Le Kesh in Oxford

A great place with unique atmosphere. Have been there multiple times and enjoyed my experience a lot.

Great food! Excellent value for money. Love the atmosphere. We were a very large group, 20 people and they managed to serve us impeccablely. Thank you

Fantastic staff who were so passionate about their food makes for the start of an excellent meal. The food did not disappoint. Highly recommend.

Visited today, Lovely mixed mezze for starters and had the meatball tagine. It was very nice, lots of flavours from the spices and olives. Although having spent a lot of time in Morocco , the flavours are slightly different and no "khoubz" (baked flat bread) but rice as accompaniment or lebanese bread. Although I've not found any restaurant in the UK that does it. I didn't get round to desert or tea. Maybe when I'm next in Oxford. The staff were very nice and friendly. Its a very nice restaurant, lots of decorations and north African themed items.

They made such an effort to accommodate our party of 8 at an earlier time, they really went the extra mile. Beautiful food and experience, we will definitely be back here! Thank you

The Tazine is one of the best anf yes, I have been to Morocco and had Tagine in Marrakech, sea side town Essaouira, in a village in the Atlas etc, the members are very friendly. All halal, no alcohol. A gem in Oxford.

Beautiful decor and fantastic waiter (thank you Slim!) He really helped it be a lovely experience rather than just a meal. It goes without saying that the food was fantastic. My husband would happily eat a whole bowl of the falafel.

Nice atmosphere and great food in this small restaurant close to the city centre. Excellent mixed mezze and chicken tagine on the plate, fun music on the speaker. Made very welcome with relaxed but efficient service. Would definitely come back on any future trips to Oxford.

What a wonderful find. We were in Oxford for the half-marathon and went looking for a restaurant the night before the race. Happily, we found Le Kesh. What a gem. The welcome was warm and friendly, the food exquisite and the atmosphere excellent. If you live in Oxford or are visiting, book a table and give your taste buds a treat.

We really enjoyed our visit to this place. The food was delicious, and the garden setting provided a fantastic atmosphere. The portions were generous and bursting with flavour. The service was excellent, and we were even given a nice introduction to the restaurant and its fusion concept, which made the experience even more special. Overall, we had a great time and would highly recommend it!

Amazing experience, will be rushing back when next in Oxford! Not only was the food incredible, but the service was exceptional. They managed to get us a table very last minute and were incredibly accommodating. Our server was so friendly and kept spirits high throughout the evening. The sharer meal is a great option, as it allows you to try an array of beautiful dishes, the true taste of Lebanon. The lamb just melts in your mouth!

Tasty dishes, fast service and very welcoming owner. We loved it. 5* we will definitely visit you again. Well priced too.

The food here is incredible and very fresh. Awesome menu and atmosphere and a business with real love in it.

The food was so good we can't put words to it. This is a diamond of a restaurant. So relaxed on the amazing Cowley Rd, Oxford.

Much overpriced food. Starters are way to expensive for portions size and quality. For the money you get better food elsewhere.

Fantastic food and hospitality. Best tagine I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to go back! We couldn’t believe it wasn’t more crowded.

Food was piping hot and delicious. Really big portion and well priced.

Authentic, freshly cooked dishes, original and unique, thoroughly enjoyed our evening

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We arrived with no booking but were made to feel really welcome. Being able to bring your own wine was a bonus too. Mixed mezze starters were lovely and tagines were really tasty.

We spontaneously went to Le Kesh in the evening and were absolutely thrilled. The food was super tasty, as you would imagine good Lebanese/Moroccan cuisine to be. The service was also great - we felt completely at home and are sad that we won't be back in Oxford to stop by again anytime soon!

Nice restaurant with good menu. Affordable. Nice service. Service-oriented. Delicious food.

please go here !! we got the fish tajine and the lamb tajine- omg my fish was beautiful and the lamb fell right off the bone it was so tender , flavours were beautiful , inside was so pretty !!! the people there were so accommodating <33

Nice place, good food for good price. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff

Exceeded our expectations. So very yummy. Fresh food, came out piping hot. Very tasty and great service. The owner came out and explained the origins and 'why' of the restaurant. Really great evening. Will definitely return.

A difficult one to rate as it depends if you’re going for the experience or the food. The staff were very friendly, giving us good recommendations and encouraging our (albeit pitiful) French and questions about their cultural influences. However, we felt a little disappointed by the food. My boyfriend ordered a tagine which was quite small and lacking in a strong or unique flavour. The vegetarian options were quite limited; I had the mezze board and I enjoyed all the components but would have liked more of everything. It was very expensive for what we received.

Good service and excellent food 👌

We had an early dinner here before an O2 show, we were made to feel very welcome and the menu was well explained to us. Excellent choices on the menu, would have loved to have tried everything. Had the chicken tagine, tasted great and excellent service.

Amazing servers, delicious and well priced food!

You have to try this place!!!! Gorgeous food and unbelievable service - the only place I will eat cous cous outside of Morocco. Does not disappoint! Plus loads of good veggie options.

Spontaneous choice at the end of a long day of travel. Came from Canada to visit our neice and we were looking for a tasty spot and Le Kesh did not disappoint. Slim was an informative and fun server. We chose the spicy meatball tagine and my hubby loved it. I had the chicken tagline which is a lemon, saffron chicken some olives and rice which was fine. I have had tagine in other places that included apricots or other fruits and I think I prefer it. Our neice had bastilla which she said was a very good sweet & salty - everything was good. Nice little spot with Morroccan decor and music.

We arrived early for our booking but received such a lovely welcome, perfect food and wonderful service, can’t wait to go back

We chose to walk out of Oxford to find somewhere authentic based on the Trip Advisor rating. Although it was about a scenic 25 minute walk, we were not disappointed. Our host was friendly and welcoming, explaining the food and its origins. We struggled to decide on what to have so started with a meze sharer. Our mains were delicious followed by an equally enjoyable dessert. We would highly recommend this restaurant. We even considered cancelling our booking for elsewhere the following night to make a return visit. Sadly we would have been charged for doing so, but we will definitely make a return visit.

What a lovely meal, great hospitality and great value. We stayed the night in Oxford and needed a place to break our fast in Ramadan and fit in our prayers at the nearby mosque. We called to book and Slim was an excellent host, suggesting we can pre book our meal choices. When we arrived our meal was already ready which was greatly appreciated after fasting the whole day! Slim was attentive, kind and clearly had great rapport with all customers. The food was delicious, every scrap eaten-lamb tagine, meatball tagine, moutabbal, Algerian pastry . When we're in Oxford next we'll like to come back and try more on the menu. Thanks again team!

Great food and atmosphere, friendly professional service. We ordered the Moroccan soup, bourak, hummus and few other side dishes, all were delicious. Definitely one of the best places in Oxford for dinner.

Really enjoyed the food! Highly recommended!

Great atmosphere, amazing service and unique food. Would recommend to anyone looking for tasty Mediterranean fusion food.

Visiting Oxford for a couple of nights, my husband discovered this gem whilst searching for places to eat. The food was delicious. We had falafel starter to share and i had the haloumi burger and my husband had the mixed grill. Service was excellent. You can take your own alcohol and they provide the glasses. We were the only people eating which is a shame but lovely decor and surroundings. Definitely recommend 👌

Came here for Mother's day and we were not disappointed. The food was EXCELLENT, the staff was funny, attentive and knowledgeable and the atmosphere of the restaurant was great. Good music at good volume. Will definitely come back!! (We've ordered La Kesh Fiest which was a a great choice as it allowed us to try various dishes!! YUM!!!) NB: They don't sell alkohol however you are welcome to bring your own bottle with no corkage fee)

Really friendly and nice service, food was excellent, lovely place where I felt comfortable and cared for, and I will definitely come back

Authentic and tasty food served and attentive and friendly staff. Only downside was that it was not clear on the web site that no alcohol was served though you can BYOB. Apart from that b minor issues, all good! Many thanks for a wonderful meal

Nine highly satisfied diners - a mix of vegetarians, pescatarians and meat eaters - loved everything about this restaurant. The individual tagine dishes stood out. They are awash with flavour, and served in flamboyant style by the owner, Slim. He is committed to matching you with your most suitable menu choice, and passionate about creating a memorable eating experience. Check out Slim's warm hospitable personality and dry sense of humour. BYO is a refreshingly rare bonus.

Great food, cozy atmosphere and very hospitable staff.

Best food I've had in a long time when eating out. Not the most flashy places on the street but a hidden gem in terms of its food, authenticity and friendly service. Went there as a group of friends and they catered towards all of our dietary needs and tastes, we all left happy and full. The waiter was funny and attentive, and very welcoming. Definitely somewhere I will be recommending to friends and family, looking forward to my next visit to taste their other dishes on the menu. Their meatball and chicken tagine was incredibly well seasoned and soft, and the mixed mezze was delicious! Each and every dish was seasoned perfectly.

Very helpful and polite staff. Food is good but portions could be a bit larger.

A mini Morocco in the heart of Oxford serving authentic food , my personal item was the heavenly lamb tagine.

Just love this place . Great morrocan style food but to me the host of the place ( sorry forgot his name ) makes you feel very welcome . Good location for O2 / Bullington

Slim was so lovely and the food was amazing, I will definitely be back☺️

Called in without a booking before a gig at the O2 (almost next door) and they managed to fit us in. I'd recommend booking if you're planning a visit as it's very popular and now we know why. Great food and good portion sizes with a nice selection of Mediterranean style dishes all served by nice friendly staff. They don't serve alcohol so take your own (no corkage charge and Tescos is across the road) or choose one of there really good alcohol free cocktails. Will definitely be back!

We keep coming back as we have always had a great value meal with friendly service. We really like the meze platters and tagines. And the only place in Oxford I have come across where you can BYO alcohol ☺️ Nice patio out the back too

A hidden gem!!!We enjoyed our dinner tonight with my boyfriend and everything was delicious!!!!Very interesting flavors!I discovered a new spice that I will be using on my salads too from now and on, the sumac.Nothing would be the same tho’ without the lovely waiter Slim, who treated us very kindly!Thank you all, guys!

Thursday night spontaneous choice - the service is excellent - informative, kind and warm. Had a nutty homemade hummus to start - I had a generous, authentic chicken tagine. The server was careful to disclaim that the chicken was cooked in lemon preserve - i thought the flavours were delicate and perfectly balanced. Chicken was succulent and full of flavour. My husband made a bold choice with the Bastilla - a layered sweet and savoury main of chicken and spices encrusted in almond with a dusting of cinnamon and icing sugar - it was filling, authentic, beautifully presented and tasty! With BYOB it was a perfect 'almost-end-of-the-week' treat! Cannot wait to introduce friends and family to this gem on the Cowley Road

We went here for our staff Christmas party last night. Slim and the team looked after us all so well. The party increased in size last minute (which isn't ideal in hospitality) but Slim managed the night perfectly. We had the Kesh Feast sharing plates which was fantastic. Thank you for your patience with us - the best staff party we've had in years.

We had dinner from Le Kesh last night and it was fantastic! The flavours were so good and the portions size was excellent. More than this the staff were lovely and helpful, which made our experience so much better. Thank you so much! We would certainly go back again, if we could.

Had dinner their last night with the family. It was absolutely marvellous. The halloumi burger is a delight and the rest of the food was wonderful.

Lovely restaurant with amazing service and great food. From the moment we walked in, the team were super friendly and welcoming. Food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. We were after a halal dinner and this was perfect. Definitely recommend.

What an experience; Le Kesh surpassed all of our expectations for good, authentic food. The host was charming and attentive and made us feel really at home. The food and cocktails, furthermore, were incredible; not only was everything home made, it was delicious. Word to the wise - do not overlook the spinach - it was simply divine.

What an amazing restaurant! We’d been let down by a restaurant further up the road and we popped into Le Kesh on the off-chance and there were 9 of us! Nothing was too much trouble, they went over and above! I can thoroughly recommend the Royal Feast. The food was delicious and the service 5*+! A wonderful experience!!

The food and decor at Le Kesh is fantastic. Highly recommend the chicken tagine and shish taouk. If I'm ever back in Oxford, I'll be going to Le Kesh again!

Not only great food with fantastic, authentic flavors but wonderfully friendly service. All the dishes were lovely (we did a meze selection of starters between 4 of us for our main meal) but special mention to the Zaalouk Dip which was amazing. Highly recommended. Also, BYOB keeps the cost of dinner down. Value overall was outstanding.

Went with some friends, it was great. The server was hilarious!

I have had the most amazing experience here tonight with my fiancé. We were greeted at the door and given the best service, the best food and the best time. I would 100% recommend!

Used to like this place but now you can’t use the shisha garden unless you get food. Stupid rule.

From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we felt as if we were a part of the family, the host was bubbly and keen to advise us on our meal, food was probably the best tagine we've ever eaten, my partner had the lamb and I had the meatball. The lamb fell off the bone and the spices with the meatballs was amazing. My partner says the Moroccan tea was the best she's had. Taking your own drinks is a must if you want alcoholic drinks Will definitely visit next time we visit Oxford

Fantastic food and a friendly welcome, will definitely come again!

What a place. Such warm service and relaxed dining experience. The food took me back to the Atlas Mountains and Marrakesh. Thankyou slim.

Second time me and my friends have been here and we'll definitely come again. The slow cooked lamb is to die for. If you don't know Moroccan food - trust the owner to sort you out a good selection 🇹🇷👍

Good ambience in terms of interior lighting, seating and decor an effort has been made to make you feel you are in Lebanese Restaurant. Great staff and a very friendly owner. The food is all cooked from fresh and is really tasty. Highly recommended and will definitely be going back there again.

I used to look like this place every day. I went to them two years ago, meaning a constant customer. The shisha they had was good once, and the food was also good, and the coffee was good. Not wow, and the place is nice and elegant. But I went to them after a year and met the same employee who was receiving the general customers before Abu Nazara from Algeria or Tunisia. I forgot his style😅 Very bad and rude. He set a limit on orders for me, maybe 50 pounds. I don't remember exactly, so that we could leave the place. In return, the rest of the people entered without a minimum order. The treatment was very, very bad and racist, and the level was so low that it was impossible for me to repeat my visit.

Slim made us feel so welcome, awesome place!

An absolute feast! There were 6 of us and we had the Royal feast which was epic and delicious. Very friendly service. No alcohol served so take your own if desired. No corkage and glasses provided.

Genuinely amazing find in Oxford. Can't fault it in any way.

Probably the best tagine we have ever had. Highly recommend this place! Not much waiting time, relaxed atmosphere and friendly host.

One of my favorite restaurants in Oxford

Food was delicious and the host was funny, welcoming and kind. A lovely evening. Everything was presented nicely, including the drinks which were made with fresh fruit. All halal alhamdulila. A super evening.

On a brief visit to Oxford we wanted something tasty to eat, Le Kesh did not disappoint. Fantastic friendly welcome, delicious food our only complaint…..we had limited time to eat as we had a ghost tour booked so couldn’t order more food!! Would love to return to this fab restaurant next time we are near Oxford.

A hidden gem I think. Kind of wanna keep it hidden but it deserves more recognition😭 I love this place. The garden in the back is my favourite, such a nice vibe. The foods great, service is even better. So friendly all the time. I remember when this place was closed for construction and I almost cried because I couldn’t go for over two weeks hahaha. Try for yourself ;)

A perfect Moroccan experience you can have in this lovely place , the man who served us was really friendly and helpful Every time i will visit oxfords definitely i will do it again ❤️

This is what you call an experience. Starting with the place it self, if you decide to set outside it's so calming and nice atmosphere. The owner or the staff (not sure), he was sooo friendly funny and gentleman and that only makes me want to give 10 stars. The food, OMG, it was one of the best food I have ever had, I have ordered the lamb Tagine for my self and it was unbelievable, so tasty and the meat is so tender. I wish I live in Oxford.

Had the best night out here with a big group of friends. The food was so delicious, loads to offer and large portion sizes, the staff are so very welcoming and we couldn't have had a better evening. Highly recommend.

Slim is just amazing like the whole place and food served. Something more than a restaurant is like you going to visit your family. Thank you for looking after me always when I’m at La Kesh ♥️ Eva

Amazing food, really lovely staff. Felt well looked after, would come back!

Flavour, flavour, flavour, this restaurant is for people who like real North African and Middle Eastern food that is well-prepared. Six of us had different plates and we loved them all.

We love the place and food delicious. We were sitting in the garden and great environment! Fulfilling food and so tasty. Service was lovely and we have a briefly introduction about the restaurant and their fusion. We loved the place ! Highly recommended!

Celebrated our 3 year anniversary here! Lovely little find, wanted to take my moroccan husband somewhere nice, and this place was it! Lovely food, we had calamari and hummus with some bread. Mains meatball tagine and halloumi burger and chips. Dessert knaife with some atay! (Moroccan mint tea) whole experience was lovely and very tasty. Would definitely visit again when we are in Oxford! Only one fault is the garden we sat in, was for shisha.. we both don't smoke and it gives a different atmosphere when you see drinking and smoking around you. Would be nice to have a section without smokers. Other than than the service was good also. Thank you!

Wonderful meal experience! Great decor, very friendly hosts and delicious food! We had the mixed mezze, chicken tagine and chicken risotto. All were delicious!

Me and my family visited this place last month.the food was okay.Once we finished our meal we asked for the bill then they provided the bill we saw there 10% service charge and 20%VAT on top but no VAT number on the invoice.Then I ask a staff for the VAT number then he said they don't have a VAT number.Please be careful everyone

I usually don't spend time writing reviews but this place deserves one. The food is super delicious, we had le Kesh menu for 4 people and we literally felt home because the guy who served us is super friendly. We even spent time in the garden drinking wine which we didn't purchase from the restaurant because he doesn't sell alcohol but he provided glasses. We definitely will go back.

Wonderful, authentic, relaxed. The food is *chef’s kiss* and the service equally so. Will be back.

Easy to book online. Our waitress was very friendly and keen to help. A nice NHS discount as well. The food was lovely - very tasty. We got a mezze to start which had a good portion size for two. I got the lamb, chicken and sausage stew for main which filled me up. It would be nice to have had more meat in it though as it only had a couple of each meat. My brother got the shish which would have been better with a salad or something on the side as the portion size was in contrast quite small. Nicely presented food too. The mocktails were also lovely. Would recommend.

Super friendly service, and food is always gorgeous - and best shared! BYOB but try the lemonade!!!

The service is excellent The most delicious meat tagine dish

What a lovely dining experience! The six of us, tourists in Oxford, were wonderfully taken care of throughout the meal. The food was very good and great value. Be aware, it is BYOB and there are no corkage charges. Thank you Le Kesh!

Fab dinner at Le Kesh. The waiter suggested a set menu for 5 of us and it was brilliant. Plenty of food and great vegetarian options! The atmosphere was great and all the staff were very friendly :)

Amazing food with great presentation as well. Great host and atmosphere as well.

The atmosphere and design of the restaurant is amazing and is matched by the food and service. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed our dinner so much that we must write a review. The staff were excellent at explaining the menu and answering specific questions. The food is a mixture of Morrocan, Algerian and Middle Eastern and every bite was super. The Goat's cheese Brivates for starter were unlike anything we had ever had. The soft centre and crisp outside were a great combination. The starter of Hummous was the best we have had in a very long time. Chicken tagine was expertly prepared and incredibly tasty. The chicken couscous was also excellent. Despite being well satisfied, we shared two deserts and again, enjoyed the flavours. The ambience was also very inviting with music to suit the restaurant. we would definitely visit again and recommend it to others.

Myself and friends had a great time at Lekesh. We were greeted and given interesting and useful information about the fusion of the two cuisines (Lebanese and Moroccan) and the menu. The restaurant is authentically decorated and has a nice covered outdoor area at the back. We had the mixed feast starter which was excellent and we all enjoyed our main courses - halloumi risotto, vegetable couscous, moussaka and chicken tagine. Reasonably priced and really handy you can take your own alcohol in too. Thanks Lekesh for a great evening - will be back!

The best food I never have I the U.K. I have that food only Morocco

What an incredible little restaurant! The staff are so lovely and helpful, very accommodating and friendly. The food was SO full of flavour! We ordered the Tangine and Mixed Grill. Divine! They also had a small shisha area out the back, a very traditional and cute tented garden area. A very chilled vibe.

Best Middle Eastern food around wood totally reccomend to everyone