Arbequina

Spent our first night at Oxford here. The food is amazing. My favorite, surprisingly, is the charred cabbage. It has a very complex flavor with the creamy puree and crunchy hazelnuts. Other tapa dishes are all good except the fried prawns. It was a bit too salty and the prawns were tiny. It may be a good dish to go with a bottle of cold beer. Overall, it was an outstanding dinner.

Delicious food, incredible service. We had most of the vegetarian options they do and each one was more delicious than the last. You must try the onion tortilla, it was incredible. I would 100% recommend for everyone, the food arrives so quickly and you'll find you eat it much more quickly than that. I would 100% recommend for vegetarians too, the foods available for us are significant and you can feel well fed on just these options alone.

It was one of the best restaurants I've been to in Oxford! The food was amazing. We loved everything we ordered. My personal favourites were the octopus and the grilled cabbage. Absolutely mind-blowing!

Pretty good little independent restaurant in Oxford. A must-try for Oxford foodies. The tortilla was my most favourite dish of the night, but the pork tenderloin was a very close second. Staff were nice. Lighting and ambience was good. Natural wine selection decent. Would happily go back

We were wandering up the Cowley Road looking for somewhere to eat in a pleasant summer's evening. Walking past Arbequina we were immediately attracted by the relaxed atmosphere and the excellent looking food. We were lucky to get a table outside as a couple were just leaving. The terrace tables are quite well set back from the busy Cowley Road and the vibe was friendly and fun. Our expectations for a good meal were surpassed: the food was delicious as were the beer and the Basque cider (the pouring of which was elegantly demonstrated by the owner). The service was friendly and efficient. The tapas were original and varied: we had four dishes between the two of us, followed by two (shared) desserts. It was not cheap but really good quality. We were delighted to hear that they are planning to open a branch in the Covered Market.Highly recommended!

Fantastic service, great food! Their onion tortilla was very savoury and I loved that their hot chocolate was thick. I'd recommend coming here with friends rather than dining solo so that you can try out more, as their flavours can get overpowering and old after a while.

Soo glad to have had the opportunity to experience the amazing food, ambience and service at Arbequina. When I booked my trip from Houston to Toronto the first thing I did was book a dinner date with my daughter here. We had such a wonderful experience. Everything we tried was excellent and truly delicious. Each item brought out to our table was perfection and a work of art. The service was next to none and our server made us feel like the most important people in the room. From explaining the menu to providing updates on our food and clearing/setting the table between meals, everything was handled with care and professionalism. The chef is a master artist and has created amazing creations that make your taste buds dance. When you look around the restaurant you can feel the love and care that has been taken with each decision made for the decor. This husband wife owner duo has outdone themselves and I wish them the best for years to come. Thank you for an amazing time! If you are ever in Toronto this is a must try! Cant wait to come back!

Fantastic Michelin restaurant, the food is very tasty and it feels like what’s you order will be great. The cocktails are great, I highly recommend the Basil Gimlet. For dishes I would recommend Bread, Beetroot, Chorizo, Chickpeas, Courgette Chicken, Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse.

Had a wonderful brunch here! The tapas were as good as any we have found in Spain. The ambience was delightful. And the staff very friendly. Definitely recommend!

Such an incredible tapas restaurant in the more local and less touristy part of town. They have plenty of veggie options and the food is very fresh. The bread and dipping sauce where incredible and the leeks had this terrific topping with sesame seeds.

My favorite restaurant in Oxford so far. Reasonably priced and their food is really good. Me and my friend ordered according to their recommendations, and the food all turned out to be delicious. They get busier as it gets later in the night, and they're often fully booked. They take walk ins for the bar, though. They're also a sister restaurant of Oli's Thai.

Best Tapas I've had in the UK. In fact best I've had anywhere, even Spain. This is a Cowley road gem. Great wine list, lots of lovely sherry too. Owned by Door 74 and Oli's Thai, wonderful bar, great choices, you will have to book or risk sitting at the bar, if there's room.

My favourite restaurant on the Cowley Road by far; proper foodie food (and an excellent range); with excellent wines and whiskies -- definitely try the orange wine. Food is semi-tapas in style (without a specifically Spanish focus) and is all absolutely perfectly and wonderfully done. Definitely try the crispy chickpeas and the fried aubergine with pomegranate and molasses -- they sound weird but are an absolute delight. Service is always exemplary, although you may have to wait if you haven't booked. If you just turn up without a booking, definitely take the option to sit at the bar.

Probably the best value restaurant in Oxford. From the outside it is very unpretentious - in fact its signage suggests a dispensing chemist. But once inside .... great service to accompany excellent food and brilliant wine. Highly recommended.