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Branca, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Branca, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Branca, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Branca, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Branca, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Branca

4.7
4.7
2472 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Branca, our large and lively Italian brasserie in Jericho. For us food is all about quality ingredients, honest cooking, big flavours and uncomplicated dishes. In other words buy decent stuff and keep it simple.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01865 807745
  • Website
    http://www.branca.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Edwin Blandes
  • Catering
    Extensive catering menu from our adjacent Deli
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms, main restaurant, garden terraces.
  • Location
    111 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6AJ
  • Neighbourhood
    Oxford
  • Cross Street
    Observatory Street
  • Parking details
    All adjacent streets.
  • Public transit
    Oxford railway and coach stations 5-10 min walk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Most Booked

  • Oxford

    Best Overall

  • Oxford

    Best Food

  • Oxford

    Best Service

  • Oxford

    Best Ambience

  • Oxford

    Best Value

  • Oxford

    Good for business meals

  • Oxford

    Good for groups

  • Oxford

    Healthy

  • Oxford

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Oxford

    Romantic

  • Oxford

    Good for special occasions

  • Oxford

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Oxford

    Lively

  • Oxford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Branca in Oxford is a beloved choice for diners, praised for its "fabulous food" and "wonderful service." The atmosphere is "light, airy," and perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "delicious" menu offerings. The restaurant is "very dog friendly" and offers a "lovely open airy feel," making it a "favourite place to eat" for many.
2,472 Reviews

  1. Simon

    Oxford1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Branca has been consistently good. Last night it was well below its usual standard. I won't give up and will return, but fingers crossed it was just a blip!

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  2. LoraineG

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table for a double birthday celebration with the grandparents and grandkids. The service was perfect, the ambiance was ace and the food outstanding nothing negative. I wish we lived closer. Next time in Oxford we will revisit thank you!

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  3. Katie

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The four of us had a lovely time in Branca. It's always been a place we enjoy coming to but the food was particularly good this time as well as above and beyond service with lovely extra touches for my sister's birthday! Well done to the staff and we will defo be back!

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  4. Helen

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful light airy setting, fabulous food and great service!!

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  5. Carol

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Branca in Oxford twice last week to celebrate my 75th birthday. On both occasions we had great service and the food was brilliant. It’s one of my favourite places to eat.

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  6. Tom

    Bristol2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and friendly service and very dog friendly!

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  7. Lilly

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    fantastic manager who is so welcoming and helpful, even after having been there for 17 years! Always delivers on food - brilliant menu, with good quality ingredients simply cooked. Friendly staff, and a lovely open airy feel. The garden is brilliant for warm summer nights too. Thank you Branca team!

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  8. Mark

    Oxford2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had a pre-theatre dinner at Branca. The service was prompt and friendly. Out food was excellent and the coffee outstanding. Highly recommended.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was as great as it always is, a firm favourite.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location and layout. Friendly service and lovely food.

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FAQs

Branca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01865 807745.

Branca is rated 4.7 stars by 2472 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Branca

111 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6AJ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Observatory Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Oxford
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    All adjacent streets.
  • Public transit
    Oxford railway and coach stations 5-10 min walk.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Edwin Blandes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.branca.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    01865 807745
  • Catering
    Extensive catering menu from our adjacent Deli
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms, main restaurant, garden terraces.
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