La Taberna in Oxford

Lovely little restaurant in the city centre. They were very accommodating as we had to add 2 more guests and delay our table due to train strikes. Food was really good quality. Only improvement could have been service. We were told to order all at once and to try and order lots of the same stuff “to make it easier for the kitchen”. To me, that doesn’t really go with the idea of tapas. All in all would highly recommend.

Small portions especially for the price, lacking atmosphere (at lunchtime on a Sunday), somewhat limited menu. Overall not that impressed, would look for an alternative in Cowley (e.g. Kazbar).

It's a cosy tiny Spanish restaurant. We have been to a few cities in Spain and dined in many local tapas restaurants in that country, to our standard, the food in this new tapas restaurant in Oxford is quite average. We ordered 7 types of tapas that night, we were not disappointed but we were not amazed by any of them. But that doesn't mean there's no good points among the food. The beef meat balls were very flavoury, you can taste the beef aroma in the tomato source, too. The fresh fried pork scratch is an uncommon dish that you can find in most of restaurants in here, and the crispy texture just right on point.

Quiet restaurant just off a busy street. Staff are really friendly and the food is made fresh. Intimate feeling as the restaurant is really only a small room with 6 or so tables. Their Sangria is to die for

A nice place with calm people and good food.

What a great little find. The food was brilliant and the service was great. Visited it on a day trip to Oxford, and I'm so glad we found this place, but sad that I live so far away or u would definitely go there more often. It isn't expensive and the food is just fantastic! Great sangria too.

We ordered 4 tapas dishes and 1 churros as we aee not really hungry. The only complaint is the churros is a bit too sweet than usual.

a gem of oxford, we really enjoyed the tequilla

Denisa was amazing!! Great customer service with a smile and food was awesome too!! Defiantly will come back again.

Amazing service, always smiling and happy. Would definitely recommend. Good pricing and great food.

never order the gnocchi. It's just an ordinary restaurant, not worth seeking out.

A small, cosy restaurant with an authentic feel. The food was traditional tapas, with classics such as patatas bravas and meatballs. Don't forget to order the olives, they were amazing.

Terrible customer service! Booking system told me when they would reopen after Christmas break. We were excited so booked a table for the first night it said they would reopen. The system confirmed my booking for 8pm. Turned up, ready for our evening meal and the restaurant was completely closed. Disgraceful customer service and communication. We went and explained our situation to the Italian across the road (Gusto). They ere heroes that evening, found us a spot! They were shocked a restauarnt could treat customers like that. Beware - the booking system may let you book and confirm your booking and the restaurant may decide to stay closed! I hope this doesn't happen to you.

I really recommend this beautiful place . Hidden gem in the middle of Town . We had the best croquets ever!! Great service!

I really recommend this place . Beautiful hidden place . Those clams where Amazing , full of taste .

Best clams I ever had!! Amazing romantic place .

Best galician octopus!! Amazing staff!

Perfect place for a family night out! The staff where really nice and offered us a free cake . You should try chorizo with red wine!

Perfect and cozy place ! I been together with my friends but quite hard to find it ! Gnocchi was so tasty! I really recommend for a date

Don t miss this place! I Really love The ambiente and also Denisa The waiter where so cute! We had 5 dishes for 2ppl and a bottle of wine for just 60£

Was one of the best restaurant I ever been în Oxford. The service Was really Good. You must try gambas al ajilio and octopus-

nice Spanish food, we like it, and amazing service , we had a great time here, anf of course we will come her a lot of times ❤️ ..

It is a good restaurant, there is also a good sangria and their service is that:D. All those who speak Spanish come, you will not regret it

The food is delicious and the service is very good

Lovely hidden treasure, set back off High Street. Warm and cosy atmosphere that felt like you could be on a backstreet in Madrid. Welcoming and attentive staff, presenting a varied and tasty menu. Delicious food.

Lovely little joint tucked away off the High Street.

Lovely small restaurant with a nice vibe on the high street . We visited with the family and were on the look to eat something different, and this place hit all the spots . We came in after 2 pm and was almost fully greeted with a smile by the waitress and managed to sit us straight away. The service was quite fast, and drinks and plates started to come very quickly. Restaurant had that Spanish relaxed feeling with nice decor felt we were on holiday. The food was delicious, tapas stile full of flavour. I can't tell which was the favourite as all were nice. Patatas bravas were crispy outside soft inside sereve alongside a garlic sauce and paprika, octupus on specials served alongside steamed potatoes was tender, chorizo tasty with nice spicy warmth, beef meatballs nice also alongside with tomatoes sauce, king prawns with garlic and white wine very tasty perfectly cooked , chickpeas with spinach was tasty full of flavour. It was more than enough for 4 of us, and the bill came up to £85 with service included, which was more than reasonable for the experience.

Amazing food, very kind stuff, thank you so much. Definitely i will come here a lot .

Found this place by accident. Very glad that we did! Tasty tapas for a reasonable price. We have had far worse tapas in Spain many times. Friendly, hard working staff.

A hidden gem! Have been twice in the last year and it’s been fantastic both times. Glorious food, great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Can’t recommend highly enough

This was quite a find! A little confusing to get to as it does kind of look like you're about to walk into an Indian restaurant but just follow the signs and you'll find it. It was a week night so it was very quiet when we went but the lighting and decor made quite a lovely atmosphere. I will say, it was quite difficult to grab the attention of the waiter despite being the only other table seated in the restaurant. The food made up for it though! Highly recommend the margarita- delightful- and the calamari was excellent.

Great food, friendly and helpful staff, and cosy atmosphere! Definitely one to visit!!

Great food, service, and atmosphere.

La Taberna Oxford is a delightful restaurant tucked away in the city and definitely worth the visit. Had an amazing time, the food was so flavourful and the drinks were absolutely marvelous. The staff were so lovely. We will definitely be back for another date night here! The patas bravas was the best I've had in a long time. They were so incredible we had to get a second portion. Definitely would recommend them.

Delicious food and amazing service. It’s a lovely intimate restaurant too

The best Margarita's and tapas a real hidden gem! Staff were so friendly and attentive would really recommend pre-booking as it is small and gets very busy. Food was amazing can't wait to come back!

Absolutely incredible food, the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Would recommend to anyone!

We have come back a few times and absolutely love the vibe ! Very accommodating and lovely atmosphere. Definitely recommend !

Enjoyed the atmosphere and the food at this restaurant. It’s a cosy space, but nicely laid out. Would recommend it for a pleasant evening out and reckon it’s worth four stars based on food and service. Reasonable prices and good range of tapas and drinks. Can see kitchen is small, and I imagine service can get slow when busy.

Tucked away in the heart of Oxford is La Taberna. A hidden gem ! There is a very cosy atmosphere with very attentive staff. They were super busy when we arrived but they accommodated us almost immediately. The food was super fresh and came out piping hot which is always a good thing. They have options for everyone. Portion sizes were good also. The wine list was good and the selection of cocktails was great. Really lovely spot for any occasion. I will most definitely be back.

Lovely enviroment. Very good location for a small cossy place as My first time in oxford me and My family enjoyed. I would recommend highly. The service was very Quick. The Staff had a lovely attitude. I would defently be returning back.

Cozy little place, very nice traditional tapas. Walking down a little passageway to find the restaurant is very Oxford, and a little bit magical.

The best tapas we have had in many years. The food was of the highest standard. Friendly and authentic. Ten out of ten.

Loved the Tapas.Good selection and food was piping hot. It was my grandsons 20th birthday and we had taken a birthday cake with us. Staff were very accomodating providing plates,knife and spoons. Only downside was we really wanted a coffee after our tapas and to accompany the cake. Sadly no coffee available.

Good food with fast and friendly service.

Simple and delicious, plentiful and vibrant. Not cheap-and-cheerful, but clearly good quality Tapas £8ish, need 2-3 per person Simple cocktaila £7 Olives were really good

Great selection of authentic tapas

Small place but food and sangria are excellent!

really lovely! It's very small and was super busy when we first arrived so we had to wait a little while to be seated despite booking, but the staff were all very friendly and attentive. It being small and busy also meant it was quite loud, which made ordering a little bit of a chore, but the food was really incredible, the atmosphere was great and I would happily go back many more times! Really recommend it.

We visited here on a very busy Saturday evening and are very thankful that we had booked as we watched people waiting around half an hour + for a table. The restaurant is small with authentic decor. As soon as we sat down, we felt that the atmosphere was good, there was a lot of chatter and laughing along with the gorgeous smell of food. We were a table of 5 and opted for a mixed selection for us all to share. The food was delivered quickly and was fabulous! There was nothing that we were disappointed with and we washed this down with the house sangria. There is no doubt that we will return here again soon and I only wish that I had known about it sooner.

Really tasty authentic tapas served speedily by friendly staff in lovely ambience, would recommend 👌

Really tasty authentic tapas served speedily by friendly staff in lovely ambience, would recommend 👌

My partner and I have visited La Taberna 5 times between us. We love it here!!! The food is superb and the staff are so lovely. We highly recommend the aubergine and garlic dip - definitely our favourite on the menu. We’ve become regulars and on our last visit were treated to churros on the house. Best tapas in Oxford!

First time trying tapas, The food was ok, It tastes just like what it is, nothing stood out. The waitress seemed off and they changed mid service for leaving. She repeatedly stretched over my food and drinks. Forgot items off our order and something I was looking forward to it toithe food came out all separate bit it was hot and tasty Her presentation, the way she served her foods was very brash, just through the food down. We sat across two tables and she heaped everything on one side. She's dropped cutlery, before I finished my water the waitress was repeatedly touching the rim of my cup asking if I finished which I hadn't I would like to try tapas again but just not here A final thing, the bread 🤨 the bread was disappointting to the extreme I would liked something more authentic on the portion sizes was ridiculous

Lovely evening with friends, great service, very good value for money and the food was delicious!

We really enjoyed are evening at this small tapas restaurant in an unpromising location down an alley off the High Street. The restaurant kindly advised us to come in early as they had big party coming in. We ordered a range of dishes and all were excellent. Cocktails were v good too!

Tucked away off the High Street in Oxford, this little gem is worth a visit. It's a small windowless space with character. It is warmly decorated with lots of coloured art on the walls and Andalusian/Spanish music playing in the background. The menu is not extensive, but sufficiently varied to tempt the taste buds (including crowdpleasing dishes such as gambas al ajillo, albóndigas, boquerones, patatas bravas,...). Served by an efficient waitress, we ordered a selection of tapas that proved to be very tasty and flavoursome. A nice touch was the tin container with chunks of warm fresh bread that were ideal for mopping up all the delicious sauces. Price for 4 with service charge included around £70 (no drinks included). Worth trying this place out if you are visiting Oxford!

Small place with beautiful details and good service.

Perfect hidden place for a date. The food was really tasty with proper flavour.

Absolutely lovely! The food was superb and the service amazing! Will definitely be coming back!

Delicious food in a lovely, laid back setting. It feels like you could be in Spain, tucked away on a back street. We’ve been 3 times and all the food is very tasty and the service friendly

A great find. Lovely food and a nice bottle of Albarino. Don’t be put off by the access alleyway. We will definitely return!

So happy we found this place - absolutely fantastic food and brilliant attention from the staff

Friendly staff, quick service and great tapas. We really enjoyed the meatballs, ham croquettes and marinated olives.

Delicious tapas and fairly decent value for money! For 3 people it was £80 which included a jug of sangria :) I'd recommend 2-3 dishes per person.

Lovely little place - great atmosphere and attention to detail. Felt at home

Such a beautiful place and amazing foods. You will definitely feel your self in one of Spanish town . I will higher recommend you to try and enjoy the delicious food

La Taberna is tucked away from the bustle of Oxford’s High Street and is a little haven of a place that serves delicious tapas. We tried the marinated anchovies, meatballs, chorizo and beans and Spanish chicken. All very tasty and served super hot which I...

Great food, Beautiful location and the service was excellent.

Excellent margaritas and food just as good. Nice variety on menu

Beautiful place to eat, drink and enjoy The Time with friends.

The best ford în Oxford! Excelent atmosphere!

10 stars service!! We will come back for sure❤

The small but beautiful restaurant was very nice, we ate the tapas very well, the polite staff...I recommend going 👍

Brilliant little restaurant, tucked down an alley in the heart of Oxford. This really did feel like a Spanish Taverna. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere here only enhances the experience. Recommended

I think is the best place in Oxford . I really recommend this place for a perfect date . Best Gambas I ever had ❤️

Beautiful ambience , really romantic place . The staff was friendly and helpful . The best prawns I ever had ❤️

Food was superb - everything on the menu is to the point. My company and I did not consume any alcohol, but I imagine getting a drink or two would make the food even better. Service and atmosphere felt a bit random.

The food was just amazing the same as the the services.The waiter was very kind and also asked me if i liked my food.They do care about the clients.

Wow!! From the atmosphere, the friendly staff to the incredible food! 10/10. You could tell the food was freshly cooked, authentic Spanish tapas. The sangria was absolutely lovely!! Loved it! You must go!

Loved it. It looked a bit suspicious from the street. But tapas is always a big draw. And man, I am happy we went for it. Great service. Fabulous food and lovely wine. We enjoyed our stay and hope others will enjoy their venture in through the little doorway.

We happened to see their sign from the street walking by. So happy that we walked in. Brilliant little quaint restaurant with some super tasty tapas. If you’re looking for some genuinely good tapas in Oxford, then this is the place to come.

Like real tapas! This little gem hidden away off the High Street in Oxford is a diamond.

It’s certainly hidden, through a couple of corridors. The flashing white lights at the entrance don’t shout “authentic”, but it’s comfortably rustic inside. The smoked aubergine was delicious, meatballs average, whitebait and prawns OK. The “patatas bravas”, however, were basically chips with tomato sauce. You...

Turned up just after opening time last night. Greeted by a very welcoming young lady who quickly bought the menus to us. Lovely fittings in the cosy eating area. Lovely food,nicely cooked. Very nice atmosphere. Will return again.

Quite traditional tapas but very fresh and tasty.

Amazing place, lovely staff, the best food.

Had an absolutely amazing time here. We had a lovely waiter who went out of his way to give us extra bread and churros, and make us feel welcome. The food was so tasty and the atmosphere felt warm and authentic. Will definitely go back again!

We went to La Taberna a week ago and we had a lot of fun. We met a very nice waiter who helped us choose our portions. He also gave us free bread and drinks at the end of the night. We would return without a doubt. Thank you very much for a wonderful night!

Beautiful little restaurant in Oxford centre. Adequate sized menu. Fabulous food and good service. Cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed the food and the music

Very good food. The service was excellent. They catered for my vegetarian and halal friends very well too. Very happy and will return more often as they also had a student discount.

Amazing staff, friendly atmosphere and a small hidden gem. 100% worth the visit. Food was even better

Had a very happy birthday indeed here! Incredibly hospitable and generous people combined with great food. Coming back.

Had a very happy birthday indeed here! Incredibly hospitable and generous people combined with great food. Coming back.

Cosy place for well priced Tapas. Choose carefully as some dishes are a bit similar.

Amazing tapas and great service, nice ambience and food was so good!!

Food was excellent, service really good but no coffee at end was a bit of a disappointment.

We was only in Oxford one night and wanted tapas, this place didn’t disappoint, everything tasted brilliant from tapas to the wine. The staff were friendly too :).

Delicious food, friendly staff and great prices. A bit disappointed that there were not clear vegetarian options so I ended up ordering something which would normally be vegetarian but turned out to not be.