Review: The Nut Tree Inn

8th October 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogFINE DINING/ INDEPENDENTS/ MICHELIN/ NORTH OXFORD/ OXFORDSHIRE/ pub/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ TASTING MENU

On a grey Saturday afternoon, we escaped the drizzle and headed to The Nut Tree Inn, a Michelin-starred pub tucked away in Oxfordshire. for their lunch tasting menu (£95pp, dinner is £115pp, with wine pairings available at £65). It promised six or seven courses (depending on whether you opt for the cheese board), but we decided to skip the cheese this time, wisely, as it turned … [Read more...]

Review – The Oxford Collection

20th August 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogAFTERNOON TEA/ CENTRAL OXFORD/ DINNER/ FINE DINING/ HOTELS/ LUNCH/ Oxford/ REVIEW

Spending a day with The Oxford Collection means stepping through three distinct dining personalities - from the contemporary flair of Gees, to the elegance of the Old Parsonage, and finally, the lively charm of Quod. Across the day, we moved from leisurely lunches to cocktails, afternoon tea, a walking tour of Oxford, and finally, dinner. Gees61-63 Banbury Rd, Park Town, … [Read more...]

Review: The Italian Roadtrip, Six By Nico

31st March 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogCENTRAL OXFORD/ FINE DINING/ ITALIAN/ Oxford/ REVIEW/ TASTING MENU

If only all road trips were this delicious! Six By Nico’s latest tasting menu, The Italian Road Trip, promised a journey through Italy’s culinary highlights. Thankfully I didn’t need a passport, but I certainly needed an appetite. Course 1 – Taste of Picinisco Crisp Polenta, Parma Ham, House Ricotta, Truffle Honey A strong start. The crisp polenta had a lovely … [Read more...]

The Oak, Crazy Bear Stadhampton

28th March 2025 by Holly and Rachel Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogFINE DINING/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ TASTING MENU

Crazy Bear has entered a new chapter with Oak, its first restaurant opening in a decade. The dining space is more classy opulance than the slightly OTT decor the Crazy Bear is famous for, they've created a very modern stylish, classic dining space. At the helm is Head Chef Callum Holyland, whose ingredient-led approach and commitment to modern British cuisine shape a refined, … [Read more...]

Review: The Old Crown Coaching Inn

6th March 2024 by Faith Inch Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, NewsFARINGDON/ FINE DINING/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ REVIEW

I thought we'd accidentally walked into someone's wedding when we arrived at The Old Crown Coaching Inn. The large restaurant ceiling is draped with swathes of white cloth, with fairy lights twinkling softly above. Large, medieval-looking chandeliers hang down over generously spaced tables, and a grand piano sits patiently in a corner. It's a beautiful room, made even more … [Read more...]