Best Date Night Restaurants in Abingdon

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OxfordWantage

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CharmingDog-friendlyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for craft beer

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A photo of Napier's @ Oxford Thames restaurant

1. Napier's @ Oxford Thames

4.4

Awesome(39)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• International • Oxford

Booked 1 time today

Our restaurant, Napier’s, is inspired by modern French dining, with a focus on the best produce Oxfordshire has to offer.The menu changes with the seasons and you’ll also find a wine list that wanders across the globe, along with a selection of beers, spirits and cocktails.Napier’s is the perfect setting for a special occasion, with views out onto our beautiful grounds and across to the River Thames.

A photo of Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford restaurant

2. Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford

4.7

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Oxford

Booked 43 times today

Located on the Roof Terrace in Westgate Shopping Centre, enjoy classic and creative sushi, sticks and Japanese-inspired cocktails with stunning views of Oxford’s historic spires. Perfect for quick lunches, leisurely dinners, celebrations and graduations. A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.

A photo of The Plough at Hanney restaurant

3. The Plough at Hanney

4.8

Exceptional(431)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Wantage

Booked 7 times today

Set in the picturesque village of West Hanney,This beautiful thatched pub offers great british pub classics, and small plates, with a vibrant pub atmosphere. This community owned business has new tenants who have been lucky to win a fair few awards in their time.The Plough is the ultimate country pub and offers an incredible atmosphere and dining experience. Housed in a stunningly thatched public house, customers can choose to eat in the beautiful eatery, in the cosy bar by the fire or in the beautiful sun trapped garden.With a passion for supporting farmers, the kitchen sources food from the very best local farms, knowing where each item comes from, from farm to plate. Owain even uses the produce from his family farm in Wales! Cooking is modern British and menus change daily depending on what is fresh and seasonal - Luke is particularly passionate about his small plates menu, ensuring that th plough is something for everyone.

4. Parsonage Grill

4.4

Awesome(2146)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Oxford

Booked 20 times today

Parsonage Grill is a Cotswold-esque bolthole located within the 5-star Old Parsonage Hotel in central Oxford on Banbury Road.Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, and beautiful outdoor dining area, the Parsonage Grill displays an amazing collection of eclectic oil paintings; mainly portraits of well-known writers and artists.Our expert team takes pride in using the best local produce, cooked simply to create classic British dishes with a modern, light touch.Open every day of the year, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and our famous afternoon teas, in the company of Oxford’s academic and literary luminaries...

5. Branca

4.7

Exceptional(2466)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Oxford

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to Branca, our large and lively Italian brasserie in Jericho. For us food is all about quality ingredients, honest cooking, big flavours and uncomplicated dishes. In other words buy decent stuff and keep it simple.

6. The Fishes

4.4

Awesome(463)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Oxford

Booked 14 times today

The Fishes is a hidden gem. Quite a big gem, too. An imposing Victorian building set in acres of wooded grounds leading down to the banks of Seacourt Stream. The deck that wraps around the conservatory offers a rare opportunity in land-locked Oxford to dine outside with an idyllic view. In recognition of this, the Fishes was named Al Fresco Dining Pub of the Year in 2006, as well winner of The Public Vote in Oxfordshire Restaurant awards 2012 making it one of the best restaurants in Oxford.

7. Pho Oxford

4.6

Exceptional(461)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Oxford

Booked 22 times today

Located on the roof of the Westgate Shopping Centre, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50

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8. Deacons Bar, Lounge & Restaurant

3.6

Very Good(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Oxford

Set in the perfect location for Oxford City center with ample parking at a reasonable rate and within walking distance of the city center and the River Thames. Our surroundings are relaxed and tranquil and we offer service to match.Join us in Deacons bar, where you can grab a bite to eat or enjoy a drink in a comfortable and inviting setting. If the weather’s fine, then take a tea or maybe a Pimm’s out to our sun terrace. If it’s dinner you are looking for, we have an à la carte menu in Deacon's restaurant where you won’t be disappointed to find many traditional English favourites.Whatever you’re looking for, there’s nothing like great food and drink enjoyed in a comfortable setting to provide the finishing touches to a great hotel stay.Tempted?

A photo of Slug & Lettuce - Oxford restaurant

9. Slug & Lettuce - Oxford

3.7

Very Good(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Oxford

Slug & Lettuce is now open following a huge refurbishment!Whether you are looking for Cocktails in Oxford with friends, a bite to eat in our new birdcage booths or to party the night away, we welcome all occasions.Visit our food & drinks page to browse our menus before booking your table to guarantee a fabulous time with us!

10. The Lamb Inn

4.4

Awesome(91)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Wantage

Booked 3 times today

Food Served All day every day 12pm to 9pmThe Lamb Inn is truly a family pub in more ways than one and you are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome.At The Lamb we specialise in ‘traditional pub food’, all freshly cooked on the premises using fresh locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.As well as a regular menu featuring a wide range of dishes, including steaks, pasta, fish, curries and jacket potatoes, there are daily specials written up on boards around the pub. There's also a weekly special, where one of the most popular meals on the menu is available for just £5.99. Tea and coffee are available all day.On Sundays we always offer the traditional choice of roast beef, lamb or chicken.Dogs are also welcome if kept on leads.

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Alex
South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Excellent experience from start to finish and food was absolutely brilliant.
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Sticks'n'Sushi - OxfordPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Oxford
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4.7
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Elizabeth
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a wonderful lunch. The food was delicious and the staff wonderfully attentive but not intrusive. We will eat here again and recommend it to friends. The view is lovely too.
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Sindhu by Atul KochharPrice: Moderate• Indian• Marlow
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4.6
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Chris
Berkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
If you are planning to dine out in Wokingham put Bombay Story at the top of your list of restaurants to try. The staff are just lovely and provide a warm, friendly atmosphere and the food, cocktails and wine are absolutely delicious.
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Bombay Story - WokinghamPrice: Moderate• Indian• Wokingham
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4.6
CH
CarolineH
Oxford/Oxfordshire •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed some sharing small plates; hi-light being the curry wurst! Absolutely delicious, especially with the wonderful German larger. My dish of sea bass with red curry broth was delightful; perfectly cooked fish with a beautiful spicy aromatic sauce; really tasty!
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The Plough at HanneyPrice: Moderate• British• Wantage
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Buckinghamshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
Lovely place for celebration lunch with friends x
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Parsonage GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Oxford
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4.4

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