RestaurantsOxfordshireOxfordOX1

survey result

Summary

£52
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “reliable bistro” in a useful central location “can’t be beaten on price for lunch or pre-theatre, and the food is as near to authentic French as anywhere below comic prices”. It “seems to have been here forever”, having split off from a national chain of the same name that collapsed in 1998.

Summary

£49
   ££
3
Good
2
Average
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “old-school” Gallic bistro is “consistently good in every way, and still probably the best-value food within walking distance of the city centre”. It’s also “much better than the chain used to be” (having split off when that company went spectacularly bust 25 years ago).

Summary

£47
   ££
3
Good
2
Average
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Don't expect innovation” at this stalwart – survivor of a now defunct national chain – expect “traditional and soundly cooked French bistro food” that's also “good value for money” (especially the “excellent prix fixe menus”) and comes in “buzzy surroundings” too.

Summary

£45
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “utterly reliable bistro” – serving “simple, classic French food and quaffable wines”“really hits the target for the price”; it has been “one of the best places to eat well and cheaply in Oxford” for more than 20 years. Once part of a franchised national chain that lost its way, this branch has remained true to “old-style charm and professionalism”“it reminds me of the best bits of the Seventies!” “There must come a time when we’ll tire of the overly fancy and return to the straightforward reassurance of Gallic culinary flair, done well for the time-poor”.

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Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HP

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Pierre Victoire Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Pierre Victoire Restaurant in OX1, Oxford by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Pierre Victoire restaurant.
Anthony M
Our first visit which didn't disappoint. R...
Reviewed 5 months, 21 days ago

"Our first visit which didn't disappoint. Really well run independent bistro with delicious food, wine and fun ambience. The only downside is the hard wooden seats which could do with some cushioning!"

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Eran E
Got there to Sunday lunch, food was great r...
Reviewed 7 months, 7 days ago

"Got there to Sunday lunch, food was great real value for money. However service was exeptionally rude, unattending and unfriendly."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Dinner £28.50 £34.50

Traditional European menu

Veggies Pudding
£0.00 £0.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £19.25
Filter Coffee £2.75
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
Little Clarendon St, Oxford, OX1 2HP
Opening hours
Monday6 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday6 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday6 pm‑11 pm
Thursday6 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Sunday12 pm‑4:30 pm, 4:30 pm‑10 pm

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