La Smorfia Oxford in Oxford

Amazing and friendly service, cater very well for coeliacs and great food!

I booked this restaurant after reading many positive reviews on social media and elsewhere. I have to say that I ate very well. I felt at home both for the food and the atmosphere (Italian background music☺️) Delicious pizza, leavened well and with top ingredients. Special thanks to Denise and her collaborators for the welcome and attention received. I will definitely come back every time I'm in Oxford ❤️

The best pasta and pizza in Oxford!! We had Vongole, Pistachio pasta, Arancini, and Italiana pizza. Pastas had full savory flavors and cooked just right. Pizza also had full flavor and dough so nice that oil and dough alone made a satisfying meal. If you are tired of flavorless overcooked to pudding pastas and fake pizzas in Oxford, then this is a must-go.

Really good (really really good) pizzas, warm and friendly staff

We were a party of seven for dinner (plus our dog), with one of us having a serious dietary restriction. The owners were super helpful, explaining the menu and recommending food and drinks options, always keeping the restriction in mind. All the dishes and drinks were delicious and we had a fantastic time. We will be returning!

We had take away pizza a few weeks ago and it was delicious! One of our family members is gluten free and thought their GF pizza was one of the best! A handful of items are available gluten free including many dessert options and they sold several GF pastas and treats. We enjoyed the regular pizzas too!

Amazing places, excellent food. Recommended.

Lovely staff and one of the best pizzas that I had in a while. Highly recommended!

Me and my partner come here to eat regularly and we love it! In my opinion it’s the best Italian place in Oxford. Really authentic and delicious food (especially the pizza) and lovely staff too :)

Just had one of the best Italian gluten free meals ,loads of gluten free choices you don't normally get, arancini,tiramisu,foccacia and many different pasta dishes (all cooked in separate gluten free area)also gluten free lagers.Staff really friendly and knowledgeable, great atmosphere and reasonably priced throughorly recommend.

Proper Neapolitan style pizza, and much more. Give this place a try if you like Italian food, and you won't be disappointed l.

We went for a special occasion, my wifes birthday. I was based in the reviews which seems to be over starred as the food wasn’t good at all, very disappointing. It was a shame to bring so many people to have a lunch in an Italian restaurant that does not taste Italian. Many of us ordered the carbonara and unfortunately the guests said this was the worst carbonara they ever had, my wife’s carbonara was like pasta and scrambled eggs. Then we ordered the spacial brownie which comes with an ice cream scoop, there was no cream just ice, they didn’t even cared to give us a fresh ice cream. Then we had to ask for a replacement. What an awful experience.

My father and I have been in the hospitality industry for 50+ combined years. We have seen a lot of good and bad hospitality staff. La Smorfia was exceptional. Their staff was kind, patient, and helped provide many work around for my wife who has a medical diet. Absolutely blown away by the table service. The food was amazing. Everything was extremely fresh and the pizza crust was outstanding. We had a perfect meal and am extremely grateful for to have visited.

An Italian restaurant that takes a while to serve The back seat is beautiful

Excellent discovery. Pizza as good as in Italian pizzerias! If you want to eat pizza I recommend it! Discrete environment, positive service.

I actually had a different goal but ended up here and I think it was worth it If I'm ever in the area again I'll definitely come back I had a pizza calzone classico that was simply great Tiramisu was a little too sweet for me but I was still impressed Service is also just great Staff was super nice

It's a very sweet and friendly restaurant where I feel at home,the food is very delicious,quality and there are many gluten-free options.

Had dinner at this place and, having visited a few other Italian restaurants in the area and seen the reviews, I had high expectations for the food. After sitting for around 5 minutes with no service, we tried to order from the till but were told we had to wait a bit longer for someone to take our order. The calamari was good, and the pizza was decent, but the lasagna was disappointing. Typically, we order lasagna to ensure a reliable choice, but not this time.

Gorgeous traditional italian pizza!

I recently dined at La Smorfia on Cowley Road in Oxford, and it was a delightful experience. The Italian pizza was absolutely delicious, with a perfect crust and fresh toppings. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. I’ve been there twice already and each visit was fantastic. I’ll definitely be visiting again soon. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Italian pizza in Oxford!

A good place to taste authentic Italian food

Pizzeria in Oxford with a calm atmosphere with a pleasant terrace to relax during sunny periods, the staff are professional and accommodating. the pizza is not bad in full Neapolitan style, the value for money is good with Italian pastry and savory preparations

Hidden gems! Very delicious and authentic Italian food in Oxford, the best thing is, they offer halal options. Friendly staff, great ambience, highly recommended!

Another wonderful evening at La Smorfia, Cowley Road, Oxford.

As frequent visitors to La Smorfia, we recently decided to indulge ourselves in a dinner visit, following a coffee-only one earlier that day. My wife chose a Regina Margherita pizza, while I went for Ravioli Halley with burrata cheese and Rosemary Potato side. The restaurant was reasonably busy (c8.15pm) at the time. People were also calling in for takeaways and home delivery service. Rosa took our order and it was delivered not long after. As expected, the food was excellent. We just had room to share a Tartufo, another fine dessert. The service was very good, as usual. Makes us want to learn Italian..... Grazie !

Lovely plato to eat ... and the food it's amazing

Great service, has a nice garden area to sit in when warm. The gluten free offering is coeliac friendly! All the food was great and good quality for money ratio :) Minor point of improvement would be that smoking was allowed in the garden while other people were eating

Busy and had to wait a bit but the food was fantastic & the price very reasonable

My new favourite restaurant in Oxford!! We ordered the gnocchi ai quattro formaggi , the cotoletta alla milanese & the La Curiosona pizza (without the meat). Everything was incredible, I literally couldn’t recommend this enough. Plus, the staff were so friendly & welcoming :)

The best pizza in town, and the people who work there are the best ❤️

One of the best Italian restaurant in UK, probably the best in Oxford. The food is prepared following the real Italian and Neapolitan tradition, high quality of the ingredients, you can taste it, enjoy it, easy to digest. All staff very friendly, always a pleasure to go there and spend time with my family.

I have ordered a pizza through the app but i didnt get the correct food which i ordered .It was really a bad experience

Lovely place and lovely staff too.

Very good food. Very fast service. The servers are very friendly.

Just dropped in for a coffee and a chat, what a delightful place! Warm friendly staff and a great looking authentic Italian menu, served by Italians. I'll be back, highly recommended!

You can never go wrong with La smorfia. Food absolutely delicious and authentic, service incredibly helpful and accommodating. 100% recommended , do yourself a favour and book a table now!!

Lovely friendly family run restaurant with a great atmosphere. Brilliant for anyone on a gluten free diet. The daughter/maitre D has coeliac disease so they have a great understanding of it which made me feel like I was in safe hands. They cook gluten free food separately to avoid cross contamination which meant I could eat things I never get to eat out normally like deep fried calamari. Really enjoyed our visit and everything tasted fresh and delicious.

The place looks lovely and so does the food. However the pizza was tasteless and underwhelming.

Great service and delicious food proper Italian food!

Delicious lasagne but could have done with being a tiny bit warmer. The pizza on another table looked really nice.

Super food and great waitress. On the expensive side but doesn't dissapoint.

The best Italian restaurant in Oxfordshire,well done guys.Keep your hard work 👌Highly recommended

The best Italian restaurant I've tried in Oxford.

My art group had our Xmas meal at La Smorfia and we had a fabulous time! The food was delicious and the staff were so accommodating and attentive. It was easy to arrange the booking by email and Denise provided alternative menu options for our various dietary requirements, including gluten free. I would highly recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner - the food and service is second to none!

Had the pizza home delivered last night with my wife. Absolutely excellent. Flavorsome toppings, proper crust, great cheese. The aranchini was excellent too. La Smorfia is a absolute gem and a cut above much of what passes for Italian food in Oxford.

The food was very good, I had cannelloni ricotta and spinach, but it was small and I wanted more food. I went to this restaurant with friends and we are learning English (context). There was a waitress who was a bit annoying, she spoke to us very quickly even though she knew that our L1 was not English and she responded badly to us. They should have more consideration for people who don't speak English.

Definitely the best food I had in Oxford! Strongly recommended

We decided to go to La Smorfia before a gig at the nearby Oxford Academy. We're definitely going to return again as we were very impressed! My wife is Coeliac and the restaurant is probably one of the best places we've been to for gluten free food. The food, an excellent range of starters, pasta, pizza & mains was very high quality & our waitress, also Coeliac, was extremely helpful & naturally knowledgeable about our food options. The restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere & is well worth seeking out. We'll definitely return in the New Year, regardless of any gigs in the area! 🤘

I love the pizza here. I mostly order take away but eating in it’s nice too. Properly made pizza other main course are nice too. I had the mortazza and my girlfriend the burratina on the pork. I love the red Americana too. Really recommend

Good Italian restaurant, the pizza is good, as are the first courses and desserts. The staff is professional and kind. Prices normal

Pizza is great. Wine, not so much. You're not getting anything better than a 7£ bottle from tesco, but at 4x the price. We were a party of 25ish, obviously it takes a while to cook for so many, but while you keep people waiting, you can throw some peanuts or bread. You call yourself Italian restaurant, but there's nothing resembling that. Would definitely recommend to get pizza as takeaway from there. And we probably will.

I found this Italian restaurant by mistake and it was the best mistake I’ve made. This restaurant has the very best Italian deserts. They have the best variety. If you are a desert lover this beautiful Italian store will serve you food from the heavens. Their deserts are fresh and they have lots of verity all looks extremely beautiful and very tasty. They all look hand made and I’ll be taking my mother some of these wonderful sweet fresh deserts. I’m thinking of ordering a mixture for Christmas. I highly recommend the taste is the very best you will find in Oxford and the most authentic. I can’t believe I’ve only just found this wonderful store recently

Delicious food, very helpful wait staff.

Authentic Italian food, great service at reasonable price

I've heard the pasta's good and the red pizza margarita too but beware the white pizza - zero sauce..cheese overload...and if a pizza arrives and you're suspicious it's at all burnt, take your chance and send it back straight away.

Wasn't sure about this place when we first entered, but it quickly felt homely and welcoming as more diners arrived. You know an Italian place is good when lots of Italian people eat there! The pizza and the pasta were exceptional - definitely the best in Oxford - and really affordably priced. You get ten times the quality of the main takeaway pizza places for an equivalent price. The staff were so lovely too! Looking forward to our next visit!

I Visited this amazing restaurant with some friends last night! We had this amazing charcuterie boards to start absolutely delicious! The presentation of the plates are spot on and the food soo tasteful! I really recommend a visit!

I went with some friends for dinner in September, everything from start to finish was absolutely perfect. I had pizza for dinner and it was the best pizza I had in Oxford, very light and tasty. A couple of friends had pasta and the portion was very generous and super tasty. I had a “sfogliatella” and my partner had tiramisu, both to die for.. They also serve my favorite Italian beer on draught, Menabrea.. I will be back over and over again🍕

5 stars are a must. Traditional Italian cuisine, all delicious and of great quality, raw materials that make the difference in every dish (we tried several). Here you eat real Neapolitan pizza, I recommend trying the SORRENTINA (I assure you you will not be disappointed) The service is excellent, the guys in the room are very courteous, available to advise you and attentive to customer needs. Very welcoming location, suitable for lunches or dinners with friends. At the end of the meal you can't leave without tasting the excellent desserts and the real Italian espresso. VERY SATISFIED.

Great place! Food and service excellent.

I am Italian and I can say that this is the best authentic pizza in Oxford. There is a wide choice of good and fresh toppings. The team is very nice and professional. I would totally recommend this place.

A family ran restaurant - one of the best pizza experience we had in Oxford. The dishes were really authentically Italian too. We had a separate aubergine dish and it was delicious. Beautiful al fresco dining area outside, spacious inside, and a Friendly service! What not to like? We were there for the first time but will definitely be back.

Friendly staff and amazing food

A coeliacs heaven ! After phoning ahead and speaking to a lady who had coeliacs herself I felt reassured to try La Smorfia for the first time . Lots of gluten free choices with a dedicated area for gluten free food . The food was delicious . My only negative (which won't be for others ) is you could only order wine by the bottle and not just a glass but we were driving . Definitely be going back !

Great welcome, delicious pizza and somewhere we'll definitely come back to Still good on the fourth visit Lost count of the number of visits, but the staff are wonderful, and the food great. Yet again - such friendly people and delicious food.

Absolutely disappointed by the food. I almost thought we came to the wrong restaurant considering the excellent reviews this place has. Cannelloni and porchetta were everything but fresh. The porchetta was very dry and salty. It was an absolute joke. Cannelloni were not made to order, and they're obviously supposed to be served fresh. This place let us down massively. Won't be returning again. I thank the girls for the lovely service.

The food was incredibile I meet the chef and he was kind and prepared. Is a must if you want an authentic italian experience!

Had lunch here today, everyone was so friendly and helpful and the food was great. We had a really good time.

Great service ,place is very nice. Authentic Italian food and definitely the best pizza in UK. I LL be back soon!

An absolute diamond in Oxford, La Smorfia offers brilliant and authentic Italian food and sweet treats. Their emphasis on importing many key ingredients as well as the excellent service puts this a cut above most Italian restaurants. A great spot for a casual dinner or occasion meal

Food was amazing.. I have ordered burratina on the pork: possibly the best pizza I had in UK in a very long time. My husband ordered spicy calzone and he loved it, one friend ordered fried pizza with meatballs and it was great too; last friend ordered pasta with clams, she said it was a bit spicy but she still enjoyed. Tiramisù was nice but a bit too sweet for me, I prefer more mascarpone and less double cream. We are definitely coming back here often and recommending it to whoever fancy a great and true Italian meal!

Simply the best Italian in Oxford.

Excellent overall 👌 👏 👍 Pizza and Pasta are incredible 😋 😍 👌 An authentic gem 💎 in oxford ✨️ 😍 🙌

Wonderful food and safe for coeliacs! One of Oxford's best restaurants.

Best pizza I've ever had! Lovely friendly service with excellent value prices.

Rebranded to highlight this is more than a cafe - really excellent Italian restaurant and staff - no dish disappoints and the coffee is yes great Italian coffee… which is hard to come by in uk

Lovely restaurant with a nice outdoor covered seating area, made very welcome and the food is fantastic. Thoroughly recommend the meatballs on fried pizza (!) so yummy (it's huge!)

If I’m giving 5 stars for everything - that means I know what I’m talking about!! 💕🤌🏼 Absolutely AWESOME place with more than delicious food! 🤌🏼🫶🏼 Staff above and beyond friendly, with proper knowledge about menu and ingredients. Recommendations on high level of knowledge what to suggest as well! Big portions, starters delicious and with proper Italian size 💕! Starters + mains it’s risky combination - there’s big chance you’ll not manage to eat all ;) Great selection of mains in menu. I was impressed by the original combinations of tastes and ingredients. Everything genuine from Italian products and handmade by super skilled chef 🫶🏼 My pasta with perfectly cooked prawns and pistachios was delicious. Same with truffle pasta 🤌🏼 perfect combination. Place 100% worth to visit and worth every penny You’ll spend there. Thank You, that was pleasure to dine in Your restaurant 🤌🏼👌🏼🥰 and see You soon again! Ps. Massive thank You for making my friend day special 💕🙌🏼

Everything perfect, everything delicious

5 star is the minimum for you guys!!!

Lovely food and atmosphere. Pet Friendly 🥰

Could not fault the pizzas! This will now be my pizza place of choice in Oxford. There was also a wonderful selection of Italian baked goods to choose from.

A huge thank you to Rosa and her amazing staff for looking after us with their delicious gluten free food. We were given a warm welcome, and nothing was too much trouble. As we sat in the sun enjoying our last meal in Oxford, we decided that La Smorfia was our 'happy place'.

Such great service and lovely food! Staff are really patient and kind with my children. We come back regularly for the amazing homemade, authentic cakes to have with a smoothie or coffee (not for the kids!). Pizzas are delicious with a good vegan/vegetarian section and gluten-free options. Great spot for a chilled dinner.

Delightful family-run cafe with excellent food and even better service. The passion the owners have for authentic recipes and high quality ingredients is obvious. I'm often in here working and drinking the best coffee on Cowley Road - highly recommend.

I don't do reviews unless I really like a place. I was in a hurry and they made me a lovely pizza in about 5 mins. Their Sicilian lemonade was also great. I ate outside at the back.

very good service, absolutely delicious food and a pleasant and relaxing environment

I always love coming here. They might need more staff for busy shifts to speed up the process, but otherwise the food is good and the service is lovely

Great food and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent 👌, had a apperatiff here before ordering a takeaway pizza. Lovely garden & staff super friendly 😀

Very pleasant and well lit decor. Comfortable seating. We were seated quickly on arrival. Limited but good selection of vegetarian options. They were ready and willing to customise the nonveg items for us so we got more vegetarian options. The only reason I rated them three for service is the fact that we got the pizza warm at best, not hot. I prefer mine steaming hot. Otherwise all kosher!

Great food and lovely service, we try Carbonara, lasagna and 4 fromaggi Pizza. Everything was so good. Well done!

Coming from italy, I was not disappointed! From the the generously portioned starters, the delicious pasta - clearlymade with quality ingredients-, the traditionally made pizzas , to the spectacular espesso for concluding. Inside is very nice and spacious and there is also a lovely open area on the backyard. The staff was very friendly and professional and the prices were more than fair for the quality and quantity offered. If you are looking for an authentic Italian bar-restaurant experience, don't look further!

The place to go for authentic Italian food. Friendly staff and great service.

Very nice location and the food was just yummy, if somebody wants to taste some real italian flavors is the place to be! Very good experience....

The best pizza in Oxford, hands down! We often order take-away pizza from Halley (now La Smorfia), but we also like to go there at weekends. The pizza is always spot on, full of flavour and the crust is delicious! Napoli is my favourite one, they are really generous on the toppings. Pepperoni Diavoli is also good, if you’re looking for something spicy. After a delicious meal, you can indulge in a great selection of cakes & cookies. The restaurant itself is very nice, there is also a garden on the back. I’m definitely a regular now! :)

Staff were all lovely and friendly. We stopped in for breakfast of coffee and pastry and they had so many gluten free options! We will definitely be going back

Great place for a cheeky lunch. The food offering was limited due to the bank holiday but the service and food more than made up for it. Busy little place, great food and amazing cakes

First visit on Friday and it was lovely!! From the food (pizza was amazing) lovely friendly staff and the place itself was lovely! Will definately be going back!

Not sure why the reviews are so good. Overpriced for very average food.