Restaurants in Kidlington

Miller & Carter Kidlington

Had a lovely evening for my son’s birthday. We were a table of 8 and had fantastic service from Gonz, He was very attentive, very helpful, got everyone’s meals spot on (which was tricky as we are a fussy bunch) and was happy to have a laugh with us. Didn’t realise till after when my mum said her starter must have been sat waiting to be served for a while as it wasn’t very warm. Possibly due to getting all starters ready before serving the table. It was also a very long time before we received them. That apart everyone enjoyed what they had. We love to eat with you guys when we have a special occasion.

Off The Hook (Kidlington)

I had fish chips and curry sauce and it was delicious. The owner was so friendly and welcoming, even offering us free samples of food while we waited for our order. You can tell he really cares about quality and good service and it absolutely shows in the food. We tried some battered sausage and it was so high quality, all sourced from local suppliers! We will be back.

The Kings Arms

Incredible food. Seriously delicious and also great prices! Nice atmosphere in the pub and the restaurant and great service too. I'm amazed, honestly, the food is superb.

The Oxford Arms

Lovely little pub we found on our stay to the Cotswolds. Very cosy interior & exterior, lovely dinner menu, staff very friendly & lovely atmosphere. No faults! ?

Six Bells

With new owners the pub has been transformed.
Old customers are back and it's got its friendly old pub charm back.
Pop in and get a great pint.

The Turnpike

Went in Friday evening and had an absolutely amazing experience service from vicky and jon. They were both very helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Will definitely be returning

Red Lion

Always such a lovely experience coming to this pub, the employees are always so kind and helpful and the atmosphere and cooking has such a homely feel. Had a very lovely interaction with one of the employees, Lucy, who brightened my day.
Highly recommend this pub!

The Jolly Boatman

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Took the old dears down to this quaint little pub down on the Oxford Canal just a couple of miles outside Oxford for Mother’s Day Sunday lunch & what a fantastic find. Olde world charm with an open fire ? roaring by the bar & a nice country feel. We were booked into the restaurant area with a window overlooking the canal so we could watch the ducks ? & swans ? swimming past. We were seated quickly & a charming young man with a bright pink iPad took our drinks order, with in a few minutes the young barmaid arrived with our drinks, there was a great selection of real ales, lagers & gins to choose from, you’re definitely spoiled for choice. The food was homemade & the squid chunks were recommended, I’ve usually found squid to be rather chewy but this just melted in your mouth, covered in a light batter, served with allioli & garnish, my new favourite starter ?The main course was the carvery offering a great selection of meats from beef, pork, chicken & lamb specially for Mother’s Day. The food was cooked just like your mother would do it except it was being served by a cheeky young chap who was quite charming & let me have the juicy end piece off the joint of lamb; there was also a great selection of crispy potatoes, veg, yorkies, gravies & sauces so you could make up the plate as you like. My tip is not to go to mad, you want to save a bit of space for the pudding ?apparently it had been a busy day with everyone wanting the honey apple crumble with custard, there was only 2 left but 3 of us wanted it but luckily I couldn’t manage an whole one & we split the 2 between 3 of us. The puddings were delicious & well worth saving a space for them, I did feel very full & benefited from an afternoon kip to digest it all ?
Can’t wait to come back again when the weather’s good so we can explore more of the canal & some-more of the delicious food that’s on the menu.

Gurkha Village

This is my second visit to Gurkha Village, my first was dining in, and today I ordered a takeaway. Ordering online was so easy and convenient, and I really appreciated the text update letting me know when my food would be ready. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the staff are always friendly. I’ll definitely be coming back whether it’s dining in or ordering a takeaway.

Black Horse

Popped in at lunch time to enquire about food options spoke to Caitlin and Connor the chef we wanted the roast dinner however as we wanted to dine at £6 pm Caitlin explained the roast dinners were likely to be sold out. Connor immediately offered to set two meals aside for us. When we arrived staff could not have been nicer. We both enjoyed our meals and have no hesitation in recommending the warm welcome we from all the staff.

The Royal Sun

For our daughter’s wedding anniversary, someone recommended The Royal Sun. It’s off the roundabout past the Kidlington Airport turn-off on the A44 Woodstock Road. We’d passed the pub many times but never knew it was also an Indian restaurant. There’s a small garden next to the car park at the front (so not good for kids), but a much larger enclosed garden at the back quite nicely done up with a large pergola covered in fake wisteria and lights, and some individual sections at the back for small groups. They also have what looks to be a new barbecue, and when we went there was a DJ, and later karaoke.\nI was the only one to have a starter, which was the onion bhajis. Sometimes these are almost the size of a cricket ball, but these were four delicious and light crispy discs with a salad. My main was chicken Dopiaza (generous large pieces of chicken in onion based curry) which was very nice, not hot or too spicy.\nAs those who read my reviews might recall, my daughters and son-in-law are veggies, and although my wife eats steak and chicken at home, when we eat out she only has fish or veggie. So, from a pretty good veg selection, they chose to have a selection of four paneer dishes to share, Dopiaza, Saag (spinach & onions), Korma (mild creamy coconut) and Methi (Fenugreek). We added three rice dishes and two garlic naans. In most places, a naan bread is large enough for two to share, and a lot of the time is very oily (nice and tasty but a bit messy). Each portion here consisted of four round breads, each the size of a tea plate, and much less oily so much easier to tear and eat, but also much better than most others we’ve had. By the end we were all satisfied without being bloated and declined the desserts (brownie, sticky toffee pudding or crumble). \nThey actually have multiple menus and options, so besides the expected Indian fare, you can have classics like fish & chips, burgers, scampi, pies etc, or fusion, and also Sunday lunch, plus light bites. In all, there’s something for everyone, and by our experience, and the fact the bill was £133 (includes 10% service) for 5 mains, one starter and drinks, we’ll definitely be back.

Gardiner Arms

Very surprised with this locally run pub by the community l. Great roast dinners and cheap drinks. On top of that the staff are really nice and efficient, in a great area and couldn't recommend enough

Tandoori Nights

Amazing customer service as always, but tonight they went above and beyond after I forgot to order something after my food had been delivered, it was on my doorstep in 5 minutes! Thank you, our favourite takeaway!

The Black Bull

Claire the landlady makes this place a really friendly and enjoyable place to be. We came for New Year's Eve when they had food and excellent live entertainment and it was superb.

The Crown

Great pub! Friendly bar staff, excellent selection of drinks, especially spirits. Garden is lovely. They also have different food vans cooking in the car park, such a lovely idea. Really enjoyed our evening at The

Smarts Fish & Chips

If you're on the hunt for the ultimate fish and chips experience in the UK, look no further than Smarts Fish & Chips. This gem of a restaurant truly sets the gold standard for Britain’s beloved dish.

Let’s talk about the fish: perfectly golden, crispy batter encases the freshest, flakiest fish you’ll ever taste. It’s cooked to absolute perfection—never too greasy, just beautifully light and flavorful. And the chips? Hand-cut, fluffy on the inside, and with just the right amount of crunch on the outside. Paired with their homemade tartar sauce and mushy peas, it’s a combination that’ll transport you straight to culinary heaven.

Everything is cooked to order, ensuring every bite is hot, fresh, and satisfying.

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Smarts Fish & Chips is a must-visit. It’s more than a meal—it’s a quintessential British experience, done better than anywhere else. Hands down, the best fish and chips in the UK!

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Oxford house cafe

Lovely ittle cafe, had the mexican panini and milkshake. Really well made and well looked after by the lady wprking there, only minor thing is it was a bit hot walking probably from the ovens.

Annie's Tea Rooms

What a wondeful find!
We moored up in Thrupp as there are a couple of pubs but came across this fabulous Tea Shop/Cafe. They have their own blend of tea which was delightfully robust, just what was needed on a damp day and all their cakes are made on the premises (so they know exactly what is in them!) There is an all day breakfast menu and they can even do a full afternoon tea with a bit of notice! We will most definitely be returning!
Also dogs were welcomed so big ticks all round!

The Boat Inn

Very good pub, ate messy fries girl at the bar was very helpful and sorted out any issues I had with drinks or questions etc, ambience very nice and cozy little place to eat / drink

Costa Coffee

Reasonable coffee, friendly staff, comfortable seating with quite a few 4 chair tables and 2 chair tables.

No WiFi and no 4G/5G signal, so not a great place to work if you need that, but great if you don't want to be distracted.

Ovisher Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

Had an amazing evening. Food was incredible, very generous portions. Staff was genuinely not just very friendly but was my dad's birthday and allowed me to bring a carrot cake with sprinklers in an they went the extra mile and even sang. Thought it would just be me singing so was a lovely surprise.. even for me lol. Highly recommended..5stars. Well deserved. Thank you for a memberable evening.

MAYFLOWER Chinese Restaurant

We decided to celebrate a birthday at the Mayflower, as we hadn't been there for a while. We heard rumours that it wasn't very good service but the rumours couldn't have been more wrong. The food was superb and the staff were so cheerful and attentive. We had a great evening.

Alberts Fish Bar

Chips were pretty good to be fair but I was quite surprised about the cost and porton size was extremley small and was on the more expensive side. Would consider another visit if in the area.

Domino's Pizza - Oxford - Kidlington

Just had two pizzas delivered and they are spot on, delicious and fresh, with plenty of topping, not too much crust! Will definitely order again! Thank you very much chefs! Beautifully made ?‍? 5 starts from me ?

The Star

I went in here to get some food and then forgot to buy a drink, I asked how much it was and thought I was told 30p but it turned out it was 90p! I thought that’s such a bargain ha!

Eastern Kitchen

Lovely staff and consistently great takeaway. We're currently big fans of the tofu with black bean sauce and the tofu with cashews and yellow bean sauce.

If you're collecting, note that there's no parking outside – please don't stop on the double yellow lines – but you can usually find space in the service road 200 m to the north or in the evenings in Benmead Road just along and opposite.