River Room Restaurant in South Oxfordshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We had some small plates for dinner as we had a large lunch. We had squid, some mushroom arancini and bruschetta. All were good size for starters and very tasty, especially the arancini. Service was excellent and staff are very friendly. Fairly small menu but what they had on offer looked good and our food was good value.

Sat down then no one came to take drinks order . Then when did manage to order waited 55 minutes before food came . What we did receive was one insubstantial course with just a few vegetables accompanying it but cost £17 . We had a Mac Donald’s in Oxford later the same evening so we did not have to go to bed hungry . Slow service for something pleasant but small

I asked for rare to medium steak, first one was well done, second one was medium and you would have thought it would have been third time lucky but no.

Of my attempts to order different wines and port, they had no port (at all) and it was only on 3rd attempt did they have the wine on their list. So best to BYOD if you have to eat here.

This restaurant was a real discovery. I came to this hotel on a short business trip, and dinner at the hotel was convenient, as the De Vere hotel is on the outskirts of Oxford, so you'd have to drive to go anywhere else. I am so glad I had dinner here! It was truly amazing. The flavour combinations. the look of the dishes, the quality of the ingredients, it was gorgeous. Our Romanian waiting staff were lovely and attentive too (and looked after us at breakfast as well). I started with pulled pork paté on sourdough. It came in the shape of a mandarin (the orange skin was apple gel). It was not gimmicky, it was delicious and fun, I loved it. I had hake for seconds, abundant and delicious. I did not really have room for dessert at the end of the meal, but everything had been so delicious I had to try it. I had the chocolate fondant, it was the best one I have ever tasted. Great choice of wines too. I'd love to dine here again.