Review: Pompette

23rd January 2026 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogDEALS/ FRENCH/ INDEPENDENTS/ NORTH OXFORD/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ steak/ SUMMERTOWN

The first thing that hits you at Pompette is the décor. Stylish, bold prints and rich colours give the dining room a curated, French-chic energy - I wanted half the artwork for my own home. Their new cookbook is displayed across the restaurant for guests to flick through and it’s gorgeous; another thing now on my wish list. I also became a little obsessed with their cartoon … [Read more...]

Review: A Gatineau Christmas

15th December 2025 by Liz Wilding Leave a Comment AD - Gifted, BlogBAKERY/ CHRISTMAS/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ PATISSERIE/ SUMMERTOWN

It's December, and the festive season is in full swing at Gatineau, my favourite French bakery in Oxford. Yes, they still have their delicious baguettes, croissants, and tarts, but now the shop is jammed with holiday treats, from little chocolate Christmas trees to sourdough mince pie bread, to luscious individual mince pies. And best of all, it's time for the … [Read more...]

Review: The Oxford Wine Tavern

8th August 2025 by Faith Inch Leave a Comment Bloglight bites/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ REVIEW/ SUMMERTOWN/ WINE/ WINE BAR

Oxford has no shortage of beautiful foodie spots for when the sun shines. Recently we were due to meet some friends on one of the hottest days of the summer so far, and we had simple requirements: cold wine, and light bites. So we made our merry way to The Oxford Wine Tavern, tucked away in Summertown. We managed to nab a table on the small front terrace, which offered a … [Read more...]

Review: Meetpoint Coffee

20th December 2024 by Liz Wilding Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, New RestaurantsCAFE/ CURRY/ DOG FRIENDLY/ INDEPENDENTS/ NORTH OXFORD/ Oxford/ REVIEW/ SUMMERTOWN/ TAKEAWAYS & DELIVERIES

Have you been to The Meet Point Coffee (TMP) in Summertown yet? If not, you’re missing out on a real culinary ‘meet-cute’: the charming encounter of fab coffee shop and tasty Bengali street food. It opened recently on Middle Way (how apt is that address?), so it seems a little out of the way the first time you go. Look for the coffee van tucked inside the wide … [Read more...]

Review: Pizza Express, Summertown

6th August 2024 by Nicola Barretto 1 Comment AD - Invite, BlogCENTRAL OXFORD/ CHAIN/ Oxford/ pizza/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ SUMMERTOWN

Pizza Express has opened a branch in Summertown, on Banbury Road! With about 370 restaurants across the UK, there is always a Pizza Express around the corner. We decided to make this invite our Bitten summer social catch-up, which was well overdue! Walking down Summertown High Street, you definitely won’t miss it. Now, on to the meal... As there was such a … [Read more...]