Gees Restaurant & Bar in Oxford

A lovely venue excellent service food was amazing.. only downside I asked if meal came with veggies and was told no and ordered them and the meal came with potatoes so we had a few more than we needed. Fig Pavlova was delicious 😋

Nice environment. Great service: waiters and waitresses are extremely kind, polite and effective. Awful food. Their specialty is a hamburger, particularly thin, burnt on both sides (with a bitter taste) and uncooked inside, with a sad slice of tomato, a flat leaf of green lettuce, a tasteless and very very very thin slice of "cheese", all between inexplicably cold slices of bread. One of the worst hamburgers I've ever eaten.

Superb atmosphere in the greenhouse and the food is excellent. No bad comments on the service

Wonderful service, amazing professionalism, friendly atmosphere, love being there, food is divine. Thanks for the special gift for our anniversary from the staff😍❤️❤️❤️👌!!!

Pleasant atmosphere, but overall, my experience was disappointing. Overpriced. I heard someone say “Nando’s is better” and I agree

I’ve had a beautiful day and amazing meal after at GEES. The food is really outstanding! Every meal I had was full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Coffee perfect, vine very nice. I really suggest for everyone who wants to try ‘black spaghetti, prawns, chilli, garlic and parsley and for dessert - ‘Cremè Catalana’ ." "This was A Some of the Most delicious food I've eaten lately! Pity I could not fit more :) Young and lovely serving, cooking team, especially Ms Kimberly, who looked (served) after me. I’m looking forward to come back with all my family again. I’m sure they would like it a lot. Bravo Gees!

Excellent food, waiting time within normal limits. The waiters were very attentive.

Gees Restaurant in Oxford is a true gem, offering a unique dining experience that combines rich history with modern culinary excellence. Housed in a stunning Victorian conservatory, Gees boasts an ambiance that is both elegant and inviting, with natural light flooding the space and lush greenery adding to the charm. The setting alone makes it a memorable spot for a meal, whether you’re there for a casual lunch or a special dinner. The menu at Gees is Mediterranean-inspired, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. You’ll find a range of dishes that showcase vibrant flavors, from wood-fired pizzas to succulent grilled meats and seafood. The menu changes regularly to reflect the best produce of the season, which keeps the dining experience fresh and exciting. Standout dishes often include their expertly prepared fish and inventive vegetarian options, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Service at Gees is consistently professional and friendly, with staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and attentive to diners’ needs. Whether you’re looking for a recommendation or have dietary preferences, the team at Gees is accommodating and eager to ensure you have a great experience. While Gees is not the cheapest option in Oxford, the quality of the food, the beauty of the setting, and the overall dining experience make it worth the price. It’s a popular spot, so booking in advance is recommended, especially on weekends. Overall, Gees Oxford is perfect for those seeking a blend of historic charm and contemporary dining, making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a fine meal, Gees delivers on all fronts.

Delightful restaurant! Outstanding food that was fresh, enticing and innovative. Impeccable service and cleanliness. Can’t wait to return!

This restaurant is located in the city of Oxford in the university area, it is very nice, with a pleasant atmosphere and excellent food with elaborate dishes and very good service The price is above average but you can order an appetizer and a main dish to share. For dessert I recommend a pavlova that can also be shared. For wine lovers, they will find a wine list in which the main producing countries are present.

What a wonderful restaurant. Excellent food, great service and a beautiful atmosphere. We'll be back.

Very nice , the food was lovely. Attentive friendly staff.

I love this place. Now it has a beautiful garden terrace as well.

We ate here on a Saturday night on a table for 10 (which became 11) at peak time. We couldn't fault it. The food was terrific, the service was unbelievably quick, efficient, low profile and friendly. And it's a lovely place to eat of an evening. So thank you, Gee's and thank you Ilias for looking after us.

Nice restaurant - unfortunately too expensive for the quality. The food was ok but nothing special. We had steak and good starters that were boringly cooked.

Sitting in the conservatory on a warm day and eating delicious and a bit more sophisticated food is just the right treat for everyone who likes to chill , chat and relax. We come here every time we are near OX.

Very tasty food and nice service! The place also looks amazing. The aubergine parmigiana there is my favourite 😊

amazing food and exceptional personnel 👌❤️ many thanks 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

Pretty good for Oxford! But watch out for the “discretionary 12.5% surcharge”

This place was on my "want to go" list and I was not disappointed! It was heavenly.... From the atmosphere, the service and the food. I needed an escape and reboot after the visiting London the day before. I absolutely loved my visit and encourage others to come.

We’d been meaning to visit for a while, and weren’t disappointed! The food was very nice, the surroundings were lovely (we sat in the conservatory area) and although it was a busy Friday night, it wasn’t too noisy. Also, ladies’ bathroom is classy - these things matter! Food came very quickly (we arrived at 6.30pm, so it might get busier later). Many thanks!

I wish we had enjoyed our evening more! Good: + The space was unique and beautiful! Bad: - Octopus: The cook on the octopus appetizer was uneven - overcooked in some parts and almost undercooked in others despite being the same thickness. - Lamb: Lamb was not seasoned at all; no salt, pepper, or rosemary. It was also unfortunately well-done so it was quite chewy (I was not given the option to choose my temp). - Seabass: the fish dish saved the evening however it came with what can only be described as limp fajita veggies which didn't complement the fish very well. - Service, when available was good, but the servers forgot us for the most part.

Really nice, aubergine was amazing

Great food though pricy. Make a reservation because it’s always busy. They have a menu indicating gluten free, nut free, dairy free - just ask for it. Service could be either great or meh.

Family dinner - delicious food, nice and helpful waiters and staff, we recommend it

Space was lovely. Catered to gluten-free. The service on a Sunday was nice. Lots of large groups dining in.

It’s a 4.5 star place. Great winter garden area, perfect for a long relaxed lunch. Octopus with potatoes and chorizo is a must.

Visited after recent refurbishment and was suitably impressed with the look and the style. Food was very good and not too expensive, although the wine can be robustly priced Overall a really good experience.

Prompt service, good food, but not excellent! For the price I paid, the restaurant is quite crowded and quite noisy!

Lovely airy conservatory style restaurant. Unfortunately it flatters to deceive. We ate there 6mths ago and had an excellent meal, tonight was the complete opposite. The wine was not properly chilled and we had to ask for ice. The starters were bland, the linguine was overcooked and a blob, and how anyone can anyone mess up a crème Catalan, I can still feel the greasy texture in my mouth, with a zest of lemon? 1hr later. The price was ridiculiously high. This restaurant epitomises the standard of restaurants in oxford, which with a few exceptions is quite simply appalling. I’ve lived here for 25 yrs and I can count the number of above average meals on 1 hand. Why do we have to put up with such poor standards. Superficial and lacking in substance!

Disappointing meal. Quality of food seems to have deteriorated since our last visit. We had to request ice because our white wine was not sufficiently chilled, scallop and ham croquette starters were very average. My £27 crab and chilli linguine was fishy in a good way but overcooked and lacked punch. Creme Catalan dessert wasn't good - stodgy and lemony (!?) but chocolate brownie with pistachio ice cream was "fine". For the price it was not good value for money. Serving staff were pleasant enough but I couldn't help feeling they didn't care and weren't committed. A very different dining experience from our last very positive experience 6 months ago.

Amazing atmosphere in a glass conservatory. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful !

Great food. Good value. A bit noisy.

Random choice for dinner yesterday on our one night in Oxford, but we struck gold: presentation and quality of food and drink excellent and we had great service from our Portuguese waiter (didn’t catch his name unfortunately), knowledgeable about the food, specialties and helping members of our family avoid various food allergies. Contributed to a lovely evening! Not cheap: £270 including service but lamb cutlets, monkfish and pulled pork were worth it!

Great lunch for a special occasion - service is attentive and friendly, food is first class.

Have tried many times to eat at Grees but never found a parking place near enough

My dish was extremely bland, and I did not enjoy it whatsoever. My husband thought the burger was fine. The ham croquettes were good. We had some sort of chocolate cake for dessert, it was very rich. The cocktails were pleasant. Overall, it's definitely not worth the price! I'd recommend going elsewhere. They also put a gratuity tip on your bill without asking.

I gave this place 4 stars because although the food was delicious and the staff were friendly, the restaurant was extremely expensive. To be honest, this isn't fair.

I am a Gee and expected more of a welcome as I must be vaguely related to the founder. Not to be. Didn't even get free crisps. Impressive location £8 for a 500ml beer though!

Lovely spot, great decor and atmosphere. Not great service, was accidentally served the wrong drink and nothing was done about it but the drinks were nice either way.

Wonderful food, lively atmosphere, fascinating location. The gents could do with a sign explaining it's not a single locked cubicle but a door to a multi user space that has a knob that turns the wrong way .. but maybe it just added to the adventure!

The food is overpriced. The quality is such that even if prices were reduced by half, it would still be a bad deal. The place looks nice.

Food: 2 Stars, Service: 2 stars, atmosphere 5 stars. Great atmosphere at this restaurant close to the University. I would not recommend this place to friends and family as the food was overpriced and not up to par with flavors. Steak was prepared medium rare and very bland. Burger was prepared medium rare and the same. For a bill around £100 for two for lunch during the week, I would expect a lot more service and improved flavors.

Went for my sisters 50th birthday.. had some drinks and food.. food I thought was overpriced for what it was... burger was suppose to he homemade, but it didn't taste homemade to me (others in the party thought the same) looked and tasted just like every other standard pub burger, came with a small portion of chips and some relise.. but for more than £20 i would have expected it to be better.. cocktails were nice, pricy, but nice... services was friendly, but slow... overall I was disappointed for the money we spent

Nice looking place, good service and atmosphere. However, we were disappointed about the food. The Sunday roast (£30) was not seasoned and only tasted of a hint of cinnamon. The meat was tough and not enjoyable. The blood orange cheesecake was mushy and didn’t taste of anything. This was the first time that I couldn’t eat a dessert in a restaurant and had to return it.

Joined for dinner while visiting Oxford for the first time. Had a booking and our table was ready even though we came a bit early. Hostess was nice, got seated straight away and as it wasn't so busy got offered a few table options, which is always nice. From this moment, the service felt a bit rushed, we had servers coming to us multiple times asking if we are ready even though we were obviously still reading through the menus and deciding as the prices are not the lowest and you want to be sure to order the right thing. Starters arrived relatively fast, nettle soup and octopus tasted okay, nothing too special. However, the mains took a very long time. A large table of 6pax, who ordered after us recieved their mains before us even though they have finished their starters after us. I wouldn't be too mad, if it was at least worth it. The crispy chicken cassoulet was soo extremely vinegary, and didn't look like cassoulet at all. Their burger, that they apparently make in-house was tasteless and over-cokeed, as my boyfriend ordered medium rare and recieved medium well, bun tasted like a charcoal from the bottom. Otherwise, dessert was okay and drinks nice. But paying £28 for a chicken disaster and £20 for a screwed up burger seems to be a bit sad. Please, fix your food as it's so overpriced and pretentious. We ended up paying £140 for 2 people and didn't feel satisfied.

Food is average, place is lovely. Staff friendly.

This place is also good I like their style of representation and their food is also good 😊💞

Ewelina spot on, I’m coming back for more champagne 👌

A very pleasant place; excellent service and very good menu! I loved.

Quality food and great service. They definitely know what they are doing and provides to best to customers.

Amazing food and great service all inside a really fantastic dining room. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Oxford.

Pleasant venue/building. Staff were very friendly. Food fairly bland. Definitely overpriced for the standard of food.

Really lovely restaurant, great food, good service and the glass house is beautiful! Vanilla cocktail was very nice.

Gee's is one of my favourites in Oxford. I recently brought my family here for an evening meal and, as per usual, I was very impressed with the experience. The greeting on arrival by the service team was warm and friendly. We had an excellent table with a sofa on the left-hand side. The conservatory surroundings are unique and the decor is impressive. We had three courses: a soup, scallops, and the artichoke - all of which were cooked to perfection. For mains we had two servings of the fresh tagliatelle and one cod - the food was served piping hot and the flavours were excellent. We finished with a round of the berry cheesecakes, which was the highlight of our meal. Gee's has a very strong reputation in Oxford and for good reason. The dining experience and service is invariably of a very high standard. It's a restaurant I would recommend to anyone who visits the city.

Great quality food, amazing venue within a large conservatory, nice service. A little bit too pricey, but still recommended

Beautiful setting for brunch/lunch in Oxford! Heaters available if it's cold.

I was treated to a meal here on Mother's Day. It was a very wet day and somehow miraculously my family had gotten to the restaurant very early but very soggy. We were a party of 5 and they very kindly seated us early. The food was amazing. So simple but so good. The kids portions were really good. Despite being very busy, service was polite, helpful and prompt. Can't wait to go back!

This restaurant is, I have to admit, very beautiful and has got a nice classy atmosphere to it. However I wouldn't recommend going there for the food. The courses are massively underwhelming, lack of taste and balance and the seafood is not cooked properly. This is not acceptable for a menu that is very very expensive! Not good value for the money.

My experience at Gees was amazing. The service was fast and friendly. The menu is small, but everything is interesting. I chose the steak with fries, and although it was a bit expensive, it was tasty and worth it. If you plan to go on a weekday, it is okay to show up, but a reservation is suggested for weekends. They Have a dessert menu, don't forget to ask for that.

Lovely evening exquisite service. Thank you for the complimentary drinks.

Good vibe for a Monday night in March! Enjoyed the scallops cooked perfectly. Both belly pork and chicken thighs recommended.

It was the worst hamburger I've ever eaten.

Taste bud explosion, a sight for sore eyes on a plate!! Lovely place and atmosphere with caring attentive staff. Can’t wait to return, an exquisite find on way back from Surrey..

We celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary here, 22 years after I proposed in the same restaurant. This is the first time we’ve been back since then, and it’s still a stunning venue with awesome food and fantastic, friendly & relaxed staff who brought us a glass of a bubbly each when we arrived. Thanks so much for a great evening, and we promise not to leave it so long next time!

After seeing a lot of positive reviews of this place, me and three of my friends decided to book a table at this establishment for a valentine’s day dinner. We arrived to the restaurant on time for our reservation yet we were seated 15 minutes later than the time we selected. When we finally got seated and placed our order, the appetizers took an hour to come out. From this we had to wait ANOTHER hour and a half for our mains to arrive. Now, after all this wait you would expect to receive at least something edible, right? Unfortunately, 3 of the mains (all of which were pasta dishes) were beyond subpar. the tagliatelle was like eating bland, overcooked, soggy pasta. The linguine with the king prawn tasted like you gargled a handful of black pepper then chased it with overcooked pasta and measly prawns that, again were bland. However, I will admit that the venison loin was quite tasty, my one critique would be that the plating was rushed and looked like a lunch lady plated it. Being extremely disappointed in the service and the meal, two of my friends decided it was necessary to inform the managers about the quality of the experience and food. They were met with no apologies, no understanding and was told “thank you for your feedback”. The pastas were not taken off the bill, however our wine was taken off the bill and dessert was covered by them. Mind you, barely any of the pasta was eaten and the plate was practically full. Overall and extremely disappointing dinner, especially considering we paid 30 pound each for pastas that were not even touched or eaten. I don’t recommend this place at all.

Not worth visiting. Whilst the deco was lovely, the service is appalling and the food was mediocre.

My expectations were high for this establishment, but it ultimately fell short. The dishes lacked flavor, presentation, and attention to detail in their preparation. The fried squid starter lacked care in its presentation, while the artichoke starter felt hastily assembled. The prawn linguine lacked flavour, though the cod was enjoyable. With a bill of nearly £50pp for subpar food, I left feeling disappointed, as I believe I could have prepared better dishes myself.

A truly special and beautiful location makes up for food that seems to lack a bit of flair. It would be unfair to say the food is bad- it certainly isn’t- but for the price point it just doesn’t shine like it should. There is a concise menu, which I appreciate- but very few options for vegetarians and practically nothing for vegans, and these items are not clearly marked. We did have a lovely evening but this was largely due to outstanding ambiance, a beautiful table, and very kind and attentive wait staff! Unique location and design: just a shame the food doesnt make this standard.

My taste buds danced with joy. This place deserves all the praise!

I was very pleasantly surprised by this place It’s not in the centre of Oxford, but its setting is so beautiful. Isn’t it a dream to have a glass conservatory at the back of the house? This restaurant is very close to what I would envisage. The service and food are equally well worth it. The menu is apparently seasonal, which I’m glad to hear. The dishes are the right size, enough to have satisfying lunch or dinner, and they are well seasoned (to my taste). The place seems to have quite a few regular patrons, which is a good sign. I spotted on the way out that there is an additional wing for private dining, also looking excellent.

When for a good pals birthday bash, pleasant experience all round.

Food was really good, obviously very pricey. Service was fine nothing noteworthy. Ambiance and decor was great.

We had a stunning meal and experience at Gee’s. The food is spectacular and the portions are generous. The service was great and we left feeling very lifted up in the middle of January. Can’t recommend this restaurant enough, thank you so much for having us Gees!

Gees is set in a gorgeous greenhouse-like structure with floor to ceiling glass walls and a glass ceiling. I find this perfect for lunch on one of those winter days when the sky is beautifully blue but it's too cold and windy for the outdoor seating. When seating me, the waitress gave me a water jug, which I greatly appreciate (there is little that bothers me more when dining than having to wait for my water glass to be refilled) and refilled the jug without me asking when it was near empty. I had the braised octopus with potatoes and mojo rojo for my starter, loin of venison with mash and red cabbage as my main, and créme Catalana for dessert. All the dishes were delicious and wonderfully presented. The mojo rojo was the highlight of the appetizer, and the red cabbage in the main was some of the best I've had. It wasn't too sweet, which I'm glad for. I feel the venison itself was a bit cold, for some reason, and that it was done rare rather than the medium rare I asked for, but otherwise, it was very tasty. I also enjoyed the complementary bread basket, although the crust was just a tad tough. The staff were cheerful and welcoming, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Highly recommend!

Great Christmas lunch 😋 with family.

Wonderful! Very tasteful atmosphere with very friendly service and good food. And we came again! It was wonderful on December 24th, 2023. I had been looking forward to the visit for a quarter of a year in advance when I flew back from Germany to visit my daughter and granddaughter. The decoration is very tasteful.

Amazing ambience, attentive helpful staff, great welcoming and delicious food, risotto and chicken were incredible

Gees has lost its mojo recently: some of the service is indifferent and the food does not merit the prices. Try harder!

Fantastic (pre-christmas) treat to myself. Fabulous dinner ! wonderful service, gorgeous atmosphere. the meal was impeccable ! nice and comfortably warm inside the main dining area - even though it was 3 or 4 outside. the wait staff and hostess were very welcoming of this solo diner - with just the right amount of attention - without rushing or forgetting about my seat. highly recommend for anyone looking for excellent perfectly done food, fantastic service and lots of great options for dinner. highly recommend the guinea fowl !!

Lovely atmosphere. Food was fantastic and service was great. Child friendly too!

A really lovely evening...food, service and ambiene all excellent. Thank you.

The food was fantastic and a proper 5*. The service was top notch. I was running late and had to modify my reservation twice and staff were very patient and kind to me and were able to cater to my needs. The conservatory is very beautiful and the ambiance is great. Staff look after you and the wait times are exactly what they say. I went safe with my order and had the char grilled burger and it AMAZING. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone who’s looking for great food, excellent customer service and brilliant atmosphere.

Great service and ambiance, though we found a hair in my husband’s food.

Went for my birthday in Summer 2023 and been numerous times since. Visitied 14/11/23 and still WONDERFUL. My FAVOURITE restaurant in Oxford hands down. Food? SENSATIONAL. Aubergine parm from here is on my death row dinner. Atmostphere? Incredible. Catching up with mates from NYC and just a wonderful setting. Service? 10./10 Our waitress (sorry can't remember her name!) couldn;t do enough to make our evening special.Please check the rots and give her a round of applause. ALSO the general managaer on that evening was outstading, his hopsitality and friendliness was impeccable. Whatever liquour he gave us please tell me the name as it was divineeeeeee! 100% reccend and hands down will return time and time again (and you should too!!!!!!!!!!!)

Loved this restaurant. We went for a birthday lunch and certainly didn't regret the decision. On arrival we were shown to our table in the beautiful old orangery and were served by an attentive waiter who had a warm and relaxing style. The order was taken and food served in good time. The quality of food was excellent. The cost was top end of what we would normally expect to pay for a celebratory lunch but was certainly worth it. The location of Gee's is away from the centre but can be reached by car, or as we did, by bus. Fully and heartily recommended.

Went to Gees on Saturday to celebrate my brother’s 80th birthday there were about 14 in the party I had to write as the whole luncheon was fantastic the food was excellent and the service was exemplary. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys great food.

Looked after about 15 of us for an 80th birthday lunch. Staff very helpful, food was good but not special. Whole experience was just right for the occasion. As an oldie I judged the prices excessive.... specially the wine price. However I didn't pick up the tab so all in all a great meal!

A store with a beautiful interior and a good atmosphere. It's far from the center, but worth the trip. The food is delicious and there is a wide variety of drinks.

Had a lovely experience here on a Wednesday night. We arrived in the evening and we were shown straight to the table. Service was a bit slow to start but after being noticed they were a lot more engaging. My favourite course was the scallops. They were full of flavour and cooked to perfection Both mains (chicken & steak) were cooked beautifully and thoroughly enjoyed. If I was being SUPER picky, I would say that the peppercorn sauce could have done with being a bit more acidic. It was very peppery and that could just be my preference. Regardless, the wine was lovely and had a great atmosphere. Next time I come, I would like to try the cocktails because they did look good. Would recommend

We had the seafood linguine and the fillet of hake. For desert the crème catalana and tiramisu. It was my friend’s birthday as well so they gave us free ice cream which was really nice of everyone. The food tasted incredible, even the side dishes on the plate had so much flavour since it has been seasoned so well. The hake fell apart beautifully and was throughly cooked as well as the seafood linguine . Desert was a treat and when paired with the ice cream, tasted even better. We arrived at the restaurant earlier than the time we booked online but staff were accommodating and provided us a table in the outdoor seating area and were attentive on turning on the heating for us. Overall a really positive experience, it can get quite busy hence we did feel at times it was hard to try and get the server’s attention but the food was amazing which made our night and we really enjoyed ourselves. We will happily come back again 😊

What a lovely address to have stumbled upon. Food was great, the service was excellent and restaurant is pretty.

We went here for a family dinner with ages from 13 to 80. Food was good and service good initially, got less attentive as the restaurant emptied out. Overall very nice and would return.

Gees Restaurant & Bar Oxford City Mediterranean Restaurant💕 Beautiful Victorian Glass House & Secret Garden & Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar in Oxford, UK Delicious restaurants for locals and places for parties🎉 The first meal after getting off the plane is to have a full sense of ritual🥰 Open a bottle of red wine🍷Toast a glass to celebrate the joy of traveling to Europe💕 Located in a glass house in a beautiful garden, there are no tourists in the restaurant 😅 We are the only Asian faces on the table. The waiters have a cool attitude and are very casual when ordering. The doneness of the steak we requested is also very casual😅 We can eat it from medium rare to well done. The avocado salad is quite refreshing and delicious😋 The oysters are not very fresh😮‍💨The mussel pasta tastes average. My son ordered a piece of raw venison, but when he checked out, he found that it was counted as three portions😱Bat~ The thin slices of meat with only single digits in the small plate turned out to be enough for three people🤔I really thought it was a bit incredible... But we Just touch your nose and pay for it🙄 We didn’t want such a trivial matter to spoil the mood of our trip. We thought it was for three people. Why didn’t they inform us in advance? The point is that there are four of us, why is it only counted as servings for three people? The store's statement is a bit far-fetched, and there is no way for the two parties to insist on it. The store insists that it is for three people, and consumers can only pay. See Try not to order controversial things after coming, and everyone can just order their own staple food and drinks.

Great food, great service and fantastic ambience. My waitress, Andrea, recognized me the next day and even remembered my order. That rarely happens to me. Really recommended! Thank you, Andrea!

Terrible food no taste bland bad service never again

Wonderful evening to celebrate our daughter's graduation. Seated in the Oxford Collection we were really well attended to. The food was exceptional from start to finish. Can't fault it - 10/10!

Found the staff quite rude and unhelpful. We were seated in a separate building where we were the only people and no one came to take our drinks order for over 15 minutes as all staff were in the other building. When a waiter finally appeared we said we were going to leave instead and didn't know why we had been seated in an separate room to the rest of the restaurant. We were told it was our fault for not saying something in the beginning (even though we didn't know we were being led to an empty room). I suspect if you don't fit a certain profile the staff judge and dismiss you

Update below We were celebrating a birthday as a group of 9 people and were given the large table by the bar: We left very content and happy! This is a really nice restaurant, and probably one the best places in Oxford to have a proper dinner/date night. The atmosphere is lovely, very intimate and romantic-modern, without being pretentious. Even the bar area seatings are quite nice and have a generally "darker vibe". The food is exceptional. We all had nothing to complain about, since everything from the bread to the desserts was top-notch. The drinks are also really nice, look beautiful and taste unique. The service was even better. Everyone accommodated us so nicely and especially Andrea made the evening really special! The only negative point is the relatively quite high price. You get high quality food for it, so you won't leave disappointed, but don't expect fine dining. Oxford does not have a lot to offer in terms of proper international/mediterranean food. But Gees is probably the best you can find. This experience has been much better than the Ivy and many other restaurants "on that level" in Oxford. Update: After we liked the restaurant so much the first time, we came back during the summer and left a little disappointed. The menu did not change at all compared to March, the food was ok, but this time rather bland and the atmosphere lacked a certain coziness, which we liked so much the first time. Although everyone was nice once again, the service felt quite slow and sloppy. It really seems to be a great date-spot for the darker fall and winter months because of the nice atmosphere, light and wintergarden. When it is still bright outside, however, the space almost feels cold. The food is hit or miss. We gave 5 stars the first time, the second visit was rather worth 3 stars, thus the rating.

Although the place itself is very nice and the atmosphere is very pretty, the food is not as great as the place, it wasn’t bad but for the price they charge you can get the same or better dishes for a far cheaper price. They also took a long time to bring some sides dishes we ordered.