This is easily the best Turkish restaurant in Oxford, and the best Kebab place in the town too…read more Although it can fulfill the needs of the average kebab seeker, it really does come into its own as a restaurant. In fact, somehow it manages to avoid all the late-night drunk student/lager lout crowd. They don't belong here, it's just too classy. The staff deliver generous portions, and free warm Turkish bread for starters, which is always welcome. The service is unbelievably good, friendly, and it's run by people who really do have passion for their cuisine, and are eager to leave every customer satisfied. If you ask them, they'll even bring you Turkish tea afterwards, although it would be nice if it was served in small Turkish glasses rather than over-sized Coffee cups. I highly recommend Cowley Road's legendary Bodrum Kebab restaurant!

The worst kebab I have ever eaten. I hope I don't get food poisoning. Lamb was dry and over cooked,…read moreand the pita was falling to pieces. God knows why the place was busy.

Fantastic food truck for late night eats. Everything is cheap and a good value. My favorite is the…read morechips with hummus, falafel, and garlic sauce.

Hassan's is simply the best street food / kebab van in Oxford. Parked in front of Blackwell Music…read moreon Broad St (at the corner of Turl St) every night, they start serving food between 6:30 and 7:00 and are open at least until 3:00 in the morning. Cheap, generous portions (£2 chips and cheese) - the staff is extremely friendly, the cooking facilities are very clean and you can see all your food being prepared. Even the salad is fresh and clean. Highlights include the chips, cheese, and chicken (£4, and you get a ton of grilled chicken and chips and cheese and salad). The hot sauce is quite spicy, but the real highlight is the garlic mayo - it's incredible. The kebabs are great, the chips are well-fried, and all of the food tastes fresh, and, crucially, is cooked really well. Definitely a step above the other street food in Oxford.

Kazbar has innovative cocktails, tasty tapas to share, and a lovely venue to catch up with friends…read moreor have a date night. The staff is super friendly, and the food/drinks get delivered quickly.

Kazbar is famous for its fantastic selection of tapas of a superb taste! I don't think you can go…read morewrong whatever dish you chose - they all taste awesome. I just love the idea of tapas, as it allows you to try more. The decor is very cool too- you might think you are in moorish Spain. Monday-Thursday there is a happy hour 50% off offer, which makes your visit even better!

Great service and yummy baked goods. My group and I ordered pastries to shared, and they were…read moreenjoyed by all. However, I ended up getting food poisoning from the smoothie I ordered. I was the only one in my travel group who drank it, and I was the only one in my group to get sick.

I don't know why it took me so long to write this review, because Organic Deli is AMAZING. I love…read morethat it's out of the way, and in a little alley. It's a cute cafe with limited seating downstairs but quite a bit of seating upstairs. I've been there for both brunch and coffee (sometimes simultaneously), and I've always found everything up to standard. For brunch, I usually get the full English breakfast, but for drinks, I've tried their latte, matcha latte, and regular matcha. I liked all of them, but I wouldn't ask them to brew a pot of regular matcha again. The matcha sometimes clumps and doesn't quite mix well, which can make drinking it a bit effortful. Other than that though, I'd highly recommend Organic Deli. I will definitely be back, and if you haven't tried it for yourself, you should definitely pop by and check it out!

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...

Comptoir Libanais has become, since my initial visit 10 years ago to their South Kensington…read morelocation, a chain of at least 24 restaurants. I've now only seen two of their restaurants but with their colorful, stylish, vibrant decor they are immediately recognizable. The branding is excellent. The Oxford location of Comptoir Libonais sits on the outside edge of a big Westfield Mall and though the decor immediately identifies it, there was something very tired about it. It felt less special and was less pristine than it should have been. Tables were left uncleared for far too long after guests left. My wine glass arrived dirty, with a very small pour (replaced with a large pour, as ordered, and a clean glass when I pointed it out). It took far too long for anyone to come to my table. Despite good food the collection of missteps left a negative impression, like nobody who cares is actually watching over this outpost. This would easily be a 4-star review were it based on food alone but there is no escaping that it is the collection of a dining experience that influences one's overall feelings about a place. Comptoir Libonais Oxford could and should be doing a far better job. (Note: 12.5% service fee automatically added to bill)

The food is delicious! So fresh, packed with flavor, and hearty portions. The mixed grill was…read moredelicious. It was the perfect touch to the mixed grill. There is ample seating in the restaurant and it's connected to the Westgate Shopping plaza so shop and dine or vice versa! They tend to get really busy around dinner time so it's best to make a reservation.

Singsong voice: Covered Market is AMAAAAAZING!!! So many places to check out. Easily one of the…read morebest places to go for a healthier lunch in Oxford! With that said, if you can manage to keep yourself from going into complete sensory overload, be sure to stop by Alpha Bar! It is even the self-proclaimed "hottest spot in Oxford!" The salad boxes are the greatest inventions ever. Basically it's 3.30 pounds for 3 choices of salad and 1 "main." If you are one of those people that don't like it when their food touches others (believe me, I didn't know there was those kinds of people out there either), then you may be freaked out because all your entrees go into the same container. I like it though because all of the flavors actually go well when mixed together. My salad recommendations: (I guess I haven't been too adventurous, my apologies, chap) FAVA BEANS: never heard of fava beans before but they are a huge meaty bean with huge flavor. The tomato sauce (?) that they use makes these beans irresistable... i can't really describe to you what the sauce is, you'll just have to try it for yourself! WIN COUS COUS: a bit mushy but love this! fine grained cous cous for fine people. Definitely goes well being mixed with everything else. CHICK PEAS: i LOVE CHICK PEAS. the end. For the mains: ROASTED VEGGIES: okay so it's basically just sweet potatoes, butternut squash and onions but THOSE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE "VEGGIES" and they are so soft and tender... delicious TOFU: marinated in a shoyu/ginger sauce. Nothing special but hey it's tofu, which I love. HALUMI: cheeeeeeeese, I love thee. Get it grilled! According to Angela W: Coleslaw, meh Lentils, good. A little bit vinegary but still tasty nonetheless. Definitely come early because one time I got there around 1:45 and there weren't many options left. The line gets CRAZY long at peak hours! So basically, when I stare into the glass window separating me from all these tasties, I want to sample everything. I drool. But I refrain because we're in the UK, Oxford to be exact, and everyone is proper. But Alpha Bar, you're the best! Thanks.

Very well prepared food for those on the go; Alpha Bar is a staple lunch spot for many people…read moreliving in Oxford and working/studying in the area. The salads are value for money, if you are fine with low protein intake. Salad options are fantastic and well marinated. As of July 2018, they go for 5 pounds a small box with one protein option and 2 salad sides, and 7 for a large one with two protein options and 3 salad sides.

Lovely place almost on your way to Oxford city centre. Despite its cozy feel, the place is quite…read morebig and is suitable for big groups. We were in a group of over 30 and there were still places left. The cafe is ace for breakfast! Plenty of choice and more, at affordable prices. They also do green matcha latte which I haven't seen anywhere apart from Starbucks, and it's taste is definitely not worse. Staff is extremely friendly, and wi-fi is there as well. Additionally they have plenty of fliers of what's on in Oxford which is quite handy!

Affordable food for a major location. Not to mention, delicious! Huge triple patty burgers, great…read morefries. Finish with a milkshake! Or wait was about 13 min for 4 fresh burgers and fries.

Do you love mayonnaise? If so, you're in the right place…read more A number of the sandwich fillers are variations on protein suspended in mayo, and then you're offered a slather of mayo during the making of the sammich. Surprisingly fresh bread with a nice crusty crunch to the baguette, and the cress sprouts were a pleasant addition. The shop carries all the fancy picnic items you'd want for a summer day, so you know where to come for various jams, spreads, and little cakes. Saving grace is the price point, since everything comes out to less than £4.

Taylors has become our neighborhood go to for coffees and deli needs. It packs a lot of deli and…read moresoup choices in their little locations. I recently had their cajun craw fish sandwich and it was delish! They also have a nice little pasta bar at their location, probably their best value item.