Parsonage Grill

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   Michael

   London

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service and lovely food and wine. Perhaps a little loud for us, but still enjoyable
   

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   Amanda

   London

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious seasonal food cooked well without unnecessary fancy nonsense. Service is warm and professional. Smart but not stiffling or up itself.
   

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   Patrick

   Oxford

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was pretty poor, we were only given one food menu to begin with, the wine took a long time to be served, the bread we asked for never turned up. Food was mediocre and bland. Then all our mains were double up on our bill. All in all a very disappointing experience.
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for the feedback, I am sorry that the experience was disappointing. I have reached out via email regarding this. -Dorian, Restaurant Manager
   

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   Michael

   Oxford

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely room, spoilt by very poor acoustics (this was our second visit, and the first was similar). It's a struggle to hear other people on the same table because everyone is speaking loudly because the noise level is so high. Food is good, but you feel that it's the chef's choice rather than yours. We both felt that there was really only one dish on the menu that appealed, but it was good when it came.
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback and for dining with us again. I'm glad you enjoyed your meal but sorry to hear the noise levels affected your experience. We appreciate your thoughts on menu variety and will take this on board as we continue refining our offerings. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more enjoyable visit. Warm regards, Dorian, Restaurant Manager
   

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   ELENA

   VIP

   London

   27 reviews

   1.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What has happened to my favourite restaurant in Oxford. Still lovely, but the food is dreadful! Sooo sad and the place is now empty
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent dining experience did not meet expectations. Providing exceptional food and service has always been our priority, and it’s disheartening to learn that we let you down. Your comments have been shared with our head chef and management team, as we are continually reviewing and refining our offerings to ensure we deliver the standard our guests have come to know and love. We genuinely value your loyalty and would be delighted to welcome you back to experience the improvements we are making. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you would like to share more details or arrange a future visit. Warm regards, Dorian, Restaurant Manager
   

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   Richard

   Glasgow

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my favourite restaurant in Oxford, a real gem which never fails to delight and make you feel life is looking up, even when it might not be ! The portrait in the Gents of Modest Mussorgsky is brilliant. Instantly recognisable and so displays the power of music. A supremely talented composer, who died young of an excess of drink; something I’ve been trying to avoid myself! Now to return from the Gents to the restaurant , the service is impeccable, the food just great and the wine list delightful. I am rarely moved to write reviews but this place is great. In the summer you sit in the walled garden , in the winter inside in just lovely surroundings. I even bought the hand cream !
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on January 23, 2025

   Thank you for such a heartwarming review! We’re so thrilled to be your favorite spot in Oxford, and it’s wonderful to hear that we can bring a bit of brightness to your day. We agree, the portrait of Mussorgsky is a standout—what a talented composer! It’s fantastic to know that you appreciate the atmosphere, service, food, and wine list. We’re also glad you enjoyed the hand cream! Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience, whether in the garden or by the cosy winter dining room. See you soon! -Dorian, Restaurant Manager
   

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   jennifer

   VIP

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The indoor dining room of the Parsonage is a great place to eat in the winter. Very cosy, with great art. The food is not outstanding but it is reliably very good and the service is efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Strongly recommend.
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on January 23, 2025

   Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cosy atmosphere and art in our dining room. It’s great to hear that you found the food consistently good and the service efficient and friendly. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience. -Dorian, Restaurant Manager
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I booked a table for 10 people for a surprise 60th birthday celebration… the staff were very attentive right from the get go….. We were ushered to a separate area whilst the table was prepared… Then everything just went very smoothly… service,food and drinks were served fantastically… food was amazing, service was superb….all in all a really good experience for my wife’s 60th birthday… thank you 🍾
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on January 23, 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your wife’s 60th birthday celebration was such a success. It’s wonderful to know that our team made your experience special with attentive service and delicious food. We truly appreciate you choosing us for such an important occasion, and we’re honored to have been a part of it. Wishing your wife many more years of happiness, and we hope to welcome you all back soon! -Dorian, Restaurant Manager
   

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   Alun

   Hampshire

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   This restaurant is getting rather expensive for both food and wine. The menu increasingly avoids red meat options (the only red meat option was a single steak option).
   

   Parsonage GrillResponded on January 18, 2025

   Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback on pricing and menu variety, and we’ll consider offering more red meat options to better cater to diverse preferences. -Sam, Restaurant Manager
   

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    Ella

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful atmosphere and outstanding British cuisine and amazing service in a historic building.
    

    Parsonage GrillResponded on January 7, 2025

    Thank you for your lovely review. I will be sure to share your kind words with the team. Sam, General Manager
    

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