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Curry Crab, Caribbean Food, Trinidad - Spiced Roots, Oxford, Oxford

Spiced Roots

4.5
4.5
510 Reviews
£26 to £40
Caribbean

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Two things we hold dear at Spiced Roots are the quality and authenticity of our offering. Our expertly crafted food menu showcases a bold take on classic dishes from across the Caribbean region, whilst introducing new and innovative plates. These are put together in an authentic Caribbean Style, using the highest quality, fresh, locally and responsibly sourced ingredients.

Our cocktails reflect the best in Rum, taking influence from long held West Indian drinking traditions. For the discerning Rum drinker, our constantly evolving Sipping Rum selection of well over 100 rums highlights the best the Caribbean has to offer.

The restaurant is cozy and has a fun and vibrant atmosphere with a soundtrack to match.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01865 249888
  • Website
    https://spicedroots.com/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
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Menu

Starters

  • Jerk Chicken Spring RollsGBP 4.95

    • Saltfish CroquetteGBP 4.95

      with smoked pepper aioli

      • Trini DoublesGBP 4.95

        • Grilled Octopus Superfoods SaladGBP 7.00

          with pineapple chow

          • Smoked Baigan & Tomato ChokaGBP 4.50

            served with sada roti

            • Pepper Whole Tiger PrawnsGBP 6.50

              With smoked pepper aioli

              Mains

              • Jerk ChickenGBP 16.00

                served with rice & peas and salad

                • 15 Spice Curry GoatGBP 16.00

                  served with steamed rice and salad

                  • Oxtail & Butter BeansGBP 19.00

                    Served with mac n cheese and coleslaw

                    • Tamarind Glazed Lamb Chops GBP 19.50

                      Served with papaya chutney and sweet potato chips

                      • King Prawn & Curry Channa GBP 16.50

                        Topped with shadon beni sauce. Served with roti

                        • Grilled Kingfish Steak & Brown Stew SauceGBP 16.50

                          With fried cassava, garlic bodi & hominy purée

                          • Sautéed Jamaican AckeeGBP 16.50

                            With black rice, jerk oyster mushroom, avocado and confit cherry

                            • Ital Callaloo, Okro & Gungo Pea Rundown GBP 15.50

                              Topped with shadon beni sauce. Served with roti

                              Sides

                              • FestivalsGBP 3.00

                                • Roti (Dhal Puri)GBP 3.00

                                  • Fried Ripe PlantainGBP 3.00

                                    • Mac & CheeseGBP 3.95

                                      • Hand Cut Twice Cooked Sweet Potato ChipsGBP 3.95

                                        • Rice & peas or plain rice GBP 4.00

                                          Sweets

                                          • Caribbean Rum CakeGBP 7.00

                                            with homemade rum & raisin ice cream

                                            • Vegan Banana BreadGBP 7.00

                                              With caramelised banana glaze & coconut ice cream

                                              • Coffee Glazed Chocolate Brownie GBP 7.00

                                                With homemade Guinness ice cream

                                                Rum Bar

                                                • Classic Rum PunchGBP 9.50

                                                  • Pimento Smoked NegroniGBP 9.50

                                                    • Mauby Old FashionedGBP 9.50

                                                      • Trinidad SourGBP 9.50

                                                        • Dark n Stormy, Homemade Ginger BeerGBP 9.50

                                                          • Georgetown Passionfruit Rum SwizzleGBP 9.50

                                                            El dorado 3, Passionfruit liquor, lime, syrup, lemon bitters

                                                            • Guinness PunchGBP 7.00

                                                              Traditional Guinness punch made w condense milk, nutmeg, vanilla and Guinness foreign extra (Low Abv)

                                                              Wines

                                                                Red

                                                                • Beronia Rioja 2016 (Spain)GBP 9.00

                                                                  • Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2019 (Chile)GBP 41.00

                                                                    • Saint Emillion Grand Cru 2016 (France)GBP 56.00

                                                                      • Domaine de Lamisque, Cotes de Rhône (France)GBP 45.00

                                                                        White

                                                                        • Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (NZ)GBP 35.00

                                                                          £9 per glass

                                                                          • Terra de Asorei Albarino (Spain)GBP 42.00

                                                                            £10.50 per glass

                                                                            • Chablis Premier Cru 2018 (France)GBP 59.00

                                                                              • Secateurs Chenin Blanc GBP 41.00

                                                                                • Adobe Reserve Gewürztraminer GBP 35.00

                                                                                  £9 per glass

                                                                                  Rosé

                                                                                  • Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence (France)GBP 42.00

                                                                                    £10.50 per glass

                                                                                    • Amie rose (France)GBP 35.00

                                                                                      £9 per glass

                                                                                      Champagne

                                                                                      • BollingerGBP 90.00

                                                                                        • Pol RogerGBP 140.00

                                                                                          Caribbean Beers

                                                                                          • CaribGBP 4.00

                                                                                            • StagGBP 4.00

                                                                                              • Red StripeGBP 4.00

                                                                                                • BanksGBP 4.00

                                                                                                  • Guinness Foreign ExtraGBP 4.50

                                                                                                    Last updated: 10 May 2024

                                                                                                    What 510 people are saying

                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                    4.5
                                                                                                    4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                                                                    • 4.2Service
                                                                                                    • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Gluten-free-friendly

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Great for creative cocktails

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Healthy

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                    • Oxford/Oxfordshire

                                                                                                      Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Best Value

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Great for creative cocktails

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Healthy

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Vegetarian-friendly

                                                                                                    • Oxford

                                                                                                      Lively

                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Spiced Roots offers "superb" food with a diverse Caribbean menu that's "delicious" and "amazing." The atmosphere is "charming," and the staff are "lovely" and attentive. While service can be slow, the generous portions and fair prices make it a worthwhile visit. Highly recommended for gluten-free diners, too.

                                                                                                    510 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. Nigel

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      The nicest food fresh and hot and food arrived together. It was clean the staff was the nicest staff you could meet and so helpful polite and all round perfect, I thought it was good value and I will be going time and time again

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                                                                                                    2. Annabelle

                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                      The food was super oily, it didn't leave me feeling very good for the rest of the day.

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                                                                                                    3. Stephen

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      The staff are very friendly and the food is superb!

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                                                                                                    4. Harry

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Nice and warm and cozy. Great tasty food presented well and ample portion. Service was very slow. The king fish was a little over cooked and the stew/sauce was incredibly sweet. The oxtail was fantastic in all regards. Wasn’t a fan of the Mac and cheese clearly being cut out of a pre prepared big tray and stuck in a bowl. All good options other guests had looked fab. Would return. Prices were good.

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                                                                                                    5. John

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Excellent lunch, good choice for Gluten Free. Food well presented and delicious. Very happy will recommend.

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                                                                                                    6. Kate

                                                                                                      Shropshire

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 18 January 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      My husband and I had a very enjoyable meal at the Spiced Roots. We hadn’t long got back from the Bahamas and loved the food so much whilst we were out there, that we had to try this place out! The food was amazing, took us back to the white beaches of North Caicos!.. and the value for money incredible, especially considered to other eateries in the area! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely return!

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                                                                                                    7. Cathy

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 16 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Lovely evening . Great food and very capable waiting staff . Overall a fabulous evening

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                                                                                                    8. Leila

                                                                                                      London

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                                      Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      Such a charming restaurant and the food is divine. Staff are lovely. I love this little gem. Wish them all the success as they deserve it.

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                                                                                                    9. Khadija

                                                                                                      Greater Boston

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We had such a great time! The food was exceptional, full of flavors and really nice size plates. The drinks were delicious too! Adorable waitress and kudos to the chefs! We wish we were living closer so it will probably become our canteen! All the VG options were amazing, the jerk is fabulous, the goat too! I couldn’t stop myself stealing from all my friends plates! Thanks 😊

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                                                                                                    10. Sebastian

                                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                      Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      The food is very good, though my lamb chops were pretty well done. The service not something to celebrate.

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                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                    Spiced Roots offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 249888.

                                                                                                    Spiced Roots is rated 4.5 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                    Spiced Roots does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                    10:30 pm
                                                                                                    Booked 3 times today

                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                    Google Map for Spiced Roots

                                                                                                    64 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxford OX4 1JB

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                                      Oxford
                                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                      Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                      £26 to £40
                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                      Caribbean, Vegetarian / Vegan
                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                      None
                                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                                      Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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