La Cucina

40 St Clement’s St, Oxford OX4 1AB
01865 793811
Website: www.lacucinaoxford.co.uk

OK, I’m going to go out on a limb here. I’m a real foody and I can’t think of anything I enjoy more than going out for a meal. I am also a keen home cook and Italian is probably where my general inclination lies (split with Thai, possibly). BUT if I had to pick my absolute favourite restaurant in Oxford, it has to be La Cucina. We absolutely love going to this place. Their food is always amazing. Whenever possible I tend to go for one of the specials because they’re usually sensational.

Menu Highlights: Apart from the specials: duck pappardelle (yum!) and my hubby really loves how well they cook the steaks to order (he’s medium/rare).

Tip: Make sure to book in advance as it’s reasonably small – particularly weekends. Request the back of the restaurant. You will feel you’re almost part of the kitchen. Quite cool.