The best restaurants in Headington Oxford South East

Our first visit to the lovely welcoming village pub with a fabulous outdoor area. We were visiting as a family with our dog in tow. The service and food was definitely 10/10. They also made sure our dog had water and came out with treats for her. The food was delicious with huge portion sizes and the staff were so friendly and efficient. We are so pleased we found this wonderful pub and will definitely be back. Thank you.

Had such a wonderful time there with my fiance. Great food, great atmosphere and very friendly service. One of my most favourite restaurants.

Unfortunately both pizze and ice-cream are now utterly disgusting. Pizze taste like paper with a cheap topping and ice-cream cheap with a triple dose of sugar.

Amazing food. Fantastic service : highly recommend .

Tucked away between the Britannia and Royal Standard pubs in Headington, this restaurant is easy to miss, but well worth seeking out. With a hotel attached, it offers a cosy and inviting atmosphere. We opted for a two-course meal, and overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. My main dish was a bit salty for my taste—I tend to prefer very unsalted food—but it was still delicious and well-prepared. Everything else was spot on, from the starters to the sides. The beer selection could use a bit of improvement, though with two pubs just next door, that's not a big drawback. The service stood out, with our waiter being friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. All in all, we left satisfied and would happily return for another meal.

First time visit following recommendation from local guest house. Sadly, I can’t extend that recommendation, especially if you are vegan. Firstly, the positives - the staff and the service were both excellent. Food intolerance was taken very seriously and I felt well looked after. Unfortunately, the burger itself was fairly average (not bad at all, just not special) and the sweet potato fries weren’t good. That would be 3 stars. The reason for dropping to 2 stars was something I’ve never experienced anywhere else… With a food intolerance, I’d asked for a vegan bun instead of the brioche bun the burger would normally be served with. I cannot see how these days I could possibly be charged an extra £2 specifically for the ‘vegan bun’ itemised on the receipt. Perhaps if you’re a vegan, there’s a question of why you’d be in a burger bar. But if you’re a vegan, I would prepare for feeling like a second class citizen. Friendly staff, but average food and inequitable treatment of vegans.

Delicious food and excellent service. We had a very tasty napoletana past and a very fragrant risotto. Lovely atmosphere. A hidden gem.

You can’t beat the Italian baked goods at Il Botanico, the cannoli’s are the best I’ve had! The coffee, focaccia, gelato and hot chocolate are all also amazing! It’s a bit of a hidden gem in Headington.

Visited the White Harte for lunch with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. Great varied menu and everyone enjoyed their meal. Staff very attentive and friendly. Very good facilities for disabled customers.

Owner is a legend and the food is excellent and well priced.

A wonderful experience for a large party of 20 to celebrate our daughters 18th Birthday. The food, service and atmosphere was excellent. We had a good selection across the menu of brunch, waffles, pancakes, milkshakes and coffees, we can recommend them all. Fresh and good portion sizes (waffles are massive).

Great food and great atmosphere. I look forward to a return visit

Food was delicious and they adjusted spice levels for me as well which was appreciated!

Annie was super lovely and really nice and chatty