Nut Tree Inn

Our visit to The Nut Tree Inn for their Tasting Menu was nothing short of perfection, earning a resounding five stars! From the moment we received a truly welcoming invite, we were captivated by the charm of the place, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. The quality and value of the menu are truly exceptional. Each dish was a masterpiece, from the comforting Celeriac soup to the rich Fillet of beef and the exquisite Nut Tree Garden apple souffle. The ingredients shone through with every bite, showcasing a commitment to excellence. The accompanying wine flight was perfectly matched to each course, elevating the experience and providing fantastic value, especially for a restaurant delivering such Michelin-star quality food and service. Beyond the incredible food and wine, the exceptional service and attentiveness of the staff truly stood out. Every member of the team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, anticipating our needs without being intrusive. Their passion for hospitality made us feel incredibly valued and well-cared for throughout our entire meal. The Nut Tree Inn isn't just a meal, it's an experience delivered with passion and precision."

The food was excellent and deserves the Michelin rating. The creativity and presentation were impressive. Loved the indoor and outdoor space. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the 30 min drive from Oxford.

Incredible experience from start to finish. I booked well advance to treat my sister and her husband for their birthday due to their love of fine dining. Not necessarily my cup of tea but always willing to try something new. I sent some instructions in advance regarding a candle and bday message in on of the desserts (which they did in a wonderful fashion). We arrived about an hour early to spend some time at the bar and soak in the atmosphere and I'm glad we did. The gentleman behind the bar warmly greeted us and was smart enough to guage our chattiness and was engaging in our conversations in a way which felt he wasn't interrupting whilst also incorporating some excellent banter and providing us with well informed recommendations about our drinks choices. The English sparkling wine was divine! We were provided with menus which were explained very well. We could've happily stayed in the bar all evening and let the night pass away. Such an amazing vibe! We were eventually taken to our tables in another part of the building where our table was setup to perfection and was asked about our menu preferences (wine flights, cheeses etc.). Myself and sisters husband went for the wine flights. Bread arived shortly after and was served to us fresh with plenty of options, mini baguettes, focaccia, sourdough, fruit and walnut and granary bread I believe. As far as I know, you could have as much as you wanted but with bread you have to be careful not to spoil the main event! The bread went down a treat, especially the focaccia. The butter was of an exceptional quality and possibly cultured as it had an enhancing twang that elevated the flavour. We then started to receive our courses. I won't invividually describe them all but none of them dissappointed. My sister loved the chocolate 'egg', I personally enjoyed the fish course over everything else. Through all the courses the sommelier was explaining all the wines we were receiving with great detail and passion which was a lovely touch. He even refilled us at times! Dangerous! Overall, I have very little to fault about this establisghment. All the staff looking after us were freindly, professional and knowledgable far above the standards of a typical high-end restaurant. This along with the exceptional food offerings totally justifies the Michelin Star and would definitely go again. Even as someone who isn't really into this kind of dining. Thank you to the Nut Tree Inn for making our dining experience and bday for my sister and her husband so memorable. I also had no reservations about paying the bill. Worth every penny imo. Live a little!

This was by far the best meal and dining experience of my life. My wife and I had a voucher for my 30th birthday, and it was truly wonderful. To start the staff were so kind, welcoming, smiley, happy, and attentive too - but not in an overwhelming way; it was perfect. They also weren’t pretentious or judgy, like some top establishments can be - so you can tell everyone genuinely cares. The food was simply divine. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing and added a cheese board, which was amazing too. The sommelier was super insightful and knowledgeable as well, again just adding to the experience. There were too many delicious dishes to name - they were all genuinely lovely. It’s a Michelin-starred pub for a reason, and the price reflects that, but I can’t recommend The Nut Tree highly enough if you’re hoping to treat a loved one or celebrate something special. It will not disappoint. Keep up the great work, team! Sam & Lucie

My partner and I came here for his birthday and we had an absolutely magical lunch! The food on the tasting menu was magnificent — very creative, seasonal and impeccably made. We’re still thinking about the individual dishes and this was the first time I had steak that I absolutely loved. The service was exceptional: warm, welcoming and perfectly timed. Freya, Sophie and Karolina really looked after us and made us feel at home. The decor is really lovely too. 10/10.

Another incredible experience at Nut Tree for a double-birthday dinner. Thanks again to everyone, the food, the wine, the service, the experience is all very special and next level. Can’t wait to return.

For food: The bread is a little soggy and tastes ordinary to me. However the rest of the courses made up for it. For the fish dish, I would prefer actual scallop to be served. Overall, the food is good and of course have space for improvement. For drinks: For me, this is the reason I gave 5 stars. The sommelier Pedro is excellent. The alcoholic pairing is perfect and suits me the most. The pairing compliments the dishes significantly. One extra notes here, it would be great is there is another option of non alcoholic pairing.

I’ve never had such an unpleasant dining experience. The chef was shockingly rude, shouting at customers across the restaurant in a way that ruined the atmosphere completely. What made it even worse was that some of the comments seemed to carry a discriminatory tone, which was deeply uncomfortable and unacceptable in any setting, let alone a place where people are just trying to enjoy a meal. Food aside (which honestly wasn’t memorable given the circumstances), no restaurant can justify treating guests this way. I would strongly recommend avoiding this place until they address the behaviour of their staff.

Brilliant food. I won't go into the details of my dinner because I can't really remember it that well, but the evening was brilliant and the food was some of the best I've ever had. Was a really memorable evening, wish I'd known about it before I was leaving Oxford!