Mad Hatter , just round the corner. This little gem is basically amazing. Luckily we booked for 7, so a pick of the tables. The menu is not too extensive and if your looking for an Indian menu its not the same, but a very pleasant surprise awaits. The staff were very helpful in describing the food on the menu. What they didnt say was the little taster tipples that they gave us between courses. When the food did arrive it was well presented and tastefully superb. The restaurant by this time was full. Overall a fantastic experience and the staff rocked up with a little birthday treat for the wife, very unexpected. If you want quality and an amazing experience, this is the place to be!!