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Sunday, 1 September 2013

Review #2 - Osteria Giovanni (Oxford)

On our way back from our weekend away to Oxford we fancied a spot of Sunday lunch. In search for a small pub serving perhaps a roast beef dinner with Yorkshires, we accidently stumbled upon this beautiful hidden Italian -     Osteria Giovanni !

We were originally enticed by the unbelievable deal of their lunch menu which includes a starter, a pasta dish and desert of the day for under £10.

It's location is quite unlucky as you can only find it by exploring down a secret alleyway, so I would presume they find it tricky to get 'passer-by customers'. On reflection I believe this makes it very unique and as it is such a small venue, you feel extremely welcome and privileged by the staff.

On ordering our banquet of one garlic pizza and one muscles in tomato and garlic sauce, one bacon and onion penne pasta and one king prawn linguini, and two tiramisus, we were even given complementary olives and bread to start (which always goes down well!)

The food was flawless and at the price we paid, stupidly good value. I was genuinely surprised there wasn't a catch...

The décor, furnishings and music were all authentic and made us feel as though we had just walked into a small Italian bistro - even the toilets were pretty!

 
- I would 100% recommend any Italian lovers to visit this idyllic hidey-hole, even if it means driving all day to reach it!

- I still need to write to them thanking them and cheekily asking for the recipe for the worlds best  tiramisu!

Food        *****
 
Atmosphere  *****
 
Service     *****


58-60 Hight St, Witney OX28 6HJ, England

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