The best restaurants serving British food in South Oxfordshire South East

Truly excellent pizza at the Half Moon, Cuxham. Great, friendly service and a lovely pint in Rebellion, too. Go there!!!!

What isn't to love about this jewel of a pub, without the exception of some of the local roads that is? We found this gem of an establishment a while back when a booking at a nearby pub had to be cancelled and they recommended the Red Lion. On our latest visit, we met up with relatives from Battersea for lunch on a cold, very wet Saturday lunchtime, weather courtesy of Storm Bert. From the minute we walked through the door, we were greeted by the welcoming landlord and members of his team. Being dog friendly, as soon as we were seated at our table, our accompanying Golden Doodle summer was treated to a bowl of water and even some doggie snacks from the bar. The was a good choice of real ales from the bar and the menu, was usefully concise and yet loaded with lovely dishes to tempt us. By coincidence, we all, one by one ordered the fish and chips and our post meal comments varied from "brilliant" to the "best I've had for years". Service throughout the meal was attentive, polite and so friendly. And to top it all, the bill was very reasonable considering the quality of the food, beer in fact the whole experience. I note that their website states: " Everything we do at The Red Lion is evaluated through the lens of asking ourselves whether or not it'll make people return". Well they certainly knocked that one out of the park for us, we'll be returning as soon as we can and we live over 100 miles away(!). If a two hundred mile round trip for lunch isn't a recommendation, I don't know what is!

My friend and I went for afternoon tea for her birthday as we live relatively local but not been there before. It was so delightful and everything was delicious. Lovely sandwiches, quiche, sausage rolls, cakes and fabulous scones. There was so much choice and a lot to get through and needless to say we were beaten. We were offered little boxes to take the uneaten goodies home. The table was laid beautifully and everything was perfect and made us feel special. My only advice is to pre-book as there are only 3 tables inside plus it will give the proprietor a chance to prepare for you.

I absolutely love this place. This time we tried the Sunday roast and it was fantastic, literally the best gravy around!

Stopped off here for breakfast while i was in the area. Food was lovely, generous portions, and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

Amazingly fresh, home cooked food! Beautiful setting. Friendly, polite staff, what’s not to like?! Look forward to next visit!

Excellent cookery in a lovely cozy environment. I always feel well looked after with their friendly atmosphere and the food speaks for itself.

*avoid* fake reviews!!! Absolutely disgusting, the worse place I've eaten hands down. If I could swear on here I would! £12.30 for burger and chips and breakfast stick, burger was re heated,cheapest meat going, no butter in roll, ketchup Is slop, sausage was deep fried and not sure even meat.. I honestly had to throw it and go somewhere else.. disgusting!

Thank you for making our Anniversary Meal special. Fantastic food great service. The food was everything that was promised and more

Bijan’s Kitchen never fails to impress! Their food has remained fantastic over the years, making it the only place that truly satisfies my cravings for Iranian food. I feel so lucky to have this lovely restaurant nearby. The owners’ kindness and warm hospitality make every visit even more special. Highly recommended!

We had an early Christmas lunch today. All of the options we tried from the Christmas set menu were delicious. The vegetarian starter of mushrooms on potato bread which I had was excellent and everyone else was impressed with theirs. There were generous and varied sides with the mains. We all had treacle tart to finish. Plus they did something off the children's menu for us. Highly recommended. I would love to come again.

Really great food and cosy atmosphere

A lovely place to eat while in Watlington. The food is freshly cooked and delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful.

My friend and I decided to try lunch somewhere we have never been before. We chose The Leathern Bottle in Lewknor and we was pleasantly surprised. Service was lovely, restaurant had a nice little buzz to it and food was nice. We will definitely be returning.

Went to the hotel restaurant only. Good food, lovely rural setting, spacious for a big group friendly staff, will go again.