Located right in city Centre Oxford, Ask Italian provide a very extensive menu for all kinds of diets. Many options can be made vegan preferred, which was great. I had the spaghetti and added mushrooms and shrimp. Food came out fast and was delicious! The server and host checked in multiple times and were kind throughout! read more

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An average Italian restaurant - a casual dining chain in U.K. - few locations in London. Maybe a 3.5 rating - for the cool wine glasses. We've Malbec which was inexpensive and delicious. Pleasant decor, pretty delicious food with large portion - again, I'm wondering if they've been Americanized - colonized -:) ha ha ha very funny Irene. I have two small plates: pawns and stuffed mushrooms. I thought each can pass on as main course. read more

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Had lunch here with my good friend the other day, and had a pretty good experience. I love the inside, it's an aesthetic sort of vibe with a lot of natural lighting. Everything on the menu sounded appetizing, we had the rosemary bread and I got the pesto boulganese. It was fresh and delicious, I devoured it! I felt really bad for our server, they were understaffed and he and another were the only ones taking orders. I really think the restaurant needs to be better about staff organization. read more

ASK Italian - Pizza Near Me - Oxford, OXF

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Was craving a pizza after my long voyage here from Boston, this place certainly didn't disappoint. It was one of the best I've had in a long time. The service was also excellent... And definitely try the lemonade, it's great as or with vodka ;) read more

ASK Italian - Pizza Near Me - Oxford, OXF

they had yummy food, good service, good atmosphere and were fast!! good experience i would recommend

We have used ASK in many towns/counties and mostly have had a good opinion of them..that is until we went in here. Shouldn't have stayed. No atmosphere, very poor welcome, (well..none actually)! Most of this chain's menus are the same wherever you go but goodness what they do here. One had the feeling that you could be in a Transport Cafe..might be better!! read more

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Ask has decent takeout based strictly on convenience, but it's pretty crummy in general. The interior atmosphere is nice in a minimalistic sort of way, but the food is only so-so. We ordered a couple of their takeout pizzas, which have the cracker thin crust and are made for about one person. Along with that, we got an order of the carbonara, all for take away (£6 for the pizzas and £7 for the pasta, give or take). We waited in the pub next door for a pint because they said it would be at least 20 minutes. When we came back 15 minutes later, everything looked as if it had been sitting on the counter for quite some time and our food was practically stone cold. Carbonara was pretty tasteless though the pizza was alright. Simply, it wasn't the worst food I've had but it was certainly not the best. Not the sort of place I intend to return to, for the most part. read more

It was ok, kind of a modern restaurant that tries to be trendy or European or something. Food was ok but not outstanding. In a city that has so many outstanding places to eat, this would not be my first (or second) choice. I think it draws mainly tourists and teenagers. read more

Their pizza are decent. The crust was thin and crispy. The garlic bread with balsamic onion is reasonably sweet and flavorful. I highly recommend their bread. The service is a little slow but friendly and polite read more

I got the risotto and the sauce was only mixed through around half of the rice and half of the dish was cold and felt slightly undercooked (grainy). I asked for my dish to be heated up and they did that no problem and after that the dish was very nice. I did actually ask for extra peas in my risotto too and I'm not sure if they were blended in or something but I couldn't see them so I think they may have been forgotten. Also, the restaurant wasn't that busy at all as I was in before 6pm and my food came out very quickly, so I feel like maybe they should focus more on the quality of the food than trying to get it out in a certain amount of minutes. Also got a starter of olives and they were pretty dry, nothing special at all. As always the drinks here are very good, however for the price i feel the food is seriously lacking in quality. I've decided on 3 stars because once they fixed the food it really was delicious. It's a shame, it could have been a lovely meal. read more

Ask is okay but is not the best pizza/pasta place in town. Bella Italia is better.. so too is the new italian thats not long been open. The prices are ok, the service is okay and the food is ok. They have a good range of pizzas and pasta though not as good a range as Bella and not as good quality as Zizzi's. If you do not want a pizza or pasta then there isnt a lot on offereven the salads are lack lustre and very un-inventive. If i was to eat here again i would probably have the mince meat calzone that my friend has as that was probably the tastiest meal. My chicken pizza was ok at best and a little dry. read more

Really enjoyed our quiet, late Sunday evening meal here. Smart-casual dress code; friendly, helpful service; stylish surroundings. Food was great, we really care about how our soffrito is prepared and this place reduces it to a perfect consistency with a rich and rewarding flavour. We ordered lasagne (tasty, hot and creamy), vegetarian penne (good gloss, great garlic), margharita pizza (very comforting, great cheese) ciabatta and insalata. We couldnt finish the pizza so asked for a doggy bag, they were very obliging, providing one you can pop in the microwave at work the next day Have to go again......yum yum! read more

Clean, modern and trendy but no spirit. Stuff downstairs two girls were funny and smiling like muppets instead of being confident and helpfull in terms of choosing the best wine. Just another branded chain restaurant with prices from London - bad practice. You guys charge a way to much. Small portions, no salt provided on the table. Broken toilets ( male one ) and just forgetable food - won't remember them. Is that brand experience? Daria and Milosz read more

Ask in Oxford is lovely. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and you know you will always get good quality food. Their pizza bases are awesome- so thin and crispy- and the have a good selection of vegetarian toppings. I've found when I've been here on weekday evenings, we always get served very quickly. However we've had very long delays on a Saturday evenings before, so it's worth booking a table during peak times. The apple juice is really lovely and definitely worth a try! And their chocolate cake is amazing! Well worth a visit. read more

if you are looking for a fancy restaurant in Oxford, this surely is not, but as a student I really enjoy the food and deserts in here. the pomodoro spaghetti is amazing and really cheap (it was like 8 pounds) having in mind the food prices in the uk. The desserts are really good too. read more

This place isn't bad if you order the right items. The baked rigatoni and lasagna were both hearty and hit the spot on a cold day. The side salad is a joke and you should discount that from your mind. Just order a real salad to go with the pasta, as I should have done. read more

Service really isn't their strong suit here. The garlic "bread" was tasty but was really pizza. The pizza was fine, but I'd prefer my ingredients evenly distributed. read more

As others have said, there are many other places in Oxford that execute much better on the pizza/pasta formula. ASK's menu is a bit dull, and their service isn't great. I think they definitely need a complete refresh to liven things up again. read more

I'm always a bit underwhelmed by Ask restaurants. They seem to lack character and i generally find the food to be overpriced and boring. Ok, you can get a good pizza here and the service is generally quite good, but this is by no means one of the best italian restaurants in Oxford. read more

Ask is a yummy place to go! They do a variety of pizzas and pasta dishes. Their pizzas are really big and thin and crispy. They cater for vegetarians which is great, there is quite a few dishes to choose from. The puddings are lovely, if you have room for one! I recommend the sticky toffee pudding for two, it was delicious!! The service is pretty good, there is no need to book on a weekday evening, but weekends are worth booking, especially if it is a large party. The staff are friendly and it has a nice atmosphere in there! read more

Ask in Oxford was very pleasant. The warm spinach and mushroon dip was to die for, thick, creamy and flavourful....unlike Ask at Edgbaston Birmingham, which was 1/4 pint of hot single cream with half a mushroom floating in it..... Others may say it's a poor second to bella italia etc but c'mon, this isn't a fine dining niche market we're looking at here! read more

I walked into this restaurant on a Wednesday evening abut 7pm to find the ground floor restaurant full, but I was seated in the basement in a couple of minutes time. Once there I was quickly approached by the waitress with a menu. I saw several good options, but finally settled on the Spaghetti Carbonara. There's a sign painted on the wall that suggested I could ask for changes so I asked them to substitute chicken for the pancetta. Less than 10 minutes later the dish was on my table. The chicken had been marinated in herbs before being cooked. Overall the dish had good flavor and was a reasonable portion. When asked if the deserts are made in house the waitress admitted they weren't. I decided to go with an apple tart with almond cream and I was very pleased. It was one of the best tasting desserts I've had in the past few months. It had a nice crust, properly cooked apples that weren't too sweet and nice use of spices. It was accompanied by a very good ice cream. The only down side is that I wasn't offered bread and butter or olive oil at the beginning of my meal. Perhaps if I'd ordered a salad, but I wasn't hungry enough for three courses. read more

(pretty much) all the food here is cooked as boil-in-the-bag meals. It's bland, tasteless and expensive for what it's offering. The service is good here. If you want something cheap but cheerful that will be cooked through thoroughly - try it here - but don't hold your breath for the best quality food. read more

Attract from the outside modern interior but as soon as you are inside you will discover it wasn't worth coming. Everything you think before entering it's just the illusion. Stuff was giggling and chatting instead of focusing on the guests, didn't know how to advise about wine choice and didn't know also about special promotion - discount with a code. You don't feel nice atmosphere there created by stuff. Small portions, not seasoned properly and no salt on the table. Price too high for such a poor dishes. There was a broken gents toilet and dirty glass shelves in ladies toilet. The chain who tries to distinguish itself from other italian restaurants with modern design but fails if it comes to real italian food and good service. read more

Good place to go for food with either a group or just a date! Good service and reasonably priced food. No parking as it is right in the centre of Oxford but near Cornmarket and lots of Shops. Cinema's nearby for a film after an evening meal. read more

Ask is one of those retaurants that varies between locations. The Oxford one provides the same food, but a different atmosphere from other Ask restaurants that I've visited. The food is quite good, although you're pretty much limited to pizza or pasta. The folded pizzas are a favourite of my friends, but I prefer the pasta myself. The drinks are reasonably priced and they're happy to provide tap water if you're feeling thirsty or on a budget. It's wise to book, as it's popular with big groups and very accommodating. There was a very rowdy group when I went and the staff eventually asked them to quieten down, but only after several complaints. The service is also incredibly slow, which is frustrating when you're hungry or in a hurry. If you want somewhere where you know what you'll get, you're in a big group and you're in no hurry, it's fine; but it's not great for a date or a proper conversation, or something unusual. read more

Very disappointing. The menu (10.99 for two, 13.99 for three courses) seemed to be a good deal as most of the main courses are around 10 Pounds. However, they did not have the seasonal special starter, so there were only two starters left to choose from. The bruschetta I had was ok, but with too much vinegar and the size was much varying throughout the table. The main course (baked pasta with chicken and mushrooms in white wine sauce) was really under average. Dry noodles, I missed the white wine in the sauce which was too thin and there could have been more chicken/mushrooms in it. The side-salad was ok, some salad leaves, tomatoes and cucumbers. There is no parmesan at the tables, but a person coming round grating it freshly over certain dishes. The absolute failure was my dessert: I ordered a piece of cake; the one that came was about half the size of all the others at the table and one could clearly see the curvature of the fork that separated the front part (which I got) and the back (which was lost). The waitress was too busy to talk to me so I could not complain I will avoid this restaurant now. read more