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The Cygnet at the Swan Inn, Islip, Oxfordshire

The Cygnet at the Swan Inn

4.7
4.7
119 Reviews
£41 and over
English

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
"The Cygnet at The Swan" is an award winning restaurant led by Paul Welburn (previously awarded Michelin star at The Oxford Kitchen 2018). We have currently been awarded "3AA Rosettes" since being open, as well as both local awards "Ox in a Box" and "Muddy Stilettos Best Restaurant" awards.

We are open from Wednesday to Saturday, bookings are encouraged but not necessary. Our style is a "relaxed fine dining" always looking out for our guests comfort and experience.

Our food is a fusion of British cuisine with Paul's personal twists.
We offer our signature 4 course tasting menu for the evening (or lunch, just ask us) using seasonal ingredients.
Our menu can be enjoyed with matching wines handpicked by the restaurant staff.
Our menu is everchanging with the seasons, so there is always a reason to visit again!
We also offer our grazing menu for all lunchtimes and some evenings, with a selection of smaller and larger plates, ordered and served as and when for a more relaxing style.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    English, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01865 849959
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Welburn
  • Neighbourhood
    Kidlington
  • Cross Street
    Islip bridge
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    H5 bus or Islip Railway Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 119 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Food

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Service

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Value

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for business meals

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Innovative

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Healthy

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cygnet at the Swan Inn offers an outstanding dining experience with "absolutely delicious food" and "superb cuisine." Guests rave about the innovative tasting menus and the "exceptional service" provided by knowledgeable staff. The ambiance complements the "beautifully presented" dishes, making it a "must-go" dining destination.

119 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A memorable Valentine's dinner, with imaginative dishes, meticulous presentation and exemplary service. A joyous occasion indeed.

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  2. Lee

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great little find, staff friendly and informative. Overall great experience and we will be back!!!

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  3. Tarquin

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 2nd time I have eaten here and I think that it was even better if that's possible. The attention to detail and culinary masterpieces produced were truly excellent. I wish you every success in your next venture and hope that I can find you to enjoy your superb food once again. Thank you

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  4. Chris

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service were Michelin-quality; however, the restaurant ambience was not great ; it felt a bit like being in a hall.

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  5. Andrew

    Kent

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and friendly, attentive service, as always, and very good value for what it cost.

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  6. Gail

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What great value for money, fabulous food and great service

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  7. Claire

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food, lovely dining room, great service. Fantastic lunch.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for the first time last night, we got recommendations to visit after 2 years. We wish we could come sooner. Every food is serve with outstanding dishes and delicious. We enjoyed tasting foods and wines evening. We will definitely coming back. Thank you!

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  9. Andy

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Wonderful evening madew better by the excellent somelier and our waiyer

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  10. John

    Oxford

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the 3 course set lunch menu which was both innovative and of high quality. The chef Paul Welburn has never been afraid of experimenting, and often tries out dishes for the tasting menu on the set menu first. Therefore for an excellent price of £35 plus service the ingredients and cooking are first class, and usually new to the recipient. Our starter was ox cheek cake with a blackberry sauce, wonderfully tasty and the densely packed meat was plentiful even if the volume looked small. The monkfish main was delightfully cooked in a tasty prawn and potato chowder with smoked leeks and sea beets. The dessert a refreshing lemon infused soft meringue with honey and whiskey. We will miss the chef when he moves to Cornwall in March but understand his sous chef of 14 years is taking over.

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FAQs

The Cygnet at the Swan Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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1 Lower Street, Islip, Oxfordshire OX5 2SB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Islip bridge
  • Neighbourhood
    Kidlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    English, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    H5 bus or Islip Railway Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Welburn
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine
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