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Portabello Restaurant Bar & Grill

7 South Parade, Oxford OX2 7LJ, England
+44 (0) 1865 559 653
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Ranked #23 of 376 restaurants in Oxford
Price range: ₹1,464 - ₹2,401
Cuisines: English, Brasserie
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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82% Recommend
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Oxfordshire
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We were a large group and the service was mostly slick in all aspects. One guy mostly single handedly looked after us and did so really well, but the pain showed - service has to come with a smile, it's a prerequisite of waiting tables. Food was good, though the chicken livers were lost in excessive pepper.

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London
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25 reviews 25 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I had brunch here yesterday, and just had to comment on the superb Bloody Mary. Rich and spicy, lots of pepper and horseradish, all served in a big goblet. The perfect accompaniment to a 'full english', which was also delicious (particularly good scrambled eggs - perhaps the best I've had eating out come to think of it - really creamy... More

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Carterton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We visited Portabello Oxford for dinner, which was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The restaurant was clean and smartly presented, giving it an upmarket impression. The menu was varied and included some exciting dishes, including seasonal variances e.g. asparagus. The dishes were well presented and on the whole well prepared. The ribeye steak could have been less fatty and the crab... More

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Barcelona
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

This was our first visit to Portabello in Summertown and it won't be our last! We decided to treat ourselves (my husband, myself and our 2 children) for an early evening midweek meal and now we can't wait for an excuse to go back! Although not that busy (it was about 6pm) there was a really warm atmosphere created by... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I visited Portobello for the umpteenth time in February, for the other half's Birthday and it was as good as ever. I love this place and if you're after a steak, you won't find a better restaurant in Oxford. The service is always friendly and it is always busy on a Friday/Saturday night, so worth booking in advance. The wine... More

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South East
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We held our netball club end of season awards dinner at Portabello last week. We were quite late to organise and already had a fixed budget, but David was so flexible and came up with some great 2 course menu ideas for us that worked brilliantly! The room was so luxurious and we were even able to bring in some... More

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Dorchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Good menu, nice prices, jolly staff - all went together for a quality meal in a great atmosphere (even on a Monday night!)

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Very nice staff, sat outside for a drink first under the heat lamps. Inside very comfortable nicely decorated. Food was very good quality I had scallops which were served in their shell with breadcrumbs sprinkled over the top very succulent and nicely presented. Rump steak with rocket and fries, steak was melt in the mouth. Too full for desert. Coffee... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

The food was awesome, but the bar tenders really mad the night! Top lads! I said no to the shots but they did it anyway.. Which turns out made the night...

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Birmingham
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37 reviews 37 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Visited on a Wednesday lunchtime. Busy, but the staff made you feel welcome. There is a set menu, 3 courses for £12.50, I think. It was good value. The normal menu was available too. Lovely pork chop and yoghurt and plum fool to die for. Plenty of veggie options too. Would return.

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