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Lunch Recommendations in Oxford

The Big Bang
124 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AH
Phone: 01865 511441
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Full English breakfast for only £3, lunch for £4.50 and dinner from £4.99. Fantastic, award winning sausage and mash restaurant in the heart of the trendy Jericho district. Plenty of vegetarian options, daily specials, live jazz every Tuesday. Ethically and locally sourced food.

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Price Range: £15 - £25
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

The Jam Factory
27 Park End Street, Oxford
Phone: 01865 244613
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Located in the former premises of Frank Cooper's Marmalade Factory, The Jam Factory is a combination restaurant and arts centre, which includes an art gallery filled with works from local artists. The food is delicious and the coffee superb.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V, M, S, DC

Brasserie Chez Gerard
41-47 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2BE
Phone: 01865 246652
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The menu draws on French influences from around the globe from Morocco, Montreal, Italy to New Orleans utilizing spices and flavours, blending them to create a contemporary, lighter, more diverse menu.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

Tootsies
41 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Phone: 01865 242230
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A restaurant that prides itself on having the best burger in town has a lot to live up to - and Tootsies delivers on that promise. Great food, great atmosphere. Very child friendly, and offers an excellent tasting veggie burger.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

The Living Room
1 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY
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Part of the old Oxford Castle re-development, The Living Room in Oxford features a 350 capacity bar with a 178 cover restaurant.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

Las Iguanas
40-41 Park End Street
Phone: 01865 263150
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Walk through the doors of Las Iguanas and find yourself transported to Latin America, full of rich, vibrant colours, quirky features and custom-made wooden mosaic tables made especially for the restaurant from sustainable woods in Brazil. Each restaurant is unique and the staff love bringing unusual things back from their travels, ranging from large lobster sculptures to giant drums. The philosophy of Las Iguanas is to serve delicious and authentic Latin American food and drink in an environment which evokes the very best of Latin life. With recipes dating back to the 16th century, the food successfully fuses native Latin American Indian, Spanish, Portuguese and African influences. Working hard to ensure that everything comes from the best possible source, Las Iguanas is proud of its fresh GM free food and top quality ingredients.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Some
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

La Tasca
5 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Phone: 01865 246464
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Lively and fun tapas bar/restaurant in the Oxford Castle. Great for drinks, dinner with friends and family, and parties.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes

Outdoor Seating: No
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

RJ@21
21 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1HP
Phone: 01865 201120
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New Mediterranean restaurant in the former Joe's location. Stylish and relaxed with an enticing menu.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Credit Cards: yes

66a - Cotswold Lodge Hotel
Cotswold Lodge Hotel, Banbury Road, Oxford
Phone: 01865 512121
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Lovely restaurant in one of the nicest hotels in Oxford. Serving a modern interpretation of classic English and Mediterranean cuisine, 66a prides itself on the quality of its seasonal ingredients, with fresh, local produce, some of which comes from the owner's farm.

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Price Range: £35 - £50
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V, M, S

Shanghai 30's
82 St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1RA
Phone: 01865 242230   
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Now serving Dim Sum (set menu or a la carte) during lunch hours.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

The Vaults Cafe & Gardens
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
Radcliffe Square, Oxford
Phone: 01865 279112
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Incredible atmosphere Delicious, fresh, organic food.

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Price Range: £15 - £25
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes

Freud
119 Walton Street, Oxford
Phone: 01865 311171

Excellent cafe located inside an old church built in 1836. They make the pizza crusts fresh on site every day.

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Price Range: £35 - £50
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: No
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V, M, S

Quod
92-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BN
Phone: 01865 202505
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Italian-inspired menu, modern and stylish atmosphere. Adjacent to the Old Bank Hotel.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V, M

Portabello
7 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford
Phone: 01865 559653
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Warm atmosphere, excellent Italian and English food. Fireplace in the winter.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

Mamma Mia Pizzeria
7 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford
Phone: 01865 514141

Fun, family-friendly pizzeria where kids can watch the pizza being made while you relax and enjoy a glass of wine.

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Price Range: £15 - £25
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

Joe's Cafe
260 Banbury Road, Summertown
Phone: 01865 554484

This beautiful new cafe in Summertown, with funky art and a gorgeous chandelier, serves breakfast all day, and is known for there incredible burgers. Their veggie-burgers are the best in town.

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Price Range: £15 - £25
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S

The Trout Inn
195 Godstow Road, Godstow
Phone: 01865 302071
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A 10 minute taxi ride from the city center will be well worth it for this beautiful and historical restaurant on the canal, with good food, drinks, and resident peacocks to look at.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: AE, MC, V, M, S, JCB, DC

Greek Taverna
272 Banbury Road, Summertown
Phone: 01865 511472

Fantastic authentic Greek food and atmosphere. Friendly service. Highly recommended.

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Price Range: £25 - £35
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Children Welcome: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Credit Cards: MC, V, M, S