Dexters in East Northamptonshire

Fabulous service and great lunch. Very attentive staff and all round good experience. I am sure we will be back very soon.

We had a lovely inexpensive lunch here last week. We were travelling through Oundle so were unfamiliar with restaurants in the area. Great speedy service with several lunchtime choices. Can recommend.

Wow. Forst time visiting oundle today and stumbled upon this treat for a bite of lunch. My husband had the peri peri burger which he really loved. Me and the mother in law had bacon brie and cranberry ciabatta,extremely enjoyable. I'd say the best I have ever had the ciabatta was crisp but still so soft and fresh in the middle not hard and over grilled like usual. The coleslaw was homemade and delicious the chips were good. When we arrived it was early lunch time and there was only one other table with customers on however it very soo. Filled up and the atmosphere was amazing with new people coming in and a fair few that were clearly regulars which is a great sign.very friendly staff,great service and a place we will be revisiting, even though we're over an hour away. It's not very often you find a place that has it all, good food,good staff,good atmosphere and speedy service. Great job done by all. Thankyou

Love date night here Service great Really funny and hard working team They couldn't do enough for us and the food was superb

Very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere, friendly staff & good food. They very kindly fitted us in early as we hadn’t booked. The food is varied & everything we chose was very tasty. Would recommend a visit.

A shame because this seemed a nice restaurant with good atmosphere and good menu, however really disappointing service. We waited ages for order to be taken - and asked three times to order. Then waited over an hour for food. Food was OK but steaks had absolutely no flavour. Only check back was as the bill was brought - 'was everything ok for you?' by which point it really was too late!

Great food, bit noisy but that was just people having fun at another table

The cake we had was nice but if this is (as advertised) the best place in Oundle for coffee I dread to think what's the worst!

Lovely location BUT service is non existence. A member of staff was very rude to me. This caused the next table to ours to complain, paid for their drinks and walked out !! The owner came over and apologised. Then when we got the bill we had been overcharged. Took forever. If you have all night then it’s ok.

Average food and a bit overpriced

Really nice place to have a coffee and cake. Can't comment on prices, as someone else was paying. 😁 However, the service was really good, relaxing environment and not very busy. The cakes were really tasty. Highly recommend this place for a Sunday afternoon outing.

Never been before. Had a wonderful lunch outside. So lovely out there. Staff were lovely. Will certainly be back next time I'm that way

A beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous patio area which added to the Mediterranean experience, particularly enjoyable as the sun was shining. Staff were welcoming and took drink order straight away, however they were clearly quite busy with just one waitress on, so after a 45 minute wait I had to ask to order our food which was a shame. The main of was very tasty, although the pudding a bit bizarre. A GF/DF choc orange tart which had been warmed (didn't taste right) and served with strawberry ice cream. An odd combination and not ideal when dairy intolerant. Overall a good experience though and would probably come back.

Went into dexters for a beer, then decided to have something to eat. Food fine two waitresses fine, the lady with blonde hair. Foreign accent possibly in charge. Needs to ask for her money back, at the charm school. So miserable when paying, have seen her before. Told they were closed on a previous visit, same lady as they had a private function. She was very abrupt then, always give people business another chance. Will I visit again, not if she’s working.

Brilliant service and ambience today at the Oundle Fringe Excellent service from the staff and great food and drink A lovely welcoming place 😊

Went here for lunch. The patio is beautiful and the food was fantastic. Our waitress was very nice and it was a great choice all around!

Absolutely first class service today at the Oundle Fringe by the staff working at Dexters. Despite being very busy, nothing was too much trouble. Lovely walled courtyard and seating outside. Worth visiting when in Oundle !

The staff were very helpful and professional,the food had a Mediterranean theme, well cooked and presented. Would recommend it

Pleasant lunch. Peri peri burger was very good and staff provide a good service. Good steak. Table was a little tight but the food was good.

Great menu, flexible between lunch and eve menu. Good atmosphere. Nice personal service. Reasonable prices. Great food.

Absolutely the BEST place to go in Oundle. Would give it 6 stars but not possible. Great food,awesome service and welcome. Can’t rate it highly enough.

Stopped off in Oundle this afternoon. Whilst having a little walk round we stumbled across a lovely place called ‘Dexters’ Mediterranean Bar & Kitchen. Situated right in the town square, down a little cobbled alley way , opening up to a lovely seated outdoor patio area where you can either soak up the sun and have lunch or an evening meal.It also has a lovely indoor restaurant area with well thought out decor to capture the ambience of the night with friends. We only indulged in a tasty and well made fruit scone ,of which the waitress, sorry didn’t catch your name, went in to great detail on how they were made and the ingredients 😂😂😉, coupled with a great creamy latte. Whilst there, we also checked out the menu. What a great array of dishes to suit all. Will definitely be back, with a table full of friends too ! And……. To ask the waitress how she cooked their seafood paella..Lol ! Great place. Well done all ! Karl & Toni xx

Horible pushing waitress.. Send the pizza back... Greek plato is a joke... Never again...

Polite servers. Not very well organised-we waited quite a while to be asked what drinks we wanted then told someone else would be over to take food orders possibly half an hour later...noticed others served before us that came in after us. Unfortunately time was not on our hands so never ordered food - not able to comment on that. Hopefully service will improve and be in order. Lovely ambience with great singer.

Stopped for lunch, weather wasn't bad for early may so we sat outside - very nice aspect. Food was excellent - Steaks cooked to perfection and the pollo cacciatora was tangy and tasty. Service was attentive but not intrusive a very nice meal in nice surroundings.

Amazing, amazing amazing 👏 ❤️ they are so attentive here. The food is 1st class 😋

Food was cooked and hot, service and staff very friendly will come again.

Always good food and the restaurants always clean and friendly 👌

Booked dinner for two before going to see Professor Alice Roberts at the Great Hall. The service seemed to be staggered so as to not overwhelm the kitchen etc, so on the steady side. We started with some table olives and the Cumberland sausages which was all very nice. I had the Greek burger which was OK, followed by the raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake which again was only OK. My wife had a seafood Paella thing (no idea really) followed by a chocolate tort. She said it was all very good. Maybe I just chose the wrong things. Nice restaurant, polite staff. Nothing to complain about. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area but might be worth booking as people were being turned away when we were there. We did visit during a literature week so might not always be busy. Would I go again? Yes, definitely.

My wife and I were in Oundle making a delivery and we asked for a recommendation for lunch, and were steered towards Dexters. Staff were very friendly, food very good and it was relatively busy for early lunchtime.

Well what can I say , everything about this restaurant is excellent. The staff , atmosphere , service and the food is the best , especially the Paella (my favourite) 👍❤️ We have been here many times over the years and it never disappoints. They also have a lovely courtyard garden which in the Summer hosts live music , we will be back again soon !

Went for lunch today, we both had fish and chips, it was lovely and the two waitresses were very friendly. Highly recommended.

Food was very nice, though the starter was too big.

Fresh delicious food with pleasant staff and great surroundings

Visited Dexters yesterday evening with friends. Our first time and we regret not visiting sooner! The food was delicious, fresh and arrived hot with hardly any wait. We were 3 omnivores and one vegetarian and there was an excellent selection of vegetarian options across the menu. The staff were lovely, very friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had what we wanted. The restaurant itself is beautiful, the interior was so cosy but also fresh feeling, really nice! The outside looked lovely too so I think we’ll be back in the summer for some cocktails and dinner outside! Highly recommend Dexters to anyone!

Spur of the moment decision to go out for dinner and try Dexters. The restaurant was warm and cosy creating a pleasant atmosphere. We both tried different chicken dishes which were extremely tasty and good desserts as well. The staff were very polite and friendly so all in all a very enjoyable eating experience. Definitely will visit again.

Very good for a lockdown meet-up! Came here yesterday for a nice coffee and a small bite to eat. The cakes are really tasty as are their ciabatta rolls (I had a breakfast bap with sausage, egg and bacon). The service is wonderful and the staff are lovely and very friendly. We sat out in the garden terrace bit which is perfectly suited for meeting family and friends safely during the current crisis. There are large spacious tables with well over a metre diameters so it's very easy to keep distanced if you're meeting with friends outside of your bubble. I really enjoyed my meal so I'll definitely be coming back!

we had a great lunch, sharing platters went down a treat. Noted for future family get-togethers.

Lovely atmosphere, great food and excellent service. I had a great brunch catching up with friends, thank you for being so attentive. Star service 🌟

Disgusting customer service!! We came in for a coffee, no one greeted us so we sat down. It was busy but a server came up to us and took our coffee order, we had been waiting 15 minutes but we’re patient as it was busy. After 15 minutes a man came up to us and rudely said we have to leave in 20 minutes. We hadn’t even received our coffees! He said the table was ‘reserved’ but there was no reserved sign and when we sat down no one told us. We did not want to rush and so told the lady at the till we are going to leave as we don’t want to rush and she was extremely rude, arguing about it, and gave us no apology. No way to treat customers.

Good food, portion size for the paella is sparing. Hardly any chicken or pork and the size of a starter. All other meals were very nice. Had a problem with one dessert, lemon cake, so very dry. Did complain and it was deducted from the bill. Service from 2 ladies was very good and a nice atmosphere.

I stopped over for the night and spotted this little restaurant down a side alley. Light and inviting so I wondered in. Quickly taken to a seat and served with a drink. Menu sounded nice so I placed my order, service quick and efficient. The place was quite busy so gad a nice vibe going on. My food was tasty and fresh the meatball main was good although if they had been a touch bigger with a bit more seasoning, but in general all good.

Very good food and hearty portions. Lovely ambience. Staff could have been a little more attentive as had to get their attention on a few occasions.

We have been in town for four months and trying diff places every other week. We ate twice at the Italian place down the street, and went back for third but greeting always rubbed me the wrong way so actually turned around and went to Ship Inn. This week we tried Dexter's and it hit the nail on head, the staff is positive, professional, and all around great. We ordered the Greek app plate and 4 tapas plates with wine. Wife said it was the best dinner since we arrived. Good on all fronts. We found out main stay for dinner.

First time at this restaurant for a couples date night which we booked last minute & we was made to feel welcome on entry ! We very much enjoyed our food had the seafood platter to start & my husband had the fillet steak mains I had the lamb rump both was cooked just right & was delicious, the service was also very good ! We would definitely recommend & will definitely be back at some point as we don’t live in the local area but look forward to dining again at some point

🍽️✨ As we stepped into Dexter's, it felt like we were basking in the warmth of a Mediterranean sunset – the atmosphere was just that welcoming. Nestled in the charming town of Oundle, Dexter's is a culinary beacon for those in pursuit of a gastronomic voyage. The staff welcomed us with open arms, their friendliness and attentiveness as refreshing as a gentle sea breeze. They steered our dining experience with expert care, ensuring every moment was as enjoyable as the last. 🌊👩‍🍳 Our epicurean expedition took us through three courses of pure delight. Each dish was a celebration of flavour, but the star of the show was undoubtedly the Seafood Paella. It was as if we had been transported to a seaside restaurant abroad, with every forkful bursting with the essence of the ocean. Truly, it was the best Seafood Paella we've savoured this side of the Mediterranean. 🥘🌟 As we left Dexter's, our palates were already yearning for the next visit. The memory of the paella lingered, a delicious promise of future feasts to come. Dexter's isn't just a meal out; it's a 'see you again soon' to a place where every dish is a journey. 🌍💫 #DextersOundle #MediterraneanMagic #SeafoodSensation #OundleEats #PaellaPerfection

Dexter's in Oundle left a positive impression on my recent visit. The service was friendly, and the food was very decent and well-presented, served fairly promptly in a pleasant ambiance. However, the website could benefit from updated pictures. I opted for the Greek-style lamb and feta burger, which proved to be a tasty choice, although there could have been more chips. Others at my table enjoyed mussels with chips, pea risotto, and whitebait, all of which were very adequate. The dessert selection was very pleasant, especially the sticky toffee pudding, which had a notably light sponge. Overall, Dexter's offers a satisfying dining experience.

Such a lovely and friendly place. Reasonably priced. If I lived nearer, it would be a regular place to go. We had coffee and cake. The cake slice was massive.

Excellent Mediterranean food with friendly service. The whitebait were great. I’ve never had a paella with so much spice in it, but the flavour was out of this world. And the caramel apple pie (with a birthday candle) was divine. Definitely on my to do list!

Amazing service and lovely staff. We were unavoidably late for our table, my gran rang to let them know and they were extremely accommodating and happy to wait for us. Couldn’t thank the staff more for being so lovely about it and still serving us with a smile. Will definitely be back, the food was amazing. Thank you to the staff who were on. Definitely worth a visit :)

Great food and lovely accommodating staff

A truly memorable experience, the food was delicious, backed up by friendly, efficient service. We were lucky as the weather was good and we were able to sit in the beautiful courtyard garden. Brilliant atmosphere. Particular thanks to the waitress who very kindly brought our room key back to our hotel when we inadvertently left it behind. Highly recommend this place- will definitely be back.

Amazing food. Great service. Highly recommend

Maxed their covers via close positioning of tables, difficult to eat once adjacent (ignorant!) diners start standing beside your table whilst having long conversations. Sufficient staff but difficult getting service, took some ‘catching’ for attention. Strange looking rib-eye steak, more like a cheaper/tougher Tri-Tip Sirloin Steak cut, stopped chewing and left much of it. Writing this at 4am with indigestion, still, our dog liked the doggy bag.

Great meal. Outstanding service. Booked for 2 nights in a row.

Great place for a bite to eat in Oundle! Reasonably priced too.

This was our third visit. Great atmosphere, good food and friendly staff.

Popped in as we're moving to Oundel in September, glorious day sat in the courtyard garden great atmosphere, great food , great staff ....

We stopped here for lunch on a trip to Oundle. As it was one of the few sunny days so far this summer we opted to sit in the garden which was lovely. We both had a glass of the house Sauvignon Blanc which was excellent and well chilled. My son had a risotto and I had the tuna melt ciabatta which came with chips, coleslaw and mixed salad. The food was very good and the servers pleasant and helpful.

I just pop in for a pot tea and a fruit scone I sat outside it was very pleasant my tea and scone arrived, the tea was ok but the scone was just a package made scone you had to hunt the fruit and it was very dry the two pats of butter were not enough the service was ok but well overpriced for a dry scone

Went for lunch after looking at reviews and frankly wished we hadn’t bothered We both had different chicken main courses which had very little flavour and what looked and tasted like packet sauces Staff were pleasant but don’t bother with the food

Amazing. Fantastic hidden little gem

Good, prompt service with very friendly, helpful waiting staff & nice busy vibe but just a shame there were no veggies with our meals. A few wisps of pea shoots and a small potato gratin with the meat and sauce but not a single veggie - for nearly £15. Would have liked to see at least some green beans or broccoli etc. There was literally a whole half of the plate of space where it would have made a really big difference to the dishes, had there been a portion of veg. If I had wanted to add peas (seemingly the only veg choice of side dishes) it would have cost an additional £3.95 but I didn’t even think to look at side dishes prior to ordering as I mistakenly assumed it would come with veg. We really wanted to stay local but have recently had better value meals further afield.

Dexter's is a nice Mediterranean restaurant in Oundle.

Great afternoon spent there , nice relaxed atmosphere, brilliant staff , so attentive to there customers.

I tried tuna for the first time, amazing in every way well worth a trip over. X

Great restaurant run by lovely people, the food is always excellent and the staff always friendly and welcoming. The menu has good and varied selection of food and the restaurant itself has a great vibe about it. Highly recommend Dexters, just wish we lived closer

Good food, great service and a perfect outdoor setting for a group to enjoy a sunny Sunday lunch.

A nice place my friend and l had lunch sat outside food was very enjoyable

Outdoor seating in the shade of umbrellas made it a pleasant experience. We only stayed for a BLT and drink but others were having meals which looked good. Staff were very friendly and efficient.

Excellent dining experience and great friendly service with excellent atmosphere.

Me and wife went for meal here. Service and warm welcome from all staff was great and the food was even more delicious and reasonably priced. Great popular restaurant. Highly recommend

Excellent food and excellent service. Would recommend 👌

We went for a special occasion, it was my birthday. The service was a little slow to start, but the staff were lovely, especially our main waitress. Both starters were delicious (gambas and mussels), my main was perfect (meat paella) but my husband’s steak wasn’t fantastic, considering the almost £30 price tag. The waitress ended the night well with a candle in our shared dessert and a rose 🌹

Since we moved here 20 months ago, this lovely restaurant tucked away off the market square has quickly become our 'go-to' place. You leave the market place and walk down a well signposted enclosed passageway and step into a pretty south facing garden which is a sunny place to sit with a coffee. Marina and Adrian, the owners, are a delightful couple who go out of their way to ensure you have a good time at Dexters. They are well supported by a very friendly happy team of front of house staff. The menu has an eclectic range of dishes with an Italian influence and will suit all tastes at very reasonable prices. Locally supplied wines and meats help ensure that this is a quality restaurant. The dishes are always nicely presented, served at the correct temperatures, with good portion sizes, and are always very tasty. One feature which sets this restaurant above many others is that the culinary team always serve up delicious meals consistently and to the same high standard. We thoroughly recommend Dexters as one of Oundle's best!

Lovely little gem tucked away off of the high street. Great food and friendly staff. Lovely decor and very relaxed

Excellent coffee. It is a shame we had just had a large breakfast when we stumbled across this lovely little restaurant while wandering around Oundle last weekend. Could only manage a coffee despite being tempted with some delicious looking cakes. We will make a bee line to dine with you the next time we are in the area.

Booked a table for 4, the food was delicious and the staff were excellent. We would all like to return.

Just stopped for a coffee but from what I saw will return next time I am in the area for a meal

Best in oundle, food is amazing, great staff and fantastic prices too

Had an amazing time and the food was lovely. The staff were brilliant

Been here several times with a few cycling buddies. nice place great service food and ambience

This restaurant is in a lovely location and the staff are always super helpful and chatty. On the 2 occasions I have visited this restaurant the quality of food has always been excellent as well as the large portions sizes. The value for money alongside...

Thoroughly recommended cannot fault anything , food and service excellent 👌

Just had my 70th there. Lovely atmosphere staff so friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend it again

We had a lovely family meal at this friendly restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and informal and the food was delicious (special mention has to go to the burger and the amazing chocolate and orange tart). As for the service, well, it could not have...

Found it by accident, looking forward to going back there,, its brilliant, staff are excellent, friendly, helpful.... can't rate it highly enough

Great food nice choices good friendly staff

Lovely lunch, wonderful service. Will definitely recommend.

Lovely food, such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Never had a bad time at Dexters! The menu changes regularly but keeps the favourites (garlic gambas is the best..)

We love Dexters and have been coming here for years! Their brunches and breakfasts are great and the dinner service is amazing. Not only is the food delicious (thank you Adrian) but the service and cocktails are impeccable (thank you Marina). I would highly recommend...

What a great evening. Food was excellent and entertainment great. It was busy but we didn't have to wait too long. Highly recommend.

What a lovely & friendly restaurant with a great atmosphere. We had a great meal with friends. Steaks were delicious as were the desserts. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Lovely pasta dishes!! Beautiful garden seating area and polite staff would come again!

Poor service. Reserved a table via their website .Dexters had written reservation in diary for wrong day. The staff made us wait outside whilst we could prove our reservation.Once they realised their error no apology was offered. This start to the evening sullied the experience. My husbands steak was very good ,my mussels were average(no finger bowl provided), our 2 guests meals were average. A good tiramasu but not exceptional, sticky toffee pudding was good.

Lovely little restaurant hidden away down a side street in Oundle. Great service, and lovely food.

Lovely restaurant and bar. Had dinner, great choice of food and drink. Plenty of seating inside and out. Food very good and service excellent 👍

How lucky are we to have this fantastic venue on our doorstep. Adrian, Marina and staff are so welcoming, it’s truly a delight to visit. A varied, creative menu is on offer with a Mediterranean vibe. The restaurant and courtyard are spotless and well maintained…..Our...

Superb! We will definitely be returning 😊

Happy friendly staff food was good loverly seating area outside