Cherwell restaurants with food menus

Zushi Japanese

➤ 12 Parsons Street, OX16 5LW, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Tea • Asian • Sushi • Japanese

"We have visited by chance as my husband fancied a Ramen! It's a lovely small restaurant in the centre of Banbury. Food and presentation are excellent There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from I have a gluten and diary allergy and the restaurant Manager provides advice on dishes and ensured my food was safe to eat. I have had a stir fry and it was delicious Great value and experience in overall."

Banbury Fish

➤ 7-8 Broad Street, OX16 5BN, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Fish • British • Seafood • Fast Food

"I dined in and received a very small piece of haddock. I didn't request a small portion, it was just given to me. I paid around £9 for the dish, which came with chips. The portion size was underwhelming. Next time, I may just opt for takeout in hopes of receiving a more generous portion size."

Copper Kitchen

➤ 75 Sheep Street, OX26 6JS, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • British • European

"We had dinner at this restaurant yesterday and it was great. Being a local Bicester resident, we've not visited restaurants on this side but we were glad we visited. They offer a great locally sourced 3 course menu for dinner but we went for 2 courses only as we were heading for a movie. I ordered the meat of the day which was steak with spinach which was great. My better half ordered the fish of the day and they were nice to customise the dish so she could have the salmon with beans and potato. The food arrived fairly quickly and the taste was great. The staff were excellent and surprised me for my birthday with an Eton mess dessert. Would visit again and highly recommended!"

Deddington Arms And

➤ Horsefair, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX15 0SH

Cafés • Steak • Seafood • British

"our reunion was good. good food and service. we were over and our disappointment was the evening when we tried to get a sandwich and was told that they couldn't make sandwiches in the evening?! we had to find a pizza between us. if we had known before, we would have gone elsewhere. the breakfast was good, though the service was a little slow. there were only 1 satchet of brown sauce between about a dozen tables and similar just a few breakfast menus to share! not what we expected. I don't know if we're back."

The Royal Sun

➤ 2 Woodstock Road West, OX5 1RZ, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Food • Pubs • Steak • British

"My other half and I had an evening meal here, which was simply the best meal out we’ve had in a long, long time. My OH had a chicken satay starter fabulous. Not too sweet, had real live bits of peanut in the sauce, and came accompanied by cucumber and salad. For mains, I had flat iron steak with pepper sauce, peppers, courgette, roast garlic and perfect chunky chips (think that was it). It was cooked to perfection and such a relief to find a pub that doesn’t roll out an overcooked steak with the ubiquitous onion rings, half a tomato, mushroom/s and skinny chips. The OH had salmon, which came with crushed new potatoes and lots of nice veg none of which he can remember this morning. Hey ho. Dessert for each of us was a pavlova with whipped cream, zingy lemon curd, raspberries and strawberries. This was just as fabulous as everything else. So impressed. Every dish was artfully presented, the flavours considered and the cooking absolutely spot on. Not a soggy vegetable in sight. Lovely people, too, our waiter was a smiley gentleman from Turkey and the chef and (we believe, although this is an assumption) his wife, who incidentally brought the food out themselves (nice touch), were Kiwis. Altogether a lovely experience and one that I recommend wholeheartedly to others."

Red Lion

➤ South Side, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX25 4RY

Pizza • Steak • Cheese • British

"Went for lunch with my boyfriend and a friend, the overall experience wasn’t great. We were told someone would come to the table, ended up having to go in to order food. Waited a long time and when our mains came out, my friends burger was raw, my chips were supposed to be with truffle and Parmesan, I could not taste the Parmesan (more like a hard cheese substitute I’d say) nor the truffle and my jus tasted like I was having a glass of red wine, which I don’t like. We wanted to order dessert but were put off as after they cleared the table they brought the bill straight away. Was not impressed by the service or food, specially for the prices on the menu. As a chef myself, I highly recommend checking all the food before it gets sent out to avoid these type of situations. I don’t normally like to complain, but I don’t think that meal was acceptable. Would not recommend. The raw burger was taken out of the meal which I can appreciate, but no one ever came to check if everything was okay during the meal, or offered an alternative."

The Crown Tuns Puddingface

➤ New Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX15 0SP

Cafés • Steak • Kitchen • Chicken

"Really disappointed with the trip advisors as much as the pub. This was our first time here so we were looking forward to it based on the recent reviews. I rang and tried to book a table for 6:00 to 6.30 and was encouraged to make it 6 as they were busy later. When we turned up we were the only people there for half an hour and then 2 other couples came in before we left at 7:25pm. We ordered the dough balls to start and the garlic butter was frozen. The menu of lots of different pies on offer from the previous tenants was still visible but not on offer. The menu was very limited unless you wanted pizza. I ordered the crown burger because the confit duck leg was unavailable. My partner ordered the chicken chasseur. The burger came out on the smallest plate I have ever seen a main course served on in a pub or restaurant and it was tiny. It was £16 and an extra £1 for the cheese and another £1.50 for the single slice of bacon. The portion of fries came in a mug size cup! The chicken chasseur sauce was see through and was extremely watery and wasn't right. It came with no veg and a similar size portion of chips to mine and that was it! £42.50 for one portion of dough balls and 2 mains. The most disappointing thing was the way that our complaint was dealt with by the manager and staff. Nothing not even an apology. We eat out every week and have only had to stop on the way home once before to get something more to eat. This was the second time!!"

The Dun Cow

➤ West End, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Wine • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

"We've been to quite a few pubs in the area of Banbury (incl Rose Crown and my fail-safe Falcon) but I have to say that the food here was on another level of flavour, texture and presentation. We had the aubergine board with grilled pita bread initially and, wowsers, it was utterly amazing. To start, we had the asparagus and hen egg (both guests loved it) and the blood orange with fennel which I had and shall never forget – next time I'm having two! Light, crispy, delicious – and as for the little seemingly toasted capers! Very more-ish. For mains we had three burgers with homemade cheese (tres bon) and the chicken supreme which the guest said was excellent. I skipped dessert as I was too full but tasted the tart (superb crispy pastry and luscious chocolate filling) and the rice pudding with coconut – what a great combo! Great staff – superb chef! The pub is in the lovely village of Horton. The restaurant area is small and quite plain (some tablecloths would brighten up the ambience) but pleasant and there's a large outdoor garden which I'd really like to visit in summer. But this place is all about the food, which really is imaginative and unbelievably tasty. And very keenly priced, too, given the level of food quality. We will most certainly return. On a separate note, it's a shame that new management or owners of a restaurant or B B are lumbered with the poor legacy of others before them – TripAdvisor should have a system where bad reviews of a restaurant before new ownership (in this case 2019) are wiped clean if the new version has, say, five 5-star reviews since takeover. It's bad form on TripAdvisor's part that new owners inherit the bad reviews of others before them. IMO, this place fully deserves all of its recent 5-star reviews. Just go – you won't be disappointed."

The Sun Inn

➤ High Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Seafood • British

"My wife and I were welcomed into the sun and ushered to a table by lovely waitress. We had a hook ale from the brewery down the road- very nice! I enjoyed an excellent sunday pork roast (me) with all trimmings. Particularly the best carrot and parsnips. Really nice gravy. The most splendid yorkshire. Potatoes were so crisp- the chef really does the veges so so well. My wife had fish and chips. The fish had the best batter and the chips very good. Homemade tartare I think- very nice. Normally she does not like the tartare but this seemed fresh and worked well with grilled lemon. We left big tip and will come back again next month when on holiday- forget Chipping Norton, they all overcharge and the customers and hosts out here in the country are quieter and more friendly"

Wykham Arms

➤ Sibford Gower, OX15 5RX, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Fish • Meat • Steak • Seafood

"Sadly not quite up to expectations. We were seated promptly on arrival and our order was taken quickly. The food that was served was of a good standard. However there were a few things throughout the meal that let the side down slightly. I ordered the bread and houmous for starter, when it arrived there was no houmous. When I questioned this I was told they didn't have any left, the waitress asked what I would like instead not a question I can answer with out being given a list of options! When we asked her to find out she came back from the kitchen saying there was no alternative, would I like some butter. Had I known all of this before ordering I would have chosen something other than bread and butter. Another member of our party who arrived after the initial group ordered a lime and soda to drink but was served what tasted like a lemonade instead, when this was questioned she was told it was the lime and soda she asked for, yet it tasted very different to the lime and soda ordered by another member of the group... When it came to dessert, it was asked if the sticky toffee pudding came with ice cream as it wasn't mentioned on the menu, we were told it did. However when the desserts arrived there was no ice cream, when we queried this we were each given a small ramekin containing one scoop of chocolate ice cream, a little bit of an odd combination with sticky toffee pudding and a shame not to have had it all on the same plate. Finally, as much as we love dogs, having them constantly run under the table around our feet wasn't ideal for a sunday lunch time. It's a shame the service and attention to detail wasn't quite up to scratch as the majority of the food could not be faulted at all and they catered well for the various dietary requirements of the group."

Pizza Calzone

➤ 36-37 Parsons Street, OX16 5NA, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Sicilian

"It was my husbands birthday and at about 3pm he decided he wanted to eat at pizza calzone that night and they very kindly squeezed us in (we later found out they had had around 150 customers that night so very grateful! We arrived and were seated quickly, staff as always, were very friendly and came to take our drinks order but we hadn't decided on food yet so Carlos gave us a bit more time. When we ordered he was happy to answer questions and make adjustments (removing chilli from the dishes. The food arrived quickly and starters were AMAZING. my husband and his mum had prosciutto, Mozzarella and Melon between them and I had the fried Mozzarella, my father in law had calamari, all of the dishes were amazing and shared around, very fresh and full of flavour. When the mains arrived I couldn't believe how big the calzone were! But both my husband and mother in law thoroughly enjoyed them and gave it a good effort to finish them! I had pasta gorgonzola which was delicious and again, very big portion and my father in law had the seafood spaghetti which he informed me was amazing- he asked for it without chilli which staff were happy to do. During the meal, it was still incredibly busy in the restuarant but when I asked Michael for another drink he happily made me one and came over to chat about how busy they were and the food, he was very friendly and I'm sure i know him from somewhere but couldnt work out where! Once we had finished our meals (we were offered takeaway boxes for leftovers we were sat having a drink and all of a sudden a panacotta with a candle arrived and all the staff were singing happy birthday to my husband, we really didn't expect this and it was such a lovely, special touch, especially considering how busy the restuarant was, it made us as a table, and my husband feel very valued. When we got yhe bill the staff happily provided emergency service discount which we appreciated and we again chatted which Michael. Overall it was a really lovely experience and the staff are fantastic and go above and beyond. Thank you Carlos and Michael for making it such a special night! And to the kitchen staff, thank you for the amazing food! We will definitely be back again. Merry Christmas!"

La Foglia

➤ 4-5 North Bar Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pasta • Pizza • Steak • Italian

"Brilliant Brilliant. This is one of the best and finest restaurants I have eaten in for a long time. Really good food all cooked fresh and served with a smile from I assume the restaurant manager as she seemed to be in control. If you want fast food then this isn't the place to go but if you want quality then please go. Nice varied menu all cooked to perfection. I have eaten in many top class establishments and this is one of the best. If you see negative reviews then please ignore them as it's probably from someone looking for a free meal. Believe me it happens. :"

Red Cow Pub

➤ The Green, OX26 1UU, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Pizza • British

"Me and the wife both went out for dinner and decided on giving the Red Cow a go. So glad we did what a brilliant pub in a lovely setting, nice locals and great staff, we felt really welcome. Food was amazing too. I had the steak special which was perfect and the wife had the halloumi burger. Would seriously recommend this place for a relaxing drink or think they said at the moment it’s 3 nights a week for food looking on the website and trying out the menu. Thanks guys Danny and Kelly"

CaffÉ Veneto

➤ 17a High Street, OX16 5EE, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Cafe • Pizza • Vegan • Italian

"Self proclaimed “chef” with loads of attitude. Clearly does not know what a pizza is. Put towers of cheese, tasted like a frozen pizza dripping with grease, no tomato base and the promised “fresh” basil and chilli’s just non existent, did not even mention that they don’t put it on the pizza anymore. Cheese was greasy and chewy with two whole sausages just slapped on top. Was not worth the price as many ingredients were missing. The “chef” should know how to make a pizza running a tradition Italian cafe, bit embarrassing really. when we politely inquired about the quality of the food we where asked if we where “chefs” and his argument was that not everyone likes what was on the pizza, if this was the case we wouldn’t have ordered it. I have to say I’ve never seen a pizza so funny looking I wish I’d have taken a photo. The poor waitresses seemed embarrassed, they were very lovely and apologetic. We were demanded by him to Pay full price and walked out, even got a “nice try” as we left. Arrogant and rude Sort your ego out mate your no Gino D’Acampo :"

The Fox Inn

➤ Fox Lane, OX27 7JJ, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • British • Breakfast • Vegetarian

"This was a special anniversary dinner, and despite hearing some mixed reviews from friends, we decided to give it a try. The ambiance and décor were impressive, but the service, food quality, and seating comfort left much to be desired. The bench seating was uncomfortably high compared to the table height, making it difficult to relax. While the appetizers were delicious, the main dishes were a disappointment. As a fan of authentic Thai cuisine, I was let down by the heavy, thick sauces that lacked the subtle flavors I was hoping for. My fish main dish was served as beef, drinks were forgotten, and the tables were too close together, making it hard to have a private conversation. The Fox restaurant has great potential with its lovely setting, friendly but overwhelmed staff, and reasonable prices. It's a shame they fell short of delivering on their promise."

The Oxford Arms

➤ Troy Lane, Bicester, Cherwell, United Kingdom, OX5 3HA

Steak • Vegan • European • Vegetarian

"Extensive menu Not inexpensive. Four of us, shared the antipasto Misto starter at £17. Which was good.. When one of us could not take the cheese pizza flatbread, they offered a garlic as an alternative and subsequently added £8 to the bill! Their special was a venison pie with a rich jus. Just as well as it proved impossible to cut, or break the crust, even after soaking with the jus. The venison was stringy and a great disappointment. Similarly , the pork belly was overcooked with the meat nearly as hard as the crackling. Coffee afterwards served in minuscule cups. Total cost for a shared starter, main course , coffee and four beers was £145."

Paw Paw Banbury

➤ 56 Bridge Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Asian • Vegan • Chinese • Vegetarian

"I just had an amazing Chinese meal from Pawpaw in Banbury! The food was fresh, delicious, and I will definitely be ordering from them again soon. They also offer delivery service."

The Rustic Bean

➤ 61 Parsons Street, OX16 5NB, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Cafe • Cakes • Coffee • Drinks

"I was wandering around Banbury town with half an hr to spare before my train, unsure about whether I wanted a coffee or not, and which cafe to go to. On such a cold day, most cafes had ques and staff looked stressed it was likely I wasn't going to grab a coffee at all! Then I received an inviting welcome from a member of staff at The Rustic Bean, who encouraged me to come into the warm and try their offerings. From the moment I walked toward the cafe to the moment I left, this person naturally went above and beyond what a barista usually does making me feel welcome and seen to. I believe the person's name is Nash. They had pride in their work as they brought out my latte with a beautiful rippled heart in it and generally just brought chilly Parsons St alive with a smile. Top service."

The Duck On The Pond

➤ Main Street, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • Cheese • Vegetarian

"I was extremely disappointed with this restaurant. The menu was very limited and the dishes we ordered were not as good as we had hoped. I had the steak while my husband had the pork belly. The steak came with just half a mushroom, a small amount of green vegetable, and a tablespoon of gravy. The accompanying mini shepherd's pie was dry and lacked flavor. The pork belly was mostly fat with very little meat, served with minimal sauce and a small bowl of mashed potatoes. Both the wines we wanted were not available, and we ended up settling for a more expensive option that was not very good. The starters and desserts were also unimpressive. Our bill totaled £191, even with the pork dish taken off, and we did not feel it was worth the cost. To make matters worse, it was my husband's birthday, and this dining experience fell far short of our expectations based on the reviews we had read. There are definitely better restaurants out there."

The Saye And Sele Arms

➤ Main Road, OX15 5ED, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Dining • British

"From my first contact with Paul to just snacking on a tasty left over I brought home, the service and attention to detail has been second to none. I met Paul and we discussed a tailor made finger buffet which was competitively priced. On the day the pub was closed for our private use for two hours, we overran but felt under no pressure to leave quickly. The buffet was superb, all made on site and totally delicious. The ladies serving the hot food were very friendly without being intrusive. The set out of the pub works really well as 2,3 or 4 people occupy small tables in the bar area, with larger tables in the restaurant, this meant we could walk the length of the pub and talk to everyone who attended without the problems associated with long table dining. The staff were happy to accommodate the use of a screen and projector. Lovely atmosphere, very clean and having been very careful in the last 2 years to avoid C-19 I felt very relaxed at being in a pub again. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone wishing to have a similar family gathering. Thanks all who made a difficult day less stressful."

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