Really great Lebanese food in a nice environment, seemed popular and authentic which was surprising…read morein the middle of residential Oxford. Only downside was relatively small plates. Good and cheap wine though!

Al-Shami is a decent spot for Middle Eastern food in the town of Oxford. Now our friend has raved…read moreabout this place since moving to Oxford for school, going to this spot about 1-2 times per week. She actually said that their falafels were better than Zaki Kabob in Berkeley which Ryan S. couldn't believe because to him ZK is "God of Kabobs." You get a complimentary platter of whole and chopped vegetables. Interesting presentation as it came with a whole green bell pepper, a whole tomato, radishes, and cut up carrots and pickled something or other. The falafels were good but not solid. The chicken kabob was moist on the inside, dry on the outside. Stand outs for the meal were the feta cheese and spinach spanikopita-like appetizers and baklava-like dessert. It is pricey at £50 which translates to $80. Yikes...

Great food! Plenty of vegan options. Very friendly service. Cheap.read more

Been to Elham's 3-4 times the past few months. The presentation is unusual in the sense that the…read morefood is served like I am at my grand parents house during the holidays, rather than a typical order off a menu restaurant. This is the best part. I would say I know good Lebanese food (because of my background) and this certainly hits the spot. Their tabouleh is amazing, as is the eggplant, and they use proper Syrian bread, not that fake Tesco naan stuff. 5 stars!

This place is just fantastic! Offers a range of delicious starters, mains, and desserts and it's…read morehumours is to die for! Honestly, do yourself a favor and try it with the Lebanese bread. The mains were also awesome - very soft meat and flavoursome sauces, can't recommend highly enough. It's also affordable, which only enhances the experience.

So, this was pretty busy, but I guess one would expect this for a cafe first thing in the morning…read more Well, okay, I'm not all that sure if this was first thing in the morning - more like 10:00 or something. It was still quite crowded, but I did manage to squeeze in here for a tea, which was cool. Oh, and yeah, they had a pretty weird looking tea pot.

A cozy corner for coffee or brunch! The menu is quite…read moreextensive (especially considering the size of the place). We got coffees and toasties. I was not impressed by the coffee (I got a latte), but the food was fresh and delicious! The portions were generous too. I am keen to return to try their brunch menu (everything looked amazing!). There are three sitting area sections, including an outdoor patio. The staff was cordial, helpful, and quick with our order. The prices were reasonable for the serving sizes. I highly recommend them for a quick bite or brunch!

The general gist: Lebanese take-away…read more The good bits: - Very tasty - Makes a change from paninis, Chinese or fast food - The food is pretty healthy - Efficient service - The menu is in Lebanese with English explanations The bad bits: - It costs quite a lot - worth the money, but maybe better as an occasional treat or a one-off experience. - The decor - it's tidy and nice, but not particularly original, Lebanese or homely. - Not many places to sit - sometimes it's too cold to eat outside or too far away from home to take home. Don't know what Lebanese food is like? - Think: Hummus, Nuts, Baklava, Halloumi The best dishes: - Raha (Turkish delight!) - Warak Enab (stuffed vine leaves) - Kallaj (like a cheese toastie!)

The food is good but expensive. The best value things are probably the soup of the day and the…read morelunch boxes. The lunch boxes mean you get a selection of lots of different foods without accidentally spending too much. I find if I have a little pot of this and a few of those pies then I very quickly go over my budget. but you do get what you pay for - the food is delicious. There are a few chairs to sit on inside and a 2 tables and a few chairs outside. The staff have been known to smile at my children and the children have even been given a free taste of some goody but I do know what frugalfun means about the staff being slightly forbidding.

The central location of this restaraunt is probably it's major selling point. If you're a student,…read moreyou may love the place, loud music, belly dancers and a constant supply of food! However, be prepared to pay a premium for food that is of mediocre quality compared to the fare available elsewhere in the city.

When it comes to Lebanese in Oxford, I used to be a devotee of Al-Shami in Jericho. But I recently…read morewent to this place and many of the dishes were just as good. The venue is a lot less impressive, but genuinely cosy and a nice atmosphere. Like any tapas or mezze-style place, the bill can soon get out of hand if you order too many dishes. But the service is decent and will help you make smart selections. Unfortunately I don't rate their Lebanese wine, however...

I came here on a leaving do for a colleague and it was really a very fun experience…read more The restaurant is very small and we took up a lot of it. They provided us with a seven course meal for all of us. It was sharing and was a really fun way to spend the evening. Some of the courses were just fruit or tea or something but I really enjoyed being able to sit and pick at the food throughout the evening. I'd really recommend this place if you're going with a group.

This is a really late review--many apologies about that. I was going through the drafts of my…read morereviews and realised this one went unpublished. Of course, now there's a lockdown, but this is before all that. Westgate Street Food Social is a spacious area with a variety of food options, places to sit, and pretty good wifi. The space is nice for university students to work, and my friend and I went there a couple times. However, you always have to have some food, or you'll be chased out. It seems silly to me that this is the case, seeing as every time I've visited, it's been empty. Anyway, it's a pretty nice place--but perhaps needs to be more lenient on visitors!

4 stars for benito's hat alone. I don't think ive ever had a burrito that wasn't from benito's hat…read moreand I'm not starting now. Benito's hat aside, complaints are that food ranges from a little overpriced to INSANE at the Tommi's burger joint where it's like a fiver for a milkshake and the security are like stormtroopers patrolling about so you feel like you have 2 eat faster to avoid their wrath.