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."

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!"

The Unicorn Inn

➤ Market Place, OX15 0SE, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Cafés • Steak • Seafood • British

"We came to visit here after hearing the new owner was starting to make a bit more effort with his business after a year of being there. We were greeted by fag butts all over the floor, along with a load of rubbish and flower beds full of junk and fag butts. Not the greatest welcome, but we continued. The entrance corridor was dark and half lit by fairy lights on the ceiling. No one was really in the pub, apart from a couple of what I assume to be locals sitting at the bar. The bar area was a mess, with bottles everywhere, dirty glasses (not sure where they came from as the pub was empty). We asked to look at a menu and was handed a folded and ripped bit of paper, which was strewn with spelling and grammar mistakes. The guy behind the bar looked totally at a loss surrounded by mess on his own. The coffee machine was surrounded by dirty napkins and sachets of sugar, with a pint of milk sat out on the side (not in the fridge). The floors don’t seem to have been washed since 2015, and don’t even get me started on the windows. What was once a beautiful beer garden is now covered with tents and tables are stacked in the flower beds. There’s no real sign of life outside apart from the mould that seemed to be growing in the ash trays. The pizza oven is filled with fag butts and rubbish, something I’m sure environmental health would have a field day with. I was also suggested to go upstairs to the ‘pool room’ a room with sticky floors, sticky tables and more strewn rubbish. The pool table barely works without a good kick in told. I popped outside of said pool room to find a stair case leading down to the garden covered in glass and yeah you guessed it fag butts. It’s such a shame that this lovely little pub has been treated with such lack of respect, and it is now so far away from its former glory that its hard to believe it will ever regain it. I will not be coming back."

Wildwood

➤ Pioneer Square Bure Place, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pizza • Steak • Pasta • Italian

"This restaurant is absolutely fantastic! Kris went above and beyond for my friend's birthday, providing a warm welcome and a great sense of humor as soon as we walked in. He was funny, attentive, and made our night unforgettable. The restaurant was spotless, had a wonderful atmosphere, and was still bustling even at 8PM. The food was delicious and served quickly, with the best caramelized onion and mozzarella flat bread and chicken and chorizo risotto I've ever had. The staff, including the chef, were friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Kris even came over to our table after his shift to say goodnight. Overall, the service, atmosphere, and value for money were excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back for more. Thank you Kris and the team at Wildwood in Bicester town center!"

Pizza Calzone

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

Pizza • Cafés • Pasta • Italian

"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!"

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"

La Foglia

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

Pasta • Pizza • Steak • Italian

"The food is authentic, home made Italian and absolutely delicious. We had mains and dessert. The mains were generous and did not need any side extras to fill us up. The dessert that we had Tartufo Scuro was amazing! The staff were friendly, polite and helpful. The restaurant gets busy so booking is advised. The staff all work extremely hard and are very efficient we were very impressed."

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."

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 Brasenose Arms

➤ Station Rd, OX17 1PW, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pubs • Full • Steak • Family

"I have never felt so welcomed in a pub before, all thanks to Ben and his amazing staff at this hidden gem. My family stumbled upon this pub during a camping trip and were greeted with friendly staff and excellent hospitality. We decided to stay for a meal and were blown away by the delicious Brasenose burger. Special thanks to Rebecca for being so wonderful with our 5-year-old daughter. Our family holiday was made amazing by all of you. We can't wait to return soon. Thank you all once again."

Caffe Veneto

➤ 17a High Street, 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 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."

Ye Olde Reindeer

➤ 47 Parson's Street, OX16 5LY, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • British • Vegetarian

"The barmaids were extremely unfriendly and unappreciative of our patronage, to the point of being disrespectful. At lunch, I was made to pay for a side dish that they forgot to communicate to the kitchen which I said I still wanted after our food arrived. To me, this reflected extremely poor customer service, firstly as it was not my error, and secondly, as I was made to wait. At any other establishment of repute, this oversight would have been properly acknowledged and they would have been embarrassed to charge the customer on top of their lack of efficiency and communication. The devil is in the detail and there is no better PR than when customers go away feeling happy and treated well. Added to this, two of our family members ordered the scampi and fries. In theory, you would expect both the owner and the cook to be mortified by the fried scampi flavoured puree that was dished up, but clearly, this is a money-saving measure that trumps self-respect and pride. Having been schooled and lived previously in the UK for many years we were visiting on this occasion as we now live abroad. Later in the evening my husband and I returned to order a snakebite and black for old times' sake. Very disappointingly, they had no idea what this classic British pub drink is. Instead of leaving, we opted to stay and ordered a dry rosé and brandy for each of us respectively. We were given a sweet rosé and a brandy instead, but I didn't say anything to avoid a fuss. Upon ordering our second round, my husband again requested a dry rosé and brandy and saw that the price was more than he had paid for the first round. The barmaid admitted that she had given us the wrong wine the first time and the reason the price had changed was because the dry rosé cost more. No big deal, we all make mistakes. It was her terrible attitude that stood out the most. In the end after hearing how unpleasant, defensive and argumentative she was getting with my husband ... the same barmaid who at lunch didn't properly communicate my order to the kitchen ... I got up, gathered our stuff, went to my husband and told him I was going to leave. I said something to the effect that this is a very simple order that doesn't warrant such an unpleasant experience. The barmaid showed absolutely no communication or customer service skills. No appreciation for our patronage whatsoever. In fact, during this whole debacle, the two barmaids started talking animatedly to each other in another language obviously saying ugly and negative things about my husband, right there in front of the rest of the customers and him. Honestly, this was the worst customer service and experience I have ever had. This is only a place I recommend you go if low quality food and unfriendly, disrespectful, unprofessional barmaids are your jam."

The Red Lion

➤ The Green, OX17 3NG, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Cafés • Steak • Seafood

"We had stayed at The Red Lion before and, after comparing prices in and around Banbury, we found that they couldn't compete. We stayed for one night in a room next to the main road, but the double glazing on the window was excellent and we hardly noticed any noise from the busy road. The room was nicely furnished, the bed was extremely comfortable, and the bathroom was lovely. We had dinner at the pub and thoroughly enjoyed it, especially considering the very reasonable prices. The entire pub was clean, and the staff were efficient and friendly. The parking lot at the back of the pub was a bonus. We highly recommend staying here to anyone!"

Chandlers Arms

➤ Sibford Road, OX15 6LJ, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

"The pub is nice enough with outdoor seating and pleasant service The menu is not very inspiring. There is very little for vegetarians and nothing if you are vegan except a baked potato with beans. I had a very dry halloumi sandwich with salad and...chips- nearly everything comes with chips. The halloumi was thinly sliced and the bread was thick. A very small salad garnish helped a bit. Other meals appeared to go down well- fish and chips and gammon with an egg- standard pub fare, redolent of the Ok if you are not fussy."

The Milk Shed

➤ Northampton Road, OX25 3QL, Cherwell, United Kingdom

Cafe • Cakes • Coffee • Cheese

"a great lunch yesterday. chose the tart: beetroot, feta, hazelnuts and mint with another amazing salate. the staff is great, always helpful. a large selection of homemade ice cream that you can choose from, even if the coffee taste is my favorite. is so good with my espresso!"

Banbury Fish

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

Fish • British • Seafood • Fast Food

"love it here! in the cherwell pub many paintings for many different occasions and never had any mistakes. feels very comfortable, clean and relaxed. always helpful in ordering food with allergies. good selection of events and good music. Finally, the staff are always helpful and friendly."

The Three Pigeons Inn

➤ 1-2 Southam Road, Banbury OX16 2ED, United Kingdom, Cherwell

Pub • Cafés • Pizza • Steak

"Great pub. Like stepping back in time. The Three Pigeons has been respectfully restored, and then some. The staff are frienndly and helpful a the food..."

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."

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