Parsonage Grill

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   Raia

   VIP

   Buckinghamshire

   31 reviews

   4.0

   31 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A good experience but very pricey! Service and ambiance were terrific. The celeriac soup and potted crab starters were delicious. The chicken schnitzel was a bit dry, and the rump steak was tasty. The crème brûlée was delicious but the plum compote and almond cake was disappointing - not nearly enough plum compote (just a few tiny dots on the plate!) and the cake was rather tasteless and dry. The meal for two with no wine was over £130.
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded today

   Thank you for your feedback, I will be sure to address your comments with the kitchen for our continued development. I hope you will return again soon. Sam, General Manager
   

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   Katharine

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service, delicious food and beautifully decorated as well as being cosy and comfortable. Buzzy but not too noisy.
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded today

   Thank you for your lovely comments regarding service, food, and ambiance. I hope you will return again soon. Sam, General Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another wonderful lunch at The Old Parsonage Grill. Charming and professional service, delicious food and a super ambience. Will return!
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your lunch with us and that the service, food, and ambience made your experience so special. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Old Parsonage Grill very soon! - Sam, General Manager
   

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   Mark

   Birmingham

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As ever the parsonage grille was excellent we come to Oxford every year and allways book this place for our Saturday evening meal.. nice quiet ambient lighting pleasant staff all make it a truly worthwhile experience.. highly recommend..
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on 15 December 2024

   Thank you for your lovely review. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and I hope we will see you again next year! Sam, General Manager
   

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   Robert

   VIP

   Oxford

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Loved the food offering for all courses. We had a fabulous waitress , top of her game. Slightly too expensive but that’s the UK at the moment versus international comparisons.
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on 9 December 2024

   Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and had a fantastic experience with our waitress. We strive to provide excellent service and delicious meals, and it’s great to know that reflected in your visit. We understand your thoughts on pricing, and we appreciate your understanding in the current climate. We hope to welcome you back soon!" Kind regards, Dorian Okretic
   

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   Erika

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Afternoon tea at the Parsonage Grill is a great experience at this time of the year. I took my family who, visiting for the first time, wanted to experience something 'quintessentially British'; they were absolutely impressed by the whole experience. We were welcomed by lovely staff, a wonderful burning fire and delightful Christmas decorations. Nice selection of loose the leaves served in silver teapots. Every bite of food was just wonderful and really tasty. I was particularly impressed by the depth of flavour of the Egg & mayo sandwich; the good balance of flavour in the cheese and pickles sandwich. The scones were warm and ever so delicious, as well as the cakes: the almond Madeleine is simply to die for! We'll be back!
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on 13 December 2024

   Thank you for your lovely review! I am so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your afternoon tea with us & I hope you will visit us again very soon. -Sam, General Manager
   

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   Joyce

   Oxford

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Our table was booked for a celebration family tea for seven but despite warnings on the website not to be late our table was not ready, presumably because the previous diners did not vacate. The restaurant was packed and I suspect serious overbooking. There is no waiting area except a cramped reception area or outside (in December - really?) It took at least 20 minutes after our booked slot to be seated and there was then a massive delay in bringing our afternoon tea. We didn't get anything to eat until at least 50 minutes after our booked time slot. They clearly knew we were coming so that is unacceptable. Drinks were brought, but by the time our food arrived they were cold. The dining room was hot but when the air conditioning came on it was so cold some of our party had to put their coats on and then requested it be turned off. When the food finally arrived it was very good, especially the scones which were warm and freshly baked. There was certainly plenty to eat and we took home some boxes with the excess sandwiches and cakes. There was clearly some appreciation that our experience was less than good as we were served complimentary glasses of champagne and the final bill was reduced by 10%. That was a welcome gesture but did not really make up for how we were treated on arrival. Given that this is an expensive venue and the sort of destination one chooses as a treat we would not recommend it and cannot envisage going back.
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on 5 December 2024

   Thank you, Joyce, for your feedback. We are sorry to hear on this occasion your visit with us did not meet our usually high standards. We were exceptionally busy that, however, this should not have impacted your experience. We hope you can give us another chance at some point in the future. Kind Regards Jack Stacey
   

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   Sarah

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely atmosphere, great food, lovely staff. A great place to meet up with friends for lunch
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on 2 December 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and the service. It's wonderful that you had a great time meeting up with friends here. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more enjoyable lunches in the future! Kind regards, Dorian Okretic
   

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   Pru

   London

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 1 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated our fifth anniversary with Sunday lunch today. From a very warm welcome to the great food and excellent service, we cannot wait to return. Truly memorable lunch.
   

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   Parsonage GrillResponded on 2 December 2024

   Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your fifth anniversary! We're honored to have been part of such a special occasion. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the warm welcome, great food, and excellent service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience. Congratulations again on your anniversary, and we look forward to seeing you soon! Kind regards, Dorian Okretic
   

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    Kirsten

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The garden is absolutely gorgeous and a lovely spot for dinner outside.
    

    Parsonage GrillResponded on 2 December 2024

    Thank you for your lovely comment! We’re so glad you enjoyed our garden – it’s truly a special spot, especially for dining outdoors. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and hope to welcome you back soon to enjoy another beautiful evening with us! Kind regards, Dorian Okretic
    

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