The Parsonage Bar & Grill in Oxford

I booked their private room, which is advertised as being able to accommodate 16. We had 15. And though I suggested to inspect the room beforehand, they countered with the suggestion I can see it on the day of the event; and half an hour before guests were due to arrive. I was advised they would coordinate seating arrangements and I provided these arrangements well ahead of time. On the day, I arrived to find no seating arrangements and the table layout completely different to earlier indications. The room was too small to have a holding area for pre-dinner drinks, a fact not clearly communicated. Also, the service fell far short of what I thought I might expect. And though I provided feedback without asking for any compensation, the restaurant - rather than taking it on board - countered suggesting I was mistaken in my perception of their service standards. This is incredibly disappointing for the kind of establishment they suggest they are on their various media sites. I would not recommend their private dining option for any discerning hosts who are keen on making sure their guests are well looked after.

I went for my birthday dinner, what an amazing night. Good was great but the banter with the waiter made the night perfect. I didn’t get his name but he was great. Brought me out a table spoon for my pudding and a teaspoon for my partner. Great food and great night. Thank you for making my birthday great.

Attentive service, sumptuous and delicious food. I had the monkfish and my partner chose the steak. Apparently the best steak my partner has ever had and my monkfish was very tasty.

El sitio es elegante y agradable. La carta es corta pero correcta, los platos bastante abundantes. Tomamos salmón ahumado y ostras que estaban bien. De segundo rape con salsa blanca y patatas que estaba bien y pechuga de pollo rebozada que estaba bastante seca. Era literalmente una pechuga partida en dos y rebozada, luego habían puesto un huevo frito y una anchoa sumamente salada encima y puré de patatas. Ee postre tomamos tarta de queso con ruibarbos que sí estaba muy rica. El servicio estuvo muy bien. La carta de vinos muy internacional

A bit expensive for a two course lunch. Food was well cooked and excellent service. Waiter helped my disabled mother to and from her seat.

Last time I was here a few years ago, it was magnificent. This time, not so much. It's still a lovely venue: warm, cultured, comfortable, with a fabulous old rustic fireplace greeting one on entry. An equally warm and charming and professional maître d' greeted us, immediately verified the name and reservation, and left us in the care of a server who showed us through to our table. The very well equipped and stocked bar, just across from the dining tables, is professionally and efficiently managed, and very attractive. The ambience was delightful: warm and relatively quiet and conducive to conversation. The table service was average: the servers appeared rushed and under pressure, although the orders were taken efficiently and the meals served promptly. The Sunday roast lamb was over-cooked and bland, with the Yorkshire pudding (yes, with the lamb) also over-cooked and very dry, powdery with a couple of burnt edges. The accompanying vegetables were lovely: carrots and broccoli beautifully done and very tasty. The chicken schnitzel was reported by one of our party as bland in taste, while a favourable report came from another companion on the cheese & thyme soufflé. Wines were out of the question for our party mainly because of the prices: a 175 ml glass ranges from £7.50 for the house wine up to £16.50 for a 175 ml glass of pinot noir. We declined dessert. All-in-all our impression was one of over-pricing when considering the quality. The all-day menu, for example, offers a ribeye-steak for £38, a fillet of bream for £28, and a side portion of thick-cut chips for £5.95.

Firstly I cannot comment on food or drinks, a little odd for a restaurant review but we didn’t get that far…..! Table was reserved in advance for a family birthday ( party of 5 ) and were only offered the bar area which, having eaten in bars before, one would assume it would be fit for purpose! Instead we had a table in a vestibule next to the entrance, coat rack and vaguely near the bar! The other diners were all in the actual restaurant. Asked to change but were told that it wasn’t possible as we “only booked last week” . Customer service was non existent and management dismissive and couldn’t care less. We left and went Brasserie Blanc where we were welcomed, seated and treated perfectly. So back to The old Parsonage- first and last visit, food smelled good and ambiance seemed fine…. If you were actually seated anywhere near the main dining area.

Beautiful building, inside was lovely and the food was great. Staff were a pleasure and would love to come back and dine outdoors in the summer

We booked for an early dinner and were promptly taken to our table. Chairs were not the most comfortable and seemed rather low. Our waiter was excellent and our meal very relaxing and enjoyable. The food was excellent - the best fish cakes I have tasted. A great meal and worth the money.

Absolutely lovely looking Afternoon very high tea, but sadly it didn’t taste as good as it looked. A lot of food, but that dosen’t help if the good flavours aren’t there. The sandwiches and the cakes didn’t taste much at all, dry carotcake and soggy cheesecake. The scones saved the day and the score here on Tripadvisor.

Lovely restaurant and excellent food and service. The location and period building was the complete setting for a super lunch. We were not at all rushed and stayed for three hours! Highly recommended!

Ate here with my husband and was a delightful venue. The building is stunning and greeted warmly by staff on arrival. Nothing was too much trouble for staff and food was delicious. Overall a wonderful meal out made even better by the warm and thoughtful staff.

Very generous Sunday Roast. Fresh and juicy. Friendly staff and quick, efficient service. Beautifully cool dining room to escape a hot Oxford day for refreshment!

Unfortunately I am having to give this terrible review with regards to high afternoon tea we had today the 18th June 2023. My daughter had the vegan option. The sandwiches were tomato, a cucumber and avocado. ( and I mean a tomato on one sandwich with butter then a cucumber sandwich with butter etc) The scones were 2 plain scones (raisins are vegan!!). We have been to many afternoons teas in our time and this was a terrible vegan option. They were given months of notice so knew were were coming. There are so many vegan options that can be done now so these sandwiches were a very poor excuse. When the bill came we had been charged for the two teas we had, which should be included in the afternoon tea. This was apologised and told they would be taken off the bill. It is the first time ever I have not paid the service charge. This was not due to service as the staff were lovely. My afternoon tea was nice. (The scones were very dry) but that’s ok as the rest of the food was good. I think to be charged £33 for the vegan option was ridiculous given the choice of food she received. Sorry to say we won’t be returning 🥲

Just perfect. I had two starters and a pudding as they looked so nice. It was a good decision. Scallops that tasted, sadly not always true at other restaurants, but really wonderful here. Sat outside in their little walled garden, what a treat.

Glorious food, superb service, wonderful atmosphere enveloping everyone with warmth and joy. A perfect evening.

This was booked for my birthday treat. It was a very busy Saturday night. They were seating people to eat at small table near the bar and also outside (yikes, in March!). We decided to get a drink at the bar before being seated. It...

We had High Tea here for Valentine's Day and both the meal and the staff were fabulous. We didn't stay overnight as we live locally but we often dine here and the food and service is always excellent - particular thanks to the waiter who...

Excellent Sunday lunch. Great food, great service, wonderful venue, cozy with a real buzz. Staff were attentive and we were not rushed off our table.

Locale molto old-english, ovattato, colori sul viola, ma troppo scuro e buio, con tavoli assai vicini. Siamo stati per Natale,...

Cosiest and most elegant place in Oxford for tea, cocktail, meals. Expensive but well worth. The fireplace, the artworks, the training of the staff, the quality of the food makes it a very special place. I would like to try the hotel one day!

Lovely lunch, really good food, good atmosphere. Waiter not over friendly but did the job. Very surprised as not been for years but will go again

Had a very nice afternoon tea in the garden. Beautiful day so we did not mind waiting. There were a few errors made by the young staff but overall we had a nice experience. Probably needs to improve though for me to want to go...

A late lunch in the Grill where the service was so slow that we generally had to chase up the staff for everything from water to coffees (which never came). We were dining with an infant and efficient service was what was going to make...

We visited here as a group of friends for afternoon tea. The surroundings are well decorated and comfortable and the outside area is lovely on a sunny day. The afternoon tea was plentiful with the tea, sandwiches, scones and cakes all replenished as required. The...

Lovely hotel in Oxford with significant history. Good sized rooms, modern bathroom, comfortable beds, friendly staff and on site parking. Beautiful little restaurant and an easy location. Best for a weekend as opposed to one night so as to make the most of the experience...

Excellent service but food was less good than anticipated, in particular the plaice on the bone which was hard to handle, especially with a sauce all over it. Not recommended.

I had not seen my Cousins for many years and at the age of 86 years old, decided to treat them to a very special evening out. Two came from mid Wales to be with us. My order was for the plaice and my Wife...

Traditional celebration of last night of holiday trip with my best friend. The staff were really welcoming and offered great recommendations as I was unsure, as a vegetarian, which to go with. I am so glad I listened to the waitress who told me to...

Really good food here. The service was good. We made the mistake of choosing to eat inside on a marginal evening - we'd have enjoyed it even more if we had chosen to eat outside like most others.

On our visit to Oxford for our Anniversary we dined at Parsonage Grill after readIng the excellent reviews. We were not disappointed. As weather was so warm, we dined outside. Atmosphere was lovely and the food excellent. Service was very good. We have been fortunate...

The terrace is a lovely relaxing place to eat and the food was nice but unfortunately nothing special considering the price. Some meals required a side order of chips or potatoes to make them into a proper meal and that was not clearly pointed out...

Around 20 years since our last visit and pleased to see a seasonal and creative menu that would please pretty much anyone. Starters of tomato and Broad beans and ricotta very good. Homemade ice cream excellent. Service slow but this was due to understaffing rather...

Divine service and food in a charming English setting. Our food arrived in a timely fashion and were exquisite and service were fantastic. Truly memorable evening

I had wanted to eat at the parsonage since I last worked in Oxford, I think, 30 years ago. I wasn't disappointed. Sort of a 'bucket list' think. Delightful meal. 3 courses, 3 of us, great service, and wonderful food. I recommend the lamb, the...

I’d heard good things about this but was underwhelmed. We had booked for four and were shown to a small table, with three and a partial 4th place setting. We all ordered the high tea and when this started to arrive the waiter asked us...

We came for afternoon tea after visiting for dinner a few times and always having a fantastic time. The service was excellent, as usual, but we felt that we didn’t quite get what we paid for. Afternoon tea between two people, you would expect two...

Fabulous surroundings, delicious food and some of the most friendly, accommodating and pleasant people you could wish for. Impossible to fault.

We were given a voucher for a meal here as a Christmas present and decided to use it yesterday. It was a hot sunny day and we had a table in the cool courtyard garden. From start to finish we were very well looked after...

Came here with my partner for a special celebration, and pleased to see the same very high standards being upheld. We both had the crab starter, then I had scallops and he had trout. We shared a bottle of wine and a crème brulée too,...

Visited the hotel for afternoon tea as we had been given a voucher as a present. The food was good and there was plenty. We were offered more sandwiches and scones. The waiting staff were excellent with no rush. I’ve only given it 4 stars...

Three out of four were vegetarian. There was no indication of which dishes were vegetarian on the menu. We were told that is what the wait staff were for, which is fine except most of them did not have English as a first language. After...

Beautiful and cosy dining area with a large fireplace and traditional art/portraits on the walls. The employees were attentive and skilled. I went with my family for Sunday Lunch and had the beef roast. The food was delicious, particularly the roasted carrots; we also had...

La location è molto bella e anche gli interni sono gradevoli. Menu senza particolari slanci e piatti non eccezionali. Disappunto...

Great place for cocktails, wine and dinner. The walls are hung with fine art, there's a big open hearth burning near the bar. Snug, wonderful place to settle in for the evening. The staff are wonderful. Highly recommend.

We eventually booked the Parsonage Grill for Christmas after switching from a London hotel. After hosting family Christmas lunches for almost 20 years it’s a cook’s curse that as soon as a reasonable level of competence is reached, family decamps to your house feeling there’s...

We had our small wedding celebration in the Pike Room on Christmas Eve and it was absolutely perfect with amazing food, wines and service with attention to detail from everyone concerned including Marta. The food was exquisite and those that chose the beef said it...

Enjoyed New Year’s Day lunch in their wonderful private dining room. Service and ambience was first class. Food was to the expected high standards of a restaurant of this calibre. They do cater for all dietary needs including from our group: vegan, pescatarian, vegetarian, meat....

Our daughter had arranged a supper for our 40th wedding anniversary. As soon as we got in, the Maître D'Hôtel greeted us and showed us to our table. The food was fabulous. We had scallops, duck confit and beet tart. Nice selection of wines One...

I came here with my boyfriend a few nights ago for a special anniversary dinner and it couldn’t have gone better. We started with cocktails, which took a little while to come but we could see the bartender was busy so we didn’t mind. And...

Thank You so much to the whole staff,best anniversary celebration ever.From the arrival untill the end, it was exceptional.The booking,parking space,greeting on our arrival.Amazing cocktails prepared by the barman,Sergiu,then our absolutely tasty and exquisite dinner,so many different textures and flavours.Many thanks to all the staff.Made...

Ate here on Saturday night - was packed, and really buzzy atomsphere. Food was really top quality - lovely selection of choices and great cocktails. We had three courses - the homemade gingerbread gelato in affogato was amazing. It's pricy, but as expected - wine...

This place is a truly beautiful place. The service was really good and the food was divine. A special mention must go to the Pumpkin Tarte, that was divine! A party of 6 of us ate there and they accommodated all our diety needs including...

If your looking for excellent food served up in beautiful surroundings whilst being looked down on by condescending and rude staff, who’s look like they they would rather be anywhere else in the world than having to be anywhere near you, then look no further....

This week, we went for an amazing dinner at The Old Parsonage. We had been for afternoon tea recently, and decided to try it again for dinner. This time we were seated inside in the cosy dining room. The tables are well spaced, with Covid...

Enjoyed high tea here, in the courtyard on a lovely afternoon. Easy walk from the Weston Library after completing a walking tour. The staff was welcoming and friendly, the service was perfect and the food was delicious. I had the opportunity to see the inside...

I have visited the old Parsonage many times over the last few years and always had a lovely afternoon tea, with great service. Not this afternoon. We arrived for our booking at 2.30 and waited for 15 minutes before getting even a menu. We ordered...

Beautiful terrace with leafy greenery and fountain. Delicious food, I particularly loved the soufflée! Really nice staff and atmosphere.

Left our afternoon tea feeling we didn’t even approach value for money. The service was inattentive, the food average and the bill large. I was gob-smacked that for £40 per head that a second pot of tea was charged additionally. I had hoped for so...

We visited the Parsonage Grill on a trip to Oxford. We went for dinner along with two 14 year old lads (who love food!). The setting is lovely and we were offered one of the tables outside which is covered by an illuminated and heated...

We had a sweet and savoury afternoon tea. The most delicious sandwich fingers, scones with homemade jam and cream, little cakes and tarts, sausage roll, chicken and ham pie, salmon mousse, cheese scones. Sandwiches were replenished all the time. So delicious and I wish I...

Had two lunches here over the past weekend (Saturday and Sunday Roast), we had an excellent meal on Saturday (Lamb and Chicken Pie as mains), so decided to book again for a roast lunch the next day, which was again delicious. (cheeseboard a slight let...

We ate both lunch and dinner here and can only say that both experiences were exceptional in terms of food and service.

We dropped in unbooked on a hot day. The maitre d' is a credit to the place, as he was a true pro. Beautiful little oasis and what small things we had were delicious. I used to stay here as my cheap bed in Oxford....

The moment we walked into Parsonage Grill we felt relaxed. The atmosphere was warm and cosy. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend Parsonage Grill and will definitely return.

We visited the restaurant for a special family occasion and we left completely delighted by the whole experience. Sam and his team were outstanding, taking on pre-arrival requests, welcoming us and attending to every ‘need’ quietly and effectively. The food was absolutely top notch, beautifully...

After my partner lost her purse, 15 mins from the booking we rang the restaurant and offered to cancel and accept a charge in these hard COVID times, as we had to go to the police station. However Francesca answered and told us not to...

We visited The Old Parsonage Hotel in oxford for afternoon tea and we were left feeling a little disappointed. For almost £30 per person we would have expected better service, better quality of food and nicer surroundings. From photos online we thought the outdoor seating...

It’s a lovely restaurant, and the food is excellent, but a couple of niggles. I booked well in advance and asked for a particular area, but when I turned up they asked where we wanted to sit and none of the options were what I’d...

We had dinner today at the old parsonage, we waited 15 minutes for someone to take our drinks order. We had the soufflé and the scallops for starters - scallops Were £15.50 and for that price would have expected at least 3 or 4 but...

I visited here on the 15th May so were not able to be seated inside the restaurant (COVID Law). This actually added to the beauty as we were seated in a peaceful stone walled courtyard with a stunning climbing wisteria tree taking centre stage above...

Our first meal out after the pandemic for our daughters birthday. We ate outside and the service and food were excellent. They provided the most delicious birthday cake for her and we all had a wonderful time. If you want somewhere special to go we...

Came here for my birthday - we are not local to Oxford but are about 50 mins away. We wanted to go somewhere nice and this definitely is! Nice walk to/from the centre of Oxford. Restaurant had a couple of tables full but plenty of...

The quality of food is vastly better than most anywhere else in town, with a focus on excellently prepared, traditional English fare working with a simple palette. However, it's nothing special for the price point, and there are better restaurants of this quality only a...

A truly unique building with fantastic décor. Surrounded by artworks and open fires its a great setting for an intimate evening meal. Cocktails, wine list and food were all excellent. Staff are friendly and very professional.

Thank you Parsonage Grill for a wonderful 21st Birthday meal with our daughter yesterday. Beautiful setting (love the exterior Hallowe'en decorations) and spot-on with Covid precautionary measures. Excellent and varied choices on menu for carnivores and vegetarians alike with discrete yet attentive service. Produce is clearly fresh, proudly local where possible, cooked and presented very well. Drinks menu superb - cocktails prepared by someone who knows what they're doing (not always a given, no matter what you pay). Most importantly, with minimal prior warning, they accommodated presenting the cake we brought along, at the right time & in addition noted her birthday at dessert stage earlier (without us asking). In other words, great team work with a gracious 'can-do' attitude. We've been before & thoroughly loved the evening - yesterday was extra special, thank you. Great job from a classy outfit - we'll be back again for sure.

Un hermoso edificio antiguo de Oxford con mucho encanto, pero con una cocina que produce comida sin sabor. Había una consistencia en la falta de condimento en todo lo que comía. Además, el servicio era lento y caro.

Lovely cosy restaurant with very good food, nicely prepared and presented. Pricey but not silly money.

Superó las expectativasQué sorpresa, hermoso y acogedor ambiente fantástico. La comida superó las expectativas, la camarera Bee fue maravillosa y eficiente, sugirió el lomo de ciervo y la terrina de caza. Un ambiente relajado definitivamente volvería a visitar. Primo presentado a su primera experiencia gastronómica en la calle, ordenó el suculento bistec chuletón tierno cocinado a la perfección. Crema br l e fuera de la escala se derrite en la boca crítico gastronómico retirado. No te lo pierdas, definitivamente vale la pena una visita.

We give this restaurant a "5". It is set in a very charming old paronage that is now an inn and restaurant. The interior is graced with a wonderful fire, a welcoming bar and a lovely intimate dining room with a lot of interesting art. The service staff is very pleasant and knowledgeable, the menu and wine list present interesting options, and the price/quality ratio is fine. They also have a picturesque outdoor area open for drinks and dining during the late spring and summer months. While not located in the center of the city, it is only about a 15 minute walk. We had a lovely dinner there a week ago.There are other fine restaurants in the vicinity--one with well-deserved multiple stars. But for an excellent meal at a very reasonable price in a very charming setting that is close to the center, the Parsonage Grill would top our list.

Este lugar lo tiene todo: edificio, ubicación, interiores magníficos (oscuros, de mal humor, a la luz de las velas y con paredes de salón, colgados de arte muy bueno, todos los retratos, que crearon un ambiente doméstico elegante y proporcionaron una forma extraña de desconocidos: observar a la gente) , servicio fantástico y comida absolutamente genial.Las vieiras con puré de chalota y salvia fueron increíbles. Mi esposo solo comió cordero con puré de papa una vez en su vida (¡y eso fue por Ollie Dabbous!). Mi tonto de ruibarbo tenía las piezas rosadas y suaves más profundas de ruibarbo entero en ellas. La tarta de nueces de mi hijo fue una de las mejores cosas que dijo que había tenido.Una alegría absoluta y un descubrimiento maravilloso. Camarero californiano extremadamente encantador también. Maravilloso.

A wonderful place, beautifully decorated (I loved the portraits on the wall) but more to the point a great restaurant. Fabulous cocktails, amazing food and great service from lovely EU staff. I particularly loved the home-cured salmon with remoulade and twice-baked goat's cheese souffle. The chicken and leek pie was also great according to my husband. Good wine list. Special thanks to the front of house staff who stored a bag for us, ordered us a taxi and took the bag to the taxi. A truly excellent restaurant.

The food was absolutely amazing. All the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Very nice small and intimate restaurant for a dinner. The rib-eye steak was delicious and the portions were very generous. Highly recommend. Nice, peaceful atmosphere in the restaurant. Highly recommend.

We had lunch here with family on Saturday. The food was great but pricey, and enjoyed by all - sea bass with crab sauce, pork chop, seafood salad, followed by Jaffa cake pudding, rhubarb and custard fool, crepe brûlée, and rice pudding with almonds and lemon sauce. It was my niece’s birthday and I’d brought a little cake and candles. The chef wrote ‘Happy birthday ‘ in chocolate sauce on the big plate that the little cake was served on - a lovely touch, much appreciated.The ambience is great, and buzzy. Service is good but could be just slightly more attentive at the table.We all came away feeling very happy.

Came here for lunch for my mum's birthday and what a lovely place. The staff are friendly and too us to our reserved table straight away. It's cosy and we sat by the window which was nice. Good selection on the menu and an extensive wine menu also. We started with champagne and I had the avocado and prawn cocktail which was yummy and then I had the steak which was so tender and had a lovely flavour. My mum started with the scallops and then the pork which she really enjoyed. The portions are pretty big.

Stayed at the hotel for a couple of nights and ate in the restaurant one evening and breakfast both days. Excellent chicken pie for me in the evening and breakfast was very good. Service was very attentive. We found the artwork on the walls a bit oppressive but other than that a very good place.

Oxford has few good places to eat, which means the more upmarket restaurants don’t have to try very hard as the tourists roll in nonetheless. I think this is the case at The Parsonage Grill, where we ate on a cold, wet night in February. The evening started well, and the gas log fire in the quaint, low-ceilinged reception area was cosy and enticing on a winter evening. We were greeted by a pleasant young woman who took our coats then had to stand around for a minute or two waiting for the manager to appear. He deposited us at our table and that was the last we saw of him. The décor is dark and moody with rather boudoir-ish looking low slipper chairs and the tables are packed together very closely. The wait staff are young and unpolished. I asked what the Massinoti, an Italian white wine, was like only for our waitress to reply ‘well, it’s an Italian white wine’. I thought my husband was going to burst out laughing. It’s a wine they offer by the glass and I expected that she would ask if I’d like to taste it, but no such offer was forthcoming. It was OK but if I had had the chance to taste it, I would have ordered the Gavi instead.The menu is not very imaginative. It’s predominantly meaty with a couple of fish options – including fishcakes, which I dislike as they're a cheap main course for a restaurant to churn out – and one veggie/vegan main – a mushroom risotto. I mean come on guys, it’s 2020 – you need to raise your vegan/veggie game! After some pondering, I ordered the chicken pie. It was delicious with lots of dark meat and leeks, – just what I wanted on a winter evening. My husband had the cod fillet and said it was fine. For pudding he had the sticky toffee pudding, which disappeared in less than 2 mins – I managed to grab a spoonful and it was delicious. Although I wasn't thrilled by the menu, our choices were good and we both enjoyed them.The Parsonage Grill was pleasant and we had a nice evening but there’s something missing - some vital ingredient of personality or enthusiasm – and I did not feel that the food prices were reflected in the quality of the service, environment or menu choice.

Great atmosphere , I took my girlfriend here are a birthday meal which was great. Service was good and the food excellent. We will return

Primera visita al Parsonage Grill hoy y esperamos la próxima vez. Nos saludaron calurosamente y el excelente servicio continuó durante toda nuestra visita. Cada miembro del personal fue muy amable y agradable. La comida era realmente excelente, vieiras para empezar, una ensalada de remolacha para la saludable. Preciosas comidas asadas de filete de ternera y panceta con verduras bellamente presentadas y preparadas. Buena lista de vinos permitió un acompañamiento de Julien en la calle, ¡qué delicia!

Warm welcome and warm place. A good old fashioned pub with selection of excellent food. Foreigners might label it as quaint but this is a compliment

We went on a Thursday night when it was not so busy and were able to have drinks at the bar before sitting down at the table. I've been here before and really like the dining room, decor, ambience, toasty fires, beautiful paintings, the whole thing. My starter was the most fabulous terrine I've ever eaten, this was the duck and foie gras terrine with pear chutney and toasted sourdough bread. The beautiful variety of colours, textures and flavours was both gorgeous to look at and delicious; the pear chutney in particular was a little miracle of taste and texture. For main course I had a daily special, braised ox cheek, with mashed potato and winter vegetables - a perfect dish for a cold January night. The meat was incredibly tender and delicious, with a gravy almost black in colour and with tremendous depth of flavour. The Dao we had with this was a perfect match - rich, smoky, intense. My partner had a braised shoulder of mutton which was similarly delicious. Out fo sheer greediness we then also had puddings - a creme brulee and an affogato - both delicious. It aint cheap but it's well worth the money, for a really memorable meal in a beautiful setting. Definitely worth going on a quiet night though.

Bar was full when we arrived so were shown straight to table. Offered water but no-one came to take order for pre dinner drinks. After some wait the server arrived to take food order so we asked for drinks first. Champagne and gin and tonic excellent but starters came almost at same time even though we ordered food about 15 minutes later. Starter ok but mains of steak were greasy and medium rare even though had requested medium as prefer ribeye more cooked. Chips tasted reheated from day before. Wine was excellent. Green salad very well dressed. Meal was saved by dessert - pear tart and spiced fruit ice cream. Was delicious. Server was very good but let down by quality of food. Tables very close together. Won't be in a hurry to return although this has been one of our favourites in past.

Met my friend for our normal Xmas catch up. This did not disappoint it was cosy with a fire and a nice ambience. Food was delicious

It was my birthday, & we were attending an evening event at the Ashmolean, so what better place for an interlude than afternoon tea at The Parsonage? The sweet & savoury afternoon tea was very good, I mentioned as we arrived that it was my birthday & thought no more of it. And then our waitress presented me with a plate which had happy birthday written on it in chocolate sauce, on which was a macaron with a candle in it. What a lovely touch!

Good menu, lovely food, thoughtful service in a cosy atmosphere. I'd definitely recommend and will visit again when I'm in Oxford.The only downside was the connecting door with the hotel which meant that there was a constant stream of people moving between the hotel and the bar through the dining area.

We have been here a few time and every time we go the food is great but the comedy small chairs continue to baffle me, as they are really uncomfortable if you arfe tall, which I am. Please change them.

Just had a lovely New Years Eve dinner at the Old Parsonage Grill with my SO. The food was very nice. I had the soup and my husband had the cheese soufflé as starters. They were both extremely good. We both had the roast beef for the main course which was nice. The beef was very tender and the mash and kale was excellent. But the real star of the dinner was the amazing chocolate and Jaffa cake they served for dessert. It was exceptional. It’s a flourless chocolate cake with a layer of tangerine marmalade that is extraordinarily delicious. Idk how it could be any better than just the chocolate and tangerine layers but then it’s covered with a dark chocolate candy shell and topped with the most amazingly light tangerine flavoured custard imaginable. I haven’t had a pastry this good since I lived in France several decades ago. Our server was Ruby and she was so helpful and wonderful. My only caveat was that it very warm in the restaurant. Uncomfortably so. They tried to cool off the seating areas but it took awhile and hence the 4 out of 5. Still, it’s a very lovely dining experience

The Parsonage is one of Oxfords best restaurants, its got character, a manageable menu and uncomplicated wine list and very good service. It has a nice non stuffy ambiance and feels relaxed.I rate the food quite highly and think its a must for all discerning Oxford vistors.

Friendly service in a comfortable room. I had a rib-eye steak that was delicious. We both started with delicate smoked salmon. The cocktails to start got us very much in the right mood for an enjoyable evening

Can't think of anything negative whatsoever. The ambience in the Parsonage Grill is delightful, with open fires and portrait-lined walls. Service was outstanding from the front door being opened for us through to the table service - staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent quality ( we paid similar in a London restaurant a fortnight ago, and they really could learn some lessons from the Parsonage! ). Home cured salmon was delightful, the steamed venison pudding was rib-sticking and tasty, and the tangerine and pear sorbets were, well, very tangerine-y and pear-y ( which is a compliment ). Somewhere we would definitely re-visit if in Oxford again.