The Cowley Retreat - (Near Oxfordshire, South East)

Q. S Start 2026 right by discovering the best Persian restaurant in Oxford! Searching for authentic Iranian food Oxford or top Middle Eastern cuisine Oxford? Shiraz Persian Cuisine on Cowley Road is pure perfection. On New Year’s Day, we dove into exquisite Persian flavors for lunch – and found flawless harmony in price, quality, and generous portions. Subtle classic ornaments and thoughtful decorations create an involving atmosphere, transporting you straight to Iran with elegant spacing and intricate details – a visual masterpiece in Oxford. Tender grilled kebabs, aromatic stews, and saffron rice with crispy tahdig – every plate bursts with authentic Iranian essence. Portions are abundantly generous, quality impeccable, and prices fair – a rare, matrimonial match! Smiling front-of-house staff greeted us with genuine warmth, making us feel instantly welcome. Everything was impeccably timed – attentive yet unobtrusive hospitality at its finest. Shiraz is unequivocally recommended for anyone seeking authentic Persian/Iranian cuisine in Oxford. Majestic decor, exquisite food, exceptional value, and welcoming service – nothing more to add except: visit now!

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!!

Romana Bencetic - Cencic . Bencetic Its good food....

Lauren Walker Really chill place and good vibe. Been for food here multiple times and its always delicious and reasonably priced. The fresh juices are amazing and Ill never not order the garlic mushrooms. Highly recommend.

Jacqueline Hands down the best Chinese food I‘ve ever had! Very tasty food, came out piping hot and very attentive service.

Shune Shune Lae Ei We had reservation for the birthday and we enjoyed the food since it was a special Diwali menu and it was so good. Tapa was also good and the curries are to die for. Our server, Narendhar was very friendly and welcoming and made sure that we had a good time. They also gave us a mini cake and cotton candy for our special day! Yhe atmosphere was cozy and the music gave us the vibe of Indian culture! Will definitely go there again!