On our last visit to the Ashmolean we found that the basement café was under refurbishment and a member of the staff said that the restaurant was serving coffee and cakes . The only cake available at the time was scone. It turned out that they only had cheese scone and these came with jam and cream!!! We said this was odd so gave back the jam and cream and asked for more butter. The waitress was surprised, she obviously had an odd palate. So we had this and was drinking our coffee when a waiter came along and took our plates immediately we had each finished our scone and then the cup almost before we had drunk the last drop. Obviously hustling us to leave. He was then surprised when I refuse...
The Ashmolean is a fantastic museum in the heart of Oxford; the restaurant is a nice pitstop when browsing through decades of history. We've had amazing weather when visiting, so the rooftop terrace is a great opportunity to enjoy the weather with a view over the rooftops. As for the food, for a premium size, the portion size and quality is fairly average. We've had the olives and sourdough bread for starters which were both a bit disappointing. The lemon chicken was nice, but for £8 quite a small portion, even for a starter. All in all, worth stopping by if you're visiting the museum. Solely for food and drinks, there might be better places around.
This is a charming restaurant at the top of the oldest museum in Englanf. Entry to the museum is free well worth a visit. I really liked the decor all the many herbs growing on the roof terrace. There was plenty of staff who were polite smiling. Their g t was a triumph. Beautifully presented with a sprig of rosemary. What lets this place down is the lack of seasoning in the food. It is frankly bland. We chose the fish cake the asparagus tartlet with a side of fries ciabatta bread with balsamic in oil. Bland bland bland. The bread oil was tasty. Sort the food out this restaurant could be 5
An incredibly beautiful place with a wonderful atmosphere Delicious food and excellent service (the waiter was very friendly, thanks to which our mood improved several times a guy with glasses and a beard Matheus kept asking if everything was fine and if we needed his help, I think that he is one of the best waiters I met in Oxford)
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Visited on a Sunday and greeted by very friendly staff, menu looked promising and this is where it ended for the food. Sadly the fish cake and asparagus tart were both under seasoned and underwhelming. The place has the potential to be fantastic, just needs the right chef.
It's a great place to eat al fresco on a good June day; the food was excellent and the service discreetly efficient, with a good house white.
Had a lovely high tea at the Ashmolean with wonderful service from Matheus. Extremely warm and friendly! :
We eat here for lunch several times a year, and it is always excellent for food and value and service.
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Matheus was a very good and friendly host. He made us feel welcome and took care of us very well!
Courteous and helpful service, delicious food, and outstanding location.
Handmade Asparagus And Ricotta Tortelloni, Spinach And Rocket Purée, Browned Butter, Parmesan, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Basil Crisp (V)
Duck, Chicken, Cranberry, And Orange Terrine, Wrapped In Bacon, Beetroot Remoulade, Cumberland Sauce, Tarragon And Parsley Croûtes
Harissa Braised Butternut Squash, Crumbled Goat's Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Radicchio, Maple Syrup Vinaigrette, Mustard Frills (V)
Selection Of British Cheeses, Barbers’ Vintage Cheddar, Oxford Blue, Oxford Isis, Celery, Grapes, Red Onion Chutney, Crackers (V)
Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Apricot, Date, Cinnamon, Saffron, Apricot Harissa Couscous, Toasted Almonds, Cucumber, Dill Yoghurt
Selection Of British Cheeses, Barbers’ Vintage Cheddar, Stilton, English Brie, Celery, Grapes, Red Onion Chutney, Crackers (V)
Beetroot And Goat's Cheese Ravioli, Butternut And Carrot Cream, Savoy Cabbage, Parmesan Biscuit, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (V)
Chargrilled Aubergine, Red Pepper, Spiced Tomato Sauce, British Grown Smoked Quinoa Salad, Coriander, Mint Yoghurt (Vg)
Chargrilled Chicken Breast In Grilled Sourdough, Smoked Bacon, Beef Tomato, Applewood, Basil Mayo, Fries
Herb-Crusted Pork Fillet, Crushed Garlic And Sage Potatoes, Tenderstem Broccoli, Apple And Cider Sauce
